Chicago DUI Attorney

Arrested for DUI?

DUI charges in our state have serious consequences that can result in a significant impact on your life. Anyone found to be driving with a BAC level over the legal limit of .08% risks an immediate arrest with the resulting consequences, according to (625 ILCS 5 / Ch. 11 Art. V) Illinois Vehicle Code. Some of the ramifications include up to a twelve month license suspension, fines up to $2500 and even up to a year in jail. This is for a first time offense, while those who have a prior conviction can face much harsher penalties. For those who may cause serious bodily harm or death to another due to driving while intoxicated, a felony charge may be levied. Even driving without a valid driver's license became a felony since the change in the law in 2006. Felony charges carry more severe penalties and can result in jail time of well over a year, depending on the severity of the charges.

If you find yourself in the position of being charged for DUI, our skilled and experienced legal team at Goldman & Associates provides clients with extensive experience that results in a well thought out plan of action for defending your case. We have a thorough understanding of Illinois DUI laws and skill in challenging evidence presented against you.

Areas of Practice: DUI Defense in Chicago

Our firm provides professional legal services to those charged with: DUI, multiple DUI, underage DUI, DUI with injury, felony DUI, first time DUI, leaving the scene, vehicular manslaughter, driving while suspended, and DUI involving accidents. We can provide you with information on all relevant DUI penalties you might expect and offer you an effective DUI defense. There are many factors to consider in defending your DUI charges, beginning with your DMV hearing. We will review all aspects of your case, including breath & blood tests, field sobriety tests, and BAC levels that were registered. We will check to see if there was an unlawful police stop, or a sobriety checkpoint that was not properly conducted. We also assist clients with information and legal assistance regarding an ignition interlock device, vehicle impoundment, and drivers' license restoration.

DUI & Drugs

When a person is stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence, yet they test negative for alcohol in their blood, another option a police officer has is to test the individual for drugs. Due to the zero tolerance policy for drugged driving in Illinois, if a driver's chemical test comes back with any trace of drugs in his or her system, they will face serious consequences. Furthermore, if the defendant has drugs in their possession, they will be facing enhanced penalties. It is important to get the legal help you need if you are facing DUI of drugs in Chicago, especially because you can be convicted of this offense even if you have a prescription for the medication you are taking. Simply because you know that you are innocent does not guarantee that the prosecution will believe you. Click here to continue reading more about DUI and drugs.

At our firm, we are capable of conducting a meticulous investigation on your DUI charges. We can interrogate any key witnesses and arresting officers, in addition to calling upon experts to provide valuable information. Our firm is ready to fight to protect your rights and driving privileges at your DMV hearing, which you are given a limited amount of time to set up. Without this hearing, an automatic suspension will be put on your driver's license.

Whether this is your first DUI offense or you have been arrested several times before for drunk driving, it is now important that you call our firm. We have defended dozens of driving under the influence cases throughout Chicago and the surrounding communities, and we are ready to take on new cases. With an aggressive defense on your side, you are more capable of aggressively challenging your charges and finding a favorable outcome in your case. Learn more about DUI defense and how our firm can help by calling our Chicago DUI defense attorney today.

DUI Defense Lawyer in Chicago

It is important to retain an attorney as soon as possible following your arrest. You have a limited amount of time before your license suspension will go into effect. Setting up your DMV hearing should be done as quickly as possible. Our firm can file a Petition to Rescind Statutory Summary of Suspension on your behalf to possibly prevent your license from being suspended. Let our aggressive and professional legal team work diligently in fighting your DUI charges and avoiding the serious impact a conviction can bring.

Contact a Chicago DUI lawyer today for aggressive and skilled legal representation when facing DUI charges.

We proudly serve clients throughout the Chicago area, including Waukegan.