Practice Areas

Chicago Criminal Defense and Employment Lawyer

The steps you take to prepare today will have a major impact on your future. Whether you face criminal charges in Illinois, are involved in an individual, business or employment law dispute, or are in the process of a divorce or other family law dispute, you want an attorney willing to protect your rights in court. At the Utreras Law Offices in Chicago, we are dedicated to providing thorough and comprehensive litigation and trial services to clients in a variety of practice areas.

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Providing both plaintiff and defense services for individuals, businesses, and government agencies, our trial lawyers have a wide range of courtroom experience. Our unique litigation and trial experiences give us in-depth insight into the challenges facing our clients in their cases and how we can overcome them, along with the long-term impact of their decisions. In addition to our criminal defense, employment law, and family law practice, we provide a variety of business litigation services.

Criminal Defense

From misdemeanors to felony criminal charges, you want to stay out of jail and keep your record clean. The right representation in court can make all the difference. We provide a variety of criminal law litigation services:

DUI: Have you been arrested for drunk driving? We can help you keep your license and avoid a conviction.
Traffic violations and driver's license suspension: From speeding tickets to reckless driving, we can fight your traffic violation. If your driver's license has been suspended or revoked in Illinois, we can help obtain reinstatement of your driving privileges.
Violent crimes: Whether you have been accused of assault, battery, a domestic crime, or a weapon's offense, we will help you fight all charges.
Drug offenses Whether you have been charged with possession of narcotics, intent to deliver, or the manufacturing of illegal drugs, we can aggressively represent you against such charges.
Robbery, theft, fraud, embezzlement Such crimes run the gamut from shop lifting and auto theft, to identity theft and other related offenses. We diligently represent our clients' interests by ensuring that prosecutors meet their burden of proof in such charges.

Employment Law

Whether you are an employer or an employee, you have the right to protect yourself in an employment law dispute. With the future of your business or career at stake, you want an experienced attorney to handle your employment law matter, be it to strategize on your next steps, negotiate a resolution, or prepare for litigation:

Employment Discrimination
Wage and Hour Claims
Sexual Harassment
Whistleblowers and Retaliation
Family and Medical Leave
Employment Contracts and Severance Agreements
Unemployment Compensation
Workplace Compliance Audits and Employee Handbooks
Workplace Policy Training

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You can take action and start coming up with a plan to protect your rights today. Whether you face criminal charges or you are involved in an employment law dispute, at the Utreras Law Offices in Chicago, we can help. Contact us today for an initial consultation.