Chicago-Area DUI Attorneys
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Addis, Greenberg & Schultz, L.L.C., includes several former state's attorneys who fully comprehend the impact DUI cases can have on people's lives. Our Chicago lawyers have more than 100 years of collective experience. Our firm defends and represents clients throughout the Chicagoland area, including Cook, Lake and DuPage counties. Accessibility is a key to our success. We maintain an answering service that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week to handle immediate legal needs.
We have handled thousands of DUI/DWI cases
A drunk driving charge is serious and should be treated as such. The possibility of losing your license can have an enormous impact on your life. Our lawyers work tirelessly to minimize the impact a DUI can have. We provide clients with the confidence they need to address their DUI problems. We have successfully litigated thousands of DUI cases. We are known throughout the legal community for our experience, tenacity and success in defending DUI cases. Our attorneys have substantial experience with first-time offenders and repeat offenders.
License suspension hearings
The automatic suspension of one's driver's license is a common consequence in a DUI/DWI charge. If you refuse to take a breathalyzer test, for example, you will automatically lose your license.
We work with clients to reinstate their driver’s license as quickly as possible. We attend the required administrative hearings and present strong arguments on behalf of clients. We understand the impact that the loss of a driver’s license can have on our clients' lives.
Criminal charges
There are additional criminal consequences to a DUI. As the law continues to stiffen, it is important to have a lawyer who knows about the changing laws and the new consequences they bring. People convicted of second- or third-time drunk driving may be ordered to pay substantial fines. In addition to fines, it is possible to be sentenced to jail. Our lawyers know the consequences, know the impact DUI can have on your life, and know how to minimize the effects. They may be able to save you thousands of dollars or years of incarceration.
We also defend clients against the serious charges that may accompany a drunk driving charge such as reckless homicide and vehicular manslaughter.
Defending visitors against Illinois drunk driving charges
Most people facing a DWI/DUI are not repeat offenders. At our firm, we are compassionate and understand that people may make a mistake while getting caught up in a night of drinking. We commonly work with businesspeople and tourists who have been charged with a DUI/DWI. We can defend you effectively, even if you are not from the Chicagoland area.
Drunk driving charges and convictions can affect more than your license — they may also limit your ability to do your job or have visitation with your children. Our lawyers represent clients with professionalism and discretion. We work to minimize the consequences of this charge on your life. Contact us for the legal representation that will make a difference. Call us at 847.412.1863.
For more information, visit our DUI Information Center.
