This article was published late Friday. I am putting it back on top because it represents the most audacious grab for virtually absolute power in county government that I can imagine. He could only make himself more powerful by having … Continue reading
Category Archives: Attorney
Yesterday, McHenry County Blog published the $1.1 million tally of campaign contributions from labor unions. Today, compiled by a Friend of McHenry County Blog, a list of donations from fellow attorneys is published. A number are lobbyists. As you can … Continue reading
December 7, 1941. The day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Near Robins Air Force Base is an aviation museum in which the following display reminds folks of that day: Because I was conceived before December 7, 1941, my … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Circuit Court:: CourtCall® to be Utilized by all Civil Division Courtrooms in the 22nd Judicial Circuit On September 1, 2015, the Circuit Court Of the 22nd Judicial Circuit will expand the use of … Continue reading
Recently elected McHenry County Trustee Mike Smith of Lakewood was elected President of the College Board by a 4-3 vote. He replaced his April running mate Ron Parrish, who sought re-election to the Board Presidency, being nominated by newly-sworn in … Continue reading
Some say that lawyers are the only profession paid to lie. According to this press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, one went over the top: Chicago Defense Attorney Indicted for Perjury and Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice James L. Santelle … Continue reading
The McHenry County 708 Mental Health Board provides insight on what it is considering in the billings of its law firm. The meeting at which this and other items, including a conflict of interest policy will be considered is Tuesday, … Continue reading
The first was filed on August 26th. While the eight names of victims were redacted, the fraud listed the amount of the theft or unauthorized conversion was $100-$500,000. What follows is the main report into which separate reports seems to … Continue reading
At least seven folks who climbed the stairs to Crystal Lake lawyer Curt Rehberg’s office on East Crystal Lake Avenue have reason to regret it. In a criminal complaint filed today in McHenry County, eight individuals (one a husband and … Continue reading
The Illinois Registration and Disciplinary Commission, the regulatory agency for attorneys, has charged Curt Patrick Rehberg, who practices in Crystal Lake, with taking hundreds of thousands of dollars of a client’s money. He use it “in payment of Respondent’s own … Continue reading
The September 12 meeting agenda for the Mental Health Board is up on the internet. There are some interesting topics listed: The meeting starts at 5 PM that Thursday night. … Continue reading
Lawyers probably don’t read the RFP (Request for Proposal) section on the McHenry County Mental Health Board web site. Appearing recently is an opportunity for attorneys to apply to be the 708 Board’s attorney. What’s being sought? “The McHenry County … Continue reading
I didn’t attend the McHenry County Mental Health Board Tuesday night, but someone who was present tells me there was considerable attention given to attorney Frank Gosser’s bill. At the 708 Board Finance Committee on May 16th, new member Rob … Continue reading
September 19th is the day that Algonquin attorney Jason Smiekel will learn his fate in his murder-for-hire scheme. He plead guilty in mid-April. Here’s the paperwork. You can find his indictment here. The affidavit that got him arrested is here. … Continue reading
in my quest to discover what’s happening on the “let’s put a branch courthouse in the population center of McHenry County,” I have received some information from 22nd Circuit Court Administrator Dan Wallis: “The requirements that we have put together … Continue reading
The Grafton Township Board wasn’t unanimous in its decisions Thursday night, but there was enough cooperation to pass two motions concerning the potential sale of the Haligus Road property purchased by the previous Board where a new township hall was … Continue reading
Woodstock defense attorney Mark Gummerson was the man that Algonquin attorney Jason Smiekel got to represent him when Federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Explosives arrested him in a murder-for-hire plot the first week of August. Gummerson … Continue reading
Haven’t seen this before. The U.S. Attorney’s Office references the use of a Lexus in its indictment of Algonquin attorney Jason Smiekel. It is described as “a facility of interstate commerce.” Take a look at Count 2 below: COUNT TWO … Continue reading
Here is the paperwork for the murder for hire arrest of Algonquin lawyer Jason W. Smiekel: = = = = = See also Aug 11, 2011, court order about Smiekel’s being kept in jail. = = = = = NORTHERN … Continue reading