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IllinoisFirearm and Weapon Charges Lawyers in Jefferson County, Illinois

Despite the Right to Bear Arms guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, state and federal governments have created a patchwork of complicated laws and regulations controlling the use, sale and possession of guns, firearms and other weapons.


When a firearm is used or discharged during a crime, the penalties are often enhanced dramatically.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Jefferson County, Illinois for a weapon or firearm charge or to restore your gun rights, consider the attorney's training and experience fighting these specific types of criminal cases, in addition to the attorney fees and costs.


Some organizations, such as the NRA-ILA or the Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network, Inc., maintains a list of attorneys who have identified themselves as willing to consider cases involving their members after a criminal accusation involving the use or possession of a firearm. These attorneys are also experienced in helping people restore their gun rights.

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Cheryl Ann Powell

Cheryl Ann Powell
Law Office of Cheryl A. Powell
427 S. 27th Street Suite B
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Cheryl Ann Powell is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Rita Marie Peterson

Rita Marie Peterson
State Appellate Defender
117 N Tenth ST Suite 300
Mount Vernon, IL 62846
Rita Marie Peterson is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Mark Earl Wertz

Mark Earl Wertz
State Appellate Defender
5th District 130 N 10th ST Suite 300
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Mark Earl Wertz is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

IADCL seeks to preserve fairness in the criminal justice system and to educate the public and attorneys.


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