Diligent and Dedicated Criminal and Civil Rights Attorneys
At The Law Offices of Neil L. Toppel & The Law Offices of Richard Dvorak, in Chicago, Illinois, we focus on providing skilled and aggressive criminal defense.
Contact us for representation in cases involving:
- Drugs and narcotics - We defend clients charged with drug crimes in state and federal courts. Our successes include obtaining verdicts in our clients' favor and getting seized money and property returned to our clients.
- Guns and weapons - If you are caught carrying a gun or accused of other armed offenses, we will ensure that you receive an aggressive defense against all charges against you.
- Sex crimes - The attorneys at our firm have extensive experience and success in securing favorable outcomes for our clients charged with sex crimes. We fight hard for the rights of our clients and ensure that the facts become known.
- Internet crimes - Internet crimes that involve child pornography or solicitation of a minor present challenges in building a defense. The lawyers at our firm have the experience necessary to handle these complex computer crimes.
- DUI/reckless homicide - A person charged with a DUI will face license suspension and possible revocation. We can help protect your rights, your license and your freedom. We also provide aggressive defense to people accused of reckless homicide following a drunk driving accident.
- Federal crimes - If you have been charged with a federal drug crime, we will strive to win your case and obtain an acquittal. If this is not possible, we will seek the best possible sentence.
- Homicide/murder - As one of only a limited number of attorneys admitted to argue death penalty cases as a First Chair lawyer, Brian Barrido can be your best advocate if you or a family member is facing the death penalty. Richard Dvorak and Neil Toppel handle these types of cases as well, providing the firm with a deep well of collective experience for any client to draw upon.
We handle criminal appeals for clients who did not receive a fair trial initially. Our appellate experience has taken us to the Supreme Court of the United States, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Illinois Supreme Court, and three different Appellate Courts in Illinois.
Civil Rights Cases
Our firm also handles civil rights cases involving police misconduct and employment discrimination. We do not back down from holding law enforcement and employers responsible for their misconduct. We have a successful track record in obtaining millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for victims of:
- Police brutality or excessive force
- False arrest
- Police shooting
- Malicious prosecution
- Race, sex, age, religion or disability discrimination
- Sexual harassment
- Or another civil rights crime
- Wrongful death
To obtain more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced criminal defense and civil rights lawyer, please contact us.
