Law Offices of David L. Freidberg, P.C.

The firm emphasizes:

• Comprehensive, compassionate representation designed to provide peace of mind.
• Clear explanations of the charges, potential penalties, and available options.
• Client-centered representation, meaning that advice and case strategy are guided by the client's best interests.
• Regular communication, close contact throughout the case, and thorough answers to client questions.

The firm represents clients who may have been wrongly accused as well as those who acknowledge having made a mistake, and it handles both misdemeanor and felony cases.

Attorney background

David L. Freidberg is the founding attorney of the firm.

Key background details from the firm's website include:

• Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin (1992).
• Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University in Texas (1995).
• Bar admissions:
• Admitted to the Illinois and Texas bars in 1995.
• Court admissions:
• Licensed to practice in all Illinois state courts.
• Admitted to the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois, Southern District of Illinois, Central District of Illinois, and Eastern District of Wisconsin.
• Professional memberships:
• Illinois Criminal Defense Bar Association.
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).
• Experience:
• More than 20–25 years of experience focused on criminal defense in the Chicago area.
• Representation of thousands of clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors in Cook County and DuPage County.
• Recognition and ratings noted on the website:
• A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
• Strong ratings and awards from Avvo, including Criminal Defense Featured Attorney and multiple Client's Choice awards.

Sample case results (as described on the website)

The website lists examples of past results, including:

• Reduced DUI charged to Reckless Driving.
• Not guilty verdict on a Domestic Battery charge.
• Dismissal of an Unlawful Use of a Weapon charge.
• Order of Protection against a client denied.
• Motion to Suppress Evidence granted.
• No probable cause found in a Possession of Controlled Substance case.

These examples are provided by the firm to illustrate the types of outcomes it has obtained in specific cases. Past results do not guarantee similar results in any future case.

Fees and payment structure

The firm describes its fee structure on its website as follows:

• It does not discriminate based on income.
• It offers representation on a fixed-fee basis.
• Regardless of how long a case takes to be resolved, the firm states that it will not ask clients for additional fees beyond the agreed fixed fee.

Exact fee amounts and payment arrangements are not listed on the website and must be discussed directly with the firm during a consultation.

The practice is devoted to protecting clients' rights, liberty, reputation, finances, driving privileges, and future opportunities when they are facing criminal charges.

Types of criminal cases handled

The firm handles the full spectrum of misdemeanor and felony offenses, including but not limited to:

• Drug crimes, including possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substances, and drug conspiracy charges.
• Violent crimes, including assault, battery, robbery, burglary, manslaughter, and murder.
• Sex crimes, including offenses that may be charged in state or federal court.
• Weapons charges, including unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
• Domestic violence matters, including allegations of abuse and related orders of protection.
• DUI/OWI and other alcohol- or drug-related driving offenses.
• Theft and property crimes.
• White collar crimes, such as insurance fraud, bribery, embezzlement, forgery, check fraud, and counterfeiting.
• Federal crimes, including narcotics trafficking, federal drug charges, federal child pornography offenses, and fraud against government agencies.
• Probation violations and alleged violations of court orders.
• Traffic violations and other misdemeanor offenses.
• Expungements and sealing of eligible criminal records.

This list is not exhaustive but reflects the main categories of cases the firm discusses on its website.

Defense approach and resources

David L. Freidberg uses a combination of legal experience and investigative resources to defend clients, including:

• Careful review of how the police investigation was conducted.
• Use of private investigators, forensic experts, and other specialists when needed.
• Motions to suppress evidence from unlawful searches, seizures, or detentions.
• Challenges to the admissibility of statements or confessions obtained in violation of a client's rights.
• Attacks on the credibility, reliability, or bias of government witnesses.
• Challenges to suggestive lineups and identification procedures.
• Examination of forensic evidence for contamination, improper handling, or breaks in the chain of custody.
• Legal arguments that the prosecution has not proven every element of the alleged offense beyond a reasonable doubt.

While many cases are resolved through negotiated plea agreements or diversion options designed to minimize or avoid incarceration and long-term consequences, the firm prepares each case with trial in mind in order to strengthen the client's position.

According to the firm's website, the practice serves clients in communities including:

• Beverly
• Bridgeview
• Chicago
• Cicero
• Elmwood Park
• Evanston
• Harwood Heights
• Hyde Park
• Markham
• Maywood
• Morton Grove
• Naperville
• North Riverside
• Rolling Meadows
• Skokie
• Summit
• Tinley Park
• Wheaton
• Wheeling

The firm represents individuals facing criminal charges in the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Circuit Court of DuPage County, and in federal courts where the attorney is admitted.

Office locations

The firm maintains multiple office locations in the Chicago area:

Chicago Office

• Address: 70 W Madison St #1450, Chicago, IL 60602
• Phone: (312) 560-7100

DuPage Office

• Address: 140 Butterfield Rd #1500, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Skokie Office

• Address: 5250 Old Orchard Rd #300, Skokie, IL 60077

Phone numbers and general contact details

• Local phone: (312) 560-7100
• Toll-free phone: (800) 803-1442

Clients and prospective clients can also reach the firm by using the contact form on the website to request a callback or case review.

Lists David as a location. Areas beyond these are not published.

You can reach the firm by:

• Calling the main phone number at (312) 560-7100.
• Calling the toll-free number at (800) 803-1442.
• Using the contact form on the website to request a free case review or to send a message to the firm.

24/7 availability

The firm states that it is available by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Prospective clients can call at any time, including nights and weekends, to get in touch with the office and start the process of obtaining legal representation.

Free consultations and case reviews

The firm offers free initial consultations for individuals facing criminal charges. The website describes these as:

• A free, no-obligation initial consultation to discuss the nature of the charges, potential penalties, and available options.
• Free case evaluations in specific types of matters, such as orders of protection and other domestic-violence-related issues.

Free consultations are available to potential clients in Chicago, DuPage County, Skokie, and the broader Chicago metropolitan area served by the firm.

Purpose of the initial consultation

During an initial consultation, the firm's goal is to:

• Help you understand the charges against you and the possible consequences.
• Explain the basic steps in the criminal process in Cook County and DuPage County.
• Discuss potential defense strategies or options such as negotiated pleas or diversion programs, where appropriate.

Specific legal advice about your situation and the decision to accept representation will ultimately be handled directly between you and the attorney.

• A case typically begins with an investigation by law enforcement.
• An officer may apprehend a suspect at the scene of an alleged offense, or a detective may investigate after a complaint is filed.
• If a detective believes there is probable cause, they may seek:
• An arrest warrant from a judge, authorizing the arrest of a named person; and/or
• A search warrant to look for contraband or evidence at a home, business, or in a vehicle.
• After an arrest, a person may be taken to a police station for processing, including fingerprinting, photographs, and questioning.

Bond and initial court appearance

• After processing, an individual is typically brought before a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County or DuPage County.
• The judge may:
• Set a monetary bond (including the possibility of a D-bond requiring a cash payment for release), or
• Issue an I-bond, where no money is posted.
• In deciding on release conditions, the court may consider factors such as risk of flight, prior criminal history, probation or parole status, and danger to the community.

Arraignment

• At arraignment, the formal charges are read.
• The prosecution may request that the defendant be held in custody pending trial, subject to the court's decision.
• If the defendant is released, they may be supervised by Pretrial Services, with conditions that can include:
• Drug testing.
• Regular reporting by phone or in person.
• GPS monitoring.
• No-contact or stay-away orders.
• Drug or mental health treatment.

Status dates and hearings

• After arraignment, the case proceeds through a series of court dates.
• At these hearings:
• The prosecutor and defense may address discovery issues.
• The prosecutor may place plea offers or diversion options (such as deferred prosecution programs) on the record.
• The defense may file and argue motions, including motions to suppress evidence or statements.
• Defendants must appear for their required court dates. Failure to appear can result in a bench warrant and additional consequences, including possible new charges.

Plea negotiations and diversion

• The State may offer a negotiated plea, in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for concessions such as reduced charges or a more lenient sentencing recommendation.
• In some cases, deferred prosecution or other diversion programs may be available, allowing charges to be dismissed upon successful completion of conditions such as community service, counseling, or treatment.

Trial

• If a case is not resolved by dismissal or plea, it proceeds to trial.
• At trial:
• Both sides may present opening statements.
• The prosecution presents its witnesses and evidence first; the defense may cross-examine each witness.
• At the close of the prosecution's case, the defense may seek a directed finding if it believes the State has not met its burden of proof.
• If the case continues, the defense may present its own witnesses and evidence.
• The defendant has the right to testify and the right not to testify; if the defendant does not testify, the jury is instructed not to hold that choice against them.
• Both sides make closing arguments, after which the judge or jury returns a verdict.

Sentencing

• If there is a guilty plea or verdict, the judge will impose sentence.
• Sentencing may involve consideration of:
• Statutory sentencing ranges for the offense.
• Aggravating factors (such as the nature of the offense or the vulnerability of the victim).
• Mitigating factors (such as lack of prior criminal history or other positive aspects of the defendant's background).
• Potential consequences can include incarceration, probation, fines, restitution, treatment programs, community service, and other conditions.

Anyone facing criminal charges in Cook County, DuPage County, or surrounding areas should contact a qualified criminal defense attorney—such as the Law Offices of David L. Freidberg, P.C.—for advice about their specific situation.

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