Take Control of Your Criminal Defense — Protect Your Rights

The criminal defense attorney you hire to handle your state or federal case makes a difference. The decisions and strategies you and your counsel employ now will have an impact next month, next year and potentially for the rest of your life. Choose carefully and work with a lawyer that has a proven record of aggressive, experienced, personal and reliable service.

We can't erase the past, but we can affect your future.

At the Peoria, Illinois, office of Joel E. Brown, Attorney at Law, we are your advocate, your advisor and your guardian through the criminal justice system. With more than 17 years of experience in and out of the courtroom, we aggressively use proven strategies to help you achieve the best possible results when facing criminal charges.

Put Experience and Proven Ability on Your Side

At this office, we make sure you are educated, informed and prepared at every stage of your case.

You will not be left in a position where you don't know what is happening, what our strategy is and what we are trying to accomplish. We know that when you hire us, you want a professional in your corner that is an advisor, a partner and most importantly a fighter.

Whether you are facing the significant challenges of state or federal criminal charges, we put 17 years of proven criminal defense experience and results behind cases involving alleged crimes such as:

• Drug and controlled substance offenses
• Weapons offenses
• Violence offenses
• Property offenses
• White collar offenses

We begin by fully evaluating your case and giving you a no-nonsense appraisal of your situation. We know it doesn't do you any good to give unreasonable expectations, and you should be able to rely on your lawyer for candid, informed and accurate advice no matter what. Once you know what you're up against, our job is to educate you on the available options. We make sure you are in charge and in control of your case. After all, it is your future that is at risk, and you should be educated by your attorney to make the important decisions you will face. Whether trial by jury or negotiated plea agreement, the decision belongs to you.

You make the decisions. Together we set a goal, and work to make it happen.

Consult With a Knowledgeable and Experienced Attorney

Located in Downtown Peoria, our office represents individuals and businesses facing state felony and misdemeanor charges as well as federal charges throughout the State of Illinois. We offer flexible scheduling and payment options. Call us locally at 309-740-7268, toll-free at 877-712-5118 or contact us online to set up an initial consultation.