Criminal Defense Lawyers in Bloomington, Illinois
Experienced Trial Attorneys ◊ Protecting Your Rights Since 1971
At the law office of Schwulst & Roseberry, P.C., we provide straightforward and honest counsel to individuals throughout the Bloomington-Normal area who have been charged with a crime. We understand that every criminal prosecution is unique and take the time to learn as much as we can about the facts, evidence and circumstances of your case, so that we can prepare and present the best defense. Attorney Schwulst has handled over 6000 criminal cases, including more than 3000 felonies. For a free half-hour initial consultation, contact our office via e-mail or call us at 309-807-0505 (toll-free at 866-416-7876).
Our Criminal Law Practice
We handle a broad range of misdemeanor and felony charges in state and federal courts in Illinois, including:
- Driving under the influence (DUI): We handle criminal proceedings arising out of an arrest for DUI/DWI, representing defendants charged with underage drinking and driving, as well as out of state truckers and drivers with a commercial driver's license (CDL).
- Drug crimes: We defend individuals charged with possession, sale or delivery, distribution, trafficking, manufacture or cultivation of controlled substances, including heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, OxyContin, OxyCodone, Vicadin and other prescription drugs. We have handled over 800 felony drug prosecutions, including cases involving allegations of a calculated criminal drug conspiracy and prescription forgery. Attorney Schwulst has successfully negotiated with the FBI in interstate transportation of drugs cases.
- Property offenses: Including home invasion, burglary, criminal trespass, robbery, and armed robbery.
- Assault and battery: Including domestic battery or domestic violence.
- Sexual assault
- "Mob" action or gang-related crimes
- White-collar crimes: Such as fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, forgery and identity theft.
- Traffic offenses: Including speeding, reckless driving and passing school buses while stopped. We will challenge the accuracy of radar machines, if appropriate.
- Criminal cases involving the termination of parental rights
- Juvenile crimes
We are first and foremost trial lawyers and have handled many bench and jury criminal trials, representing alleged first time defendants as well as habitual offenders. In all criminal matters, we will carefully examine the facts, evidence and circumstances of your arrest, including whether your constitutional rights have been violated. We will review how evidence was gathered to determine if there was an unreasonable search or seizure, and whether the police had probable cause for a warrant, a stop, or to make an arrest.
We have extensive experience handling criminal trials, as well as criminal appeals. We can also help you seek expungement of your criminal record or apply for a pardon for commutation of sentence.
For honest and straightforward advice from an experienced lawyer, contact us via e-mail or call us at 309-807-0505 (toll-free at 866-416-7876) to set up an appointment. The initial half hour consultation is free of charge. Our offices are open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are located across the street from the U.S. Cellular Coliseum, just a block from the county courthouse. Off-street parking is available.