Property & Theft Crimes Lawyer in Evanston

Property Crimes Defense in Skokie

Property or theft crimes occur when an individual steals or takes something from another person without their consent.  Property crimes are a serious matter and require a skilled and knowledgeable Evanston criminal defense attorney to handle the situation for you. At the Law Firm of Pfeifer & Pfeifer, we are here to provide you with aggressive and skilled representation for any theft, shoplifting, forgery, burglary, arson or credit card fraud. 

Retail theft cases also require special attention.  Retail theft is what we commonly refer to as shoplifting, or stealing from a store or merchant.  Illinois law permits retailers to pursue civil penalties against a person who is accused of retail theft or shoplifting.  That means having to pay up to $1000 to the merchant in addition to dealing with the retail theft case in court.  The lawyers at Pfeifer & Pfeifer have experience in handling retail theft cases, so we can get you the outcome you are looking for in a cost-effective manner.

If you are charged with retail theft and you currently have a clean criminal record, Pfeifer & Pfeifer will discuss plea bargaining options with you that will allow you to keep your record clean.

Our firm believes in providing you with personalized service, taking the time to sit one on one with you and obtain all the necessary information from you as regards your case.  We have a successful track record in defending the legal rights of individuals suspected of committing theft crimes in the greater Evanston/ Skokie area for over 30 years.  We have effectively handled a variety of property crime cases, whether they are misdemeanors or felonies. Besides providing a skillful defense strategy, we pride ourselves in giving good advice to our clients and always looking out for your best interests.  We always keep in good communication with our clients. 

We understand what you are facing when charged with a crime and will work diligently on your behalf to obtain a successful outcome to your charges.

About Theft & Property Crimes

Property crimes take many forms and are charged in different ways. They can be charged as misdemeanors or felonies.  Property crimes include theft, burglary, retail theft, identity theft, trespassing, possession of a stolen motor vehicle (PSMV), robbery, and others.  Crimes involving theft and property can be a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the nature of the crime.  In addition, some thefts that are normally a misdemeanor can be enhanced to a felony charge based on the person's criminal history of theft cases.  Penalties for property crimes can be quite severe, including jail time, restitution (repayment of stolen property's value), fines, probation, and court ordered treatment.

Regardless of what type of property crime charges you are facing, it is vital to speak with one of our dedicated criminal defense lawyers at the Law Firm of Pfeifer & Pfeifer. We have extensive experience in handling property crimes and will be able to answer all of your questions on the best approach to handling your charges.

Contact an Evanston/Skokie Theft Crimes Attorney from the Law Firm of Pfeifer & Pfeifer for aggressive and dedicated legal representation.