I have been handling criminal cases throughout the Chicago area for over-26 years. I am based out of Schaumburg, Illinois. I handle criminal cases throughout all the courthouses in Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County and Lake County, Illinois.
Unless you have been placed under arrest and faced criminal prosecution, you have no idea how terrifying facing criminal charges can be. I am constantly reminded of how serious my obligation is when I look in the faces of the people that I represent. I know what they are going through and understand that when they hire me to be their lawyer, they are counting on me to guide them through the process and to obtain a successful result for them. These are people with families, jobs, futures, and other people depending on them. Having their lives in my hands is a responsibility I take seriously. I am constantly reminded that I am more than just a Schaumburg criminal defense lawyer.
I tell my clients that they need to understand that the police are not there to help them. The police are there to do their job and make an arrest and close the case. If you are being questioned by a police officer you need to understand that the police officer is not there to help you. The police officer knows that you are scared and that you will do almost anything to go home.
The police will make you promises, play on your fears, hopes, and vulnerabilities, to get you to talk to them. The police will sometimes lie to you, or make you promises of leniency, to get you to talk to them. Unfortunately, the US Supreme Court has said that this is perfectly legal and acceptable police procedure. The police know that the more you talk, the more likely it is that you will say something that will make their jobs easier. But if the police start questioning you and you demand to speak to an attorney; the US Supreme Court has said that the police must stop all questioning of you when you demand to speak to a lawyer. That's why you should immediately demand to speak to a lawyer if the police start questioning you and you should not let the police change your mind.
You should understand that when you are being investigated by the police, your freedom and your future could potentially be on the line. Anything you say can be used against you in court. The police may mention this to you in passing but you really need to understand how important this point is. You don't know what the police are doing and what they are investigating so you don't know what your answers will mean and how they could be used against you later on to make it sound and look like you are guilty of a crime. That's why the best course of action is to demand a lawyer and persist with your demand that they get you a lawyer.It’s your constitutional right!.
26 Years of Unparalleled Success as a Criminal Defense LawyerChicago Criminal Defense attorney, James G. Dimeas, has devoted his legal career to representing people in criminal cases only in Chicago, Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, and Lake County. James Dimeas has appeared in Federal Court in Chicago, Rockford and Las Vegas, Nevada.
Unless you have faced criminal charges in the past, facing criminal prosecution can be a daunting and scary experience. The criminal justice system can be complicated and difficult to understand. James Dimeas understands that you will have questions about what is happening with your case and what the plan is for winning your case. In order to help you understand what is going on, James Dimeas will give you his personal cell phone number so you can ask any questions to help you understand what is going on and what the strategy is to win your case. Your assistance will be critical to helping James Dimeas win your case. If you understand what is happening with your case, you will be able to provide James Dimeas with the assistance he needs to help win your case.
James Dimeas is a Chicago criminal defense attorney who has a proven track record of fighting criminal cases and winning. James Dimeas is not afraid to take on the police and prosecutors to defend his clients and to win criminal cases. James Dimeas understands that to win your criminal case, he must be fearless and stand up to the power of the government. James Dimeas is known by the Judges and Prosecutors and is respected and admired for his legal skills and his knowledge of the law. James Dimeas has earned the respect and admiration of all the players in the criminal justice system.
Chicago criminal defense attorney, James Dimeas, is a nationally-recognized, award-winning criminal defense lawyer that has a long record of prestigious awards and commendation for his exceptional legal skills and impressive accomplishments. Here’s some of the impressive awards that have been given to James Dimeas:
- AVVO is the nation's leading organization that rates attorneys. James Dimeas is rated a perfect "10" by AVVO. This rating is the highest possible rating that any criminal defense attorney can have in the United States.
- James Dimeas was recognized as a “Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer” by The National Trial Lawyers. In order to be recognized as a Top Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers, you must be the “best of the best.” This honor is reserved for only a few of the best criminal defense lawyers in the United States.
- James Dimeas was named a “Best DUI Attorney.”
- James Dimeas was named a “10 Best Attorney for Client Satisfaction” by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.
- Attorney and Practice Magazine gave James Dimeas the “Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney Award for Illinois.”
- The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys gave James Dimeas the “Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Illinois.”
- Expertise named James Dimeas a “Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Chicago.”
- The American Society of Legal Advocates named James Dimeas a “Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer in the State of Illinois For the Year 2018 and 2019.”
James Dimeas is a Chicago criminal defense attorney who has spent his entire career focusing on only handling criminal cases. James Dimeas is a staunch believer in the Rule of Law and in the Constitution. James Dimeas believes that he has a special responsibility to use his unique legal skills and his extensive experience to protect the rights of criminal defendants. James Dimeas believes that the legal rights of criminal defendants must be protected in order to maintain our Constitution and our way of life. James Dimeas believes that it is essential that an attorney representing criminal defendants communicate effectively and regularly with his clients. Keeping you informed about your case is critical to the success of a criminal defense attorney. James Dimeas believes that a criminal defense attorney must put the interest of his client above everything. You should always know what your lawyer is doing for you and what your lawyer's plan is for handling your case.