Dan Nold

(815) CALL-DAN I'm a criminal defense trial lawyer who has first chaired dozens of jury trials to verdict and hundreds of bench trials and contested hearings in the last 6 years. I am now a resident of Crystal Lake, Illinois and have made McHenry County my home. I am committed to advocating for my clients to protect their rights from the government throughout all stages of the criminal process. I am also an avid advocate for victims of domestic violece in order of protection proceedings for petitioners as well as respondents. If your case involves a motor vehicle or the police, there is a good chance that I am the lawyer for you. Call me at (815) CALL-DAN, text me at 262-719-4442, or send me an email through Justia.

Criminal Law

Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

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Illinois

Supreme Court of Illinois

Since 2012

Managing Partner

The Nold Law Firm, LLC

2021 - Current

I provide experienced representation for clients impacted by traffic tickets, DUIs, criminal charges, domestic violence, and some personal injury and family law matters.

Trial Lawyer

Donahue & Walsh, P.C.

2020 - 2021

Attorney

Susan E. Loggans & Associates

2019 - 2020

Trial Lawyer

Donahue & Walsh, P.C.

2015 - 2019

Saint Louis University School of Law

J.D. (2012) | Law

2009 - 2012

Marquette University

B.A. (2009) | Political Science, History

2005 - 2009

Top Contributor

Avvo

2021

Client's Choice

Avvo

2020

State Bar of Illinois  # 6309792

Member

Current

McHenry County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Current

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2020 - 2021

Do I Need a Lawyer for my Traffic Ticket?

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May, 2021

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ITEA Certified

Illinois Truck Enforcement Association

2018

SFST Certified

La Pier & Associates

2016

Q. Have I pled guilty to a crime after successful completion of court supervision?

March 11, 2022

A: If you have not expunged the matter, then the answer might be yes. You said you were given court supervision. If that were a result of a plea deal and you plead guilty, then yes. If the case went to trial and you were found guilty, I would say technically, the answer would be no. So, probably, you have to answer yes, unless you have expunged the matter. You are potentially eligible for expungement 2 years after completion of court supervision.

Q. I was found guilty on a traffic ticket because I missed court how do I motion it back into court

January 31, 2022

A: Depending on how long ago you missed court, you may want to contact an attorney. If it was within 30 days, you can go to the clerk's office and pay them $40 and file a motion to vacate. This will bring the case back into court. You can still do so if it was more than 30 days ago, but your chances definitely decrease. This process also depends on the court and prosecutor, so a local traffic attorney should probably be consulted for the best results.

Q. Hi, I got two violations one for going 70 in a 55 and one for illegal u-turn cop was right behind me.

January 3, 2022

A: If it’s the state’s first request for a continuance of a bench trial and the motion to continue is supported with a signed affidavit by the officer, the judge will grant the motion. If those conditions are not met, the judge might deny the motion to continue and dismiss the case. There’s a very good chance the trial gets continued. You can appear on zoom to save yourself the time of going all the way to the courthouse.