Illinois General Practice Legal Questions

You can usually order a birth certificate online - just make sure you are going to the actual government's vital records website, not some website that will do it for you and charge you. It does have a cost, but less if you go straight to the vital records department's website in your county.  ... Read Answer

OK so I'm a little bit confused by some of your facts. You state that you got your green card upon arrival, but then you state that you wanted to file and have him file for you but every time you bring up the subject he does not want to talk about it. So are you a green card holder presently? Or are you currently trying to get a green card?   ... Read Answer

That doesn’t seem to make sense.  Are you sure your uncle didn’t apply to become the administrator of your father’s estate, which has nothing to do with being beneficiary.  At any rate, if you are against your uncle’s application, file opposition to it.  You may want to consult an attorney. ... Read Answer

He has no right to take back an unconditional gift (he could have that right, depending on the law of your state, if it was a gift in contemplation of marriage, like an engagement ring).  However, absent some other evidence (an email, a letter, another witness, etc.) this is he said/she said.  He will probably claim that he didn't GIVE you the car, but only allowed you to use it while the two of you were together.  No one can guarantee who a court will believe.... Read Answer

    Based on your posting, it sounds like the State of Illinois wants information regarding the arrest and proof that it was dismissed. Assuming that the arrest was in Illinois, and possibly the same county, that is information that can be cooberated by a certified copy of the disposition.     More importantly, as you move forward in your carreer, and the case was dismissed, you should go through the process of getting the arrest expunged or sealed, depending on your arrest history.     I know that this is an upsetting situation but that is why people retain attorneys, so that the lawyers can dispassionately address the legal issue at hand without creating additional problems. Please contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible.     This posing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice nor create an atttorney-client relationship between the parties. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-767-2356 or 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com... Read Answer

Did you suffer any damages other than paying for the ice cream, such as medical bills, missing time from work due to eating the maggot, etc.?  If not, you can recover the price of the ice cream, and the ice cream company might pay you something to avoid bad publicity, but your case would not be worth much.... Read Answer

Do you have a judgment against the law firm?  In most cases, you cannot "place a lien" just because you say someone owes you money.  You have to sue that person (in this case the law firm) and win your case.  Once you do that, you can (assuming they don't pay you what the Court finds that they owe) take steps to collect the money they owe, such as collecting it from their assets either directly (if the assets are money, such as a bank account) or having the assets sold (if it is property, such as a computer) and collecting from the proceeds of the sale.  I'm oversimplifying a bit; you can't just walk into a bank and demand the money from their account or seize their property and sell it, but the point is that you must go to court (or to arbitration if your contract with the law firm has an arbitration provision), you can't simply help yourself to money they claim you have no right to.  In rare cases, the Court may allow you to restrain the law firm's assets even before a judgment is rendered (generally requiring you to post a bond to reimburse the law firm for any damages this causes if it turns out you don't win your case), but it seems likely that, in the case you describe, you would not be able to do so until and unless you win the case (unless you agree to a settlement with the law firm).... Read Answer

  Currently, civil orders of protection are not expungable in the State of Illinois. It is a matter of public record if the order is not vacated.   Please contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible to represent you at the hearing for the plenary order of protection. If it is issued, there are many potential consequences, including, if there are subsequent allegations that it has been violated, the possibility of arrest.   An experienced attorney can advise you how to proceed.   This posting is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advise nor the establishment of an attorney-client relationship. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lori-G-Levin-Attorney-at-Law/210343479896... Read Answer

   Please contact an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. You may be facing not only criminal charges but also ramifications for your driving privileges. This is a serious matter that you should not attempt to handle on your own. Without seeing if you were charged with a criminal offense or an ordinance violation, it is difficult to determine the potential penalties. Again, if you are a minor, you may have issues also with your driving privileges.    This posting is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice nor the establishment of an attorney-client relationship. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com... Read Answer

  Please consult with your attorney to review the will or trust at issue. Your counsel will be able to answer your questions upon reviewing the document(s).   This posting should not be considered legal advice nor the establishment of an attorney-client relationship. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com  ... Read Answer

  I am not exactly certain what occurred from your posting. The Illinois Attorney General has a consumer fraud division. That office may be of help to you to pursue the offender.   This posting should not be considered legal advice nor the establishment of an attorney-client relationship. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com... Read Answer

  Please contact an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Even though you were not driving a vehicle at the time you were charged, your driver's license may be in jeopardy. Please contact, or have your parents contact, a lawyer as soon as possible. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com... Read Answer

   After checking the website listing lawyers authorized to practice law in Illinois, it appears that both the President and First Lady have, at least for the time being, determined that they do not wish to be authorized to practice law in Illinois. I cannot state their reasons but in their current positions, an Illinois law license is not necessary.    This posting is for informational purposes only. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com   ... Read Answer

  This is not a question for a general practitioner. There are attorneys in Illinois who frequently practice in the area of school law as well as provide legal services to secure education for students who are in special ed. The laws are complex but an attorney familiar with this area may or may not be able to assist you. Please research and contact one of them as soon as possible. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com... Read Answer

  I am uncertain how this attorney has a computer system that exceeds public information. If he went to the court house and researched your background, that would be public information. If your ex-boyfriend's uncle had access to medical records or law enforcement records that are not public, that could be problematic. Your question does not provide sufficient details to determine whether any laws may or may not have been violated and what, if any, recourse you may possess. Please contact an attorney to provide you with advise. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com... Read Answer

  If you are contacted by the Chicago Police Department, please do not discuss the situation with law enforcement without consulting a lawyer. You may or may not have violated Illinois law. Please consult with an experienced defense attorney and explain the situation fully and completely. It is impossible to advise a person potentially facing criminal charges on the internet. The full facts are necessary to determine the situation as well as a strategy to confront the situation. Please contact a lawyer as soon as possible. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com... Read Answer

  It is unclear from your question, when this assault took place. Filing a delayed police report may or may not be taken seriously by law enforcement. To file a civil suit, it must be within the statute of limitations. The extent of your injuries, the text messages, the witnesses' memories and statements are evidentiary issues that must be considered. Please contact an attorney as soon as possible to determine your options.. Lori G. Levin 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com... Read Answer