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Felony Defense Attorney in DeKalb
Felony Defense in DeKalb Aggressive Defense When the Stakes Are Highest
A felony charge in DeKalb carries consequences that go far beyond a misdemeanor — significant prison exposure, steep fines, and a felony record that can affect employment, housing and civil rights long after the case ends. DeKalb is home to Northern Illinois University, and a college-town docket brings its own mix of cases — first-time charges, minor-in-possession, and students facing a court system for the first time. Attorney Matthew Haiduk defends felony charges in DeKalb County courts, from drug offenses to violent crimes, and builds every case around a full, independent review of the evidence.
See the full Felony Defense Attorney page for more on how Matt approaches felony cases.
See the full Felony Defense Attorney page for more on how Matt approaches felony cases.
What a Felony Charge Can Mean in DeKalb County Illinois Classifies Felonies From Class 4 Through Class X
Illinois felonies range from Class 4 — the least serious — up through Class X, with sentencing exposure, fines and mandatory terms that increase at each level. Certain aggravating factors, a prior felony record, or the specific facts of the offense can push a charge into a higher class than it might first appear.
Drug offenses, repeat or aggravated DUI, and aggravated domestic battery can all be charged as felonies depending on the circumstances. Matt reviews the specific charge and classification in your case before discussing what realistic outcomes look like.
Drug offenses, repeat or aggravated DUI, and aggravated domestic battery can all be charged as felonies depending on the circumstances. Matt reviews the specific charge and classification in your case before discussing what realistic outcomes look like.
How Matt Handles Felony Cases in DeKalb Every Piece of Evidence Reviewed Before a Strategy Is Set
Felony cases move through more procedural stages than misdemeanors — preliminary hearings, grand jury proceedings in some cases, and more extensive discovery. Matt reviews the full evidentiary record early, looking for procedural issues, weaknesses in the state’s case, and any grounds to have charges reduced or dismissed before trial.
From there, the strategy depends on the case: negotiating with the DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office toward a reduced charge, or preparing to take the matter to trial when that’s the right call for you.
From there, the strategy depends on the case: negotiating with the DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office toward a reduced charge, or preparing to take the matter to trial when that’s the right call for you.
DeKalb's Felony Defense Attorney Serious Charges Deserve Serious Preparation
Matthew Haiduk has defended felony cases across DeKalb County courts throughout his career, and knows what’s genuinely at stake for a client facing one. Haiduk Law also handles felony defense in Geneva and St. Charles.
Read what past clients say in our testimonials and success stories, then request your free consultation to discuss your case.
Read what past clients say in our testimonials and success stories, then request your free consultation to discuss your case.