Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney

Fighting Misdemeanor, Felony, and Federal Charges

The criminal justice system is dangerous and unforgiving for those who are accused of a criminal offense. Whether you are charged with DUI or a serious felony violent crime, it is imperative that you take immediate action and contact a talented lawyer from The Toney Law Firm. After an arrest, it can be assumed that the prosecution has decided that there is enough evidence to convict you in court, and the case will move forward relentlessly unless you take action to defend yourself with the assistance of skilled legal counsel.

Ms. Toney has been named by Chicago Magazine an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010 for her work in criminal defense and DUI defense. She has received a "Superb" 10.0 out of 10.0 rating by Avvo.com. She has also been an Adjunct Professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law since 2006. Listen here to her CNN Radio interview on DUIs from August 30, 2012. Additionally, Ms. Toney just defended Judge David Hall, a sitting judge in Lake County who was Chief Judge at the time of his arrest. She successfully argued his appeal, and assisted in defending him at trial. She is currently the Chair of the state-wide Traffic Laws and Courts council, which she has been appointed to for the last 5 years.

An accused individual has rights under law, and one of the most sacred of these rights is the right to an attorney. Who is selected to defend the case can make the difference between being found guilty or walking free. The firm is experienced in all types of criminal cases, and will seek out all viable defense opportunities to bring to court on behalf of the accused individual. No matter what you are facing or the circumstances that you find yourself struggling with, you will be able to be confident knowing that the firm will stop at nothing in their efforts to help you.

Why hire a criminal defense attorney?

When you or someone you care about is facing a criminal accusation, you want to be sure that you have nothing but the best legal defense on your side. The Toney Law Firm offers just that. Ms. Toney's skillful legal skills have been acknowledged by associations as noteworthy as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National College for DUI Defense, Inc., Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Associating of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Illinois State Bar Association and the Women's Criminal Defense Bar Association.

Furthermore, Ms. Toney was admitted to the United States District Court, the Northern District of Illinois and the General Federal Bar all in one year and she has since been admitted to the United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. While these merits speak for themselves, it is undeniably apparent that the up keep of aggressive defense tactics and the skillful know-how both in and out of the courtroom are not beyond Toney's scope of practice. In fact, they are so frequently used by the Chicago attorney that they have earned her extreme notoriety in the field of criminal defense.

When your future is on the line, you need to be sure that you will have a hard-hitting lawyer on your side that you can trust to be extensively thorough in their efforts to help defend you. At their firm, they recognize what is on the line and they are firmly devoted to bringing their clients the high-quality and thorough legal assistance that they need. Should you choose to be represented by their firm, you will be able to be confident knowing that your lawyer will be firmly devoted to helping your defend your freedom.

You cannot be satisfied with anything less than an unwavering devotion to best interests. While other firms might boast and make broad promises, the truth is that many of these firms will simply run you through a legal mill. They will take on your case, take your money and all they will do is to advise you to plead guilty. The The Toney Law Firm does not operate in this manner. They know what is on the line and will always prepare a case to go to trial. No matter what the situation is, they will extensively prepare a case and be ready to fight tooth and nail in their efforts to help you obtain the just outcome that you deserve.

Have you been arrested for a crime?

The necessity of getting immediate representation cannot be underestimated. In fact, there are actions that could be taken prior to formal charges that can impact the outcome of the case. Some individuals have been arrested and charged with a serious crime, but during the arrest, or in the gathering of evidence, procedural errors or violations of rights took place. Violations of rights should be investigated at once, as there could be opportunities to get the charges dismissed when the criminal defense lawyer from the firm has the opportunity to act quickly. In federal or felony charges this can be a vital action.

The legal team at the firm provides experienced legal counsel to clients facing a variety of criminal charges, including but not limited to DUI, drug crimes, expungement, federal crimes, probation violations, weapons charges, sex crimes, child pornography, sexual abuse, rape, internet sex crimes, juvenile crimes, theft crimes, burglary/robbery, violent crimes, murder/manslaughter, and all white collar crimes. The lead attorney from the firm was named a "Super Lawyers Rising Star" for the past two years. This honor is given to attorneys that have proven outstanding abilities in court and for their clients.

In serious criminal cases, knowledge of the law is a necessity. A separate and vital ability is courtroom talent. How the case is presented, the quality of the case preparation, and the evidence submitted to defend the client is all part of a skilled and high quality defense. The firm is committed to seeking the best possible defense for clients, and in presenting a compelling case on their behalf in court. No matter whether they are fighting to get charges dismissed, to get the penalties reduced or whether they are fighting to a successful verdict in a trial setting, they will always give their best efforts each and every time. So don’t wait! Contact them today to get the high-caliber representation that you deserve.

Areas We Serve: Cook, DuPage, Kane, DeKalb and Lake County