Charged with retail theft or shoplifting in Illinois? AKL Legal, LLC provides experienced defense for misdemeanor and felony retail theft charges across Lake and McHenry Counties. Learn how Illinois retail theft laws work and how a skilled defense attorney can help protect your record.

A DUI can cost Illinois CDL drivers their license and career — even in a personal vehicle. Learn how DUI laws, summary suspension, and court supervision affect your CDL, and how an experienced Illinois DUI attorney can help protect your livelihood.

Is your child facing juvenile charges in Illinois? Learn the difference between juvenile and adult court, diversion programs, record expungement, and when minors may be tried as adults. Contact an experienced Grayslake juvenile defense attorney for guidance.

Facing a DUI in Lake County, McHenry County, or Cook County, Illinois? You can represent yourself, but it’s risky. Learn why hiring an experienced Illinois DUI attorney can protect your license, record, and future. AKL Legal, LLC DUI defense attorneys offer a free consultation.

Charged with DUI in Illinois? You have options. Learn about the best legal defenses to DUI charges, including lack of probable cause, faulty breath tests, and improper field sobriety testing. AKL Legal, LLC defends clients across Lake, McHenry, and Cook Counties. Protect your license and your future—call for a free consultation today.

Facing police at your door with a search warrant can be overwhelming. Learn your rights, what officers can and cannot do, and how to protect yourself under Illinois search and seizure laws. AKL Legal, LLC explains how to respond, document the search, and challenge unlawful police actions.

Learn how a motion to suppress evidence can protect your rights when Illinois police obtain evidence illegally. AKL Legal, LLC explains grounds for suppression, how the process works, and how an experienced criminal defense lawyer can strengthen your case. Contact us for a free consultation.

Learn what Miranda rights truly mean, when police must read them, and how invoking your right to remain silent or request an attorney protects you. AKL Legal, LLC explains detention vs. arrest, your constitutional protections, and how an Illinois criminal defense lawyer can safeguard your rights.

Accused of violating an Illinois Order of Protection? Learn about the criminal penalties (misdemeanor to felony), the three types of protective orders (Emergency, Interim, Plenary), and why you need an experienced Lake County Illinois criminal defense attorney to defend your rights. Don't face the serious consequences—get legal help now.

Think it’s safe to sleep in your car after drinking? In Illinois, you can still be charged with DUI even if you’re not driving. Learn what “actual physical control” means under Illinois law, possible defenses, and how AKL Legal, LLC helps clients in Lake and McHenry Counties fight DUI charges and protect their licenses.

Facing underage drinking charges in Illinois? Learn how Zero Tolerance laws, DUI penalties, and juvenile alcohol offenses can impact your child’s future. AKL Legal, LLC provides experienced underage drinking defense in Lake County, McHenry County, and surrounding areas. Protect your child’s record—call for a free consultation.

Facing a second DUI in Illinois? The penalties are severe—no court supervision, longer license suspension, and potential jail time. At AKL Legal, LLC in Grayslake, our experienced DUI defense attorneys protect your rights and driving privileges across Lake, McHenry, and Cook Counties. Don’t face a second DUI charge alone—get legal help today.

If you’ve been falsely accused of a sex crime in Illinois, your future, freedom, and reputation are at risk. Learn how to protect yourself by staying silent, hiring an experienced Illinois criminal defense attorney, and acting fast. AKL Legal, LLC provides skilled sex crimes defense in Lake County, McHenry County, and Cook County.

Got a traffic ticket in Lake, McHenry, or suburban Cook County? Get expert legal help. Learn when you're required to appear in court and how an experienced criminal defense attorney from AKL Legal, LLC can help you fight your charges, reduce penalties, and protect your driving record. Contact us for a free consultation. 847-262-9888

Is your CDL suspended in Illinois? AKL Legal, LLC defends commercial drivers in Lake County, McHenry County, and suburban Cook County against CDL suspensions, DUIs, and serious traffic violations. Our experienced Grayslake CDL defense attorneys fight to protect your license, job, and future. Call today for a free consultation.

Being falsely accused of child abuse in Illinois can feel overwhelming, threatening your reputation and parental rights. This guide explains the crucial steps to take, from hiring an attorney to navigating a DCFS investigation and protecting your parenting time. Learn how an experienced lawyer can help you clear your name and regain control of your life.

Facing assault or battery charges in Illinois is serious. Assault involves threats of harm, while battery means intentional physical contact or injury. Both can lead to jail, fines, and a permanent record. At AKL Legal, LLC in Grayslake, we defend clients in Lake County, McHenry County, and suburban Cook County against violent crime charges.

Driving without a license isn’t just risky—it’s flat-out illegal in all 50 states. And if you think you can get away with it, think again. Depending on your state and whether you’ve done this before, the penalties for driving without a license can range from a minor fine to jail time and even long-term license suspension. Lake & McHenry County criminal defense attorney Alan Lenczycki is highly experienced with the severity of driving without a license in Illinois, and he has worked with many to navigate the legal process. 

Having a misdemeanor on your record can feel like a weight you can’t shake. Whether it was a one-time mistake or something that didn’t even result in a conviction, the good news is — you might be able to expunge it and move forward with confidence. Lake County criminal defense attorney, Alan Lenczycki, explains more.

If you’re under 21 and caught driving with any trace of alcohol in your system in Illinois, you’re in serious legal territory. Illinois follows a Zero Tolerance policy for underage drinking and driving. That means any amount of alcohol in your system can land you with a DUI charge and license suspension.