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Criminal, Family, and Real Estate Law


Morris Criminal Defense Lawyer

Call Our Morris Lawyers Today! 815-942-0635

If you have been accused of a crime, you have the right to defend yourself, and it is critical to immediately retain the services of an experienced team of Morris, IL, defense lawyers. Whether it is a minor misdemeanor or major felony, your charges may carry the possibility of jail or prison time, large fines, community service, a permanent criminal record, and more, should a conviction be the result. Mueller, Lawson & Frobish, P.C., in Morris, IL, can be reached at 815-942-0635. In Joliet, IL, we can be reached at 815-725-7300.

Advantages of choosing our firm:

  • 85+ YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE
  • FREE CASE CONSULTATIONS
  • UNRIVALED EXPERIENCE—TENS OF THOUSANDS OF CASES HANDLED
  • WELL-KNOWN & RESPECTED IN LOCAL COURTS
  • CONSTANT UPDATES & INFORMATION ON YOUR CASE

At Mueller, Lawson & Frobish, P.C., we are committed to aggressively defending you against all types of criminal charges. You will find that we are more than ready and willing to take your case in front of a judge and jury to stand up for your rights every step of the way!

Contact us today to arrange for a free consultation.

Criminal Charges We Can Defend You Against

Even if it does not always seem to be so, under the law, you are innocent until proven guilty. The challenge is that the state is committed to making sure you are proven guilty. We know the strategies that criminal prosecutors will use, and we know how best to defend against those strategies so you can receive a not guilty verdict. No matter how challenging your criminal defense case may seem, you can be confident in our ability to ensure your rights are protected.


Our firm can handle the challenges involved in any type of felony, misdemeanor, or traffic case, including

  • FELONIES
  • DUI
  • DRUG AND MARIJUANA CHARGES
  • THEFT CHARGES
  • ASSAULT AND BATTERY CHARGES
  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGES
  • DECEPTIVE PRACTICES AND FRAUD CHARGES
  • TRAFFIC AND SPEEDING VIOLATIONS
  • DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED AND REVOKED LICENSE
  • FORFEITURE DEFENSE

On Your Side From Start to Finish

We know being brought into the criminal justice system is very stressful and, many times, very frightening. Even if this is not your first encounter with the system, you probably still have questions that you want answered and concerns that you want addressed along the way. At Mueller, Lawson & Frobish, P.C., you will never feel like you are in this alone. An experienced and helpful Morris criminal defense attorney by your side through all stages of your case.

Morris and Joliet Real Estate Attorneys

Effectively and Compassionately Handling the Emotional Nature of Cases

Legal matters in the field of family law often come with a lot of emotions. In some cases, such as adoptions, those emotions may be positive. In others, such as divorce, they may be negative. While emotions cannot be ignored, logic and knowledge have to lead the way. The guidance clients receive from our Morris family law attorneys at Mueller, Lawson & Frobish, P.C. is based on careful examination of your short-term and long-term goals so that we can reach a resolution that you are comfortable with.

Extensive Experience in All Areas of Family Law

Every area of the law comes with unique challenges, and family law is no exception. The experience we have plays a major role in our ability to face challenges, as there are very few issues in this area of the law we haven’t encountered. More likely than not, the challenges that come up during your case will be ones that we have handled time and time again.


Our firm can respond to the issues involved in family law cases such as:

  • DIVORCE
  • CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION
  • CHILD SUPPORT
  • LEGAL SEPARATION
  • PATERNITY
  • PRENUPTIAL AND POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
  • ADOPTIONS
  • NAME CHANGES
  • MAINTENANCE, ALIMONY, AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT
  • PENSION & 401K DIVISION
  • PROPERTY, ASSET, AND DEBT DIVISION
  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ABUSE, AND NEGLECT

Morris and Joliet Real Estate Attorneys

Representing a Diverse Range of Clients

At Mueller, Lawson & Frobish, P.C., our Morris attorneys have represented a diverse range of clients in all areas of real estate law. We have even been trusted by cities and counties to handle their real estate matters—such as development—in a manner that is not only effective but also efficient. Whether you are an individual, business, or municipality, trust us to do the same for you!

In-Depth Experience in & Knowledge of Real Estate Complexities

While we certainly can assist with even the most simple real estate matters, our reputation has been built on our ability to navigate through the most complex cases. Over the years, we have faced one issue after the next, and there are very few challenges in this area of the law that are new to us. You can be confident knowing that, no matter what comes up during the course of your case, we can very likely handle it.

We handle all manner of residential and commercial real estate matters, including:

  • PURCHASES AND SALES
  • TITLE INSURANCE FOR SELLERS
  • LAND USE AND ZONING
  • LAND DEVELOPMENT
  • ANNEXATION
  • EMINENT DOMAIN

On Your Side from Start to Finish

The goal of our firm is to ensure that your case is a success and brought to a resolution as efficiently as possible. When you enlist our Morris real estate lawyers to handle your residential or commercial matter, you will have someone on your side from start to finish. You will never have to call, e-mail, or hunt us down to find out where your case is at because you will get consistent updates from us about any progress.

This was my first and only time hopefully buying a house everything went smoothly I couldn't ask for her better team they are very professional they know what they're doing I thank them all I felt at ease and I love the place I purchased thank you


Donald W.

Real estate law can be very confusing and, as real estate clients, the firm helped us draft up legal documents in no time at all. JC and Team got back to us quickly and made it a seamless operation. Closing was a breeze even with a small child, under an hour! My husband and I highly recommend and will work with this law office again. Thanks, JC Lawson and Team!


Kailey B.

We just used JC Lawson as our real estate attorney for our house closing. He was recommended to us by a friend and for good reason. JC is very knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend him and will use his services again in the future.


Holly H.

I recently had the pleasure of working with JC Lawson of Mueller, Lawson and Frobish, PC as my real estate attorney, and I couldn't be more satisfied with his services. JC and his office were incredibly helpful in breaking down complex legal terms and processes, making everything easy to understand. His dedication was evident, as JC was the only person who showed up to the closing, ensuring everything went smoothly. JC consistently checked in on me throughout the process, making sure I was comfortable and confident every step of the way. His professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for his clients set him and his office apart. I highly recommend JC Lawson and his team for anyone in need of a reliable and supportive real estate attorney.


Krystal G.

Hands down the best law firm around, the experience with these attorneys definitely shows.


Chad O.

Kudos to MLF staff and especially JC for the amazing work he and his staff did in representing me in my home purchase. He laid out everything to me and made it easy to follow. I was kept informed on every step of the process. Thank you and I recommend using this law firm with the utmost respect and support.


Keith W.

JC is a great lawyer to have on your side, he’s helped my entire family through real estate and legal matters. Things I like about JC are he’s Local, Fast and Honest. If you’re looking for any legal help he’s your guy!


Owen T.

Great people very knowledgeable definitely know there stuff. Highly recommend


Tim S.

JC Lawson was referred to us by our RE agent for our closing. It was a long wait, back and forth process due to it being an estate sale. On top of that, the appraisal came back lower than our offer. But JC and Nikki was very patient and helpful in working through the process and reduced our purchase price 20%! Great team to work with, I highly recommend them!


Jim H.