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Your Lake County Criminal Defense Law Firm

Criminal Defense in Lake County, Illinois

Bring a Full 50 Years of Experience to You Defense

If you've been charged with a crime, you want aggressive representation. We are a firm who will represent you very aggressively and treat you with the respect and honesty you deserve. At Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Phillips & Argueta, you will never be pushed to make a decision you don't want to make, but as your attorney, we will advise you on your options and their strengths and weaknesses.

At our law firm, we are not just going to plea bargain for you. We are going to do what is in your best interest, which could be filing additional motions, trial, or a well negotiated plea.

Our advice to you is rooted in over a half century of experience as criminal defense attorneys. Call 1-888-351-2429 to discuss your case or contact us online.

Our Managing Partners and Experienced Associates

Our attorneys are a mix of founding and associate attorneys. At our firm we also have four former Lake County State's Attorneys. For you, this means they have a unique perspective, as they have been on both sides of the bench. We are also the village prosecution for the villages of Fox Lake and Lindenhurst, the Lake County State's Attorney's Office. We have represented other villages in the past, as prosecutors.

We can help you defend against:

  • Drug offenses: We vigorously challenge the prosecution's evidence in cases involving drug charges, such as possession, distribution, drug trafficking, conspiracy, possession of paraphernalia and other drug crimes.
  • Sex offenses: Recognizing the serious nature of these charges, we provide diligent representation to clients facing charges of rape, sexual assault, Internet solicitation of minors, possession of child pornography and other sex offenses.
  • Domestic violence: The Firm has handled and litigated numerous domestic battery cases as well as matter involving Orders of Protection. We know your rights, and will help you protect them.
  • White collar crimes: Comprehensive defense representation to clients under investigation or facing charges for serious financial crimes, such as fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, forgery, theft from employer, identity theft and other white collar crimes.
  • Theft and property crimes: Our firm protects the rights of clients facing criminal charges for shoplifting (retail theft), robbery, burglary, arson, vandalism and other criminal offenses.
  • Violent crimes: When clients are facing indictment for violent crimes, such as assault, aggravated assault, homicide, murder or vehicular manslaughter, having meticulous criminal defense counsel is critical.

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Contact Us Today

Our law firm has over 50 years of experience as criminal defense attorneys. In Lake County, we are the go-to law firm for help defending yourself against a criminal charge. We have an office in Fox Lake and our Waukegan office is across from the courthouse. Call us at 1-888-351-2429 to discuss your case confidentially or contact us online.

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Areas of Practice Firm Information

Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen,
Phillips & Argueta, Ltd.
PO Box 86, 74 E Grand Ave
Fox Lake, IL 60020
Phone: 847-978-4495
Toll-Free:  1-888-351-2429
Fax: 847-587-4538
Map and Directions

Waukegan office
across from courthouse
209 N. West Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: 847-249-1640
Fax: 847-249-1693
Map and Directions