Aurora, IL Criminal Defense & Residential Real Estate

Serving Aurora from our St. Charles office at 2325 Dean Street, Ste 800F.

Angelillo Law serves clients in Aurora on criminal, traffic and residential real estate matters. Below is a plain-language overview of how these matters generally work locally. It is general information only, not legal advice.

Criminal and Traffic Matters in Aurora

Aurora sits in four counties: Kane, DuPage, Will and Kendall. Which court hears a case generally depends on where the alleged offense happened. Kane County cases may be heard at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles (16th Judicial Circuit) or the Aurora Branch Court, 1200 E. Indian Trail Road. Cases from the DuPage, Will or Kendall portions are handled in those counties' courts.

Some non-criminal local ordinance violations, such as parking and code matters, may be handled by the city through its own process instead of the circuit court. Ask early, because deadlines can matter.

Residential Real Estate in Aurora

• Transfer tax. The City of Aurora imposes a real estate transfer tax of $3 per $1,000 of sale price (or fraction), and its stamp form identifies the seller (grantor). Exempt transfers need a no-tax-due stamp, which carries a $30 processing fee. Sellers request a Statement of Open Accounts and final water reading at least 5 days before closing, and city balances must be paid before a stamp is issued. State and county transfer taxes still apply to most sales (35 ILCS 200/31), and the buyer and seller file an Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration (PTAX-203).
• Permits. The City of Aurora's building and permits office reviews building permits. Unpermitted work can come up during a sale, so ask about it early.
• Property tax exemptions (Kane County). The Kane County Assessment Office handles homestead exemptions, including the general homestead exemption and the senior exemption for owners 65 and older who live in the home as a primary residence. Many can be filed through the county's online exemption portal.

We can review your contract during the attorney review period and help guide an Aurora purchase or sale through closing.

Local Police and Court Contacts for Aurora

The Aurora Police Department is headquartered at 1200 E. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60505. Its main number is (630) 256-5000, the Records Division is (630) 256-5720 and the Traffic Division is (630) 256-5330. (Source: City of Aurora Public Safety, publicsafety.aurora.il.us.)

Kane County felony, misdemeanor, DUI and traffic cases are filed in the 16th Judicial Circuit, and most are heard at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, a short drive from our office on Dean Street.

If the arrest happened in the DuPage County part of Aurora, the case goes to the DuPage County Courthouse, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. Will and Kendall County portions are handled by those counties' courts.

If You Are Arrested or Ticketed in Aurora

Because Aurora spans four counties, the first step is confirming which county the case was filed in, since that decides the courthouse, the prosecutor's office and the local procedures. Keep every paper the officer gave you, write down the exact location of the stop or arrest, and avoid discussing the facts with anyone before speaking with a lawyer.

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