Practice Area

Administrative Law / Municipal Hearings

Municipal code violations and administrative hearings can lead to fines, penalties, and long-term consequences. The firm provides strategic defense and representation in municipal matters.

What is Administrative Law?

Administrative law relates to the activities of government agencies, including rulemaking, adjudication, and enforcement. Many municipal tickets and ordinance matters are handled through administrative hearings.

Municipal Code Violations and Hearings

Anyone who has received a municipal code ticket and chose to contest it through a hearing rather than paying has participated in administrative law. Examples include red light tickets, building code violations, and other local ordinance matters.

Experienced Representation in Municipal Matters

From 2010 through 2017, Helen J. Nowels served as the adjudicator for the Village of Hazel Crest, providing insight into municipal procedures, violations, and defenses. The firm has also defended clients involving other municipalities including Tinley Park, Homewood, and East Hazel Crest.

Common Issues We Handle

  • Municipal code tickets and ordinance violations
  • Administrative adjudications and hearings
  • Defense strategies and procedural challenges
  • Representation involving multiple municipalities

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I just pay the ticket?
Sometimes paying may be the easiest option, but contesting a ticket can be important depending on the consequences. A consultation helps evaluate options.
Do municipal hearings have deadlines?
Yes. Deadlines and notice requirements can affect your rights. Act quickly if you received a notice.
What makes an effective defense?
It depends on the facts, the ordinance, and the procedure. Adjudicator experience can help identify practical issues early.

Request a Consultation

Confidential consultations. Submitting a request does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Tip: Bring any notices, tickets, court dates, orders, leases, or relevant paperwork to your consultation.