Expungement

The Law Offices of Scott F. Anderson provides criminal defense representation throughout Cook County, Lake County, McHenry County and DuPage County. With over 23 years of experience practicing criminal law both as a prosecutor and now as a criminal defense attorney, Scott Anderson knows what most people are up against when they are charged and arrested for a crime. Scott F. Anderson practices experienced criminal defense in the follow matters: DUI Felony DUI Multiple DUI Violent Crimes Sex Crimes Theft Crimes Drug Crimes All Felonies and Misdemeanors All Traffic Violations Suspended Driver’s License Driver’s License Reinstatement Expungement

Attorney Magaña has extensive experience in criminal defense, including traffic, misdemeanor, and felony offenses. Additionally, she represents individuals in formal and informal hearings before the Secretary of State's Office.

Attorney Eric J. Blatti was born in the state of Illinois, specifically the Joliet area. He has since remained a part of the local community. Eric graduated from Joliet Township High School and attended Joliet Junior College where he received his Associate's Degree in Arts. After junior college, he continued his education and graduated from Lewis University with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science (Cum Laude). Eric then attended the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He earned his Juris Doctor agree in January of 2008 (Dean's List). While in law school, Eric interned for the Will County Public Defender's office. In 2008, he passed the Illinois State Bar and was hired as a full-time-attorney. As an Assistant Public Defender, Eric earned the respect of fellow attorneys and judges. He had a reputation as a fearless litigator and persuasive negotiator. He gained valuable experience by trying over 50 cases, including both jury trials and bench trials. Utilizing his extensive legal knowledge and effective trial skills, Eric now operates his own practice and serves Chicagoland in the areas of criminal defense, traffic crimes, DUI, expungement, driver's license reinstatement, and divorce and family law. He maintains active memberships in the Will County Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association. Attorney Eric J. Blatti and our law firm can assist you with your Will County, Kendall County, or Grundy County case. Call 815-666-2740 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation at our Plainfield law office.

Attorney Richard L. Williams provides legal services for driver’s license restoration, expungement of criminal records, domestic assault, civil infractions, misdemeanors and felonies, including OWI (DUI, DWI) drug possession, and other related issues and offenses. He also provides services for wills, trusts, businesses, and corporations. Richard L. Williams is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, license #P-29583. He has been actively practicing law since his acceptance into the Bar in October 1978. The principal areas of law that he has focused on during his four-plus decades of experience have been trial advocacy and business organizations. Mr. Williams attained Diplomate status with the Court Practice Institute in Chicago, Illinois, in 1978. He has worked at the Michigan Department of Commerce, Corporation and Securities Division, Franchise Registration for two years prior to admittance into the State Bar of Michigan. During that time, he was also the chief legal clerk for Circuit Court Judge Paul Mahinske in Howell, Michigan. He has also taught upper-division level contracts and business organizations at Michigan State University as well as Lansing Community College and Thomas M. Cooley Law School. In September 2021, he began his 44th year as a lawyer in private practice. He has represented more than 7,000 individuals and business entities in matters ranging from divorce, real estate, wills, corporations, and personal injury/wrongful death to defending those who are criminally accused. Today, he focuses on driver’s license restoration, expungement of criminal records, criminal defense, and setting up new businesses via corporate form or otherwise. Personal & Educational History Attorney Williams was born in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn, New York in 1947. His father owned his own newspaper and was an investigative journalist by trade; his mother was a hospital dietitian with a Master’s in food chemistry. He attended high school in Thompson, Connecticut at Marianapolis Preparatory School and graduated with a classical and a scientific diploma. Thereafter, he attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and received a BA degree with majors in history and chemistry, minors in economics. He attended and graduated from Thomas Cooley Law School in May 1978. He’s married with seven children, which include six sons and one daughter. His outside interests include gardening, wilderness camping, playing and teaching music, cooking, writing, and competitive league bowling during the winter months.

Attorney Kendall D. Hartsfield is a graduate of Western Illinois University, Governors State University, and Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Master of Arts in Political and Justice Studies, and Juris Doctorate, respectively. Mr. Hartsfield’s diverse background ranges from experience representing indigent defendants for the Will County Public Defenders Office to experience as an educator for the City Colleges of Chicago, for which he taught courses to pre-trial detainees at the Cook County Department of Corrections. Attorney Kendall D. Hartsfield is admitted to practice throughout the State of Illinois, and he is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Mr. Hartsfield is also a member of the Trial Bar of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. To schedule a free consultation with Attorney Hartsfield, visit his website, or call 312-345-1700.

Kristine Honiotes is a trial lawyer with over 12 years of experience. As a former Will County Assistant Public Defender, she defended all types of felony and misdemeanor cases including murder, domestic violence, DUI, drug offenses, and other serious felony offenses. From our office in Joliet, Illinois we serve clients throughout Will County, DuPage County, and Cook County including but not limited to Lockport, Plainfield, Crest Hill, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Aurora, New Lenox, Mokena, Homer Glen, Frankfort, Peotone, Shorewood, Manhattan, Wheaton and Downers Grove.

18 years as a college instructor for criminal law, paralegal studies, and other legal topics. Tried over 150 jury trials to a verdict. Formerly: a prosecutor, a public defender, over 21 years as a judge, Put knowledge on your side.

Robert Demirji pursued his law degree at the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he contributed as Production Editor for the University of Baltimore Journal of International Law and was a Student Fellow at the Center for International and Comparative Law. His academic background also includes degrees in Criminology & Criminal Justice and Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park. With a wealth of experience in numerous cases, Robert is dedicated to providing strong representation in criminal defense, traffic and personal injury services. His compassionate and thorough approach allows him to address challenging legal situations effectively, ensuring clients receive the support they need. Fluent in Arabic, Robert takes pride in his Lebanese roots and enjoys playing basketball, soccer, and spending time outdoors when not practicing law. To arrange a FREE consultation, please visit the website or contact 301-589-9500 today.

Attorney Lindsey D. Granados is an experienced trial lawyer and seasoned litigator who advocates tirelessly for her clients. She truly cares for the well-being of her clients, and her compassion and desire to see justice in action motivates her to seek the best possible outcome in each case. Over the course of her career, Lindsey has tried hundreds of District Court cases—infractions, misdemeanors of every variety, DWIs—and numerous high-level felony criminal jury trials to verdict in Superior Court. Lindsey Granados formed Granados Law Group, PLLC in January 2023 when her law partner, Wiley Nickel, was elected to serve North Carolina in Congress. Although our name and location have changed, GLG remains committed to providing high-quality legal services to our clients! Prior to the name change, Lindsey Granados was recently named Partner in the firm of Nickel & Granados, PLLC. When Lindsey Granados initially joined The Law Offices of Wiley Nickel, PLLC in 2020, she expanded the firm’s areas of representation to include high-level felonies like drug offenses/trafficking, sex offenses, felony hit & run, habitual felon offenses, felony domestic violence offenses and child abuse offenses, federal crimes, and sex offender registry termination petitions, just to name a few. Presently, Granados Law Group routinely handles ALL criminal matters from the smallest traffic tickets to DWIs, drug charges, assaults, to robbery, sex crimes, and even murder charges. If you have any kind of criminal case, Granados Law Group and its team of experienced litigators and staff can help you. The firm also takes great pride in our statewide expungement practice, and each year, our firm helps hundreds of individuals reclaim their criminal records from past mistakes. Ms. Granados was born and raised in Seminole, Oklahoma. She graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University, located in Shawnee, Oklahoma with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with honors, magna cum laude. Lindsey then moved halfway across the country to attend law school at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. Desiring to be closer to some extended family in the area, Lindsey moved directly to North Carolina the day after graduating from law school, and she can’t imagine ever leaving her adopted home state of North Carolina. Lindsey is married to her college sweetheart, Ian, and they are the proud parents of a soon-to-be teenager. The Granados family attends Raleigh Chinese Christian Church, located in Cary, where Lindsey is very active and involved in Sunday school and the church music ministry, where she enjoys singing and helping lead worship in the church’s praise band. Regarding professional engagement, Ms. Granados presently serves on the Boards of the Wake Women Attorneys and the Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial Lawyers, having also previously been elected President of both organizations. For many years, Ms. Granados has also been involved with the Wake County Bar Association CLE Committee and now serves on the Grievance Committee as well. Previously, Lindsey volunteered as the co-chair of the NCAJ High School Mock Trial Competition for over a decade, running a regional competition for high school students learning about our system of laws. In 2021, Lindsey was appointed by then Chief Justice Cheri Beasley to serve on the North Carolina Sentencing Policy Advisory Commission (SPAC) as a representative of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, representing the criminal defense attorney voices from across the State in a multi-disciplinary commission that advises the State Legislature on the impact of changes to sentencing laws. Commissioner Granados has been subsequently re-appointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby to continue serving in this role for a 3rd term with the SPAC, which meets quarterly. As North Carolina courts transtioned to eCourts, Ms. Granados was invited to serve on the eCourts implementation team for Wake County, and she provided valuable input on behalf of the local and statewide criminal defense bar regarding the Pilot County rollout, which led to the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) awarding Lindsey the "Ebbie Award" in 2023 for her service to the organization updating members as to the continual changes that were taking place. Most recently, Ms. Granados was nominated to serve on the Board of Trustees for the NCAJ, and she is excited to participate and help steer the direction of the affinity bar organization moving forward. In addition to her extensive experience defending people accused of crimes, Ms. Granados also previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Wake County. Lindsey’s experience on both sides of the aisle gives her a well-rounded perspective when she approaches a case, and she utilizes her relationships in the courthouse to advocate tirelessly for her clients’ rights. When you are charged with a criminal offense, you need an attorney who will walk with you every step of the way, demystifying the criminal court process, which can often be confusing, overwhelming, and even scary. More importantly, you deserve to have a lawyer who will fight for your rights and defend you well. Call Granados Law Group at 919=650-2851 to set up a consultation with Attorney Lindsey D. Granados today!

Shawn Sukumar is a lawyer in Washington D.C. who focuses on criminal defense. Mr. Sukumar has also tried cases involving solicitation, drug offenses, assault and more.