Illinois Probation Violation Lawyers

An Alternative to Jail in DuPage County and Throughout the Chicago Area

The criminal defense law firm of Ramsell & Kunowski, L.L.C. has been providing aggressive courtroom defense to people charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes throughout Illinois for more than 30 years. That is the kind of experience that leads to success in court, with dismissals, acquittals, and sentences to probation rather than jail time.

Careful investigation, thorough preparation, and effective defense are hallmarks of the firm. Contact the DuPage County criminal attorneys at Ramsell & Kunowski, L.L.C. for your defense.

Who Gets Sentenced to Probation?

The probation violation lawyers at Ramsell & Kunowski, L.L.C., will present evidence to the court demonstrating your contributions to society in your work life and home life, and the likelihood that you will not re-offend. Your criminal attorney will try to work with the court to come up with conditions of probation that are reasonable and the least restrictive option, that allows you to live your life while also meeting the requirements of the court.

What Are Typical Probation Requirements?

The exact terms of your probation are negotiated with the court, so it is important to work with a criminal defense attorney with strong negotiating skills, a practical, down-to-earth approach, and a forceful presence. Probation always includes reporting to a probation officer on a set schedule and staying out of legal trouble. It may also include staying employed, community service, drug testing, treatment, counseling, making restitution, and paying fines.

What if I Violate Probation?

If you violated probation, you could be facing jail time.

• Failed a drug test?
• Failed to show for your drug test? For your counseling session?
• Failed to check in with your probation officer?
• Failed to complete community service?

Any of these failures will see you back in court for a probation revocation hearing. That is when you need a strong defense from an Illinois probation violation lawyer at Ramsell & Kunowski, L.L.C.. You have only a short amount of time to prepare a defense.

You have the right to an attorney and the right to bring evidence to your probation revocation hearing. Your Ramsell & Kunowski, L.L.C. attorney will attempt to prove the extenuating circumstances that prevented you from fulfilling your probation requirements. If you did comply but someone failed to note your attendance, your attorney attempt to prove that you did comply, with evidence and witnesses to bolster your case. Contact us immediately.