McHenry County Criminal Defense Attorneys

Theft — Burglary — Robbery — Shoplifting — Employee Theft

Theft charges in Illinois can bring serious consequences, including jail time, community service and, of course, a criminal record. Theft charges can also have serious effects on the accused's immigration and employment rights. If you face theft charges, now is the time to work with an experienced criminal defense attorney.

At the criminal defense law firm of Botto Gilbert Schottland Lancaster PC, we have defended clients accused of crimes, including theft, since 1981. We are an experienced law firm and will fight your case based on the facts, in leveraging weakness in the prosecution's case and in negotiating reduced charges and legal consequences, and when appropriate we will try your case.

Accused of Theft, Burglary, Robbery or Shoplifting? Contact an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney at 815.338.3838 or 800.338.3833.

At Botto Gilbert Schottland Lancaster PC, we have defended people accused of crimes for over 25 years. Our lawyer team includes a former prosecutor, and we are skilled in anticipating prosecution tactics and working to achieve full acquittal or significantly reduced charges.

We handle all theft-related cases, including retail theft, breaking and entering, embezzlement, muggings, robbery, and street crimes, check forgery and fraud. Often, evidence against the accused is strong. For instance, shoplifting is frequently caught on camera. We identify opportunities to argue for reduced charges and have successfully argued to have charges reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor by using retailer's sale prices to lower the claimed value of stolen goods.

In a recent case, our client worked for a currency exchange business. After $20,000 disappeared from a cash register our client was accused of theft. A full trial resulted in a hung jury, and we succeeded in negotiating the charges from a felony to misdemeanor, without payment or restitution to the alleged victim, greatly reducing the legal consequences for our client.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding the legal defense of theft and stealing charges, contact a firm with over 25 years of experience. We accept credit cards, offer flexible appointment scheduling, and offer payment plans. We are conveniently located just off Route 47 near the McHenry County Courthouse. To contact us, call 815.338.3838 or 800.338.3833.