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Illinois Secretary of State "Driving Under the Influence" is defined as operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, other drugs or intoxicating compounds. In Illinois, a driver is legally considered to be under the influence if he/she has a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of .08 percent or greater, has used any illegal substance, or is impaired by medication. A driver's BAC is based on the ratio of alcohol to blood or breath. However, an individual showing alcohol levels between .05 and .08 percent may be convicted of DUI if additional evidence determines that the driver was impaired.

Attorney Offices by Municipality

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Addison
Algonquin
1. Baudin & Baudin: Traffic/Criminal
Altamont
1. Taylor Law Office: During the past few decades, a crusade throughout Illinois and the nation has developed to take the necessary steps to enact laws to deal with the problem of drunk driving. While almost every state has toughened its laws on drinking and driving, Illinois has taken a leading role in enacting these tougher laws. For many years, Taylor Law Offices, has defended clients facing Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Intoxicated charges. A person charged with DUI is well-advised to retain the services of an attorney to represent him during the hearing process and possible requests for a judicial driving permit. The consequences of a DUI conviction are harsh, ranging from losing driving privileges, to stiff fines, to a potential prison sentence. Automobile companies have access, under law, to the driving records of Illinois motorists, and when they learn of DUI convictions or license suspensions, insurance cancellation is possible, with new coverage able to be obtained only at a sharply increased price.
Alton
Antioch
1. Robert Edens: If you have been charged with driving under the influence, it is imperative to act quickly to protect your rights! Severe penalties apply even on your first offense, and you can lose your driving privileges if you act too late.
Arlington Heights
Aurora
Barrington
Batvia
Belleville
Benton
1. Ellen Curry: When you lose your case in the trial court, you can appeal to the court of review, usually the appellate court. If you plan to appeal your case, the first and most critical step is to file the notice of appeal. Your attorney must file your notice of appeal within thirty days after the trial court enters a final judgment. If the notice of appeal is not filed within 30 days, the court of review cannot consider your case.
Berwyn
1. Lanzillotti, Gribben & Marchuk: Civil Rights Criminal Estates Personal Injury Real Estate Traffic Workers Compensation
Bloomington
Bolingbrook
1. Joseph Giamanco:
  Charged with a DUI?
  
  Have you been arrested for DUI / Drunk Driving in Illinois? Even if this is the first DUI charge you have faced you may be subject to stiff fines and penalties, including license suspension and even jail. It is imperative that you seek the immediate help of a knowledgeable and experienced DUI lawyer to help avoid unnecessary fines, penalties, or convictions.
  
  Illinois DUI laws are complex, and vary from county to county... You need a DUI defense attorney that will give you the best results.
  
  Penalties for DUI convictions can include:
  1. The loss of your driver's license
  2. Probation
  3. Community service
  4. Substantial fines
  5. Seizure of your vehicle
  6. Mandatory drug and alcohol education classes
  7. Increased automobile insurance rates
  8. Installation of an ignition interlock system on your car
  9. A misdemeanor or felony conviction
  10. Possible homicide conviction
  11. A lengthy prison sentence
  12. Civil liability for any bodily injury or property damage you cause
Bridgeview
Buffalo Grove
1. Schneider, Charles: Assault and battery Burglary Criminal law Domestic battery Drugs Drunk driving Juvenile crimes License reinstatement Sexual crimes Traffic offenses Theft (identity, auto, etc.)
2. Bell, Ronald: What the Breathalyzer Cannot Do The breathalyzer is not designed to exclude all substances except alcohol. Which means that any substance detected by the machine is deemed to be alcohol even though it is not alcohol.
Cambridge
1. Telleen, Horberg, Smith & Carmen: If the government is trying to convict you of a crime, you need an experienced attorney to protect your rights.
Carbondale
Carnegie
1. Elias Latouf: Drunk driving defense is a highly specialized legal practice that requires extensive experience and a comprehensive knowledge of DUI / DWI laws.
Carlyle
1. Lambert, Brian: It's been about 2 weeks since the start of the new year, but Illinois residents should be aware of new changes in the DUI laws. These changes increase the time that your license can be suspended and abolish judicial driving permits. However, they do provide for a breathalyzer-type device that will allow vehicle use after 31 days of suspension for first time offenders.
Cary
Centralia
1. McCarty, Douglas: Criminal law is unique among all areas of the law in that the defendant can sometimes face the loss of his or her freedom. Even if your freedom is not at stake, all criminal charges can have serious and far-reaching consequences. Thus, it is important to know that there is someone in your corner with the knowledge and experience to defend your rights.
Champaign
1. Phipps, John: Arbitration Banking Business Fraud Child Custody Corporate Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Relations Domestic Violence DUI Elder Law General Civil Trial Practice Family Mediation Paternity Personal Injury Probate Real Estate Traffic Defense Visitation White Collar Crimes Wills and Estate Planning
2. Wilkie, John: # Criminal Defense # DUI/DWI & Traffic Offenses # Immigration & Naturalizatio
3. Gorski & Puglisi: bankruptcy (including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy), family law, DUI/DWI and driving under suspension (DUS)
Charleston
1. Richey, Jeremy: What should I look for when seeking a criminal-law lawyer? You should look for an attorney with the following characteristics: * You want an attorney who is experienced in criminal law. * You want an attorney who works hard on his cases and is prepared when he goes to court. * You want an attorney who is not afraid to go to trial to defend your liberty and rights. I am an attorney who has these characteristics. What typically happens at a defendant's first court appearance? If the person can't afford an attorney, he will receive the public defender and a further court date. If the public defender is present in court when the court appoints him or her, then the person will also enter a not-guilty plea. If the person has an attorney, he will enter a not-guilty plea and receive a further court date. If I am ever arrested or investigated, should I talk to the police? No! What you say will be used against you. Tell the police that you want a lawyer and that you want the lawyer present before answering any questions. I was recently charged with a crime. Will I be going to jail? An attorney will not be able to advise you as to your likely sentence until after he conducts a careful analysis of your case.
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Collinsville
Crystal Lake
Danville
Decatur
Des Plaines
DuPage
1. Brent Christiansen: There is no such thing as a Ňhopeless case.Ó What you need is a skilled drunk driving attorney who will guide you through the process of challenging your DUI; someone whose knowledge and experience is surpassed only by a true devotion to defend your liberty.
East Alton
1. Delaney Law Office: I strongly recommend that everyone charged with this offense obtain competent legal counsel. There are actually only a few attorney's in our area who have even tried a DUI before a jury, and since I'm among that group, I have to tell you that it is a different sort of trial than a Felony, as the Jury, generally, is more harsh to the Drunk Driver, than they are to the common thief.
East Moline
1. Richard Zimmer: DUI - If you are facing drunk driving charges, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer making sure your constitutional rights are protected.
Edwardsville
Effingham
1. Sutterfield Law Office: No area of the law has been subjected to more public scrutiny than Driving Under the Influence ("DUI") laws. Special interest groups have publicly lobbied about the dangers of drunk driving and politicians have responded by implementing harsh penalties for DUI offenders. The DUI offender also faces high insurance costs (if insurance is available). Therefore, a strong, aggressive defense is a necessity.
Elgin
Elmhurst
1. Michael Fleming: The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that a person has the right to the assistance of counsel when he or she is accused of a criminal offense. This right applies to the states under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution. Most states have also enacted provisions in their constitutions that provide a person with the right to the assistance of counsel.
Evanston
Fairview Heights
Forrest Park
1. Rice, Daniel: Real Estate Ą Workers' Compensation Ą Driver's License Reinstatement Ą Divorce Ą Trusts Personal Injury Ą Bankruptcy Ą Custody Ą Wills Ą Child Support Ą Medical Malpractice
Forsythe
1. Fombelle & Fombelle: Should you FIGHT your DUI? A DUI in Illinois will result in a variety of immediate and long-lasting consequences (DriverŐs License Suspension, Restrictions on Departing Illinois, Jail, Community Service, Alcohol Education and Treatment programs, Fines, etcÉ) (K)now... when and how to challenge a DUI case. If you plead ŇguiltyÓ you give up your rights to contest the deficiencies of the case. Prior to making that decision you must examine the possible defenses with an experienced DUI defense lawyer. Most DUIŐs are charged based on the subjective opinion of the arresting officer. These opinions are based only on short and limited contact with the accused person. The best defense is a thorough and incisive cross-examination of the police officer. It is not uncommon for the case to be won based on the mistakes, or misperceptions of the arresting officer. The automatic DUI driverŐs license suspension called Ňstatutory summary suspensionÓ ranges from 3 months to 3 years. These suspensions begin on the 46th day after the arrested person is deemed by the officer to refuse or fail a requested chemical test. This type of suspension can be challenged by filing a petition to rescind in the Circuit Court. It is difficult to win a rescission hearing because there are limited challenges available to the suspended person, yet in certain cases this attack can resolve the entire DUI charge without the necessity of a jury trial. As the laws relating to DUI continue to become harsher, you might need to consider challenging the charge of DUI. Remember ~100% of those that plead guilty are found guilty: Your odds are better at trial, before you give up your rights.
Fox Lake
1. Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Phillips & Morozin: Most people come to a lawyer for the same reason they go to a doctor: something hurts, or something isn't working right. By their very nature, most legal problems involve financial and emotional issues that can dramatically affect people's lives. Being involved in the legal system can be a stressful, frustrating, and intimidating experience for most non-lawyers. Whatever your legal difficulty, you should have an experienced and skillful attorney to represent you.
Geneva
Glen Ellen
Glenville
1. David Spada: If you are arrested and found to have a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or more in your body while operating a motor vehicle, your driving privileges will be suspended for at least three months. Repeat offenses carry more serious consequences.
Grayslake
Harrisburg
1. Michael Oshel: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
Hawthorn Woods
1. Wiejaczka Law: DUI Misdemeanor Traffic Felonies Domestic violence Juvenile (delinquency)
Hillside
1. Machroli, Vincent: Adoption Annulment Bankruptcy Child Support Civil Litigation Consumer Law Criminal Custody Debt Collection Defense Deeds Disability Divorce Document Review Driving Privileges DUI Elder Law Employment Law Estate Planning Eviction Expungement Family Law Felonies Financial Problems Guardianship Incorporation Landlord / Tenant Land Trusts Legal Separation Letters Living Wills Medical Malpractice Misdemeanors Name Change Notes Out of Court Work Paternity Personal Injury Powers of Attorney Prenuptial Agreements Probate Real Estate Purchase Real Estate Sale Refinancing Small Estates Social Security Traffic Trusts Visitation Wills Workers' Compensation
Homer Glen
1. Smigielski & Wrobel: Have you been charged with driving under the influence? Sometimes, the difference between a jail sentence and dismissed charges can depend on the experience of your defense attorney.
Homewood
1. Hinich, Daniel: Misdemeanors are more serious than petty offenses, but much less serious than felonies. Misdemeanors typically result in imposition of such punishments as a fine or a jail sentence not exceeding a year. If a jail sentence is imposed, it is served at a local, city or county jail rather than a state or federal prison (penitentiary). In many jurisdictions and in certain types of cases defendants who can't afford an attorney are not entitled to a court-appointed attorney in a misdemeanor case. Unlike felonies, misdemeanors are usually handled by special courts with abbreviated procedures, such as a city court or municipal court.
Itaska
1. Mencini, Ana: * Theft: retail theft, shoplifting, car theft, robbery, or burglary * Assault: assault and battery, weapons offenses, or aggravated assault * Drug charges: drug possession, drug sale, or possession with intent * DUI/DWI: first or second offense drunk driving or felony DUI * Domestic violence: domestic assault or spousal abuse * Juvenile offenses: shoplifting, assault, or other juvenile delinquency * Traffic tickets: speeding or driving without insurance
Johnsburg
1. JSB Law: Illinois takes drunk driving seriously. Penalties for convictions include driver's license suspension, jail time and heavy fines. If you have a commercial driver's license (CDL), you could permanently lose your license. Because your freedom and financial stability are at stake, you need an experienced lawyer in your corner.
Joliet
Kankakee
Lake in the Hills
Lake Zurich
1. Clery, Jeffrey: Real Estate Personal Injury Wills Trusts DUI Traffic Criminal Divorce Corporations Partnerships Contracts Worker's Compensation
Libertyville
Lincoln
1. Grimaldi Law Office: DUI Have you been arrested for DUI? A DUI is a serious offense with potentially severe consequences, which may include jail time, high fines, lengthy periods of Probation, and even suspension or revocation of your driver's license. The laws regarding DUI are very complex and continually changing every day. You need an attorney with knowledge and experience in handling DUI cases whether or not this is your first offense. The time to act is now. In most cases, the Statutory Summary Suspension of your driver's license will begin 46 days after your arrest. If you want protect your driving privileges you cannot wait as there are deadlines within which you must challenge your suspension.
2. Muck & Muck: An aggressive defense against criminal charges can make all the difference.
Lincolnwood
1. Bhatt, Purav: Have you or a loved one been accused of or arrested on a traffic violation or driving under the influence (DUI) in Illinois? You need a top criminal defense attorney to represent and advocate for your interests. Ą Vehicle Title & Registration Ą Suspended or Revoked Drivers License Ą Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Ą Failure to Provide Insurance Ą Speeding Tickets Ą Equipment Issues (Headlights, Taillights, Brakes) Ą Impoundments
Lisle
1. Ekl, Williams & Provenzale: Criminal Defense Litigation Felonies Misdemeanors DUI / Traffic Domestic Violence / Orders of Protection Juvenile Delinquency / Abuse / Neglect Secretary of State Hearings
Litchfield
1. Hantla & Hantla: Criminal Law
Lockport
Lombard
Macomb
1. Stambaugh, Susan: DUI & traffic, underage drinking & fake ID, drug offenses, battery & domestic battery, theft, weapons charges, etc.
Marion
Matteson
Midlothian
McHenry
1. Brammer, Scott: TRAFFIC/DUI For most people, getting a traffic ticket is their only contact with law enforcement or the court system. Having an attorney who knows the systems can help you deal with what can be an overwhelming situation.
2. Scott Bentley: DUI is a serious crime. Illinois has some of the toughest DUI laws. Upon an arrest for DUI the State will seek a suspension of your driving privileges. There are ways to avoid suspension upon an arrest for DUI.
Mokena
1. Jeffrey Segall: The police are skilled in getting defendants to talk. Do not seek justice by yourself. Do not face the possibility of a suspended license and jail time alone. Protect your rights with a defense lawyer that knows criminal and traffic law. Let an attorney with knowledge of the local court system work for you.
Moline
1. Steve Hanna: DUI Đ Hundreds of DUI cases have resulted in dismissals, favorable verdicts, suppression of test results, and minimum sentences.
Morton
Mt. Prospect
Mount Vernon
1. Hassakis & Hassakis: Offenses for which your driver's license may be revoked include, but are not limited to, the following: DUI Đ Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you are under age 21, the minimum revocation time is a minimum two years for first offense. All other minimum revocation lengths vary according to previous history. Felony Offense Đ A vehicle was used while committing a serious crime. Perjury Đ Lying or providing false information to the Secretary of State. Reckless Driving Đ Conviction of three reckless driving offenses in 12 months of driving. Drag Racing or Street Racing Đ Illegally racing with another vehicle. Reckless Conduct Đ Reckless behavior involving a vehicle and resulting in injury or imminent danger to another person. Fraudulent ID Đ Making or possessing the equipment to make, sell, use, attempt to use or assist another in using an unauthorized, non-governmental issued ID or driver's license. Driver's License Suspension Suspension is a temporary loss of driving privileges. In most cases, your license can be reinstated at the end of the suspension period upon payment of a reinstatement fee. In other cases, your driver's license will not be returned until you meet requirements of Illinois law. Offenses for which your driver's license may be suspended include, but are not limited to, these: Traffic Violations Ń Your driver's license will be suspended if you are convicted of three traffic violations committed within any 12-month period. Uninsured Crashes Đ Being uninsured at the time of a crash in which you were determined to be at fault and for which you owe damages may cause license suspension. Drug/Alcohol Test Refusal Đ Refusing to take a breathalyzer or drug test after being arrested for DUI will cause your license to be suspended. Parking Violations Đ Failure to satisfy a warrant for 10 or more unpaid parking violations may cause license suspension. DUI Conviction Driving while impaired is a major cause for license revocation. Such offenses result in vigorous prosecution by the Secretary of State for one seeking driving relief.
Mundelein
Murphysboro
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