Legal Articles, General Practice

Can I get a Plea in Abeyance for a DUI?

What is required for a Plea in Abeyance

The artistry of small business start-up valuation.

Valuing a small business is tricky - here are some tips....

Illinois "Ban the Box" Law Approved

If you have ever been convicted of a crime, you know how it feels to have to “check the box” on each of your job applications.

Oak Brook Divorce Lawyer Assists Clients With New Illinois Spousal Maintenance Guidelines

Oak Brook divorce lawyer Kathryn L. Harry offers assistance to clients with the new Illinois public act (P.A. 98-0961) as it considerably changes how spousal maintenance is decided for Illinois couples with a combined gross income of less than $250,000.

Illinois Adoptees Can Receive Original Birth Certificates Thanks to Illinois Adoption Law

The law allows disclosure to both adoptees and surrendered persons born in the state of Illinois, unless the birth parents specified they did not wish to have such information released.

Rebuilding Good Credit

There are many reasons why someone might be afraid to file bankruptcy and the lion’s share of those reasons revolve around fear of what their financial future will look like if they do. This is especially the case when it comes to issues of credit and understandably so.

New Stormchaser Law Impacts All Exterior Residential Contractors

New laws affecting exterior remodeling contractors.

Holmes, Watson and The Riddle of Harmless Error

Appellate Standards of Review; understanding Harmless Error

CARDOZO'S CANAL, AND THE COW THAT JUMPED OVER THE MOON

Further understanding of appellate standards of review. Finding a way to get de novo review for your appeal.

Facing a charge in the Town of Lexington Municipal Court?

This article is designed as an introduction to the procedures that apply in the Town of Lexington Municipal Court located at 111 Maiden Lane, downtown Lexington.

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