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NOTICE: Due to extreme temperatures the Law Office is not open to public visitors. If you were scheduled for court Friday, January 23, 2026 you will be rescheduled to Friday, January 30, 2026. If a loved one was arrested in the last 48 hours, they will still appear in the Pretrial Division (first appearance court) at 2650 S. California Ave., Chicago. For more information, call (312) 603-0600 or click here.

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