Alison Winters has more than 8 years of experience as a litigation assistant. She is in charge of attorney scheduling, assists with criminal matters and all litigation areas as handled by the law firm.
DUI/DWI
DUI and Traffic Violations: Being charged with driving under the influence or other traffic violations can have long-lasting consequences. Mertes & Mertes, P.C. can represent you against these charges.
Traffic Violations
We will aggressively defend your rights if you are accused of alcohol-related offenses or traffic violations. We understand that the loss of driving privileges is one of the harshest penalties that can be imposed upon hard-working individuals who must drive themselves to work and elsewhere each day. We handle hundreds of DUI cases, and we always remember the high stakes faced by our clients. If you have been arrested for DUI or another serious traffic violation, call us today at 815.626.1500.
Burglary
Illinois criminal defense lawyers at Mertes and Mertes. We’re a top Illinois defense firm helping people charged with all felony and misdemeanor crimes, theft, burglary, bad checks, shoplifting, arson, vandalism, assault. Call us now, at 815.626.1500.
Theft
Misdemeanors
Criminal: Mertes & Mertes, P.C. represents people accused of felony or misdemeanor crimes, asserting all available defenses and working to obtain the best possible outcome in each criminal law case. Whether you’re charged with a major crime or a relatively minor one, it’s critical to have a strong legal advocate in your corner.
Assault
While most torts relate to accidents, injuries resulting from certain types of intentional acts are considered personal injuries, too. One example is nursing home abuse. Tortious assault and battery, false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress also fall under this category.
Motor vehicle accidents can cause injury far beyond the physical injury. They inflict losses from property damage. They cause pain. They cause loss of income. Sometimes, tragically, they cause death. The attorneys of Mertes & Mertes, P.C. have handled hundreds of automobile accident cases on behalf of the injured. We pride ourselves on devoting great time, energy and resources to the thorough investigation of automobile accidents, and to the pursuit of the negligent drivers who cause them.
Each personal injury attorney at Mertes & Mertes, P.C. is committed to helping people who have been injured because of another’s actions or negligence. We fight to help victims and their loved ones hold wrongdoers accountable and obtain the compensation they are entitled to under the law.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when the negligence of a doctor or other medical professional results in injury to a patient. Many patients do nothing about medical negligence because they fear that it may be too difficult to sue a doctor or hospital. At Mertes & Mertes, P.C., we associate with outstanding medical experts who join with us to carefully review and investigate claims of medical negligence. Whether it is a delay in diagnosis, a misdiagnosis, or a botched medical procedure, at Mertes & Mertes, P.C., we have the experience to fully and carefully investigate the case. Where appropriate and well grounded by the evidence, we pursue the doctors who cause harm to our clients.