Why Fagan, Fagan & Davis?
We are dedicated to providing exceptional defense services to people charged with crimes in the Chicago area. With more than 100 years of combined experienced, we are more than capable of defending clients against even the toughest charges. To enhance the strength of our cases, we work as team, with each attorney bringing his own unique insight, experience, and expert opinion to the table. We believe that working as a team of dedicated attorneys is the most effective to way to increase our clients’ chances of overcoming their charges and walking away “not guilty”!
We defend people charged with a variety of both misdemeanor and felony crimes, such as:
A conviction for virtually any criminal offense, whether classified as a misdemeanor or a felony, may have disastrous effects upon the defendant. Depending on the particular offense, a defendant may face imprisonment in a county or state correctional facility, heavy fines, restitution to the victim, probation, community service, driver’s license suspension, probation, court-ordered counseling, drug or alcohol treatment, sex offender registration, and possibly more. These penalties alone can result in financial ruin, an irreparably damaged reputation and years spent away from friends and family.
A defendant convicted of a criminal offense in Chicago, Illinois is also going to face a difficult future due to his or her criminal record. It may be difficult to find and obtain employment, and a person with a criminal record may also face limited housing and financial opportunities.
In view of these disastrous consequences, it is easy to see why a Chicago criminal attorney is so important to the outcome of your case and to the future you will face.
When to Involve an Attorney
At what point should you involve a criminal attorney? Most often our advice in these situation is: "If you think you might need an attorney, you probably do!" The majority of people who contact our firm seeking legal advice are in need of attorney representation. It does not matter whether you have already been arrested and/or charged with a criminal offense, your rights and freedom are in jeopardy from the moment you are accused of a crime and law enforcement becomes involved in any way. Although law enforcement may have simply contacted you for "questioning" or to gather more information about an ongoing investigation, it is important to recognize that this may mean that you are suspect. If law enforcement will not clarify whether you are at risk of being accused of a crime, exercise your right to remain silent and to consult a legal professional.
It certainly will not harm you in any way to consult a Chicago criminal lawyer to find out if you are in danger of facing criminal charges. At any point in the criminal process, even before charges are filed, an attorney can take action to protect your Constitutional rights. This may go a long way in determining whether you actually end up being formally charged with a crime at all.
Contact a Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you have been accused or charged with committing a crime in Chicago, please don’t put your rights and liberties at risk of being taken away. Hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney is the first step you can take to protect your rights and fight for your freedom! At Fagan, Fagan & Davis, we can aggressively fight your charges and stand up to the powerful prosecutors looking to put you behind bars. We are fully committed to utilizing our knowledge, skill, and experience of Illinois criminal law to serve your best interest and help you avoid a conviction that will undoubtedly affect your life for many years to come.
To learn more about our criminal defense services, please don’t hesitate to contact a Chicago criminal defense lawyer at Fagan, Fagan & Davis today at (800) 899-4904!