Assault & Battery Defense Attorney
Serving Cook, DuPage, & Will Counties

When facing assault and battery charges in Illinois, your future hangs in the balance. These serious criminal charges carry consequences that can impact your life for years to come, ranging from misdemeanor fines to Class X felonies with mandatory jail time. Beyond criminal penalties, you may also face a civil lawsuit following an assault or battery charge.

At Lofgren Legal, we understand that good people can find themselves in difficult situations. A momentary lapse in judgment shouldn't define the rest of your life. With proper legal guidance, many assault and battery charges can be:

Reduced to lesser offenses
Dismissed due to lack of evidence
Resolved through alternative sentencing programs (such as community service or counseling)
Defended successfully at trial
Negotiated to minimize long-term consequences

You don't have to face this legal challenge alone. An experienced criminal defense attorney can make all the difference in protecting your rights and your future.

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What We Handle

Domestic Battery

Strategic defense to prevent permanent convictions and "Orders of Protection" from removing you from your home.

Aggravated Battery

Defense for cases involving weapons, serious injury, or "protected classes" like police officers.

Assault

Challenging whether the victim had a "reasonable apprehension" of receiving a battery.

Understanding Assault & Battery Charges in Illinois

While assault and battery are often mentioned together, they are distinct legal offenses with different elements and penalties. According to Illinois law, assault is a class C misdemeanor (without aggravating factors), while battery is a Class A misdemeanor.

Understanding the main differences between these criminal offenses is crucial for your defense:

Assault

Involves threatening to cause physical harm (accompanied by the belief that the threat is legitimate)
Does not require physical contact
Does not require the offender to have the ability to carry out the threat
Can be charged even if no physical injury occurred
Often charged as a misdemeanor, but circumstances can raise it to a felony