Here at LauraLaw, we have noticed lately in national and local news a disturbing trend of mothers abandoning their infant children, whether on the side of the road, in a dumpster, or even on the doorstep of a hospital. This … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune’s Editorial Board published an insightful editorial about the Glenn Evans trial: Editorial: Acquitting a Chicago police commander Glenn Evans, one of the Chicago Police Department’s 22 district commanders, was accused of chasing a suspect, Rickey Williams, into a building, … Continue reading
I’d like to give a very special thanks to my husband Dean and my associate Tim for being my partners on this case. I’d also like to thank my wonderful staff: Maddy, Jayne and Matthew for the excellent work they did … Continue reading
The November case list has arrived on our friend Samuel Partida Jr.’s blog. Mr. Partida’s blogs feature summarized versions of the most important criminal cases each month with links to the full cases. If you have never been to his … Continue reading
Starting January 1, 2016, the Clerk of Courts in Cook County can only keep a maximum of $100 of your posted bond for fees and costs. Prior to passage of the new Act, the Clerk was entitled to 10% of … Continue reading
Tuesday marked the first day of the winter parking ban in Chicago and now might be a good time to make sure that you can still park in your usual spot. Starting Tuesday at 3 A.M., the annual winter parking … Continue reading
Black Wednesday? Blackout Wednesday? Biggest Bar Night of the Year? Whatever you choose to call the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, it has infamously become one of the biggest drinking nights of the year. This new age event isn’t just revered … Continue reading
Every year, we know this day will come; but we are never really prepared for it. So far this autumn, we’ve gotten our fair share of sun and comfortable temperatures, so we’re not complaining. But alas, the soothsayer Tom Skilling … Continue reading
Have you been putting off paying old parking tickets? Have you left your red light tickets, hoping they would just go away? Well, there’s good news and there’s bad news: the bad news is that your unpaid tickets won’t just … Continue reading
The LauraLaw team would like to take a moment out of our busy weeks to acknowledge that tomorrow is Veteran’s Day. We are extremely thankful for all those who have and still are serving in the military and protecting our country. Without … Continue reading
