We know that buying a home is one of life’s most significant purchases. Even as a seller, it’s not as easy as finding a buyer and collecting a check. Everything must be handled systematically, contracts need to be read and understood, and if anything goes awry, both buyers and sellers need legal protection. Purchasing a…

Child custody can be fraught with concern and frustration. Getting answers to common questions can help you understand custody and can help allay concerns and fears about custody issues. Who gets custody? When a court must determine who gets custody, they usually use “the best interest of the child” as their standard. There are several…

If you are charged with drunk driving, you will need an experienced and knowledgeable attorney on your side. The O’Dekirk, Allred & Associates attorneys have represented clients in the most difficult of cases, including DUI’s. A DUI conviction can lead to the permanent revocation of your driver’s license, and in some situations, jail time. If…

Before we get to the criminal law process for a felony in Illinois, let’s look at the three basic kinds of crime in the state. Minor violations are generally considered petty offenses. These types of violations are frequently punished with a fine. The next level is misdemeanors. In Illinois, these crimes can carry as few…

We can all agree that Illinois is not like anywhere else in the world, let alone the United States. We are a breed of people that cares deeply about our families and especially our children. Illinois adoption can be a tricky part of family law to navigate, but luckily, there are family law firms which…

Today, O’Dekirk, Allred & Associates in Joliet discusses why you should retain a real estate lawyer. We know that buying a home is one of life’s most significant purchases, involving a lot of paperwork and various legal issues. Even as a seller, it’s not as easy as finding a buyer and collecting a check. Everything…

We all make mistakes, and whether or not we actually did the mistake or plead guilty to it, those mistakes shouldn’t be indicative of who we are as people. Getting the right criminal attorney is the most important choice you can make if you are in a situation involving charges, DUIs, drug offenses, juvenile cases,…

A DUI conviction can lead to the permanent revocation of your driver’s license, and in some situations, jail time. You need an experienced and knowledgeable DUI lawyer on your side. The O’Dekirk, Allred & Associates attorneys have represented clients in the most difficult of cases, including DUI’s. It only takes a few critical decisions to…

Finding a criminal defense attorney immediately after an arrest can be extremely beneficial to your case. Getting a lawyer immediately following an arrest may not possible, therefore contacting an attorney at the earliest available opportunity is imperative to a solid and sound defense. Shortly after your release, you will receive a court date. This court…