Chicago, Illinois Federal Drug Crimes Lawyer

Reliable Criminal Defense Attorney for Clients Facing Federal Drug Charges in Cook County

Have you been charged in federal court with manufacturing or distribution of narcotics? Are you under investigation for drug charges? The federal government does not take narcotics charges lightly, and neither should you. These heavyweight charges merit the defense assistance of a heavyweight Chicago attorney.

You can find the experienced, aggressive legal representation you are looking for at the Law Offices of Hal M. Garfinkel LLC, Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney. Mr. Garfinkel is a former prosecutor with 20 years of experience. His long track record of success handling high-profile drug cases has earned him an impressive reputation throughout Illinois.

Contact the Law Offices of Hal M. Garfinkel LLC, Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney immediately. The sooner you contact Mr. Garfinkel, the sooner he can start working on your defense.

Aggressive Defense for a Variety of Federal Drug Charges

Defending you in federal cases involving narcotics and other drugs--cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, meth, heroin, Ecstasy, prescription drugs, or others--is major area in which attorney Garfinkel has excelled. He has successfully protected the rights and freedoms of many clients facing drug charges such as:

• Drug trafficking or importation
• Cultivation of drugs on federal land
• Manufacturing methamphetamine or other drugs
• Illegal possession of prescription drugs
• Counterfeiting prescription drugs
• Drug conspiracy or racketeering

Criminal defense lawyer Hal M. Garfinkel is very familiar with how to challenge these charges. He is an experienced trial defense attorney and is not intimidated by seemingly overwhelming evidence against his clients. He will force the prosecution to prove every element of their case at trial. He will not recommend a plea bargain unless it is absolutely the best possible solution for you.

How is Federal Drug Trafficking Prosecuted?

The federal government strictly prosecutes offenses involving interstate or international drug trafficking. The penalties for drug trafficking depend highly upon the substance itself and the quantity of that substance.

Controlled substances are ordered into different ranks known as "schedules" according to their potential for abuse and accepted medical uses. Schedule I and II drugs are considered to be highly addictive and have little, if any accepted medical use. These are also the drugs that carry the strictest penalties, with the possibility of up to 40 years in prison if you are caught with a significant quantity of these drugs.

At the Law Offices of Hal M. Garfinkel LLC, Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney, we are prepared to defend you against charges of federal drug trafficking. We can review the procedures of law enforcement officers and federal agents to see if any evidence against you was obtained illegally. For instance, if you were pulled over in an illegal stop, we could argue that any evidence obtained from that traffic stop should not be admitted to court.

We know how severe of a charge drug trafficking can be. As such, we will put up an aggressive defense on your behalf to protect your future.

Protecting Your Property From Seizure

In the event of an asset forfeiture stemming from drug charges, Mr. Garfinkel will work long and hard to protect your right to reclaim your possessions. He will examine the case against you and file a motion to dismiss any evidence gained through the illegal search and seizure of your property.

Contact a Lawyer Right Away

Contact the Law Offices of Hal M. Garfinkel LLC, Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney to schedule a free initial consultation. This is your opportunity to learn more about the services Mr. Garfinkel offers and how he can put those services to work for you.

Mr. Garfinkel is available 24/7 by phone, fax or e-mail. He will meet with you off site, including in a federal holding facility. Call our firm at 312-629-0669 or contact us online to arrange your free initial consultation today.