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Aurora is the second largest city in Illinois. Aurora is considered a suburb of Chicago. Most of Aurora is either in Kane County or DuPage County. Small portions of Aurora extend into Kendall County and Will County. Aurora has a population of roughly 200,000 people. Aurora was originally founded inside of Kane County. But as the years went by, Aurora has expanded into DuPage County, Will County, and Kendall County. Recently, Aurora was ranked as the 34th fastest growing city in the United States.

In the early 1900’s, Aurora was known as the “City of Lights” because it was one of the first cities in the United States to have an all-electric street light system. Aurora is known for its impressive collection of architecture. Some of the most famous American architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, and Ludwig Miles van der Rohe designed buildings that are in Aurora.

Aurora was started in 1834 when the McCarty brothers settled in the area. One McCarty brother settled on one side of the Fox River and the other McCarty brother settled on the other side of the Fox River. Each of them opened a mill on each side of the River. Eventually, East Aurora and West Aurora were formed.In 1857, the two towns were combined into what is now known as Aurora. Soon after Aurora was incorporated, heavy industries moved into the area. Immigrants from Europe flocked to the area to fill the plentiful manufacturing and industrial jobs. Aurora became the economic engine of the Fox Valley region. The economic growth in Aurora continued until the early 1970’s when the railroad shops closed and industrial plants and facilities started to leave Aurora. By the 1980’s the unemployment rate in Aurora reached 16%. Street gangs started to form and the crime rate in Aurora rose drastically. By the late 1980s, several Business and Industrial Parks were developed in Aurora which helped lead to an economic revival. In 1993, the Hollywood Casino was built on the Fox River in downtown Aurora. The Hollywood Casino brought new construction and development to the downtown area in Aurora. It was around this time that the population in Aurora swelled and numerous residential subdivisions were built.

Aurora Criminal Cases

Most of Aurora is in Kane County which is part of the 16th Judicial Circuit. All Aurora Kane County criminal cases are heard at the Kane County Judicial Center, which is located at 37W775 Illinois 38 in St Charles Illinois. Kane County Aurora felony cases are heard on the third floor of the building. Most misdemeanor Aurora Kane County cases are heard on the second floor of this building.

Aurora also has a Kane County Branch Courthouse, which is located at 1200 East Indian Trail Road, Aurora, Illinois. The Branch Courthouse in Aurora mainly hears Municipal Ordinance Violation cases and Traffic Violation cases. However, the Aurora Branch Courthouse is one of only two Branch Courthouses in Kane County that also has Bond Hearings. If you are arrested in Aurora, your Bond Hearing will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the Aurora Branch Court House on East Indian Trail Road. If you are arrested on a weekend or a holiday, your Bond Hearing will be held at the Kane County Judicial Center in Room 005.

Aurora DuPage County criminal cases are heard at the DuPage County Courthouse which is located at 505 North County Farm Road, Wheaton Illinois, 60187. DuPage County is part of the 18th Judicial Circuit. Most Aurora DuPage County felony criminal cases are held on the 4th floor of the DuPage County Courthouse. Most Aurora DuPage County misdemeanor cases are held on the 4th Floor of the DuPage County Courthouse as well. Some Aurora Domestic Battery cases are held on the second floor of the DuPage County Courthouse.

If you are arrested for an Aurora DuPage County criminal case, your Bond Hearing will be held in Room 2002 of the DuPage County Courthouse. Weekend and holiday Bond Court for Aurora DuPage County criminal cases is held at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office which is located at 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187.

If you are arrested for an Aurora Will County Criminal case, your case will be heard at the Will County Courthouse, which is located at 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois, 60432. Will County is part or the 12th Judicial Circuit.

If you are arrested for an Aurora Kendall County criminal case, your case will be heard at the Kendall County Courthouse, which is located at 807 John Street, Yorkville, Illinois, 60560. Kendall County is part of the 23rd Judicial Circuit.

Highly Experienced and Effective Criminal Defense Lawyer for Aurora Residents and Aurora Criminal Cases

Aurora criminal defense lawyer, James Dimeas, has spent the past 27 years handling criminal cases only. Aurora criminal defense attorney, James Dimeas, has represented Aurora residents charged with criminal cases throughout Kane County, DuPage County, Will County, and Kendall County. Aurora criminal defense lawyer, James Dimeas, has a unique understanding of how a criminal case can impact a person in their personal and their professional lives. Most employers will run a background search before deciding to hire someone. Aurora criminal defense lawyer, James Dimeas, understands that if a prospective employer were to discover a criminal case in a background search, that employer would most likely not hire that person. In addition, a criminal conviction can result in jail time, and heavy fines and penalties which could create an undue burden on a citizen.

When you are facing criminal charges, you need to hire a lawyer who understands and appreciates how important it is to keep your record clean so you can get that job and have a future. Aurora criminal defense lawyer, James Dimeas, has the experience handling criminal cases throughout DuPage County, Kane County, Will County, and Kendall County that gives you the best chance of winning your case and keeping your record clean. Aurora criminal defense lawyer, James Dimeas, knows his way around all of the courthouses that handle Aurora criminal cases and is well-known and respected by judges and prosecutors throughout DuPage County, Kane County, Will County, and Kendall County. James Dimeas knows what he’s doing and he will make sure that you win your case and preserve your record so that you can move on with your life.

Hire an Award-Winning Criminal Defense Lawyer for Your Aurora Criminal Case

Aurora criminal defense lawyer, James Dimeas, is a nationally-recognized, award-winning, criminal defense attorney with over-27 years of handling criminal cases in Aurora, Chicago, Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, and Lake County. Attorney and Practice Magazine gave James Dimeas the “Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney Award for Illinois.” The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys gave James Dimeas the “Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Illinois.” Recently, James Dimeas was named a “Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer In the State of Illinois For the Year 2018, 2019 and 2020” by the American Society of Legal Advocates. James Dimeas was named a “Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Chicago” by Expertise, and a “Best DUI Attorney.” James Dimeas was named a “Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer” by the National Trial Lawyers. Aurora criminal defense lawyer, James Dimeas, is an AVVO rated criminal defense lawyer. James Dimeas is rated “Superb”, 10 out of 10, by AVVO, the highest rating possible for any criminal defense lawyer in the nation. The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys recognized James Dimeas as a “10 Best Attorney for Client Satisfaction.”

If you are facing criminal charges in Aurora, you can contact Aurora criminal defense lawyer, James Dimeas, anytime for a free and confidential consultation. James Dimeas is always available to discuss your case and to give you the advice and the attention that you deserve. You can always talk to Aurora criminal defense attorney, James Dimeas, personally by calling 847 807-7405.

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