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Getting arrested on DUI charges can do much more than ruin your night. Depending on the circumstances, it can take away your driving privileges and even put you behind bars. If you’re facing charges of drunk driving or another crime, your first move must be to find a defense attorney you can trust.
For nearly 20 years, Joshua C. Smith has provided aggressive legal defense to people in situations like yours. At The Law Office of Joshua C. Smith, P.C., we work tirelessly to protect our clients’ rights and reach a just outcome to their cases. While our focus is on drinking and driving, we are experienced with a wide range of criminal charges, including drug crimes and crimes of violence.
If you’ve been charged in Rockford or the surrounding communities, don’t wait. Contact us today. The earlier we get involved in your case, the more we can do to help you keep your driver’s license, get out of jail, and get your case to a fair resolution.
Strategic Criminal DefenseJoshua commitment to criminal defense law goes back to his time as an attorney with the Winnebago County Public Defender’s Office, where he frequently took cases to trial. This aggressive defense style has continued into private practice, and he founded The Law Office of Joshua C. Smith, P.C. with the mission to give people accused of crimes like DUI a fair chance against the power of the police and prosecutors. Joshua spends a lot of time in court and filing motions to dismiss evidence due to procedural issues. He does everything he can for each client he works with.
Our Practice Areas Our firm is best known for criminal defense for the following case types:
Proven defense strategies to fight to clear your record and get you back on the road.
We strongly defend those accused of assault, aggravated assault, and more.
Turn to Joshua Smith for assistance with charges like drug trafficking and possession.
Serving Rockford, IL & Beyond
We are a small firm that gives personal attention to each client we accept. Call or email us whenever you have a question and we’ll get right back to you. We listen to you and do everything possible to deliver what you need, based on your life and circumstances. When you work with Joshua, you are in charge. He gives you honest advice and helps you figure out the right legal strategy for you.
Why Choose Us Prosecutors in Rockford and surrounding communities often approach defendants with an offer to lower the charges or recommend a reduced sentence if the defendant agrees to plead guilty. It can be tempting to agree, but remember: the prosecutor isn’t on your side. Their job is to get guilty pleas and trial verdicts, not to give you advice that’s in your best interests.
Before making any deals with the prosecution, you need a defense lawyer’s help. Joshua can negotiate with prosecutors on your behalf and help you decide if an offer is reasonable, or if going to trial is the better option. We’re always prepared for trial, and prosecutors know Joshua skill in front of a judge and jury. Our reputation gives us leverage in settlement negotiations, which often leads to a much better outcome than our clients would have gotten on their own. We’ll never let you settle for a bad plea deal, because we’ll go to court instead.
JSC Most of our DUI clients worry about losing their driving privileges. It’s understandable. Without a valid driver’s license, you could lose your ability to commute to work or school, and transport your kids. Besides the risk of losing your job, having to rely on friends, public transportation or rideshare apps to get around can get inconvenient and expensive.
While a DUI arrest can trigger a license suspension, you have the right to challenge it in an administrative hearing. We can represent you at this hearing and present evidence that your license shouldn’t be suspended before your DUI case is resolved. And if you plead guilty or are convicted in court, we will work to at least partly preserve your driving privileges as quickly as possible. Our firm knows how much you rely on driving in your life and will seek a way to minimize disruption.
A single mistake shouldn’t define your life. Let Joshua Smith help you defend your rights and guide you through the criminal justice system. Contact us as soon as you can after an arrest so we can get started on your defense.
