West Chicago, IL Criminal Defense & Residential Real Estate

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

Angelillo Law serves clients in West Chicago 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 West Chicago

Criminal and traffic cases from West Chicago are DuPage County cases, generally heard at the DuPage County Judicial Center, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton (18th Judicial Circuit).

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 West Chicago

• Property transactions. The City of West Chicago has its own process for property sales, which can include a deed certification stamp and inspection-related steps. Its Property Transactions page lists the current requirements, so review them early in a sale. 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 West Chicago issues building permits through its community development department. Unpermitted work can come up during a sale, so ask about it early.
• Property tax exemptions (DuPage County). Homestead exemptions, such as the general homestead and senior exemptions, are administered through the DuPage County Supervisor of Assessments and township assessors. Check with the county about eligibility and deadlines.

We can review your contract during the attorney review period and help guide a West Chicago purchase or sale through closing.

Local Police and Court Contacts for West Chicago

The West Chicago Police Department is at 325 Spencer Street, West Chicago, IL 60185, phone 630-293-2222. (Source: City of West Chicago, westchicago.org.)

DuPage County criminal and traffic cases are filed in the 18th Judicial Circuit at the DuPage County Courthouse, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. Traffic courtrooms 1001 to 1003 are on the first floor, and weekday and weekend first appearances are held in Courtroom 1000 at 501 N. County Farm Road. The Circuit Court Clerk, at the same address, (630) 407-8700, handles traffic ticket payments and court dates. (Source: DuPage County courts, dupagecourts.gov.)

If You Are Arrested or Ticketed in West Chicago

After a West Chicago arrest, check your paperwork for the courtroom and date. Many first appearances in DuPage County are held at 501 N. County Farm Road rather than the main courthouse, and missing that date can lead to a warrant.

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