If your driver’s license has been revoked, then living your life the way you want to can be so difficult. To work towards reinstatement, you’ll need to have scheduled an administrative hearing with the Secretary of State. Our experienced attorneys can help prepare you for this. We can consider the questions you’re likely to be…

If you have been, or are likely to be charged with a DUI offense, would you like your defense lawyer to fully understand the procedures to be followed? There are many specific steps police officers must adhere to and handle correctly. How useful would it be for your lawyer to have, in a previous role,…

The adoption of a baby or young child is a great gift. It creates a winning situation for all involved: the adoptive parents, the child, and the birth mother. Adoption is also a somewhat complex situation from a legal perspective. A good family lawyer can provide peace of mind during the sometimes winding journey of…

If you do happen to be charged with a DUI, it can lead to very serious consequences. This could include a permanent revocation of your license, and it’s not unknown for it to also result in jail time. A DUI charge uses a very detailed procedure that police officers must follow correctly. Key areas can…

If a marriage or relationship ends, this is a stressful and worrying time for all parties. This is particularly true if children are involved; with two parents who may be at odds on how both parental responsibilities and parenting time issues can be resolved as fairly as possible. Often, to be frank, parents are not…

Are you in a domestic violence situation or any circumstance in which you are fearing for your life? Making a safety plan can be a vital precaution to take! First, make sure you plan out an escape route in case a life-threatening occasion arises. Next, keep your valuables easily accessible in a stowaway bag. This…

Once you’ve filed and received a Order of Protection, stay safe by making multiple copies of the Order of Protection and proof of service. Show the police a copy. If the restrained person has not yet been served, ask an officer to do so. Keep another copy of the order on your person constantly and…

Privilege is a legal rule prohibiting disclosure of private information against one’s will. It requires courts and other entities to prohibit the disclosure of this information in court and respect the client’s privacy. Privilege applies in many different professional relationships, including between an attorney and their client, as well as doctor-patient, therapist-patient, and clergy-penitent relationships…

This is a line from a classic country song that talks about being released from jail. Other lines include ‘They won’t let my story go untold’. These words highlight the after-effects of being found guilty of a felony and being sent to prison. Such an experience can have a hugely detrimental effect on your life,…

Divorce can be hard for any family, whether you get along with your ex-partner or not. And, if kids are involved, allocating parental responsibilities and parenting time can raise conflict, especially when you disagree. Therefore, to maintain a healthy relationship between you and your ex, it’s wise to hire a family attorney to help you…