Criminal Law, DUI, Traffic Violations, Immigration, & Divorce Law Firm

Law Offices of Salvatore C. Miglore and Associates

300 S Carlton Ave Suite 130 Wheaton, Illinois 60187 USA

 (630) 933-8400
 (630) 933-8432

www.lincolnlawgroup.com
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The Law Offices of Salvatore C. Miglore & Associates has the resources, the experience, and the professional will to offer strong and focused defense and representation for our clients. We answer your questions, we keep you informed, and we meet with you at your convenience.

Our attorneys are committed to protecting clients’ rights under the law. We focus our law practice on criminal defense and divorce and family law, and we have earned a reputation for vigorous defense and strong advocacy on behalf of our clients.

In our criminal defense practice, we handle state and federal cases, including complex white-collar crime and racketeering charges, serious felonies, and murder.

We represent clients in post-sentencing matters involving constitutional violations. As a judge’s law clerk, Mr. Miglore researched and drafted for a Judge the opinion in the 1979 case of Donald Lang, applying the new decision standards for fitness to stand trial. Our firm regularly handles cases complicated by issues related to fitness to stand trial, mental illness, and insanity.

Our divorce and family law practice relies on referrals from other attorneys in complex cases of contested divorce, dissipation of assets, and custody and support of special-needs children.

Many of our clients are non-English speaking immigrants who face serious INS consequences for alleged criminal activity. Staff of our firm speak Polish, Russian, Italian, and Spanish. We guide our clients through the immigration law proceedings as well as the criminal law proceedings.

The product of a working class, immigrant family, Mr. Miglore has a deeply personal understanding of and empathy for the challenges many of his clients face. A former Cook County Sheriff's Deputy, he has an insider’s understanding of law enforcement processes and procedures. Mr. Miglore is also a former Special Municipal Prosecutor, with experience prosecuting police officers for misconduct.

Year this Office was Established: 2001

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: License Reinstatement, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Public Indecency

Practice Areas Description

Salvatore C. Miglore & Associates practice primarily in the areas of:

- Criminal Defense

Our firm will aggressively defend you against criminal charges even before trial. Many trials are won or lost before you step foot into a courtroom. We employ forensic experts and criminal investigators to determine the strength of the state's case against you.

* Juvenile Crime
As an experienced juvenile defense lawyer, Mr. Miglore focuses on protecting the rights and future of minors charged with juvenile crimes. Our law firm represents minors facing charges for a full range of juvenile crimes, such as: Robbery or burglary; Weapons violations; Vandalism, property damage; Underage drinking; Minor in possession of alcohol (MIP); and, Other juvenile offenses.

* Shoplifting and Theft
Theft is a crime of deception. Therefore, if you are convicted, even for petty theft or shoplifting, it can be difficult to earn the trust of society. As a result, finding employment, obtaining a school loan, an apartment or even a car loan can be difficult. Therefore, it is critical too have an experienced defense team that will provide the strong advocacy that you need. Our firm is skilled at handling cases involving retail theft and other theft offenses, such as: Shoplifting, Petty theft, Larceny, Identity theft, writing bad checks/hot checks, Check fraud, and, Credit card theft.

* Child Abuse and Murder Charges in Shaken Baby Syndrome Cases
As a knowledgeable defense lawyer, Mr. Miglore recognizes that not all cases that allege shaken baby syndrome have been properly diagnosed and that not all cases of infant death involve abuse. We consult with qualified medical experts to determine if the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome is accurate. This is especially important when the child requires treatment. In cases in which the infant has suddenly died, we work with forensic experts to determine if there was another cause of death, such as infant death syndrome.

* White Collar Crime
As an experienced white collar crime defense lawyer, Mr. Miglore understands the impact early intervention can have on the successful resolution of your case. When we become involved in your case, we work promptly to mitigate any damaging evidence, especially if charges have not been filed. We work to stop the investigation from moving forward and are often capable of resolving the matter out of court before charges are filed. We are experienced handling all types of white collar criminal matters, such as those involving: Fraud (credit card fraud, mortgage fraud, check fraud, computer or internet fraud, etc.); Embezzlement (employee theft, larceny); Money laundering; RICO charges, racketeering; and, Conspiracy.

* Asset Forfeiture Proceedings
With the Law Offices of Salvatore C. Miglore and Associates P.C. handling your asset forfeiture case, you may be able to have your charges dismissed and your assets returned. Accepted by the DuPage County Bar Association as a Fellow in the Academy of Bar Leaders, as well as a former Judicial Clerk and Legal advisor to the Honorable Judge Joseph Schneider, Salvatore C. Miglore has more than 30 years of experience as a federal criminal defense lawyer.

* Murder and Violent Crimes
How your case is approached initially is important to its successful resolution. The state has the burden to prove you committed the crime. We hire forensic and other experts to determine whether the state case is provable. By gathering evidence at crime scenes, through psychological evaluations, and through questioning witnesses we will develop a strategy to discredit the state's case against you. Whether through a pre-trial motion, a plea bargain with the prosecutor or an argument for the suppression of evidence, attorney Miglore will protect your rights. He has 26 years of experience defending people against charges of murder, domestic violence, domestic assault, armed robbery, and in shaken baby cases.

* Drug Crimes
Charges for violating a drug crime stem from many questionable police practices. It is the job of a lawyer to consider thoroughly all possible objections in your case. Attorney Miglore aggressively represents your interests even before trial by: Arguing a motion to suppress evidence obtained by unconstitutional searches, seizures, traffic stops, arrests, wiretaps, and unreliable informant statements; Challenging the validity of traffic stops on the basis of racial profiling or other invalid reasons; Questioning the validity of consents to search, search warrants, and arrest warrants; and, Arguing for the lack of probable cause in cases.

* DWI / DUI and Traffic Violations
Most people do not know their rights when stopped and arrested for a DUI. Under Illinois law, you face increasingly severe penalties for each subsequent conviction you get for drunk driving. Depending on your record, your blood alcohol content, and other aggravating factors, you may be charged with either a felony or a misdemeanor DUI. Saving people the hassle of dealing with a suspended or revoked driver's license and the expense of paying costly fines is our goal when representing clients charged with a traffic violation. We also defend people charged with a construction zone violation and out of state residents. If you have a commercial driver's license (CDL), you have additional concerns when charged with a DUI or traffic violation. You worry about not only losing your license but also losing your livelihood. People with a commercial drivers license face more severe penalties than other drivers. We will help you keep your CDL valid.

* Expungement
Clearing your criminal record requires the utmost attention to detail and can be a tedious process, if the appropriate paperwork is not filled out properly. If you don’t even meet the eligibility requirements to have your criminal records expunged, you could be wasting valuable time and money. The Law Offices of Salvatore C. Miglore and Associates in Wheaton, Illinois, can petition to have your records sealed or expunged. Our law firm has handled many cases involving DUI and other traffic violations, drug possession, and shoplifting.

* Driver's License Reinstatement and Expungement
After being convicted for a DUI or a traffic violation, Illinois residents will face a license suspension. If it is a first DUI and you qualify, if found guilty or plead guilty, you can get "supervision" in most cases. Usually, for subsequent convictions your license will be suspended for a longer periods of time. Attorney Miglore will help you through the Illinois Secretary of State's hearing process. We will counsel you about what to say and the best possible strategies to get you a limited or reinstated driver's license. Understanding and preparing for the secretary of state hearing may make all the difference in the outcome of your CDL and drivers license reinstatement request.

* Sex Crimes
Many times a case is won or lost even before trial begins. Suppression arguments, investigations of witnesses and evidence, and plea bargains all can lead to an ultimate successful resolution of your case. Some of the sex crimes cases we have handled include: Rape; Criminal sexual assault and abuse; Predatory sexual assault and abuse; Internet sex crime; Child porn charge; Sexual exploitation of a minor; and, Public indecency. You face an uphill battle defending yourself a charge of a sex crime. In the eyes of the media and society, defendants do not enjoy the presumption of innocent. People seem to take the word of the accuser at face value. That is why we take such an aggressive approach from the onset of a criminal case.

* Sex Offender Registries
If you have finished serving your time in jail because you were convicted of a sexual offense, then most likely you will have to register as a sex offender in the state of Illinois with the police department located in the county where you live. If you decide to move, you have 3 days to report your new address to the authorities, even if you are just visiting out of state. Requirements to register as a sex offender, while on probation, could last for up to 10 years or could be for the rest of your life, depending on the type of sexual crime for which you were convicted. At the Law Offices of Salvatore C. Miglore and Associates, we have won all types of criminal defense cases on behalf of our clients regardless of the degree of felony charges.

* Internet Sex Crimes
If you are charged with an internet sex crime, the state of Illinois will do everything possible to convict you. Since many sex crimes over the internet involve explicit chat room conversations, with police officers posing as minors, you could be charged with attempt to engage in a sexual act with an underage person. This could result in a long-term prison sentence, or require you to put your name on a sex offender registry for the rest of your life.

*Criminal Law and Immigration
Anyone who is arrested in Illinois for felonies involving drug crimes, DUI, or murder and other violent crimes, faces the possibility of losing employment and going to prison for life. When you are an immigrant or non-US citizen, being arrested for any criminal offense can get you deported and can cause you to lose your immigration status and chance at being a citizen. The U.S. Supreme Court held in Padilla v. Kentucky, that an attorney must discuss, investigate and inform a Defendant of any and all immigration consequences of a particular disposition on a criminal charge. Salvatore C. Miglore has been doing just that for over 30 years. If this was not done in your case, the conviction might be able to be vacated or removed from your record.

- Family Law

For 26 years, our attorney has represented people facing family law problems. We understand that legal disputes with your family can be emotional. Before charging you anything, we will sit down with you to determine the best course of action to deal with one of these family law concerns.

* Divorce
Two of the biggest problems people face when going through a divorce are learning how to live on half the income they had while married, and evaluating marital assets. Attorney Miglore will advise you of your options concerning child support, maintenance, asset division, and possible dissipation of assets. We will help you sort through all stages of your divorce. You will need answers to many questions. While we always recommend working things out during mediation or collaboration, sometimes resolving disputes about common issues in a divorce is not so easy. We help people resolve disputes over these issues.

* Child Custody and Visitation
The majority of custody and visitation decisions are amicably made by both parents. Sitting down and figuring out schedules and plans for raising a child is often in that child's best interests. When decisions about child custody are not resolved so easily, families need to speak to us. The courts make a custody ruling based on the best interests of your child. We will employ experts to make a case for granting you joint or sole custody. Sole custody is generally not awarded absent a showing lack of best interests of the children. We discourage custody disputes because they are costly and often leave families torn.

* Child Support and Maintenance
Child support awards are determined using Illinois's statutory child support guidelines. These guidelines determine the income of each spouse, and calculate the amount of child support needed. In the majority of divorces, the amount of child support is determined easily. Each spouse has a right to receive maintenance, also called spousal maintenance. You may be entitled to permanent or temporary maintenance. The amount of property distributed among the parties during a divorce weighs heavily on the court's maintenance determination. The court weighs a variety of factors to determine maintenance, including: Length of the marriage; Parties' ability to pay; The need of the parties; Standard of living enjoyed during the marriage; Education and ability to earn future income; Mental and physical health; and, Non-marital assets or income.

* Modification of Orders
We petition the court for a modification of a divorce decree for a substantial change in your family's circumstances. We will get a post-decree modification of child custody, maintenance, and a child support judgment. Some common things that require a post-divorce decree hearing involve: Custody and child support enforcements and contempt; Modifications or terminations of maintenance; Child support increases or decreases; When a custodial parent relocates; Parenting plan concerns; Educational and healthcare expenses; and, Issues concerning visitation and abuse.

- Immigration Law

The Law Offices of Salvatore C. Miglore represent a variety of business and individual clients throughout the United States and abroad in all areas of immigration law. Matters regularly handled include: applications for permanent residence; labor certification applications; consular processing; deportation and exclusion hearings; asylum applications; intracompany transfers; temporary workers; treaty investor status; and all areas of representation before the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Immigration Judge, Board of Immigration Appeals, and the U.S. District Courts.

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