Juvenile & Traffic Offenses

Wheaton, Illinois, Juvenile Law Attorney

Juvenile Crimes and Traffic Violations in DuPage and Kane Counties

If your child has been arrested for a crime, or a traffic offense is threatening your driver's license, you want an experienced lawyer who can minimize the impact and fight for your rights.

Free 30 Minute Consultation — (630) 221-0100

Contact the Law Office of Emily J. Kelly in Wheaton, Illinois, to discuss your situation. I am a former prosecutor whose insight into the criminal justice systems in DuPage and Kane Counties works to your advantage. Let my 18 years of experience and strong, compassionate advocacy guide you in responding to the charges.

Juvenile Crime Defense

The goal of the juvenile justice system is not to punish or incarcerate your child, but to find out what went wrong and put your son or daughter on a better path. Nonetheless, you need an experienced juvenile law attorney to avoid the most serious and lasting consequences of an arrest.

I have represented youths charged with all types of crimes, including:

• Drug possession
• Drunk driving and minor in possession of alcohol
• Shoplifting and theft
• Arson
• Misdemeanor assault and other felonies

As your child's attorney, I address the factors that led to the crime and fight for alternatives to juvenile detention that will help prevent future criminal activity: probation, drug testing, psychological counseling, restitution, and treatment for drug or alcohol abuse.

If your child is facing serious juvenile charges, I will examine the evidence and weigh the options of negotiating a plea versus going to trial. Contact me immediately so that I can protect your child's rights and discuss options for his or her defense.

Traffic Offenses

Certain traffic violations are misdemeanor crimes with the possibility of jail time. Other traffic citations, such as speeding tickets, can result in license suspension if you have too many prior offenses. The Law Office of Emily J. Kelly can help minimize the consequences to protect your freedom and your driving privileges.

I am a former DuPage County prosecutor who is familiar with how the system works. I handle all moving violations, including:

• Driving While License Suspended (DWLS)
• Driving without insurance
• Reckless driving
• DUI/DWI
• Leaving the scene of an accident (hit-and-run)
• Speeding tickets (including school zone and work zone citations)
• Stoplight / stop sign violations and other minor citations

If you are facing misdemeanor traffic charges, I aim for court supervision to keep you out of jail and keep the offense off your criminal record and your driving record.

I also negotiate for the minimum fines and work to keep DMV points off your license to avoid license suspension and/or higher car insurance premiums.

For effective legal advocacy by an experienced criminal defense lawyer, contact my Wheaton office today at (630) 221-0100. I will personally handle your case. I accept Visa and MasterCard, and my office is located across the street from the DuPage County courthouse.