What we do

Practice areas

Four areas of work, and inside each one the specific matters we take on. If you are not sure where your situation belongs, call us and ask.

Criminal Defense

If you have been arrested or charged in Illinois, the case moves on the court's schedule and not on yours. We explain what you are facing, what happens at each hearing, and what you can do before the next court date.
Immigration

Immigration cases are decided by federal agencies and immigration courts, each with its own forms, deadlines and standards. We explain which process applies to your situation, what it asks of you, and what usually goes wrong.
Family and Civil Law

Divorce, parenting, wills, injury claims and disputes between landlords and tenants are very different cases with one thing in common: they decide how ordinary life carries on afterwards. All of them are heard in the Illinois state courts.
Investigations

Nejla Lane holds an Illinois private detective license as well as a law license, so this office can serve court papers, research public records and take witness statements. This is investigative work and not legal advice, and the difference matters.