Illinois Equal Protection Law
<h2> <center> United States of America v. Dorothy Barber </h2> </center>
Moline, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343.1. Dorothy Barber, age 54, of Texas City, Texas, along with others, recruited and assisted other individuals to fraudulently apply for Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. PPP loans were supposed to be used for certain qualifying bus... More...
$ (10-09-2026 - IL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Darren Carlyle Sadler </h2> </center>
Chicago, Illinois, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343.\ Darren Carlyle Sadler, age 40, of Sacramento, California, participated in a scheme to fraudulently obtain loans pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), which was created by the CARES Act to provide financial relief for small businesses during the Covid-19 ... More...
$ (10-09-2026 - IL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Octavia Renee Murphy </h2> </center>
Springfield, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Octavia Renee Murphy, 37, of the 700 block of Double Jack Street, conspired with others to defraud the SBA by submitting false applications for... More...
$ (05-25-2026 - IL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Anthony Gonzalez Alvarez </h2> </center>
Chicago, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assaulting a police officer and misprision of a felony. On Oct. 3, 2025, Gonzalez Alvarez, 27, of Lyons, Ill., joined a caravan of vehicles that was following a vehicle driven by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers on the Southwest Side of Chicago. Gonzalez Alvarez drove his Ford pickup truck into t... More...
$ (04-16-2026 - IL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Mark A. Pingsterhaus </h2> </center>
East St. Louis, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud and theft of government property. Mark A. Pingsterhaus, age 52, of Carlyle, is accused of using City of Carlyle and Carlyle Fire Protection District funds for unauthorized and personal expenses like travel, entertainment, goods and services. In two examples, the indictment states he used the City... More...
$ (03-06-2026 - IL)United States of America v. Roberto Nicolas-Simon
Urbana, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegal reentry into the United States after removal and failure to update sex offender registration. Roberto Nicolas-Simon, 24, was unlawfully present in the United States when he was convicted of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse in Champaign County. He acknowledged his registration obligation as a sex offender be... More...
$ (02-17-2026 - IL)United States of America v. Roberto Nicolas-Simon
Urbana, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failing to update registration as a sex offender as required by the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) and being a removed alien illegally present in United States. The government presented evidence that Nicolas-Simon was unlawfully present in the United States when he was convicted of Aggravate... More...
$ (02-07-2026 - IL)<H2> Ramona Milan v. Selene Finance, L.P.
Chicago, Illinois, consumer credit lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Fair Debt Collection Act violation theory. Ramona Milam is an Illinois homeowner who took out a mortgage loan. Selene Finance acts as the loan servicer, collecting her mortgage payments on behalf of the lender. When Milam missed payments in 2023, Selene sent her a letter internal practices prevented Selene from ... More...
$ (12-22-2025 - IL)<H2> Cheryl Lane, et al. v. Stericycle
Chicago, Illinois, employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued on Equal Pay Act violation theories Stericycle sells waste-disposal services to healthcare organizations and commercial businesses. Its sales department includes two divisions: a national division, serving corporate entities including pharmacies; and a hospital division, serving hospitals and integrated delivery netw... More...
$ (12-23-2025 - IL)<H2> Shrella Benton v. Trans Union, L.L.C.
Chicago, Illinois, consumer credit lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Fair Credit Reporting Act violation theory. AI Overview Common FCRA Violations & Penalties | Stein Saks, PLLC Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) violations involve credit bureaus (CRAs) or data furnishers messing up your credit report (like wrong balances, late payments, mixed files), not fixing disputes, reportin... More...
$ (12-23-2025 - IL)Sheila Griffin, as Independent Administrator of the Estate of R.R., a minor, now deceased v. Mary Ann Poynter, et al.
Peoria, Illinois civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff as Independent Administrator of the Estate of R.R., a minor, now deceased, who sued for damages relating to the abuse and death of R.R., a minor, who was killed by his father.<br> <br> he facts establish that on January 26, 2019, 9-year-old R.R. was pronounced dead after having been abused by her father, Richard Rountree, and killed b... More...
$0 (11-14-2025 - IL)Christine M. Arnold v. Ameren Illinois Company
East St. Louis, Illinois, civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff.<br> <br> In 2018, Arnold filed a charge with the Illinois<br> Department of Human Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission<br> alleging that her employer, Ameren Illinois Company, discriminated against her. A year<br> later, the IDHR dismissed the charge for lack of substantial evidence. The IDHR's notice<br> o... More...
$0 (11-05-2025 - IL)Betty Wright v. Advocate Healthcare Systems
Chicago, Illinois, employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a job discrimination theory.<br> <br> 42 U.S. Code § 2000e-2 makes it illegal for employers, employment agencies, and labor unions to discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This includes practices like refusing to hire, discharging, or otherwise discriminating against individuals in com... More...
$1 (10-24-2025 - IL)Bridget Krause v. PM. Mold Compnay, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois, employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff on an Americans with Disabilities Act violation theory.<br> <br> AI Overview<br> The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in areas like employment, public accommodations, and government services. The law aims to ensure that individuals with disab... More...
$1 (10-24-2025 - IL)Nasim Ghebart v. Nationwide Credit and Collection, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois, consumer law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment Act violation.<br> <br> AI Overview <br> <br> The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 restricts the use of automated calling equipment for telemarketing and other commercial purposes. <br> <br> Key restrictions include prohibiting unsolicited calls and texts to c... More...
$1 (10-24-2025 - IL)<h1> United States of America v. Marimar Martinez, Anthony Ian santos Ruiz </h1></h1>
Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Assault, Impede, and Interfere with the Work of Federal Agents.<br> <br> Two individuals have been charged in federal court with using their vehicles to assault, impede, and interfere with the work of federal agents in Chicago.<br> <br> According to a criminal complaint filed today in U.S. District Court in Chicago, M... More...
$0 (10-06-2025 - IL)<h1> United States of America v. Juan Espinoza Martinez </h1></h1>
Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Soliciting the Murder of Senior Law Enforcement Official.<br> <br> An alleged ranking member of a Chicago street gang has been charged in federal court with soliciting the murder of a senior law enforcement official involved in the immigration enforcement operation known as "Operation Midway Blitz.â€<br> <br> A ... More...
$0 (10-06-2025 - IL)<h1> United States of America v. Marimar Martinez, Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz </h1></h1>
Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Using Their Vehicles to Assault, Impede, and Interfere with the Work of Federal Agents in Chicago .<br> <br> Two individuals have been charged in federal court with using their vehicles to assault, impede, and interfere with the work of federal agents in Chicago.<br> <br> According to a criminal complaint filed toda... More...
$0 (10-05-2025 - IL)Tavarez Wyatt v. Mueller Co., L.L.C.
Urbana, Illinois employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a job discrimination theory.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> Federal civil rights laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age (40 and over), disability, and genetic information. These laws apply to various aspects ... More...
$1 (07-25-2025 - IL)<h1> United States of America v. Darren Carlyle Sadler </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with raudulently obtaining more than $14 million in small business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARESâ€) Act. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> <br> California Businessman Pleads Guilty in Federal Court ... More...
$0 (07-03-2025 - IL)Jesus Zambrano v. City of Joliet and Patrick Schumacher
Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on civil rights violation theory.<br> <br> Jesus Zambrano was convicted of<br> first-degree murder in an Illinois state court in August 2013,<br> but on appeal the Illinois Appellate Court agreed that the trial<br> court erred in failing to give a jury instruction on accomplice<br> liability. A second trial ensued in which... More...
$0 (06-27-2025 - IL)Michael Knight v. Raquel Knight
Decatur, Illinois family law divorce lawyers represented the parties in a marriage dissolution action.<br> <br> Michael and Raquel married on January 18, 2008, in Decatur, Illinois. They share three biological children, C.K., born August 10, 2007, R.K., born May 1, 2009, and J.K., born January 14, 2016. On September 26, 2019, Michael filed an order of protection against Raquel based upon "erratic ... More...
$0 (04-16-2025 - IL)The People of the State of Illinois v. Deon Moore
Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charged with involuntary manslaughter.<br> <br> Following a bench trial, defendant Deon Moore was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and unlawful use or possession of a weapon by a felon (UUWF) and sentenced to consecutive terms of 14 and 13 years in prison, respectively. On appeal, he contends the court abused its discretion i... More...
$0 (03-10-2025 - IL)K&V Group, LLP v. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., et al.
Chicago, Illinois civil litigation lawyers will be representing United States of America qui tam claim against Walgreen claiming that it filled millions of unlawful prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and then sought reimbursement for many of these prescriptions from various federal health care programs in violation the False Claims Act (FCA). Walgreens is one of the... More...
$0 (01-17-2025 - IL)<h1> United States of America v. Jason Brown </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Trafficking Fentanyl and Attempting To Support ISIS </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Attempting To Support ISIS </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b... More...
$0 (10-21-2024 - IL)In re Marriage of Kathy Bremer and James Bremer
<h2><br> Wheaton, Illinois family law lawyers represented the husband and wife in a divorce.<br> </h2><br> <br> ¶ 4 The parties were married in July 1995. They began living separate and apart in November 2002. Kathy filed a verified petition for legal separation in Kane County in September 2003 (case No. 03-DK-1263). James failed to appear and was found in default. The court entered a judgment of... More...
$0 (10-18-2024 - IL)James Courtney v. Kim Butler
<h2><br> East St. Louis, Illinois prisoner civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff.<br> </h2><br> <br> Prisoners in the United States have a number of civil rights protections, including:<br> <br> First Amendment<br> <br> Prisoners have the right to free speech and practice their religion, but there may be some limitations.<br> <br> Fifth Amendment<br> <br> Prisoners have the... More...
$0 (10-16-2024 - IL)Marissa Sanchez v. Walmart, Inc.
<h2><br> Chicago, Illinois personal injury product liability lawyer represented the Plaintiff.<br> </h2><br> <br> Defendant Walmart, Inc. manufactures and sells frozen seafood products that are labeled as sustainably sourced. Plaintiff Marissa Sanchez purchased some of these products at a Walmart store and alleges that Walmart's "sustainable†message is deceptive. She seeks to represent a cl... More...
$0 (10-16-2024 - IL)In re Marriage of Leslie Gray Robbins and Edward West Robbins
<h2><br> Wheaton, Illinois divorce lawyers represented the husband and wife in a marriage dissolution.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> Leslie and Edward were married on June 3, 2006, and have two minor children. On June 16, 2021, Leslie filed a petition for dissolution of marriage. The parties entered into an agreed allocation of parental responsibilities and an equal parenting time schedule, and that agr... More...
$0 (09-26-2024 - IL)In re Marriage of Darlena Erickson n/k/a Darlena Gomez v. Cody Erickson
<h2><br> Kankakee, Illinois divorce lawyers represented husband and wife in a marriage dissolution action.<br> </h2><br> After the dissolution of their marriage, petitioner, Darlena Gomez, and respondent, Cody Erickson, shared equal parenting time of their minor children. Petitioner moved to modify the parenting agreement and sought leave to relocate the children 75 miles from respondent's residen... More...
$0 (09-24-2024 - IL)Lashawn Garrett v. Walmart, Inc.
<h2><br> Chicago, Illinois personal injury premises liability lawyers represented the Plaintiff.<br> <h2><br> <br> JOINT STIPULATION FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER<br> <br> The parties to this action, Plaintiff Tracey Garrett ("Plaintiff") and Defendant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ("Walmart" or "Defendant"), by their respective counsel, hereby stipulate and request that the Court enter a mutual protec... More...
$0 (08-26-2024 - IL)In re Marriage of Megan K. NOrris and Jeffrey Norris
<h2><br> Yorkville, Illinois family law lawyers represented the parties in a divorce case.<br> </H2><br> <br> ¶ 4 The parties were married in 2004. Four children were born to the parties: Z.N. (born in 2007), J.N. (born in 2008), A.N. (born in 2010) and S.N. (born in 2012). In 2018, Megan filed a petition for dissolution. The trial court appointed Attorney Michael Blake to serve as guardian ad l... More...
$0 (08-19-2024 - IL)<h1> United States of America v. Wesley Noonan; Christina Noonan </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Springfield, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Receiving and Distributing Drugs Through the Postal Service </font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i><br> </b> Bloomington Couple Sentenced to Federal Prison for Receiving and Distributing Drugs Through the Postal Service </h2></center><br> <br>... More...
$0 (05-09-2024 - IL)<h1> United States of America v. Wesley Noonan; Christina Noonan </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Springfield, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Receiving and Distributing Drugs Through the Postal Service </font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i><br> </b> Bloomington Couple Sentenced to Federal Prison for Receiving and Distributing Drugs Through the Postal Service </h2></center><br> <br>... More...
$0 (05-09-2024 - IL)<h1> United States of America v. Joseph J. Cipolla, Jr. </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fraud and Tax Evasion </font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i><br> </b> Illinois Businessman Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Fraud and Tax Evasion </h2></center><br> <br> An Illinois businessman has been sentenced to nine years in federal pri... More...
$0 (05-07-2024 - IL)<h1> United States of America v. James Simons </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Springfield, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Multiple Crimes Against Children </font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i><br> </b> Springfield, Illinois Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Federal Prison for Multiple Crimes Against Children </h2></center><br> <br> Springfield, Illinois man, James... More...
$0 (04-26-2024 - IL)<h1> United States of America v. Domingo Francisco-Juan </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Springfield, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Forced Labor.</font color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><br> <b><h2><center><i></b> Illinois Family Members Sentenced for Kidnapping, Forced Labor and Conspiracy for Coercing Two Minors and a Third Victim in Years-Long Scheme</h2></center<br> <br> Domingo Francisco-Juan, 44, was... More...
$0 (04-08-2024 - IL)<h1> United States of America v. Eugene McLaurin </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a Shooting Federal Agents in Chicago.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <b><h3><center><i></b> Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Shooting Federal Agents in Chicago </h3></center></i><br> <br> A man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for shooting two... More...
$0 (03-13-2024 - IL)<h1> United States of America v. Almahde H. Nijmeh </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> East St. Louis, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Taking $1.2 Million in SNAP Benefits.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <b><h3><center><i></b> Swansea Man Sentenced to 5 Years' Imprisonment for Taking $1.2 Million in SNAP Benefits </h3></center></i><br> <br> A district judge ordered a Swansea man to repay t... More...
$0 (03-01-2024 - IL)<h1> United States of America v. Almahde H. Nijmeh </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Fairview Heights, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with for Taking $1.2 Million in SNAP Benefits.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <b><h3><center><i></b>Swansea Man Sentenced to 5 Years' Imprisonment for Taking $1.2 Million in SNAP Benefits </h3></center></i><br> <br> A district judge ordered a Swansea man to ... More...
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