Criminal Defense Attorney in Markham, IL
The Cook County Circuit Court's 6th Municipal District Courthouse is in Markham. I represent clients there regularly — not as an out-of-area referral, but as part of a practice that covers both the 5th District in Bridgeview and the 6th District in Markham. South Cook County is my entire market. Both courthouses are my regular practice.
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The 6th Municipal District Courthouse in Markham
The Cook County Circuit Court's 6th Municipal District Courthouse is located at 16501 S. Kedzie Pkwy in Markham. It handles criminal cases for Markham and a broad range of south suburban communities — including Hazel Crest, Blue Island, Burnham, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Harvey, Midlothian, Park Forest, Richton Park, Riverdale, and surrounding areas.
I represent clients from across the 6th District's coverage area and appear at the Markham courthouse as a regular part of my practice. My office is in Bridgeview, at the 5th Municipal District — and that dual-courthouse presence means clients throughout south Cook County have an attorney who is already familiar with both the courthouse and the prosecutors their case will involve.
Criminal Defense Services for Markham Residents
I represent clients facing criminal charges throughout the 6th Municipal District and Cook County at large. The charges I defend most frequently for Markham area clients include:
Compliance & Ongoing Counsel
Managing annual filings, record-keeping, and state or federal compliance. We often act as outside general counsel for companies without in-house legal staff.
DUI Defense
A DUI arrest in Cook County moves quickly. Your license can be suspended within days, and depending on your record and the circumstances of the stop, the charge can carry felony consequences. I've handled DUI cases from both sides of the courtroom and know exactly how the state builds its case — and where the defense lives.
DUI defense:
First offense, repeat offense, and felony DUI; statutory summary suspension challenges; Monitoring Device Driving Permit eligibility
Weapons charges:
Agg UUW, UUW, and FOID card violations; evidence suppression based on unlawful stops or searches
Drug possession:
Misdemeanor through Class X felony; full spectrum of substance and quantity classifications under Illinois law
Domestic battery:
Immediate protective order response; misdemeanor and felony defense
Driver's license reinstatement:
Secretary of State hearing preparation; reinstatement after DUI revocation
Retail theft:
Misdemeanor and felony defense; felony threshold at $300 in Illinois
DUI and Weapons Charges in the Markham Area
DUI defense and weapons charges are the highest-demand criminal defense categories in south Cook County, and both carry consequences that run well beyond the immediate case.
A DUI arrest triggers two simultaneous legal processes: the criminal case and the administrative license suspension. The suspension goes into effect automatically unless challenged. I file the petition to rescind within 72 hours of being retained — waiting narrows the options available.
Weapons charges — particularly Agg UUW — are a Class 4 felony in Illinois carrying fines up to $25,000. The most effective defense in many weapons cases turns on how the police found the weapon, not simply that they found it. An unlawful stop or unconstitutional search can result in suppression of the evidence. I review every weapons case for that issue before discussing what options are available.
Personal Injury Representation for Markham Residents
If you were injured in a car accident, truck accident, or another incident caused by someone else's negligence, I represent personal injury clients in Markham and throughout Cook County on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless I recover compensation for you.
The major highway corridors serving south Cook County — I-294, I-57, and I-80 — generate a significant number of serious accident claims in and around the Markham area. If you were injured on any of these corridors or anywhere in the south suburbs, contact me to discuss your case.
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Questions Markham Residents Ask Before Calling
Does Steven Skinner represent clients at the Markham courthouse?
Yes. The Cook County Circuit Court's 6th Municipal District Courthouse in Markham is a regular part of my practice. My office is in Bridgeview, and I cover both the 5th District Courthouse there and the 6th District Courthouse in Markham — the two courthouses that serve most of south Cook County.
What court handles criminal cases in Markham, Illinois?
Criminal cases in Markham and the surrounding south suburban communities are heard at the Cook County Circuit Court's 6th Municipal District Courthouse, located at 16501 S. Kedzie Pkwy in Markham. The 6th District covers Markham, Hazel Crest, Blue Island, Burnham, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Harvey, Midlothian, Park Forest, Richton Park, Riverdale, and surrounding communities.
Can I call a criminal defense attorney in the middle of the night after being arrested in Markham?
Yes. I'm available by phone or text at any hour for criminal defense emergencies. Call or text 312-852-9937 directly — you reach me, not an answering service.
Do you handle DUI and weapons charges for clients in Markham?
Yes. DUI defense and weapons charges are among the most common matters I handle for clients in the Markham area and throughout the 6th Municipal District. Both carry serious consequences and benefit from early legal involvement.
Does Steven Skinner handle personal injury cases in Markham?
Yes. I represent personal injury clients in Markham and throughout Cook County on a contingency fee basis — no upfront cost, and I only collect if I recover compensation for you.
Skinner Law Firm, P.C. is a criminal defense and personal injury law firm based in Bridgeview, Illinois, representing clients throughout south and southwest Cook County including the Markham area. Founded by Steven E. Skinner, a former Cook County Assistant State's Attorney with 25 years of legal experience, the firm appears regularly at both the 5th Municipal District Courthouse in Bridgeview and the 6th Municipal District Courthouse in Markham. Office: 7548 West 103rd St, Bridgeview, IL 60455. Phone: 312-852-9937.
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Consultations are free and have no time limit. For criminal defense emergencies, I'm available around the clock.