March 23, 2016
Judge Tom
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Judge Tom

Dear Bonnie: We’re sorry to hear about your circumstances. AsktheJudge.info is an educational site for and about teens and the law. We suggest you continue to try to contact attorneys in your area who handle similar matters. Many attorneys offer a free initial consultation. They also may be able to make a referral to a law office that would be able to assist you. Finally, you may want to try the First Defense link in our Teen Help Network link below (listed under the state of Illinois). Good luck.
(Check our Teen Help Network for more help and resources in your area. This is information only – not legal advice.)

Judge Tom

The Author Judge Tom

Judge Tom is the founder and moderator of AsktheJudge.info. He is a retired juvenile judge and spent 23 years on the bench. He has written several books for lawyers and judges as well as teens and parents including 'Teen Cyberbullying Investigated' (Free Spirit Publishing) and 'Every Vote Matters: the Power of Your Voice, from Student Elections to the Supreme Court' (Free Spirit Publishing). In 2020, the American Bar Association published "Cyberbullying Law," the nation's first case-law book written for lawyers, judges and law students. When he's not answering teens' questions, Judge Tom volunteers with the American Red Cross and can be found hiking, traveling and reading.