Dear Mr. Dodds.

I just wanted to again thank you for the excellent work that helped my son with his traffic troubles. My son and I were expecting the worst possible outcome and that his license was going to be suspended, but thanks to your hard work we got the best result possible. We truly appreciate everything you and your office did to help us. I phoned the office a few times and each time your secretary was helpful and friendly. Your manner was friendly and unassuming, not arrogant or impatient. I would highly recommend you to anyone needing help with any legal problem they may have.

THANKS AGAIN!!!

Sincerely,

R.B.

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Terry represented me in a family law matter. He was very knowledgeable in family law and took on any disputes that arose relative to my case. Terry and his staff are good with communications with all parties involved even during his move to start up his own practice. All attorneys have more than one client and excel in the law pertaining to your case, but you are the one that knows your situation in detail, so for the best outcome, work with him and thoroughly do what is asked of you, and it will save you money.

P.T.

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I appreciate the great job you did for me. It was stress and worry free, and you are a very honest attorney. I have never received a refund on a retainer fee paid to an attorney before you. Thank you very much.

R.E.

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We were very pleased with all of our dealings with the Dodds Law Office. We got our first appt quickly. Terry returned all phone calls and emails very quickly. He seemed very knowledgeable of the court process at our court dates. We will and have recommended the services of his office.

Terry was non-judgmental, presented facts, alternatives and suggestions in an easy to understand manner. With no prior knowledge of the Legal Court System, Terry became someone we really trusted to help us through. We spent less than expected, and Terry put in five months of work on the case. He was very easy to work with and talk with regarding matters with the case. We’re very pleased with the outcome; two charges were dropped and Terry worked very hard for a satisfactory outcome on the third charge. He also laid on the line possible outcomes. We were very pleased in all aspects of dealing with the Dodds Law Office and would highly recommend the Firm to others.

B.P.

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I was charged with a violation of "Scott's Law", a traffic violation that I did not even know about. If convicted I would have lost my driver's license for 3 months, which would have ruined my business. Mr. Dodds' advice to take the case to a bench trial was right on and I was found NOT GUILTY. What he charged me for a bench trial was the same amount another attorney was going to charge me to plea bargain for court supervision, which would have inevitably suspended my license; I don't think the other attorney was even aware of that.

G.O.

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Mr. Dodds represented me in 2006 when I was charged with aggravated battery of a police officer. I was innocent and Mr. Dodds believed me. He tried my case to a judge and we obtained a not-guilty verdict. I would highly recommend him as an attorney to anyone for any legal issue they may have. He is a credit to his profession and represented me with the absolute most due diligence. I attest to his professionalism and the fact that he sincerely cares about his clients and people in general.

A.C.

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DODDS LAW OFFICE
terrydodds@doddslawoffice.com
624 N. Main St.
Bloomington, Illinois (IL) 61701 Phone: (309) 829-9300
Fax: (309) 820-1019
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Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney

Mr. Dodds is an Illinois criminal defense attorney that firmly believes that "Good People do Bad Things", but that "Bad Things Shouldn't Happen to Otherwise Good People". Understanding that, there are several reasons why one should hire a skilled criminal defense attorney or criminal law attorney:

For starters, there are many facets to representing someone accused of committing a criminal offense. While not always true, criminal charges are often brought by the prosecutor or State's Attorney only after ample evidence has been accumulated by members of law enforcement. That being said, selecting a good criminal defense attorney can sometimes lead to the avoidance of a criminal conviction;
Other times it may simply be the criminal defense attorney's job to minimize exposure to what may otherwise be a lengthy prison sentence.
Still yet, and most importantly, hiring a skilled criminal defense attorney or criminal law attorney can help ensure that the wrongfully accused never lose their freedom or liberties for a crime they didn't commit. In fact, Terry, an experienced Illinois criminal defense attorney, has been able to win several criminal law cases for clients that maintained their innocence all the while, which of course are the cases that are by far the most rewarding.

Despite the fact that the prosecuting criminal defense attorney will often only file criminal charges against someone once law enforcement has accumulated ample evidence to obtain a conviction, sometimes law enforcement will collect this evidence in a way that violates either the U.S. or Illinois Constitutions; or sometimes, there may simply not be enough evidence to convince a jury "beyond a reasonable doubt" that the defendant committed any criminal offense.

Click here for a description of how Terry was successfully able to assist one of his clients in avoiding a felony conviction when charged with felony counts of unlawful use of weapons and aggravated battery of a police officer.

No matter what type of crime you or a loved one maybe accused of committing it is incredibly important to remember one thing, and that is "the facts are what they are". It is simply the job of a good criminal defense attorney or criminal law attorney to present the facts in the light most favorable to the defendant. If the facts appear to be extremely unfavorable, there appears to be no defense under the law, and it appears that a jury will likely have no choice but to convict the defendant, it is important for the criminal defense attorney and defendant to recognize this and attempt to negotiate the most favorable plea bargain available that is acceptable to the defendant.

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Attorney Terry Dodds is an Illinois Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Attorney.
However, Mr. Dodds also represents auto accident claimants and counsels clients in the areas of
criminal law, divorce and family law, dui and other traffic-related matters.

The information contained in the DoddsLawOffice.com web site is provided for informational
purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter.

Any questions should be directed to:
Dodds Law Office, 624 N. Main Street, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois