Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense Attorney
Aggressive Representation | Since 2002 | Same-Day Appointments
Aggressive Representation Since 2002 Same-Day Appointments
Get Sound Advice From Our Criminal Defense Attorney
An arrest for any criminal offense is a potentially life-changing event. Criminal charges can:
- Result in incarceration in a county jail or state prison
- Prohibit you from traveling
- Remove you from your home
- Forbid the use of alcohol
- Prevent you from seeing your loved ones
- Affect your credit
- Affect your ability to rent an apartment or obtain a mortgage
- Revoke your driver’s license
- Shackle you with a record that will follow you for the rest of your life
Sound legal counsel is the smartest investment you can make in yourself and your future.
Call attorney at Michael T. Cavanaugh directly at (847)263-8820 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m Monday through Friday and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 24 hour messaging is always available. Mr. Cavanaugh is a seasoned defense attorney who has been practicing for over 19 years in the courtrooms of Cook, Lake, and McHenry counties.
As a former Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney, Mr. Cavanaugh has practiced on both sides of the criminal arena and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the fight for justice. Call (847) 263-8820 to schedule an appointment.
Get Good Advice Every Step of the Way
It is important that anyone arrested on a criminal charge act quickly. Evidence
preservation and the timely filing of motions can be of the utmost importance. Michael T. Cavanaugh, Attorney at Law stands ready to defend you with any of the following:
- Motions to preserve and produce evidence
- Motions for discovery
- Subpoenas
- Subpoenas duces tecum
- Motions for discovery sanctions
- Motions to suppress evidence
- Petitions to rescind statutory summary suspensions
- Speedy trial demands
- Motions in limine
- Positive negotiated settlements
The facts of every case are unique and your case will be as as important to us, as it is to you. We will take the time to listen to you, and we will always treat you in the same way that we would like to be treated. We will work hard for you, fight for you, and give you good advice at every step.
We are available for short notice appearances. In most cases, you can call and speak directly with Attorney Michael T. Cavanaugh. In those instances when you do have to leave a message, your call will be returned be returned quickly.
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