Experienced Criminal Defense
At The Law Office of James Stern, we represent Illinois residents, minors, college students and other individuals who have been charged with misdemeanor and felony charges. We provide criminal defense in a wide range of topics including:
- Traffic Offenses: James Stern is a Belleville truck and traffic violations attorney who can help you protect your rights when charged with reckless driving, speeding or other moving violations and can help you avoid penalties and fines whenever possible.
- Overweight Truck Violations: Mr. Stern is an East St. Louis truck and traffic violations lawyer that can negotiate with law enforcement authorities to regain a truck driver's license in the event that he or she has been ticketed for safety guidelines involving an overweight truck. We work with the truck driver's employer to make sure all necessary safety procedures are followed.
- Construction Zone Speeding: Our firm has experience representing clients who have been charged with construction zone speeding tickets. We can help protect you from receiving additional charges on top of the speeding ticket and thoroughly investigate the case to reduce charges.
- Scott's Law: We work towards minimizing fines and charges incurred as a result of a driver driving too close to a stationary emergency vehicle and violating the Scott's Law regulation.
- Warrants: Our firm communicates with our client's assigned court to determine the nature of our client's warrant and negotiate an agreement to have the warrant dismissed or fines reduced.
- Drug Offenses: We work towards avoiding a criminal conviction for clients who have been charged with illegal drug possession, manufacturing or distribution.
- Forfeiture Due to Possession: Our firm negotiates with courts in lowering a bail bond amount and thoroughly investigating our client's case for facts that can help reduce the offense and keep the government from taking our client's car.
- Conspiracy: We defend clients who have been charged with conspiracy of illegal drug creation, sales, distribution and other forms of fraudulent activity.
- Federal Criminal Defense: Our firm has represented clients charged with bankruptcy fraud, computer crimes, money laundering and other federal offenses.
- Internet Crimes: We have represented clients who have been charged with St. Clair County Internet crimes such as illegal online communication with a minor, identity theft or other forms of Internet fraud.
- Capital Defense: Our firm has experience representing clients who have been charged with homicide and provide defense against capital punishment.
- DUI: We have experience representing clients who have been charged with a DUI or driving while intoxicated crime and working towards having the fines reduced or the case dismissed.
Contact a Belleville, Illinois, Lawyer Today
If you are seeking legal representation or would like more information about our services, contact our office today to set up a free consultation. You can reach our office toll free at 866-959-6782 or by contacting us online.
