Illinois Criminal Defense Lawyer

Protecting Your Rights in Criminal Cases Throughout Illinois and the United States

Criminal charges are no laughing matter. When you have been arrested and charged with a crime, your life will change significantly, and law enforcement officers and prosecutors will work hard to convict you. In these cases, it is incredibly important to secure the services of a skilled, experienced criminal defense lawyer who can help you understand your rights and advise you of the steps you should take in your defense.

A History of Success in Criminal Defense

Attorney Stephen M. Komie has over 40 years of experience litigating state and federal criminal cases, and he has successfully defended thousands of clients against a wide variety of criminal charges, including murder, drug crimes, and DUI. He is personally invested in every case, gathering evidence that can be used to exonerate his clients and providing them with guidance on how to dress professionally, speak clearly, and maintain confidence under fire. He works hard to discover violations of laws and procedures by law enforcement and ensure that illegally seized evidence is not admissible in court.

"Mr. Komie is an incredible attorney, but he has also been a friend of mine who has helped me through the entire criminal defense process. He has been there to counsel me on how to get through a stressful situation, how to dress, and how to hold myself in the most professional manner. I was facing time in prison, and Mr. Komie gave me the confidence to trust him and put my life in his hands. I have a bright future thanks to him being a guardian angel for myself and my family. The gratitude can never truly be expressed." - Cara R.

Skilled Advocacy in Criminal Defense Cases

The attorneys of Komie and Associates understand the best strategies for fighting criminal charges, obtaining reduced charges or sentences, and arguing to have a case dismissed. We can provide legal help in a wide variety of criminal cases, including:

• Murder or Manslaughter Charges - Investigating the circumstances and evidence surrounding a first or second-degree murder, manslaughter, or reckless homicide and determining whether there is any reasonable doubt about whether the alleged perpetrator committed the crime they are charged with.
• Drug Charges - Determining whether law enforcement officers failed to follow proper procedures or laws when investigating drug crimes or violated a defendant's rights against illegal search and seizure.
• Other Serious Criminal Cases - Helping clients understanding their best options for defense in cases involving assault and battery, domestic violence, sex offenses, weapons charges, theft, fraud, or money laundering.
• DUI - Representing clients in court, defending against accidents involving DUI and fighting multiple drunk driving arrests.
• Appeals - Determining whether legal errors were made during a criminal trial and arguing to have a verdict or sentence overturned when a conviction was based on a false arrest, inadmissible evidence, or prosecutorial misconduct.
• Grand Jury Investigations - Advising clients of their rights, assisting them with gathering documents, and consulting with them about how to answer questions when they receive a subpoena to testify before a grand jury.

A Dedicated Criminal Defense Lawyer On Your Side

With an exhaustive understanding of criminal law and years of experience litigating criminal cases throughout the entire state of Illinois, Mr. Komie can provide you with the defense you need when you are facing criminal charges. He will work hard to discover whether law enforcement officers violated any laws or procedures while investigating your case, have any evidence that was illegally obtained thrown out of court, aggressively cross-examine witnesses, and exploit any weaknesses in the prosecution's case against you.

If you have been charged with a crime, you should immediately contact the offices of Komie and Associates. We will thoroughly investigate your case, advise you of your rights, and help you determine the defense strategy which will help you achieve the best possible outcome. Contact a Chicago criminal defense attorney today at 312-263-2800 to schedule a free consultation. We represent clients in Chicago, Peoria, Springfield, Quincy, LaSalle, Bloomington, and throughout Illinois and the United States.