Criminal Defense

Edwardsville Criminal Lawyer

Being charged with a crime, no matter how minor, is a scary proposition for many people. It only takes one conviction to cause a serious disruption for someone in Edwardsville, particularly when it comes to applying for jobs or housing.

Having an effective criminal defense attorney is essential if you have been charged with a crime. At our firm, Swanson & Sackett, P.C., our lawyers have significant courtroom experience so that they can provide an effective defense for many types of criminal law cases, including drunk driving or traffic violations.

Know Your Rights & Work With An Attorney

People who have been charged with a crime in Illinois have the right to speak with an attorney. While this can be done at any time after an arrest, it is often most effective when a lawyer can be contacted, and thus working on the case, as soon as possible.

Jeremy Sackett worked as a prosecutor for several years at the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. He successfully prosecuted many defendants on a variety of charges during his time there.

It’s this experience as a prosecutor that makes Jeremy Sackett a valuable asset to have if you have been charged with a crime.

Jeremy knows how the legal system works, from the inside out. He knows the tactics and methods that prosecutors use, and he will use that knowledge to his advantage as your attorney, whether you are facing a misdemeanor charge, or if you have been charged with something more serious such as a violent crime.

Contact our firm today by completing our online form. You can also call us at 618-692-8225.