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This website constitutes attorney advertising under the rules of professional conduct. The information on this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

The use of this website, submission of contact forms, sending emails, or making phone calls to our office does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Heart of Illinois Criminal Defense or Attorney Maureen Williams.

An attorney-client relationship is formed only when:

• We have conducted a conflicts check and agreed to represent you
• You have signed a written fee agreement and representation agreement
• We have confirmed in writing that we are representing you in a specific legal matter

Until an attorney-client relationship is formally established, no attorney-client privilege exists, and communications may not be confidential.

Not Legal Advice

Information on this website is general in nature and provided for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as legal advice for your specific situation.

Every legal situation is unique. The information on this website:

• May not apply to your specific facts and circumstances
• May not reflect the most current legal developments, court decisions, or statutory changes
• Should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a qualified, licensed attorney
• Does not create any attorney-client relationship, obligations, duties, or warranties
• May be subject to exceptions, qualifications, and limitations not described on this website

Do Not Send Confidential Information

CRITICAL: Do not send us confidential, sensitive, or time-sensitive information through this website, through email, through contact forms, or by any other means until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established in writing.

Communications sent to us before we agree to represent you:

• Will not be treated as confidential or privileged
• Are not protected by attorney-client privilege or work product doctrine
• May be disclosed to adverse parties or used against you
• Will not prevent us from representing parties adverse to you
• Will not toll any statute of limitations, appeal deadline, or other time-sensitive filing requirement
• May not receive a response or legal advice

No Guarantee or Promise of Results

Past results, case descriptions, settlements, verdicts, and outcomes described on this website do not guarantee, warranty, or predict the outcome of your case. Every case is different and depends on its unique facts, circumstances, applicable law, jurisdiction, judge, prosecutor, and other variables.

Descriptions of case results, testimonials, endorsements, and client reviews:

• Do not constitute a promise, guarantee, warranty, or prediction of the outcome of your case
• Reflect outcomes in specific cases with unique facts and circumstances
• May not be representative of results obtained in other cases
• Should not create expectations about the results we can achieve in your case
• May have been achieved through settlements, negotiations, or other means not applicable to your situation

Legal outcomes cannot be guaranteed. We make no promises about the results we can achieve in your case.

Time-Sensitive Legal Rights and Deadlines

URGENT: Many legal matters have strict, unforgiving time limits including statutes of limitations, appeal deadlines, administrative hearing deadlines, and other procedural requirements. Simply visiting this website or contacting us does not preserve your legal rights or toll any deadlines.

If you have a time-sensitive legal matter:

• Contact an attorney immediately to protect your rights
• Do not delay taking legal action
• Do not rely on information on this website as a substitute for timely legal action
• Understand that failure to meet deadlines can result in permanent loss of your rights

For DUI cases specifically: You have only 46 days from arrest to request a license hearing. This deadline is strictly enforced and cannot be extended.

No Obligation or Duty to Represent

Contacting us through this website, by phone, by email, or by any other means does not obligate us to represent you or create any attorney-client relationship. We have no duty to respond to unsolicited communications.

We carefully evaluate every potential case and may decline representation for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Conflicts of interest with current or former clients
• Lack of expertise or experience in the specific area of law
• Geographic limitations or court availability
• Resource or time constraints
• Assessment that we cannot provide effective representation
• Financial considerations or inability to pay required fees
• Strategic or professional considerations

We reserve the right to decline representation for any reason or no reason.

Jurisdiction and Geographic Limitations

Attorney Maureen Williams is licensed to practice law only in the State of Illinois. This website is intended to provide information about legal services available exclusively in Illinois.

We do not:

• Provide legal services in any jurisdiction outside of Illinois
• Offer legal advice regarding laws of other states or countries
• Accept cases in federal court (unless specifically agreed in writing)
• Represent clients in jurisdictions where we are not licensed

Nothing on this website should be construed as offering to provide legal services in any jurisdiction where such offer would be unauthorized.

Accuracy and Currency of Information

While we make reasonable efforts to ensure information on this website is accurate and current, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees about:

• The completeness, accuracy, reliability, or correctness of any information
• The currentness of legal information or recent changes in the law
• The applicability or suitability of information to your specific situation
• The absence of errors, omissions, or inaccuracies
• Whether information reflects the most recent court decisions, statutes, or regulations

Laws change frequently. Information that was accurate when posted may become outdated or inaccurate. Always consult with a licensed attorney about current law.

Testimonials and Client Reviews

Testimonials and client reviews on this website are from actual clients or colleagues who have consented to their use. However:

• They reflect individual experiences and personal opinions only
• They do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of results in your case
• They may not be representative of experiences of other clients
• They should not create expectations about results we can achieve
• They may have been edited for length, clarity, or grammar
• Results described may have involved unique circumstances not applicable to your case

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Heart of Illinois Criminal Defense and Attorney Maureen Williams shall not be liable for any damages, losses, or injuries arising from or related to:

• Your use of or reliance on this website
• Information, errors, or omissions on this website
• Technical problems, downtime, or accessibility issues
• Decisions made based on information from this website
• Communications sent through this website

This includes but is not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, special, or exemplary damages.

Changes to This Website

We reserve the right to change, modify, add, or remove information from this website at any time without notice. We have no obligation to update information, correct errors, or maintain current content.

Fees and Costs

Information about legal fees on this website is general in nature. Actual fees depend on the specific nature and complexity of your case. We charge fees for legal consultations and services. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as offering free legal services or consultations unless explicitly stated in writing.

Electronic Communications Disclaimer

Email and web forms are not secure. Do not send sensitive, confidential, or time-critical information via email or web forms. Communications may be intercepted, lost, or delayed. We are not responsible for any consequences of using email or web forms to communicate with us.

Contact Us for Legal Advice

If you need legal advice about a specific situation, please contact our office to schedule a consultation. Do not rely on this website as a substitute for personalized legal advice from a licensed attorney.