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Illinois Court Case Information Online

NOTE: WE ARE A PRIVATE LAW FIRM. THIS POST IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE CONTACT THE COURTHOUSE DIRECTLY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. How do I find criminal case or traffic ticket information in Illinois? The individual Circuit Court clerks maintain the court records for each county throughout Illinois. Illinois does…

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Rideshare Drivers: Removing Tickets From Your Illinois Driving Record

Rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft routinely disqualify potential drivers based on traffic tickets that appear on their driving records. These companies run background checks on all drivers in order to determine their eligibility when they first apply and periodically thereafter. Our traffic ticket defense attorneys are often contacted…

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Penalties for Aggravated Speeding in Illinois

Drivers who are charged with high rate speeding offenses are often surprised to learn that they can face up to a year in jail under current Illinois law. These offenses are commonly known as aggravated speeding offenses and Illinois has increased the potential consequences for drivers who plead guilty or…

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Your Guide to Illinois Driving Records

Below are answers to frequently asked questions regarding driving records in Illinois. Driving records are different across all 50 states. Illinois driving records are maintained by the Illinois Secretary of State. They also are often referred to as driving record abstracts and motor vehicle records (MVR). What information appears on…

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Courtroom Etiquette – How to Behave in Court and Prepare for Your Court Appearance

Courtroom etiquette has many written and unwritten rules and, as we all know, first impressions are lasting impressions, so how you appear and how you behave during your court appearance may have a significant impact on your case. In some extreme circumstances, bad behavior can result in jail time or…

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New Illinois Law Increases Penalties for Texting While Driving

Beginning July 1, 2019, a first offense of texting while driving will be charged as a moving violation in Illinois. Previously, a first cell phone violation was treated as a non-moving violation, and only second or subsequent texting violations counted against your driving privileges. The old law was in effect…

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How to Remove an Illinois Speeding Ticket from Your Record?

Did you know that it’s possible to remove convictions for Illinois traffic tickets from your driving record? At The Davis Law Group, P.C., our experienced attorneys can assist you in filing a “Motion to Vacate,” which brings your ticket back into court and allows us to argue for a more…

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