Criminal Defense

Drug possession charges in Illinois can have life-altering consequences, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the substance and quantity involved. As a Joliet criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of experience, including as a former Will County prosecutor, I’ve successfully defended clients against these charges in Will County courts, often reducing penalties or […]

Facing an aggravated DUI charge in Illinois can drastically alter your life, with severe penalties that go beyond standard DUI offenses. As a Joliet criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of experience, including as a former Will County prosecutor, I’ve defended clients against these escalated charges in Will County courts. In 2025, Illinois law

Domestic battery charges in Illinois can arise from heated family disputes but carry severe penalties that impact your freedom, family, and future. At Zaremba Law Office, serving Will County, Joliet, and surrounding areas, we provide aggressive criminal defense with over 20 years of legal experience. Jack L. Zaremba, a former prosecutor, specializes in protecting clients’ rights

Criminal trespass charges in Illinois can arise from seemingly minor incidents but carry serious consequences, including fines, jail time, and a criminal record. At **Zaremba Law Office**, serving Will County, Joliet, and surrounding areas, we’re committed to defending clients against these allegations with over 20 years of legal experience. Jack L. Zaremba specializes in criminal

If you’re on probation in Illinois and facing allegations of a violation, the stakes are high, potentially leading to revocation and serving your original sentence. At Zaremba Law Office, serving Will County, Joliet, and surrounding areas, we’re dedicated to defending clients against probation violations and protecting their freedom. With over 20 years of legal experience,

If you’re a driver in Illinois, understanding what constitutes a moving violation is crucial for maintaining a clean driving record and avoiding penalties like fines, license suspension, or increased insurance rates. At the Law Office of Jack L. Zaremba, we’re here to guide you through the legal complexities of traffic violations and help protect your

Most of us assume that misdemeanor offenses are no big deal, but this is an assumption that can be extremely misleading. Although misdemeanor offenses are considered less serious than felony offenses, they are still crimes that carry the potential for jail time, fines, probation, and a permanent criminal record. Under Illinois 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55, depending

A young Illinois man is facing felony charges after he allegedly made derogatory remarks about a woman’s sexual orientation and then injured her in a fight at a McDonald’s in Carpentersville. The 19-year-old man allegedly had a juvenile with him, who is being charged in juvenile court.  The two males apparently made anti-LGBTQ remarks toward

If you are being questioned by the police, you definitely need a criminal defense attorney. This is true even if you have not officially been charged with a crime. The police may tell you that you are a “person of interest” in their investigation. While this term sounds fairly benign, giving you the impression that

Although the terms “kidnapping” and “abduction” are often used interchangeably, legally speaking, they can be two different, distinct criminal offenses in some states. Both crimes are serious felonies. Kidnapping is the forcible stealing or carrying away of a person by force, threat, deceit, or with intent to cause the kidnapped person harm. Abduction involves persuading

In January 2025, two people were arrested after a Lake County K9, Duke, sniffed out drugs during a traffic stop. After conducting a “free air sniff” around the vehicle’s exterior, Duke alerted to the presence of narcotics. The police searched the vehicle and found over half a kilogram of cocaine powder. Many people have not

After being arrested for a criminal offense in Illinois, you may wonder if you are eligible for a deferred prosecution agreement. These programs offer non-violent or first-time offenders a way to avoid a criminal conviction and the associated consequences. Rather than go through the incredible stress of a trial, wondering whether you will soon be