Practice Areas

At The Law Office of Eric J. Blatti, P.C., we zealously defend our clients against all types of criminal charges, and we can also assist in family law matters. Our practice areas include:

Criminal Law

Illinois residents who have been charged with a crime require the assistance of a skilled Joliet criminal attorney. Eric J. Blatti has years of experience defending his clients against all types of criminal charges in Illinois, including:

• Theft & Retail Theft/Shoplifting
• Drug Charges
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Sex Crimes
• Criminal Sexual Assault
• Property Damage & Trespass
• Assault and Battery
• Domestic Violence
• Domestic Battery
• Violations of OP & Bail Bond
• Gun Charges

DUI Charges

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) arrests are taken very seriously in Illinois. Even a first-time DUI offender could face severe consequences, including significant fines and jail time. An experienced Joliet DUI defense lawyer can fight to get the evidence surrounding your arrest suppressed or eliminated, reduce the charges, or negotiate a fair agreement—decreasing the chance that you'll end up with a DUI conviction on your permanent record, or fight the case at trial. At The Law Office of Eric J. Blatti, P.C., we help a wide variety of DUI clients, including those dealing with:   

• First-time DUI
• Second-time DUI
• Third or more DUI
• Aggravated or Felony DUI
• CDL and DUI
• Drivers License Reinstatement

Traffic Violations

Even seemingly-minor traffic offenses can result in license suspension or revocation, large fines, and even jail time. Don't attempt to fight your traffic ticket on your own! At The Law Office of Eric J. Blatti, P.C., we represent clients who have been charged with:

• Speeding
• Speeding 26 MPH or More Over the Speed Limit (Aggravated Speeding)
• Driving While Suspended
• Reckless Driving
• Fleeing/Eluding
• Speeding in a Construction Zone
• Driving on Suspended License
• CDL Tickets
• Overweight Tickets
• Secretary of State Hearings
• Accident Tickets

Expungement

Even after you've served your sentence, criminal convictions can continue to affect your employment, schooling, and even housing options. If you're trying to get a prior criminal conviction expunged in Illinois, you'll need the assistance of an experienced Joliet expungement lawyer such as Eric J. Blatti.