About Us
As former DuPage County prosecutors with over a decade of criminal defense experience in Cook County and all of the collar counties, including DuPage County, Charles Rohde and Christine Cody have extensive background in virtually every facet of criminal defense from traffic and misdemeanor cases to juvenile and felony matters. Together we have more than thirty years of criminal courtroom experience.
We pride ourselves on quoting sensible fees. We know what it takes to defend a case in criminal court, and we will not overcharge you for it. We provide experience and quality service at a reasonable price. Take advantage of our free initial consultation, and let us tell you what we can do for you today.
Charles Rohde
Charles Rohde has more than fifteen years of criminal trial experience. A graduate of The College of William and Mary, Chuck Rohde earned his juris doctor degree from the University of Richmond, School of Law. In 1995 he was admitted to the Illinois Bar and began his career as a prosecutor in DuPage County, where he was later awarded Misdemeanor Assistant of the Year. In 1999 he entered private practice with a concentration on criminal defense work and juvenile law.
Chuck Rohde has successfully defended hundreds of cases ranging from Felony, which include drug cases, felony DUIs, thefts and aggravated battery to misdemeanors, including DUIs, and juvenile delinquency cases. He routinely handles DCFS neglect and abuse cases.
Chuck Rohde is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association, the DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and also serves as the Chair of the DCFS Children’s Justice Task Force for the State of Illinois.
Christine has successfully defended hundreds of criminal cases, including domestic batteries, aggravated batteries, DUIs, resisting peace officer charges, and drug cases in DuPage County, Cook County, and all of the surrounding counties.
Christine teaches Criminal Law & Procedure as an Adjunct Professor at the College of DuPage. She is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association, the DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Christine Cody
Christine Cody has over fifteen years of career experience concentrated in criminal law. A graduate of Purdue University, Christine earned her juris doctor degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1995 and began her career as a prosecutor in DuPage County, where her assignments included Juvenile Delinquency, Domestic Violence, DUI, and Felony courtrooms. In 1999 she entered private practice to concentrate in criminal defense work.
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