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A Missed Hearing Could Cost You the Right to Drive—Even If You Beat the DUI In Chicago, a DUI arrest sets off two separate battles: one in the criminal courts and one with the Secretary of State over your driving privileges. If you were arrested for DUI anywhere in Cook County—on the Kennedy Expressway, near…

A DUI Arrest in Chicago Can Cost You Your License—But You May Still Be Able to Drive Getting pulled over for DUI in Chicago can change your life in seconds. Whether you were stopped in Uptown, Logan Square, or on the Eisenhower Expressway, what happens after the flashing lights go out can impact your job,…

Understanding the Impact of DUI Arrests on Your Driving Record in ChicagoGetting arrested for DUI in Chicago is a serious matter, even before the case ever reaches trial. Many people don’t realize that their driver’s license may be suspended automatically through a statutory summary suspension, often without a court even determining whether they were guilty. This…

Trials in Illinois: What Really Happens in the Courtroom When criminal charges are filed in Illinois, many people mistakenly believe they’ll quickly “clear it up” or that their side of the story will come out without needing to go to trial. But if the case moves forward, it becomes a formal legal battle that follows…

Getting arrested for DUI in Chicago is more than just a scare—it can seriously disrupt your life, and the first thing many people ask is: “Will I lose my license?” Whether you’re stopped near Wicker Park or pulled over in Cicero, the threat to your ability to drive is real and fast-moving. In Illinois, even…

What Every Driver in Chicago Must Understand If you’re pulled over and arrested for DUI anywhere in Chicago, you’re immediately facing two very different legal battles: a civil administrative hearing and a criminal court prosecution. Each has its own timeline, rules, consequences, and potential long-term effects. Confusing the two—or assuming one will take care of…

It happens more often than people think. You leave a bar or friend’s house in Chicago, realize you shouldn’t be driving, and decide to sit in your car for a while. Maybe you’re charging your phone or waiting for a ride. The engine might be off. You’re trying to make a smart decision. Then, police…

A Chicago DUI Arrest Begins a Process That Moves Faster Than Most People Expect When someone is arrested for DUI in Chicago, the next 24 hours often feel like a blur. As a Chicago DUI defense lawyer who has spent decades fighting cases in Cook County, I know how quickly a situation can escalate from…

Chicago’s DUI Enforcement Environment and Why Field Sobriety Tests Often Mislead Chicago is a city with heavy traffic, busy nightlife corridors, unpredictable weather, and continuous police presence. Whether someone is driving through River North after dinner, commuting home through Englewood, passing through Logan Square, or heading down Lake Shore Drive after a late shift, it…

As a seasoned DUI and criminal defense attorney practicing throughout Chicago and the broader Cook County region, I’ve represented individuals who never imagined they’d be sitting across from me facing felony charges tied to a tragic accident. Among the most severe accusations is DUI manslaughter, which under Illinois law is considered aggravated DUI resulting in…