- DivorceWe represent clients in both uncontested and contested divorces. If a settlement is not reached and your divorce goes to trial, we will put our extensive courtroom experience to work for you.
- Child SupportLife after a divorce or separation presents many challenges for both parents. When major changes in financial circumstances and children’s needs occur, it is often necessary to consider petitioning for a modification of the existing child support order. Essentially, this requires filing all the appropriate forms with the court to request a child support change and provide specific reasons that it is justified and necessary.
- Child Custody and VisitationWhat most people think of as child custody and visitation is now governed by the “Allocation of Parental Responsibilities” section of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Despite the change in language, the core issues to be determined remain the same. Parental responsibilities are divided into two categories: decision-making responsibility and parenting time.
- Adoption
- Paternity
- Premarital Agreement
- GuardianshipWith regard to minor children, there are two main types of guardianship: permanent legal guardianship and short-term guardianship. However, a person may be appointed guardian of the person, guardian of the estate, or both. In some cases, one person may be appointed guardian of the person and another of the estate.
- Spousal SupportWhether one divorcing spouse should make ongoing payments to help support the other is often an intensely contested issue. Under Illinois law, judges have the latitude to consider many factors when deciding whether to award and order spousal maintenance (formerly known as alimony).
- Criminal DefenseAt Self & Russelburg, LTD., a law firm with full-service offices in Yorkville and Aurora, Illinois, you will receive focused, dedicated attention from attorneys with decades of combined, wide-ranging criminal defense experience. Our reputation for difference-making advocacy with integrity extends to courts in Kendall County, Kane County, DuPage County, DeKalb County, LaSalle County, Grundy County and other jurisdictions.
- DUI/DWIBy now, most Illinois residents should be aware that Illinois DUI laws are complex and a conviction can have significant effects on a person’s day-to-day life. Illinois has adopted enhanced penalties for certain types of offenses, including mandatory jail sentences and the possible result of having your vehicle forfeited to the state. Illinois law prevents a person from receiving court supervision if the person has, at anytime in his or her life, previously received court supervision for DUI.
- Traffic ViolationsAlthough many people consider traffic offenses to be minor issues that don’t warrant legal help, traffic violations may carry serious consequences.
- Sex CrimesIf you have been charged with a felony or misdemeanor — or you want to help a family member facing criminal prosecution in Kendall County, Kane County or anywhere in our service area — we are here to help you make informed decisions. Our firm’s strengths extend across a broad spectrum from felony DUI and property crimes to domestic battery, sex offenses, juvenile crimes and more.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsMost people know that some criminal offenses are misdemeanors and more serious crimes are charged as felonies. Beyond that basic principle, any assumptions about the consequences of an arrest in Illinois are dangerous. The Illinois Criminal Code is complex and multilayered. Every year, new statutes are passed or new sentencing issues are passed.
- Drug CrimesDrug offenses ranging from possession of marijuana to felony counts associated with sale, delivery or manufacturing other controlled substances
- MurderAt Self & Russelburg, LTD., a law firm with offices in Yorkville and Aurora, we defend people facing criminal charges at all levels of seriousness, from DUI and traffic cases to murder allegations. Our lawyers bring invaluable perspective from a collective 50-plus years in negotiations and many trials.
- Juvenile Crimes
- HomicideA full range of other misdemeanor and felony charges, including domestic battery, theft, sex offenses at any level, vehicular homicide, manslaughter and murder
- Manslaughter
- Auto Accidents