Criminal Defense & DUI · DuPage County, Illinois
A charge is not a conviction. Focused defense for DUI and criminal matters across DuPage County, with your record and your future treated as the priority.
Being charged with a crime is one of the most stressful experiences a person can face. The criminal process moves quickly — first court date typically within weeks of arrest, with critical decisions about pleas, motions, and discovery happening at each stage. What you say or don’t say, what you sign or don’t sign, what you do or don’t do in those first weeks can shape the entire case.
We’ve defended criminal cases in DuPage and Cook County for over three decades. Most clients are first-time defendants with otherwise clean records — facing situations they never expected to be in. We provide the kind of clear-eyed defense, realistic assessment, and aggressive advocacy that gives clients the best realistic outcome.
From traffic to felony — the full range of criminal cases.
First-time, aggravated, and repeat DUI cases. Statutory summary suspension hearings, license reinstatement.
Speeding, reckless driving, suspended license, CDL violations. Most resolve with no points on record.
Theft, battery, disorderly conduct, cannabis, trespass. Class A, B, and C misdemeanors.
Class X through Class 4 felonies. Property, drug, violent, weapons, white collar.
Clear old records that are blocking jobs, housing, or peace of mind. Illinois has expanded clearance.
Get your driver’s license back after DUI, multiple suspensions, or revocation.
Beyond identifying information, don’t answer questions or explain. Request a lawyer.
Hire a defense attorney before your first court date. Critical decisions start immediately.
We obtain all evidence — police reports, video, breath test logs, witness statements.
Many cases resolve through negotiation — but only after we’ve exposed the State’s weaknesses.
Daily presence in DuPage County courts since 1990. We know the judges, prosecutors, and procedures.
We’ve tried cases to verdict. That credibility shapes plea negotiations even when we don’t go to trial.
Chris or John handles your case personally — no handoffs to junior associates.
We pull video, subpoena records, attack breath test calibration, challenge unlawful stops.
We tell you honestly what realistic outcomes look like — not what you want to hear.
For first offenders, court supervision (not a conviction) is often achievable. We fight for it.
From our Villa Park office, we represent clients across DuPage County and the western suburbs of Chicago.
Beyond identifying information, don’t answer police questions or try to ‘explain.’ Request an attorney. Anything you say will be used. Hire defense counsel before your first court date — critical decisions about pleas and discovery start immediately.
Arrests appear on background checks even without conviction. Convictions appear permanently. Court supervision (not a conviction) usually doesn’t appear on public checks after successful completion. This is why supervision vs conviction matters.
Misdemeanors are punishable by up to 364 days in county jail. Felonies are punishable by 1+ years in state prison. Both are criminal — appearing on background checks, affecting employment, etc. Felony conviction has additional consequences (firearm restrictions, voting limitations during incarceration).
Sometimes — through procedural defenses (illegal stop, evidence problems), substantive defenses (witness reliability), or negotiation. Even when dismissal isn’t realistic, court supervision (no conviction) is achievable for most first offenses.
Yes. Even minor charges create permanent records that affect employment, housing, professional licenses, and immigration status. The cost of representation is small compared to the consequences of conviction.
Depends on charge severity. Traffic and minor misdemeanors are typically flat-fee. DUI defense is usually flat-fee. Felony defense is typically hourly due to unpredictable scope. We quote upfront at consultation and provide regular billing updates for hourly matters.
Often yes. Illinois has expanded expungement and sealing options significantly. Court supervision cases, dismissed charges, and many misdemeanor convictions become clearable after waiting periods. We offer free eligibility reviews.
Don’t talk to police, don’t plead at first court date, and don’t try to handle it alone. Call for a free consultation. We explain options, timeline, and realistic outcomes.