Illinois Court Records

16 Year Old Who Killed Four People Was 3X DWI Limit

Ethan Couch's blood-alcohol limit was a insanely high 0.24 -- three times the legal limit - as he recklessly drove down a dark narrow road at 70 mph in a huge Ford F35 and set off a chain wreck ...

3 Warning Signs That Your Lawyer's No Good

We all have different tastes, and varying notions of what makes a thing great. Some of us tend to the simple yet sophisticated, while others are into ostentation and flair. Just like there is no one way to be well-dressed...

Um, How Often Can You Get Manicures Without Totally F--king Up Your Nails?

Ten Questions to Ask Your Potential Lawyer

Lawyers will often provide a free or very low-cost consultation to discuss the details of your situation and give you an opportunity to ask some basic questions

10 Questions for an Elder Law Attorney

Many concerns and questions can arise as we grow older. In the last decade or so, a new category of law has emerged that specializes in helping retirees answer their questions and learn their rights. Here, 10 questions for an elder law attorney.

How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation or Child Custody Mediation

Learn what mediation is in divorce and custody cases, how to prepare for it, and why I think it is better than going to trial to solve you...

Confused Law Student Applies For Job With Federal Court That Doesn’t Exist

When You Do And Do Not Need to Hire a Divorce Lawyer

Whether you should hire a divorce lawyer or not depends on whether your divorce is uncontested or not. In most cases, it is best to hire one.

Tips on Hiring a Divorce Lawyer

When sorting tips on hiring a divorce lawyer, it's easiest to take a deep breath and start at the beginning.

My Ex Appealed: Should I Hire An Appellate Attorney?

Appeals from divorce cases, or post-decree custody matters, constitute a large number of cases taken to the Indiana Court of Appeals. By the time a divorce

5 steps to find a good divorce lawyer

Finding a divorce lawyer to represent you is more than just picking a name. It means choosing the right person for your case, your sanity and your wallet.

When You Can't or Won't hire a lawyer? A $500 Option.

1. First; let’s define the kind of case. If it is a fault-based personal injury claim, such as serious injuries resulting from a rear end collision, the kindest think I can say to a person who tries to document and settle that case without counsel is “foolish”. Forget your pre-conceptions and just give me a call.... View Article

The differences among records-and what’s legally required to be in them

Parsing out the various terms used in relation to a patient’s health record can be daunting. Here’s a primer to make the process less intimidating

Should I Hire A Divorce Lawyer or Not?

There are a lot of questions to ask in the process of ending a marriage. One is whether or not you need to hire a divorce lawyer.

Five Signs You May Need A Personal Injury Attorney

The Florida attorneys at Leifer Law Firm have years of experience helping clients just like you.