ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, LAWYERS

PROTECTING YOU . . .

THE CROSBY LAW FIRM is a general practice law firm dedicated to solving your problem. Whether it's a Divorce matter, a Bankruptcy matter, or a Personal Injury claim, representing defendants connected with a DUI/Traffic charge or other criminal allegation, or taking care of your Trust or Probate matter, your case is important to us.

We understand that you may be in a crisis mode — that you may feel as if you are on a roller coaster ride ... in the valley, looking for a way to return to the top. At THE CROSBY LAW FIRM, our priority is PROTECTING YOU. We'll work to help you alleviate the crisis, successfully exit the roller coaster ride, and climb up the valley to the top of the mountain once again!

EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS

At THE CROSBY LAW FIRM, identifying, developing and evaluating solutions to your problems is a big part of what we do every day. It's our job to make sure the solutions we provide live up to your expectations. For us, that's business as usual. 

You may be in the middle of a custody battle, facing criminal charges or forced to consider bankruptcy. Whatever your crisis may be, do not let it demoralize you. THE CROSBY LAW FIRM stands ready, willing and able to help you solve your problem. An excellent attorney team can help you through your crisis and help you to face your issue clearly and succinctly.

Perhaps you tried to handle your legal matter yourself. After all, you're used to solving your own problems. The law should be simple enough to do that. But in the "real world" that's simply not the case. At THE CROSBY LAW FIRM we understand your mindset and the "real world". Our law firm is committed to bringing our resources to the table and PROTECTING YOU! 

We are general practice law firm located in Rockford, Illinois. We also help clients in Belvidere, Beloit and throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

 

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Calls for National Cell Phone Ban in Cars

Illinois native and Secretary of Transportation Ray Lahood thinks he has the answer to traffic fatalities; A national ban on cell phone use in automobiles.

What Is a Transfer On Death Instrument (TODI), And Why Would I Need One?

We previously mentioned some new laws for 2012, but one that we didn't mention was the new Transfer on Death Instrument (TODI) that went into effect on Jan 1, 2012. The TODI isn't anything particularly revolutionary, but it is an important tool to consider in your Advanced Care/ Estate Plan.

What is a TODI?

Paying for Bankruptcy With Your Tax Return

Debt seems like a treadmill sometimes. You get a little ahead, and it forces you right back.

Bankruptcies of the Rich and the Famous

Bankruptcy seems all the rage today. 

Just look at the news coverage of NFL star Warren Sapp's bankruptcy filing. Bankruptcy seems to be everywhere in the news this week.

Strip Searches for Minor Offenses? Supreme Court Says Yes!

Should people who are charged with minor offenses be strip searched? That was the question put before the Supreme Court this week. The Case, Florence v. County of Burlington (a.k.a. Florence v. Baord of Chosen Freeholders), involved the following facts:

Obamacare Goes to Court

There is no doubt what the biggest legal news is this week. Splashed across every news site on the internet is the headline, it is some variation of:

"Will the Supreme Court Strike Down Obamacare?"

Florida Killing Sparks Debate over "Stand Your Ground" Laws and Self Defense

File:Trayvon Martin.jpgOn the night of February 26, Trayvon Martin died. George Zimmerman shot him.

Illinois House Bill Aims to Ban Hand-Held Cellphones

This may actually surprise some people, but driving while talking on a cellphone in Illinois is not illegal...at least not yet. Sure talking on a cellphone without a "hands-free device" is illegal in all construction and school zones. But in general there is no state-wide ban on cell phone use while driving.


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At THE CROSBY LAW FIRM, we provide legal services to clients in Rockford, Illinois, as well as the cities of Loves Park, Machesney Park, Cherry Valley, Winnebago, South Beloit, Belvidere, Marengo, Oregon, Byron, Stillman Valley, Freeport, Rockton, Roscoe, Beloit and Janesville in the Illinois counties of Winnebago County, Boone County, Ogle County, Stephenson County and DeKalb County; and in the Wisconsin County of Rock, which includes the cities of Beloit, Janesville.