HLAI President Martin Quintana attended the swearing in of newly admitted attorneys to the Illinois Bar. The Hon. Cynthia Cobbs had the honor of swearing in the new members. Congratulations to all of the new attorneys. Continue Reading
Join Quintana Law Group at the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois at the 2018 Black Tie Gala. Tickets available at EventBrite.com.
Quintana Law Group would like to congratulate HLAI 2018 Vanguard Award Recipient, Alejandro Menchaca. Thank you for your commitment.
Thursday February 22nd was JUDGES NIGHT hosted by the HLAI. Continue Reading
“We should never forget where we came from,” said Martin Quintana,the new HLAI president. Continue Reading
11th Annual Chicago Latino Network Awards
Chicago Latino Network has announced this year’s finalists! Continue Reading
El abogado Martín Quintana da una serie de recomendaciones para estos casos en nuestra sección A tu lado: conozca sus derechos.
Unlawful Search and Seizure
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects your due process rights. This means that you and your property have the right not to be unlawfully searched and seized, or taken. Often times, it is not only what was found, but also the manner in which these things were found, that matter. For example, things such as illicit drugs found in ‘plain view’ or out in the open can automatically be seized and may give the officers probable cause to further search your property, and ultimately arrest you. However, if illicit drugs are found, but in the process of looking for these drugs, your fourth rights were violated, (and you did not consent to this search) these drugs may not be entered into evidence. Continue Reading
Your injury must to be connected to your job.
Not every job injury is automatically covered under workers’ compensation. Under Illinois law, in order to be covered under Worker’s compensation- the injury must arise out of and in the course of your regular job duties. Meaning the injury must happen while you are working and the injury has to be caused by your job duties. Continue Reading
Starting January 1, 2017, hairstylists will be required by law to have special training on how to handle conversations about sexual assault and domestic violence. This law extends to cosmetologists, aestheticians, hair braiders, nail technicians, and barbers. Continue Reading