Areas We Serve
Vernsten Law serves clients across Northern Illinois, including Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, and Stephenson counties, in family law, criminal defense, DUI, traffic, and related matters.
Legal Services Across Northern Illinois
Vernsten Law is based in Rockford and represents clients in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, and Stephenson counties. Winnebago and Boone counties are in Illinois’s 17th Judicial Circuit, while Ogle and Stephenson counties are in the 15th Judicial Circuit. The courthouse, filing rules, and local procedures that apply depend on the county and type of case.
Family Law
Eric Vernsten handles family-law matters involving divorce, parental responsibilities and parenting time, standalone child-support proceedings, adoption, and orders of protection. A case must be filed or addressed in the court with the proper county and subject-matter jurisdiction.
Criminal Law
The firm represents people facing misdemeanor and felony allegations, including DUI and other driving-related charges. Criminal cases are prosecuted by the State’s Attorney for the county where the charge was filed, and local court practices can differ between circuits.
Traffic and Driving Laws
Vernsten Law assists with DUI, speeding, reckless driving, suspended-license, and related traffic matters. The available options depend on the citation or charge, driving record, evidence, and court where the case is pending.
Two Judicial Circuits
The 17th Judicial Circuit serves Winnebago and Boone counties. The 15th Judicial Circuit serves Ogle and Stephenson counties, along with Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Lee counties. Rockford is a city in Winnebago County, not a separate county.
Local Court Procedures
Court dates, filing instructions, forms, and local rules may vary by county and can change. Review the documents issued in the case and confirm current requirements with the appropriate circuit clerk or an attorney.
Rockford Office and Regional Representation
From his Rockford office, Eric meets with clients and reviews matters arising in the surrounding Northern Illinois counties. Representation depends on the facts, court status, deadlines, and type of legal issue.
Legal Resources and Assistance
Each county’s circuit clerk provides court records, filing information, and public forms. Those administrative resources do not replace legal advice about strategy, deadlines, or how Illinois law applies to a specific case.
Choose a county below for local context, or contact Vernsten Law to discuss where the matter is pending and what the next step may be.
