Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  "When a person has been charged or is facing criminal charges, he has many options when it comes to selecting counsel for representation. Most attorneys who practice criminal defense law are competent. However, there are differences among them.
• DUI/DWI
  Client arrested for driving on a revoked license after a DUI conviction, which is a felony offense. Client had 16 prior convictions for driving on a suspended license, and did prison time for the most recent. Client faced a long prison sentence. Result: finding of no probable cause at preliminary hearing after officer was impeached by his reports as to the time of occurrence and whether radar was used to detect speeding.
• Traffic Violations
  Client arrested in rural Illinois while traveling from California to Delaware with his dog and stopped for traffic violation. Search of car resulted in seizure of 664 grams of marijuana. Possessed medical marijuana card and was authorized to possess small amounts of marijuana to assist with chronic pain resulting from serious auto accident years ago. Prosecutor unsympathetic, requests 4 years probation, 180 days in jail, drug treatment program with no tolerance for usage. Client fired first lawyer who told him to take the deal. Result: 2 years probation, no jail, no treatment program, no drug tests, probation transferred to California, can use marijuana as he wishes in compliance with California law.
• Sex Crimes
  Gary W. Adair & Associates was founded in 1985 by Gary W. Adair. Mr. Adair was an assistant state's attorney in Cook County from 1976-1985, during which time he prosecuted thousands of cases including murder, major drug cases, sex offenses, weapon offenses and every type of crime. He mentored and tutored other assistants while in the office. Upon leaving the states attorney's office, he founded the Firm which concentrates in state and federal criminal defense. Mr. Adair has won murder trials and had large drug cases dismissed on Fourth Amendment issues. He has negotiated probation sentences where mandatory minimum sentences of between six and fifteen were required.
• Fraud
  Drug Offenses. Conspiracy. Money Laundering. Fraud. DUI. Burglary. Counterfeiting. Murder. Aggravated Battery. Sex Offenses. Robbery. Gun Charges. Assault/Domestic Battery. Orders of Protection. Identify Theft. Mortgage Fraud. Reckless Conduct. Resisting Arrest. Obstruction. Illegal Re-Entry. Kidnapping. Theft. DRL/DSL. Drivers License Reinstatement Hearings. Probation/Parole Violations. Shoplifting. Tax Fraud. Intimidation/Harassment. Racketeering. Extortion. Arson/CDTP.
• Robbery
  Defendant, a 17 year old, approaches a woman and her elderly mother as they get into their car after exiting a grocery store. After brandishing and threatening the woman with replica gun, defendant robs her of her purse. Defendant is arrested minutes later, in area, with her purse, still in possession of replica gun. Defendant identified on scene by victim, and issues a full written confession. Initial charge is Armed Robbery, 6-30 years in prison. Reduced to Aggravated Robbery, sentenced to probation and 30 days community service.
• Burglary
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Client arrested on traffic stop in Kane County, felony quantity of cocaine found in car which he admitted was his. Client a legal permanent resident who upon a conviction of a felony faced likely revocation of his green card and deportation. Father of two children suffering from cochlear implant surgeries who continue to need constant medical attention. If father deported, family would have to return to Mexico where necessary medical care for children not available. Result: negotiated charges reduced to misdemeanor for probation and community service on a non-drug offense (traffic only) so that no aggravated felony conviction and no likely ICE issue.
• Drug Crimes
  Client charged with selling heroin to undercover officer on two occasions. Client had two prior drug offenses for which he received 18 months in prison. Currently on misdemeanor probation with a violation pending. Client also had pending charges for battery to a police officer and resisting arrest. Result: negotiated plea for 18 months probation.
• Assault
• Murder
• Identity Theft
• Arson
• Shoplifting
• Forgery
• Money Laundering
• Kidnapping
• Extortion

Immigration Law

• Green Cards

Health Law

• Auto Accidents