Ned Khan spent years on the other side of the courtroom as a prosecutor before switching to criminal defense, and that insider knowledge of how the state builds its cases has shaped every aspect of his practice at 2158 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, Illinois. For more than three decades, he has represented people charged with crimes ranging from DUI and drug possession to burglary and robbery across Kane, DuPage, and Kendall counties. His familiarity with prosecutorial strategy gives him a practical advantage: he knows where cases are weakest before the first court date.
Clients facing criminal charges in Aurora and the surrounding communities reach the Law Office of Ned C. Khan at 630-820-3203. The firm handles matters across the full spectrum of Illinois felony and misdemeanor offenses, and the defense approach is rooted in identifying the procedural and evidentiary flaws that give leverage in negotiations or at trial. Family law clients dealing with divorce, custody disputes, and related issues also turn to this office for representation. The dual focus on criminal and family matters means the office is equipped to handle some of the most consequential legal situations a person can face.
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
Illinois drug charges carry significant consequences. Possession with intent to deliver is a felony offense, and sentencing ranges from one to thirty years in prison depending on the substance and quantity involved. The Law Office of Ned C. Khan handles the full range of controlled substance charges, from simple possession to delivery offenses, along with DUI, domestic battery, burglary, robbery, theft, assault (from simple to aggravated), battery, and unlawful possession of controlled substances.
The office also represents clients in matters that often receive less attention but carry serious long-term consequences: revoked license violations, Secretary of State hearings for license restoration, probation violations, and juvenile defense. Juvenile matters receive particular care because a young person’s record and future hang in the balance.
Ned Khan’s approach to criminal defense rests on case analysis rather than automatic plea-taking. His team reviews police reports for inconsistencies, examines whether searches and seizures complied with Fourth Amendment requirements, and scrutinizes evidence handling for procedural errors. Charges dismissed because of illegal searches or compromised evidence represent outcomes that never require a jury verdict. When treatment is a realistic alternative to incarceration, the office explores options including inpatient and outpatient programs, TASC probation, drug court participation, and 410 probation.
Family Law
Divorce in Illinois can proceed on a contested or uncontested basis, and the office handles both. Contested divorces involving disputes over asset division, maintenance, child custody, child support, and visitation require sustained advocacy. The office also handles paternity actions, removal issues that affect parenting time when a parent seeks to relocate with a child, and fathers’ rights cases in custody battles. Fathers navigating custody disputes often find that asserting their rights requires specific legal knowledge and consistent advocacy; this office provides both.
Attorney Profiles
Ned Khan brings more than thirty years of legal experience to his practice in Aurora. His background as a former prosecutor is the defining feature of his professional profile. Prosecutors build cases by assembling evidence, working with law enforcement, and identifying the arguments most likely to secure convictions. An attorney who spent years doing exactly that understands how to dismantle those same arguments from the defense side. He knows which inconsistencies prosecutors overlook and which procedural missteps defense attorneys can exploit.
His practice reflects a practical orientation: pursue dismissals where possible, explore alternatives to incarceration when appropriate, and fight at trial when the evidence and circumstances warrant it. Over thirty years of practice in the Kane, DuPage, and Kendall county court systems means familiarity with local procedures, judges, and the practical realities of how cases move through those courts.
Location and Service Area
The office is located at 2158 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, IL 60504. Aurora sits at the geographic center of the firm’s service area, which extends across Kane, DuPage, and Kendall counties. Communities served include Aurora, Naperville, North Aurora, Montgomery, and Oswego. Clients from throughout this region contact the office at 630-820-3203.
The firm’s position in Aurora makes it accessible to residents across the western Chicago suburbs. Kane County and DuPage County courts handle a substantial volume of criminal and family matters, and Ned Khan’s decades of practice in those courts translate directly to familiarity with local procedures and personnel.
Client Focus
The office serves people charged with criminal offenses and those navigating family law matters, often under circumstances that feel overwhelming. Criminal defendants facing felony charges are looking at potential prison sentences, permanent records, and consequences that affect employment, housing, and immigration status. The office’s approach centers on examining cases for procedural flaws, challenging the strength of evidence, and pursuing alternatives to incarceration, all of which reflects an understanding of what is actually at stake for clients.
Family law clients dealing with divorce and custody disputes face a different category of stress: decisions made in court will affect their daily lives, their relationships with their children, and their financial situations for years. The office provides representation through both uncontested matters that resolve by agreement and contested cases that require advocacy before a judge.
The Secretary of State hearing practice addresses a specific need: Illinois residents whose licenses have been revoked due to DUI convictions must navigate an administrative process to seek restoration. This requires a separate legal proceeding with its own requirements, and the office handles these hearings as part of its broader practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I was stopped at a DUI checkpoint and the officer conducted a search?
The legality of the stop and any subsequent search are among the first things examined in a DUI case. If the stop lacked a lawful basis or the search was conducted without proper justification, evidence obtained as a result may be suppressible. Suppressing key evidence can lead to reduced charges or outright dismissal. Every case is different, and a review of the specific facts is necessary to assess what arguments are available.
What is 410 probation in Illinois?
Illinois law provides for a form of supervision, sometimes called 410 probation, for certain first-time drug offenders. A person who successfully completes the program and meets the conditions may have the charges dismissed. This is one of several alternatives to incarceration that the office explores in appropriate drug cases. Eligibility depends on the nature of the charge, the defendant’s history, and other factors that an attorney can assess after reviewing the file.
How does a custody modification work in Illinois?
A court order governing custody and parenting time can be modified when there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the original order was entered. The parent seeking modification must demonstrate that the change is significant enough to warrant a review and that the proposed modification serves the child’s best interests. Common triggering circumstances include a parent’s relocation, a change in a child’s needs, or a significant change in a parent’s situation. The process requires a formal court filing and, in contested cases, a hearing.
Can a juvenile record in Illinois affect a child’s future?
Juvenile records in Illinois are generally sealed from public view, but the process and protections are not automatic in all cases, and certain serious offenses can result in proceedings in adult court. The specific handling of a juvenile matter depends on the charge, the minor’s age, and prior history. An attorney experienced in juvenile defense can explain the potential consequences and the options available in a given case.
What is a Secretary of State hearing and when is it required?
Illinois residents whose driving privileges have been revoked due to DUI convictions cannot simply wait out a suspension period and apply for reinstatement. They must appear before the Secretary of State’s office and demonstrate through evidence and testimony that they meet the requirements for reinstatement. The hearing process involves preparation of documentation, often including evidence of treatment or evaluation, and an ability to answer questions about the circumstances of the prior offense. The office handles these hearings as part of its criminal defense practice.
Closing
The Law Office of Ned C. Khan operates from Aurora with a focus on the practical realities of criminal and family law in Kane, DuPage, and Kendall counties. The combination of prosecutorial experience and three decades of defense work produces an attorney who approaches cases knowing how the opposing side thinks. Clients facing DUI charges, drug offenses, domestic battery allegations, custody disputes, or license restoration hearings can reach the office at 630-820-3203 or visit attorneyinaurora.com/ to learn more. The office is located at 2158 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, IL 60504.