Illinois DUI Defense Attorneys

Receiving a ticket for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) can be a horrifying experience. You probably feel embarrassed, don't want your friends or neighbors to find out and fear the possibility of losing your driving privileges.  You might even feel ashamed for making the decision to drive after having too much to drink.

Most of all, you want to put your life back together. You need the help of a DUI defense lawyer with the experience to help you during a stressful time.

If you have been ticketed for drunk driving, you need to work with an attorney who can help protect your rights and find the best options for your situation. Ultimately, you need someone who can help get you through the very difficult legal process.

If you have been ticketed for drunk driving, you need the DUI lawyers of Waltz, Palmer & Dawson. Contact us today at 847-253-8800.

Our experienced DUI attorneys know that every case is different, each with its own set of facts, circumstances and challenges. Our Cook County and DuPage County criminal defense attorneys carefully review every element of your case and work with you to determine the best possible outcomes.

We will take the time to meet with you in our comfortable Rolling Meadows office, discuss your case's challenges and fight for your rights. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of legal advocacy.

Cases involving DUI are complicated

When you get a DUI, you'll likely have to go through the criminal justice system, which is a complex, confusing and intimidating place. Our experienced criminal defense lawyers will guide you through the process, making sure you understand your rights and the court procedures. You need to know your legal options so that you can put up the best defense possible against DUI charges.

In order to be charged with DUI, you must have been operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs of alcohol. However, there is some leeway as to what constitutes "operating". Were you simply sitting behind the wheel of a parked car? Was the vehicle in motion, or was it sitting idle? The prosecuting attorneys often present a case that has legal and factual inconsistencies; our team of criminal attorneys know how to find these holes and use them to establish reasonable doubt.

In Illinois, a DUI charge and sentence can be enhanced if, at the time of arrest, you did not have a valid drivers license, did not have driving insurance, or were involved in an accident with or without injury to another person. Your freedom and driving privileges are at stake in these cases. You need an attorney who knows the DUI laws and is familiar with cases from a first-time DUI to reckless homicide.

If you're being charged with drunk driving or DUI, call the attorneys with the knowledge and experience to help you get your life back.

Call the DUI defense attorneys of Waltz, Palmer & Dawson at 847-253-8800.

We serve clients in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Winnebago Counties. Call us today if you've been accused of DUI in Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Moline, Naperville, Crystal Lake, Aurora, Northbrook or the surrounding areas.