Understanding the Illinois DUI laws that surprise drivers every summer in St. Charles and throughout Kane County. Every year, the Fourth of July brings thousands of residents and visitors to St. Charles for fireworks, backyard barbecues, concerts, and celebrations along the Fox River. It is also one of the busiest DUI enforcement periods of the...Read More

8 Illinois DUI Laws Most Drivers Get Wrong in Naperville & the Surrounding Suburbs Summer is one of the busiest and most enjoyable times of year in Naperville. Residents and visitors gather throughout the city to enjoy outdoor dining, concerts, festivals, sporting events, and celebrations with family and friends. Popular areas near the Naperville Riverwalk,...Read More

What Happens if You’re Caught with a Gun and Drugs in Illinois? Being arrested with both a firearm and illegal drugs in Illinois can quickly turn a traffic stop or investigation into a serious felony case. Prosecutors often treat gun and drug charges more aggressively because they may argue the firearm was connected to criminal...Read More

A DuPage & Kane County DUI Guide Understanding Statutory Summary Suspension in Illinois In Illinois, Statutory Summary Suspension is an automatic driver’s license suspension imposed by the Illinois Secretary of State following a DUI arrest. This suspension is administrative in nature, meaning it occurs independently of the criminal DUI case and does not require a...Read More

What’s the Difference: A Criminal Defense Lawyer VS. a Public Defender If you’ve been charged with a crime, one of the first questions you might ask yourself is: “Do I really need to hire a criminal defense lawyer, or can I just use a public defender?” It’s an important decision, and one that can directly...Read More

How the Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Build Strong Cases (Step by Step) When your freedom and future are on the line, the quality of your legal defense makes all the difference. But what separates average representation from the best criminal defense lawyer? At Sutter Law Group, we believe it’s the careful, methodical way we build...Read More

  Mark P. Sutter, of Sutter Law Group, LLC, has been selected to the 2024 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate...Read More

Mark P. Sutter, of Sutter Law Group, LLC, has been selected to the 2023 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the...Read More

As a Drug Lawyer in DuPage County, I have SUCCESSFULLY defended hundreds of clients from drug charges ranging from “Possession of Cannabis” to “Possession of a Controlled Substance.” Drug possession charges are classified in several ways. And believe me, police officers in Cook, Kane & DuPage County have heard the same phrase over and over...Read More

Mark P. Sutter Has Been Awarded a Two Year AIOCLA’S 10 Best Criminal Law Attorney in Illinois ~ Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Illinois’s Criminal Law Attorney, Mark P. Sutter, as a Two Year 10 Best Criminal Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute...Read More