Criminal Defense

If you’ve been arrested for a crime, your career, relationships, and freedoms – in fact your entire future – could be in jeopardy. You need strong, effective defense representation. A dedicated criminal lawyer in central Illinois, James P. LeFante of LeFante Law Offices understands the seriousness of every case he handles. He and his associates believe that everyone accused of a crime deserves a strong defense and are determined to do everything possible to succeed for their clients.

LeFante Law Offices represents clients charged with a wide range of crimes, including:

• DUI
• Drug crimes
• Violent crimes
• Weapons charges
• White-collar crimes
• Sexual assault
• Theft
• Traffic offenses, and
• And other misdemeanors and felonies.

LeFante lawyers are aggressive at trial, skilled in negotiation and work diligently to achieve the best possible outcome for every client. When representing you, James P. LeFante and his associates closely review each piece of evidence and search for the answer to any unanswered questions:

• First, we obtain every police report related to the accusation. We also subpoena the 911 and dispatch recordings.
• We visit the crime scene, take photos, interview witnesses, take measurements and listen to our client’s side of the story.
• Our investigative techniques are highly effective because, more often than not, they reveal inconsistencies in the police investigation.

LeFante Law Offices begins preparations long before the actual trial starts. We understand that cross-examination requires intense preparation and thoughtfully conceived and executed trial strategy. We examine the case from every angle, including how the police and prosecution view it. These highly effective strategies are designed and implemented along with our nearly two decades of courtroom expertise.