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Winnebago County Criminal Defense Attorneys | DUI Lawyers, Winnebago County IL

When facing charges such as these you need an aggressive advocate to defend you. That advocate is O’Flaherty Law! If you are facing tough DUI, drug, traffic, or any other criminal charges, it is crucial to pick a legal team with the experience and know-how to put you in the best possible position to have your charges dropped or reduced. At O’Flaherty Law of Winnebago County, we scrutinize every aspect of the law and pursue every option to ensure that you succeed in your criminal defense case.
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"Kevin was extremely professional, responsive and knowledgeable when I came to him for help. I would definitely recommend O'Flaherty Law!"

How can our Winnebago County Criminal Defense Attorneys help you?

Top 3 Qualities to look for in Your Attorney

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We believe your attorney should not speak in legalese

Finding an attorney who is a “real person” can be difficult. Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese.  You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand.  You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you. It is important that he or she be down-to-earth and someone that you connect with.

We believe your attorney should be accessible

The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls.  Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails.  An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.

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We believe your attorney should be realistic with you about costs and outcomes

Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs.  Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible.  It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, the concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.

Regardless of the nature of your case, we have an experienced attorney who will focus on your individual needs. Our team of attorneys works closely together, bringing each of their different fields of experience to bear in order to optimize our client care.

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About Winnebago County Criminal Defense Attorneys:

  • Our experience is Shown in Our Reputation! Don’t feel as though you have nooptions when facing traffic, criminal, or DUI charges.  Let O’Flaherty Law work for you to protectyour rights and explore every avenue available to you under the law.  This winning attitude is reflected in therecognition our team has received over the years from the top down.  In 2016, our owner Kevin O’Flaherty washonored to accept the Suburban Magazine’s Best Under 40 award.  That same year O’Flaherty Law was awarded theAvvo Client’s Choice Award.  We hold anexemplary A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and are Lead Counsel ratedattorneys.  Our clients are our mainfocus!  We are always pleased to hear thatour past clients appreciate our hard work. Let us work for you! 
  • Cost Effective Legal Solutions!  Weaim to advise as many people as we can. By offering very affordable rates we hope to open up the opportunity formore clients to receive our outstanding service.  To keep it simple for you, we offer flat feesfor most cases! 
  • Your Case Is Important to Us!You deserve to be heard!  It can be difficult to reach an attorney inyour time of need.  We understand thatyour daily schedule may not allow you to seek legal counsel during regularbusiness hours.  Here at O’Flaherty Lawwe are ready to hear your case!  In fact,Kevin O’Flaherty’s cell is on at all times to field your emergency call.  When you make the decision to put your casein our hands, we will always keep you in the loop about the progress of yourcase through email and over the phone.
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What to Expect From a Legal Consultation

The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us.

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Location

Office Address

6785 Weaver Rd., Unit 2B

Rockford, IL 61114

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Hours of Operation

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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I am personally committed to ensuring that each one of our clients receives the highest level of client service from our team.  Our mission is to provide excellent legal work in a cost-effective manner while maintaining open lines of communication between our clients and their attorneys.  Many of our clients are going through difficult times in their lives when they reach out to us.  They should feel comfortable leaning on the experience and knowledge of our attorneys as their counselors and advocates.  We are here to help!

- Attorney Kevin O'Flaherty, Owner

Check Out Articles and Videos from our Winnebago County Criminal Defense Attorneys

First Offense DUIs

In this article, our Winnebago County criminal defense team explains what to do in the event that you are pulled over for a DUI. 

When you contact our attorneys regarding a case of DUI, we will negotiate a plea with the state to support you in the dismissal or reduction of charges. 

If a plea is not available in your case, we will go through the necessary steps to award you court supervision.  By receiving court supervision, you avoid
having a conviction on your record and you get your license back.  Some steps you can expect to go through to be
awarded court supervision are paying a monetary fine, undergoing an alcohol
evaluation, and participating in a Victim Impact Panel.  In some cases, community service may also be
required.  Upon the completion of your
supervision requirements, your case will be dismissed and you will not have a
conviction on your record. 

Read the full article by our Winnebago County DUI attorneys on what to do if you're pulled over on suspicion of a DUI.

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What Are My Rights if I am Arrested in Winnebago County?

Our Winnebago County criminal defense lawyers are here so that you know your rights if you are arrested in Illinois.

An arrest can happen at homes, businesses, from vehicles and for various reasons. Theft, suspicion, criminal acts, traffic violations, and other actions can result in being arrested in Winnebago County. A common misconception is that there must be an arrest warrant in place before a party is arrested. While having an active warrant can be cause for arrest, there are exceptions that give officers the discretion to arrest an individual.

  • Probable Cause
  • A criminal act was committed

When an arrest takes place you need to know what protections you have under the law. In this article, we explain the arresting and charging process and the rights you have before, during, and after you're arrested.

Read more about the about your rights if you get arrested by our Winnebago County criminal defense attorneys.


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