Criminal Defense

Being charged with any crime is a frightening experience.

This is especially true for a person who has never had contact with the criminal justice system. Suddenly, you find yourself thrust into a world you never imagined you would be a part of. You are subjected to indignities you never thought you would experience. The stress of being the subject of an investigation or the trauma of being arrested and booked into a jail can truly be overwhelming. It will make you question your most basic assumptions about what kind of person you are.

The first three things that go through your mind:

How will this affect my job?
How will this affect my family?
How will this impact the opinion everyone has of me?

A criminal conviction can also impact your ability to rent a home or live in certain communities. If you are not a citizen, a criminal conviction can even get you deported.

Fortunately, there's a chance that your life can go back to normal. But timing is critical. You need to know your rights under the law and act to protect them immediately.

Don't wait to get help.

Timely intervention, negotiation, and preparation by an experienced criminal defense attorney is your best option.

Christopher McCall has a strong emphasis on the trial phase of legal advocacy. During his career as a private criminal defense lawyer, he has defended a wide range of state and federal criminal cases in Peoria, as well as other jurisdictions in Illinois. His trial experience, along with a personal commitment to his clients, combine to offer the prospective client competent representation in a supportive, hands-on environment. As a criminal defense attorney, his philosophy is grounded in the strong belief that his clients should be fully informed about every aspect of their case as it progresses.

Over the years, McCall Law Offices, P.C. , has guided countless people through this emotional and legal maze with two goals in mind:

avoiding jail if at all possible, and,
avoiding a criminal conviction.

Every case is different. McCall Law Offices, P.C. strives to minimize the effects of a criminal case on your life.

Although McCall Law Offices, P.C. will fight zealously to defeat any and all charges against you, there are times when no fight is necessary. Having worked numerous years in the Peoria County State's Attorney's Office, Mr. McCall is trained as a fully capable negotiator. In many cases, Mr. McCall can negotiate with the Assistant State's Attorney to reduce the charges to a disposition that will not remain a part of your permanent record. Not only has Mr. McCall prosecuted cases, he has filed charges against Defendants. Hence, he knows how to analyze your case and negotiate with the State's Attorney's Office.

You need a criminal defense attorney who devotes his full energies to keeping you out of jail, keeping your license in your wallet, and keeping you at home – allowing you a full and productive life. McCall Law Offices, P.C. can help you with all of your criminal needs. Contact us today if you are being investigated by the police or charged with a crime. Everyone at McCall Law Offices, P.C. will work with you to make you feel comfortable and at ease. You may confide in our office with your inner most concerns. Regardless of the number of charges or allegations against you, McCall Law Offices, P.C. is here to help you, not to judge you.

If you have questions about how we can serve you, contact us anytime. The firm would be happy to schedule a free consultation at your convenience.