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How to Choose an Attorney Who Will Fight for Your Rights
When dealing with a significant legal issue-be it a criminal allegation, civil conflict, or financial concern-the lawyer you select can greatly impact the result of your case. The ideal attorney won’t merely advocate for you…
How to Protect What Matters Most When Debt Becomes Overwhelming
How to Protect What Matters Most When Debt Feels OverwhelmingWhen financial pressure becomes overwhelming, it’s entirely normal to fear losing what you’ve labored for- your house, your vehicle, your savings, or your feeling of security.
How to Rebuild Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy
Emerging from bankruptcy can feel like a fresh start, but many individuals face uncertainty about how to rebuild their credit score and regain financial stability. In this guide, we’ll outline practical steps to help you…
Understanding the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Navigating the World of Bankruptcy Bankruptcy is often viewed as a last resort for individuals drowning in debt, but understanding the nuances between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 can shed light on which path is…
POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
JANUARY 2018, LIVINGSTON COUNTY MOTION TO SUPPRESS GRANTED Fairbury police entered the client’s apartment without a warrant, searched the client and seized suspected cannabis and “spice.” Mr. Hiatt moved to suppress the evidence based on…
AGGRAVATED UNLAWFUL USE OF A WEAPON; POSSESSION OF CANNABIS WITH INTENT TO DELIVER
INTENT TO DELIVER NOVEMBER 2017, KANKAKEE COUNTY MOTION TO SUPPRESS GRANTED Client was pulled over by Kankakee police. A firearm and cannabis were discovered inside the vehicle. Police claimed they had information that the vehicle…
DUI
JUNE 2017, KANKAKEE COUNTY NOT GUILTY Client was arrested in Bourbonnais for DUI and other offenses. Despite the client’s failure of field sobriety tests and possession of alcohol in the vehicle, Mr. Hiatt successfully attacked…
HARASSMENT OF A WITNESS
JUNE 2017, KANKAKEE COUNTY NOT GUILTY Client was charged with going to the home of a witness in a criminal case against the client’s husband and harassing her. At trial, under questioning from Mr. Hiatt,…
FAILURE TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER
APRIL 2017, KANKAKEE COUNTY CHARGES DISMISSED As a juvenile, the client pled guilty to a sex offense and was subjected to lifetime sex offender registration. As an adult, he missed his registration deadline and was…
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