The Law Offices of Vincent F. Cornelius

Wheaton, Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney http://www.corneliuslaw.com/

Suburban Chicago, Illinois, criminal defense attorney Vincent F. Cornelius, gives each client his full attention from the first ring of the phone in his Joliet or Wheaton office. He understands that having an experienced lawyer at the outset is critical to ensure that your Constitutional rights are protected. Moreover, Mr. Cornelius can provide a detailed explanation of the charges, and a realistic outlook of your options and potential outcomes.

A qualified criminal defense attorney should be diligent and prepared to defend your case from the outset. At the first office visit, Mr. Cornelius will have already prepared a case file for you. The file contains:

The pending charges
The assigned courtroom
A profile of the assigned judge
The potential sentences for the charges
Potential strategies and defenses
To mount a successful defense, a criminal lawyer must have a clear view of the case and all pertinent facts. Mr. Cornelius and his law firm staff have the experience and resources to conduct thorough investigations that include:
Interviewing witnesses
Reviewing any previous case files
Undertaking background investigations
Investigating the facts and circumstances of the arrest

From that first ring of the phone, Mr. Cornelius acts with a sense of urgency and a sense of obligation to his client. He knows that the information gathered, the decisions made, and the strategies taken will affect that client for many years or even for life.