Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal allegations are life altering. From a straight forward gun charge to a complex assault allegation, you will find yourself filled with stress and feeling alone. You do not have to be. Chicago criminal defense lawyers David H. Weiss and Anthony S. Villalobos are here to help you through the entire process, including how to find the right criminal defense lawyer and how much a criminal defense lawyer costs.

Learn every step of the criminal defense process by following fictional Defendant James Smith in the Weiss Villalobos train track theory of criminal defense by clicking here.  

DUI

Driving under the influence is a serious allegation. Even if you are only charged with a misdemeanor DUI, if you are found guilty of a DUI, you can have serious economic consequences. Having the right criminal defense lawyers to help you navigate the DUI charge is crucial.

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

If you are found guilty of domestic violence or sexual assault, the penalties and repurcussions will be life altering. From never being able to own a fireare again to sex offender registration, your life may never be the same if you are found guilty. Finding the right criminal defense lawyers is essential in fighting your allegations. 

Firearm Possession 

Our country is notorious for firearms. However, given the current political environment in Chicago, Illinois anyone in possession of a firearm is in the prosecution's line of fire. The problem that the prosecution does not realize is that many people now have firearms because of how violent Chicago has become. Defeating your firearm possession charge is necessary, so you can continue to maintain your right to own and possess a firearm. 

Many other criminal defense areas

Criminal defense is a large area. It can range from civilian criminal allegations to military criminal allegations. You can learn more about Military Courts and Separation Boards by clicking on their respective links.

Illinois State Crimes

Military Courts

Separation Boards

  • Narcotics 
  • Assault and battery
  • Indecent Recording
  • Military Investigations
  • UCMJ Offenses
  • Board of Inquiry (BOI)
  • Administrative Separation Board (ASB)

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