Joliet, Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Law Office of Steven C. Haney

116 North Chicago Street Suite 301 Joliet, Illinois 60432 USA

 (815) 768-2316 or (888) 564-4190
 (815) 723-5686

www.shaneylaw.com
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At the Law Office of Steven Haney, our Joliet practice's outstanding criminal law defense attorney is able to offer these demonstrated qualities due to a background as successful prosecutor. That experience can work in your favor as we strive to anticipate and counter every prosecution technique. We can take to the offense, as well, with aggressive means of our own. Research, investigation and effective cross-examinations can get results for you. Being knowledgeable means seizing every opportunity to show that we know every aspect of Illinois criminal law. Regardless of the odds stacked against you, the law is the final authority on guilt or innocence, and we've used it to help clients for 24 years in Will County.

The Steven Haney family of five has become a Will County fixture in their Plainfield neighborhood, and our satisfied clients can understand why we're so admired in the legal community. Our founding member serves as the chairman of the county criminal bar association, is proud of being a criminal law attorney and wants the best image possible for our profession. We feel that lawyers can function as human beings and contribute just as mightily to our growing All-American community. You'll get a greater sense of this commitment when you visit our law offices for your free initial consultation.

Languages: Spanish; English

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Stalking; Harassment; Violation of a Restraining Order; Sexual Assault; Obstructing Justice/Resisting Arrest; Misdemeanors; Underage Drinking; Forgery; Property/Financial Crimes; Sex Offender Registration; C.D.L. Protection; Revoked/Suspended Driver’s License

Practice Areas Description

Our practice includes:

- Criminal Defense

When you are facing serious criminal charges, it is essential that you have strong representation from an experienced Illinois criminal defense lawyer who will fight to protect your rights above all else. At the Law Office of Steven Haney, we defend clients across Will County and the surrounding area against all types of criminal charges. You can count on us to pursue every available option in an effort to protect your interests. We represent clients in any criminal law matter, including:

* Felonies

Felony offense convictions are thought of as carrying mandatory prison time along with stiff fines and lengthy probation or parole restrictions. The punishment and lasting postpunishment effects will impact your life tremendously, giving you lack of access to your family and dwindling chances for gainful employment. The felony offense probation guidelines alone are often so harsh that career opportunities can be damaged, to say nothing of your inability to associate with certain people. A violation of probation or parole could result in more prison time.

* Misdemeanors

There are different levels of misdemeanors, the most serious of which would allow a court to hand down a more severe sentence. Yet committing successive misdemeanors, like retail theft or simple drug crimes, can be life-changing. This is where the determined and detailed defense we provide can be of benefit to clients with charges relating to any of the following practice areas: Retail theft, shoplifting; Marijuana possession; Drug paraphernalia possession; Weapons offenses; Assault; Battery; First offense, domestic battery; First offense, DUI.

* Domestic Violence

Domestic violence charges against you call for quality defense representation that looks behind the scenes, reads between the lines and gets to the root causes of allegations that can come between family members in crisis and lead to you having to appear in Domestic Battery court. Our experienced, aggressive and knowledgeable approach to protecting your rights is sensitive to the many ways in which the private inner workings of a normally harmonious family can go wrong. We have successfully tried many cases involving the following: Domestic battery; Rape; Spousal abuse; Child abuse; Stalking; Harassment; Assault or homicide and murder; Violation of a restraining order.

* DUI/DWI Defense

Our skilled, creative DUI defense lawyer routinely handles DUI-related cases such as: Driving under the influence of alcohol; Driving under the influence of drugs; Felony DUI; Driving on a suspended driver's license; Juvenile matters (underage drinking); Blood Test; Breathalyzer test; Breath Or Blood Test Refusal; Field Sobriety Test. We exhaustively investigate every facet of your DUI defense and pledge consistent availability to you to address your questions and concerns.

* Drug Crimes

Our firm has consistently and successfully represented Illinois clients facing drug crimes charges involving a variety of substances such as marijuana, cocaine and ecstasy. Our trial appearances have come in situations related to the following: Drug or narcotics possession; Drug possession with intent to deliver; Delivery of controlled substances; Drug trafficking; Crystal meth use or manufacture; Abuse of prescription medicines; Drug probation violations. We will professionally, passionately and comprehensively defend your case on your behalf and those of your family and your future.

* Sex Offenses

A conviction for any sex crime can do irreparable harm to your future and earn you a permanent spot on the Illinois sex offender registry, among other penalties. There is a lot at stake in a case involving an alleged sex offense, and we take our obligation to you very seriously. You can rely on us to do everything in our power to beat the charges against you. We will work to uncover any false allegations and work to clear your name so that you can begin to restore your reputation. We represent clients against all types of sex offense charges, including: Sexual assault and abuse; Child sexual abuse and pornography; Internet sex crimes; Solicitation of a minor; Prostitution and solicitation.

* Traffic Offenses

At the Law Office of Steven Haney, our skilled and resourceful criminal law attorney routinely handles traffic offense cases involving: Speeding or reckless driving; Speeding in a construction zone; Running a red light or stop sign; Driving with a revoked or suspended driver's licenses; Driving on an expired registration or plates; Driving without proof of insurance; DUI/drunk driving; DUI/ illegal drugs; Underage drinking and driving; Hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident; Vehicular homicide (reckless homicide). We not only handle the criminal side of your ticket, we also address the administrative portion involving license suspension hearings with the Illinois DMV.

* Juvenile Crimes

When someone under 17 years of age is alleged to have committed a crime, the subject is said to be a "delinquent." It's then a juvenile court's job to intercede and do what it can to correct the delinquency. Your child may be placed in juvenile detention for acts as seemingly spontaneous and insignificant as truancy. Juveniles are tried before a single judge, not a jury. In cases that carry more serious charges, such as theft, violence, drug crimes, underage drinking or weapons-related offense, he or she may be tried as an adult. The decision to do so rests with the prosecutor. This is when our successful defense attorney's background as a longtime former prosecutor will be most beneficial.

* Property and Financial Crimes

A conviction for any type of financial or property crime can have a serious impact on your life and could prevent you from getting the job you want, securing credit, limit your options for housing and many other issues. Our firm's property and financial crimes practice focuses on defending clients who are being accused of theft either through the use of technology or by the direct taking of property. Our firm represents clients in all types of complex property and financial crimes, including: Forgery and identity theft; Credit card theft and check fraud; Embezzlement; Retail fraud and shoplifting; Computer crimes; Burglary and theft, including residential burglary and car burglary.

* Expungements

Joliet expungements attorney Steven Haney is an experienced criminal defense attorney serving all of Will County and the surrounding area. He has helped countless clients to make a clean break from a troublesome past by having old arrest records sealed. There are specific criteria that need to be met in order for a record to be expunged. Mr. Haney will take the time to explain your rights and provide a thorough review of your case. In general terms, if you were tried and found not guilty or the charges against you were dropped before trial, you can usually get the record expunged. In situations where you were found guilty and put on court supervision, you may be able to have the record expunged provided that enough time has passed since your supervision was terminated and you have had no other confrontations with the law.

- Personal Injury

Our seasoned Joliet trial lawyer, Steven Haney, has more than 25 years of courtroom experience to use in preparing personal injury claims on behalf of injured clients in Illinois. We utilize our investigation and case preparation skills to prepare a solid claim in cases involving: Car accidents; Truck accidents; Motorcycle accidents; Slip and fall accidents; Dog bites; Accidents resulting from negligent security; Recreational accidents; Other serious accidents. Whether your case involves a life-changing injury such as a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury or a serious injury that can be cured over time, such as broken bones, back pain or muscle damage, it is important that the insurance company understands the full extent of the injury and its impact on your life.

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