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Cook County Criminal Attorneys | Criminal Defense Lawyers, Cook County IL

Our Cook County criminal defense attorneys will vigorously fight for your rights exploring every avenue giving you the best opportunity to succeed in your DUI, traffic or criminal case. We have the experience to put you in the best possible position at affordable rates.
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"Kevin was extremely professional, responsive and knowledgeable when I came to him for help. I would definitely recommend O'Flaherty Law!"

How can our Cook County Criminal Defense Attorneys help you?

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We believe your attorney should not speak in legalese

Finding an attorney who is a “real person” can be difficult. Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese.  You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand.  You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you. It is important that he or she be down-to-earth and someone that you connect with.

We believe your attorney should be accessible

The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls.  Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails.  An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.

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We believe your attorney should be realistic with you about costs and outcomes

Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs.  Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible.  It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, the concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.

Regardless of the nature of your case, we have an experienced attorney who will focus on your individual needs. Our team of attorneys works closely together, bringing each of their different fields of experience to bear in order to optimize our client care.

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About Cook County Criminal Defense Attorneys:

  • Our Attorneys Have Skill and experience! Whether your faced with traffic, criminal, DUI or other related offenses,you need an experienced representation on your side to be your shield. Our Cook County DUI, criminal and traffic attorneys are ready to explore every avenue that is available to your under the law to protect your freedom. The thing that is just as important to us is what our past clients have had to say about us, and we want to add you to a list of our growing satisfied client base.
  • Our Services are Cost Effective!  We ensure that we do our due diligence by keeping our rates as low as possible by utilizing every means and knowledge of the law at our disposal. The lower our rates,the more we can keep representing clients and show people our excellent service. One way we can do this in some areas is by offering flat fees if it's appropriate for your case. We ensure you don't feel helpless and defenseless against the legal system and can afford our services.
  • We Are Accessible and Provide Excellent Client Service! It seems that many other attorneys can be hard to reach and get an update on your case. After hours they are often times unreachable and when they are on the clock, they aren't effectively communicating the progress of the case with the client. We're here to make you rethink that notion. In fact, Kevin O'Flaherty's cell is on at all times of the day to be ready to field your emergency call. We respond to your calls and emails promptly in order to keep you in the loop with your case. We understand how important your case is to you, and it is important to us that you are satisfied by our service.
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What to Expect From a Legal Consultation

The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us.

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1941 N. Elston Ave., Ste. A

Chicago, Illinois 60642

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Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
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I am personally committed to ensuring that each one of our clients receives the highest level of client service from our team.  Our mission is to provide excellent legal work in a cost-effective manner while maintaining open lines of communication between our clients and their attorneys.  Many of our clients are going through difficult times in their lives when they reach out to us.  They should feel comfortable leaning on the experience and knowledge of our attorneys as their counselors and advocates.  We are here to help!

- Attorney Kevin O'Flaherty, Owner

Check Out Articles and Videos from our Cook County Criminal Defense Attorneys

Get Defense Against Statutory Summary Suspension Of Your License

In this articel, our Cook County defense attorneys discuss the various ways your license can be suspended along with the length of time each specific suspension could last. For example, If you refuse a breathalyzer for your first DUI, this will result in an automatic one-year suspension, and a breathalyzer reading a BAC higher than .08 will also result in an automatic license suspension, but this suspension typically lasts 3 to 6 months. 

it's important to know you have the right to a hearing even if your license is suspended.  If you fail to file a Petition for Hearing within 90 days of your arrest, your right to a hearing will be waived.  Within 30 days of the filing date you will receive a date for your hearing. During this hearing, some questions to expect are:

  • Did the officer have probable cause to pull you over?
  • Did you receive the proper legally required statutory summary suspension warnings? 
  • Was a proper arrest made? 
  • Did you actually fail the breathalyzer?

The O’Flaherty Law team will make sure you are well informed on all of your options.and provide aggressive defense strategies to defend your rights

Read more about the DUI law from our Cook County DUI attorneys.

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DUI Law Explained by Cook County Attorneys

In this article, our Cook County criminal defense lawyers explain what to do if you are pulled over for a DUI in Illinois. You are still entitled to a hearing even if your license is suspended. Learn about the different ways your license can get suspended and for how long from our Cook County DUI, traffic, and criminal attorneys.. Your license could be suspended to up to a year. We want to make sure the officer had probable cause to pull you over, made a proper arrest, and that you received the proper legally required statutory summary suspension warnings.

Make sure you file a Petition for Hearing within 90 days of your attest, or else your right to a hearing will be waved. Our attorneys can help you file and get the coverage you need before your hearing that usually takes place within 30 days after filing. We'll make sure you're aware of all your options while handling your case.

Read more about the DUI law from our Cook County criminal attorneys.

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See What Qualifies as an Aggravated DUI in Illinois

In this article, our Cook County criminal defense lawyer explains the penalties for DUI in Cook County. When faced with a DUI, there are important points you need to know. 

  • If you receive a DUI, it's possible the charges can be reduced or dismissed 
  • If the court allows neither, supervision is possible which enables you to keep your licenses along with a conviction off your record

The caveat to this is that you are required to complete everything the court requests in regards to their terms for supervision. This could include alcohol evaluations and classes in addition to fines that can be a condition to receiving court supervision.  If you are granted court supervision, your case will be dismissed once supervision and all court requirements are met, usually in up to 12 months.  

After a second DUI, circumstances become more difficult and you lose any eligibility for court supervision and the revocation of your license is a certainty.  Charges escalate exponentially, if you a repeat offender and it is crucial to know that receiving a third DUI is considered a felony in the state of Illinois.  If you're faced with one or more DUI's it is imperative to have an experienced and skilled attorney to fight for your rights.  Our Cook County DUI attorneys will give your case the attention and detail it vitally needs to put you in the best position to overcome charges against you.

Read more about the about the Illinois DUI laws from our Cook County defense attorneys.

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