The Prior Law Firm, P.C.

"The Experience You Need to Fight Criminal Charges in Bloomington

Getting charged with a crime around Bloomington or in another part of Illinois can be an overwhelming experience – especially if you are not familiar with the inner workings of our criminal justice system.

One moment you are living your life and the next you are terrified and confused about what is coming next. Will there be a trial? Should you take a plea deal? Is there any way to get your charges dropped or dismissed? Will you lose your job? Go to prison? What does your charge even mean?

To navigate the Illinois criminal justice system, you need an experienced guide who can take you by the hand and walk you through the process while working with you to craft the strongest possible defense. John Prior of The Prior Law Firm, P.C., has over 25 years of legal experience in the state of Illinois, so he knows exactly what is needed to help you craft a strong defense and give you the best chance at a positive outcome.

Unlike some defense attorneys, he is not afraid to go to trial if he believes that it will result in a better outcome for you, and he will never stop fighting until he has exhausted every possible legal avenue to protect your rights and fight for your future.

This web site is not intended to be official legal advice and does not imply the attorney/client privilege

Illinois Charges The Prior Law Firm, P.C. Can Help You Battle Against

John Prior DUI and Criminal Attorney

Not all criminal charges are created equal, and when it comes to choosing a defense attorney to help you clear your good name – or at least minimize the damage – that matters a lot. Many people who have been charged with a criminal offense often consider the do-it-yourself route. While the do-it-yourself route may be a good one to take when putting together a table from IKEA, trying to represent yourself by using advice from a non-lawyer almost always ends up being a huge mistake. Non-lawyers are not licensed to practice law for a good reason. Unlike licensed attorneys, they are not required to maintain competency on legal defenses which usually depend on the specific facts of an individual's case. These online resources are not able to provide legal advice and they cannot take into account what would be best for your personal circumstances.

In his more than 25 years as an attorney, John Prior has handled just about every type of criminal charge on the books in Bloomington and other parts of Illinois. He has an in-depth understanding of both misdemeanor and felony sentencing guidelines, as well as the collateral consequences that you may face. No matter what you are up against and how confusing it seems, he can help you make sense of your charges, the options available to you, and the rights you have under the rules of criminal procedure.

Common criminal charges that The Prior Law Firm handles include:

Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Battery
Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse
Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault
Aggravated DUI
Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm
Aggravated Kidnapping
Aggravated Robbery
Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking
Armed Robbery
Arson
Assault
Battery
Burglary
Cannabis Conspiracy
Cannabis Delivery To Persons Under 18 Years of Age
Cannabis Trafficking
Casual Delivery of Cannabis
Criminal Damage to Property
Criminal Sexual Abuse
Criminal Sexual Assault
Criminal Trespass to Real Property
Criminal Trespass to Vehicles
Delivery of Cannabis on School Grounds
DUI
Domestic Battery
Forgery
Fraudulent Identification Card
Grooming
Home Invasion
Kidnapping
Manufacture or Delivery of Cannabis
Obstructing Identification
Possession of Cannabis
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child
Production or Possession of Cannabis Sativa Plant
Prostitution
Residential Burglary
Robbery
Theft
Unlawful Use of Weapons
Vehicular Hijacking

The list above contains the most common criminal offenses in Illinois, but is in no way exhaustive. Even if your specific charge is not listed, reach out to our office and describe your situation."