Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney

Skilled Defense Lawyers Serving the Chicago Area

Smith Ortiz P.C. has defended clients in the Chicago area for many years. If you have been charged with a crime in Chicago, do not hesitate to learn what our firm can do for you! Our Chicago criminal attorneys each have more than a decade of legal experience, giving our firm more than 25 years of combined experience to use in your defense.

We approach each case individually and analyze them to determine all possible defense options, informing our clients of our opinion and helping them to make educated decisions. You should play a major part in your defense case instead of having to sit back and wonder what your lawyer is doing to fight your charges. Retain a Chicago criminal defense lawyer from our firm for personal and aggressive representation.

Experienced DUI Defense & Drug Crime Representation

Our firm is highly skilled in defending charges of driving under the influence (DUI). In the state of Illinois, DUI penalties can be very severe, especially when injury is involved or you are facing multiple convictions. We have extensive experience in all types of DUI cases, including felony DUIs, license suspension hearings, and license reinstatement. Whether you need counsel and representation for an administrative license hearing or are looking for an aggressive defense lawyer to represent you at trial, our firm can help.

Perhaps you are facing charges of a drug crime. Illinois has not legalized the possession or use of medical marijuana, which means that you could face serious penalties for possession of any type of drug, even if it's a small amount of cannabis. Marijuana possession can be charged as a misdemeanor, but can easily be a felony if larger amounts are in possession. Most other drug crimes, such as trafficking and selling drugs like cocaine and heroin, are serious felonies, so don't take chances if you've been arrested; retain the capable defense that you need from the offices of Smith Ortiz P.C.

Proven Defense Against Misdemeanor & Felony Charges

Have you been arrested for a theft crime? Our team skillfully fights charges ranging from retail theft and shoplifting to felony offenses like robbery and burglary. If you've been accused of stealing property from another individual's person or direct control, it is robbery and could incur high fines and time in state prison. Burglary is also punishable by a prison sentence and involves entering a structure or residence with the intent of committing a crime inside, usually theft. Our attorneys will fight relentlessly to have your charges reduced or win a complete dismissal of your case.

Our attorneys also provide capable defense against charges of white collar crimes. Also known as economic crimes, these offenses have a direct impact on the financial stability of the victim. Types of white collar crimes include embezzlement, fraud, money laundering, bribery, and insider trading. The repercussions of a conviction can impact your reputation and career for the rest of your life, especially if you are a businessperson of high standing. Do not take chances or wait to hire a lawyer, even if you have only been accused and are not yet facing charges. The sooner you get legal counsel, the stronger your defense will be.

Some of the most serious charges we fight are sex offenses and violent crimes. Whether you are facing allegations of rape, public indecency, prostitution, child molestation, or any other sex crime, it is vital that you retain aggressive defense right away. Sex crime convictions result in more than just the normal criminal penalties - they also result in lifetime sex offender registration. As for violent crimes, these incur some of the most serious penalties possible in Illinois. Murder is the only offense in the Illinois Compiled Statutes punishable by death, although most convictions today result in a life sentence with no chance of parole. If you are facing such charges, get the relentless defense that you need by contacting the offices of Smith Ortiz P.C.

Contact a Criminal Lawyer in Chicago

Our firm offers a free initial consultation for each client so that they can speak directly with an attorney before making a decision regarding their defense. By consulting with a member of our team, you will soon realize why our firm is the excellent choice for your criminal defense case. We have more than two decades of collective legal experience and study each case in detail in order to maximize our clients' defense. Do not wait to speak with us and find out what we can do to fight your criminal charges. Contact us today!