DuPage County DUI Lawyer

AGGRESSIVE ALCOHOL & DUI DEFENSE
Just a few of our

DUI Defense Victories

CASE
DISMISSED

First-Time DUI Offense

Learn More >

First-Time DUI Defense

Even good people get into trouble. This client was an upstanding member of society with no prior court records. Working together we were able to get her DUI case dismissed.

CALL US FOR HELP

NOT
GUILTY

2nd Offender

Learn More >

2nd Offender

After reviewing the details of the charge, we decided to take the case to a DUI Bench Trial. Based on inconsistencies in reports, the client was found not guilty.

CALL US FOR HELP

DRIVERS LICENSE REINSTATED

Felony DUI Offender

Learn More >

Felony DUI Offender

Sometimes police officers make mistakes. When that happens people’s lives can be changed forever. By identifying flaws in this case we got the driver’s license reinstated.

CALL US FOR HELP
dupage-dui-attorney-drunk-driving-lawyer-elmhurst
The Most Common

DUI & Alcohol Offenses

First-Time DUI
Underage DUI
Felony DUI
Alcohol Offenses

In Illinois, a first DUI offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. That means if you’re arrested and charged with a DUI, you could serve jail time. However most first-time offenders receive a $500 fine, 2 years of court supervision plus counseling and community service. Our DuPage DUI Attorneys can help you plan the right defense against DUI charges.

READ REVIEWS……CALL US

Illinois has a “Zero Tolerance” Law when it comes to minors drinking and driving. If you’re under 21 years of age and accused of drunk driving in Illinois, the penalties can result in permanent blemish on your criminal record. Most underage drinkers face a suspension of driving privileges for 3 months. If convicted, you could be facing a 6 month suspension. Our underage drinking attorney helps clients throughout DuPage County; including Wheaton, Naperville, Downers Grove, Elgin, Aurora, Elmhurst and Addison.

READ REVIEWS……CALL US

An aggravated DUI in Illinois is classified as a felony DUI charge in Illinois. This type of DUI is far more serious than a first-time offense. Aggravated DUI classifications vary based on your circumstances and so do the penalties. For example, if you were transporting children under the age of 16 while intoxicated and they were injured, you may face up to 2-5 years in prison and $25,000 in fines. If you need help with a felony DUI charge, our DuPage County DUI Lawyers can help.

READ REVIEWS……CALL US

There are a wide range of alcohol-related offenses adults or minors can receive. If you or a family member have been cited for open containers in car, furnishing alcohol to a minor or underage drinking or consumption, we’re here to help. Our DuPage County Criminal Defense Attorney knows exactly how to represent and defend clients that may be facing alcohol-related misdemeanor charges.

READ REVIEWS……US

Get a Free Case Consultation

mark-sutter-personal-injury-attorney-dupage

    CALL 312-724-5600

    dupage-dui-attorney-drunk-driving-lawyer-elmhurst
    The Most Common

    DUI & Alcohol Offenses

    FIRST-TIME DUI

    In Illinois, a first DUI offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. That means if you’re arrested and charged with a DUI, you could serve jail time. However most first-time offenders receive a $500 fine, 2 years of court supervision, counseling and community service. Our DuPage DUI Attorneys can help you plan the right defense against DUI charges.

    UNDERAGE DUI

    Illinois has a “Zero Tolerance” Law when it comes to minors drinking and driving. If you’re under 21 years of age and accused of drunk driving in Illinois, the penalties can result in permanent blemish on your criminal record. Most underage drinkers face a suspension of driving privileges for 3 months. If convicted, you could be facing a 6 month suspension. Our underage drinking attorney helps clients throughout DuPage County; including Wheaton, Naperville, Downers Grove, Elgin, Aurora, Elmhurst and Addison.

    FELONY DUI

    An aggravated DUI in Illinois is classified as a felony DUI charge in Illinois. This type of DUI is far more serious than a first-time offense. Aggravated DUI classifications vary based on your circumstances and so do the penalties. For example, if you were transporting children under the age of 16 while intoxicated and they were injured, you may face up to 2-5 years in prison and $25,000 in fines. If you need help with a felony DUI charge, our DuPage County DUI Lawyers can help.

    ALCOHOL OFFENSES

    There are a wide range of alcohol-related offenses adults or minors can receive. If you or a family member have been cited for open containers in car, furnishing alcohol to a minor or underage drinking or consumption, we’re here to help. Our DuPage County Criminal Defense Attorney knows exactly how to represent and defend clients that may be facing alcohol-related misdemeanor charges.

    Experienced DuPage DUI Attorney

    When accused or arrested of drunk driving in DuPage County, Illinois, the outcome of your case will likely rest in the hands of your DUI Lawyer. From Illinois drivers license suspension to fines or even a jail sentence, your best defense in avoiding a DUI arrest record is to hire a top DuPage DUI Lawyer.

    Did you know that Illinois leads the nation in drunk driving accusations? Consequently, more than 85% of people arrested for drunk driving in Illinois are first-time offenders. While obviously a frightening ordeal, a DUI conviction will automatically cause your driver’s license to be suspended or revoked. And in some cases a possible car forfeiture or jail time, depending on your criminal & driving history.

    There are many criminal defense strategies when protecting clients from a DUI charge.  However, as a DuPage DUI Lawyer, our first piece of advice to any DUI client is NEVER BLOW or take a breathalyzer test. Refusing to take a breathalyzer is not per se illegal. You have the right to refuse all testing including a field sobriety test as well as answer any question(s).

    Sutter Law Group, LLC has helped hundreds of clients in Wheaton, Naperville, Elmhurst & Oak Brook beat driving while intoxicated or DUI charges. If you’re curious how Mark Sutter might defend your Illinois drunk driving charge, click here. Regardless of your personal situation, he’ll listen to the events as they occurred then develop the right DUI Defense strategy for your case.

    Mark offers aggressive criminal defense to those accused of drunk driving charges and other Illinois driver’s license matters. As a DuPage DUI lawyer, he’s represented clients from all walks of life and all types of DUI charges including:

      • First-Time DUI

      • Second -Time DUI

      • Third-Time DUI

      • Felony DUI

      • Misdemeanor DUI

      • Underage Drinking

    If you or someone you love is facing DUI charges or drunk driving charges contact Mark Sutter today for a free consultation. He’s available 24/7 to take your call at (312) 724-5600.

    top-rated-criminal-defense-lawyer-accident-attorney-dupage

    Get a Free Case Consultation

    mark-sutter-personal-injury-attorney-dupage

      CALL 312-724-5600

      How Our DuPage DUI Lawyer May Defend Your Case

      Because, every drunk driving accusation is unique, we encourage anyone accused of a DUI to speak with an experienced attorney. This is necessary to fully comprehend the defensive strategy our DuPage DUI lawyer may take. Below are some of the most common defenses:
      .

      1)  DUI Arrest Pre-Trial Motions

      Prior to a DUI case going to trial, our DuPage County criminal defense lawyer will often draft and file pre-trial motions. We’ll argue that specific evidence be kept out of the trial, that certain individuals cannot testify, or that the DuPage County DUI case should be dismissed altogether.

       

      2)  ‘Not the Driver’ DUI Defense

      It’s been our experience, in many DUI cases, that a defendant accused of driving while intoxicated was not the driver of the car or the car was not being “driven” at the time of arrest.

       

      3) Alcohol Consumed After the Accident DUI Defense

      Another defense we may pursue is that alcohol was consumed after the accident. Our DUI lawyer has successfully argued that, in a few cases, alcohol was consumed after an accident occurred and not prior to the accident or during the alleged driving under the influence allegation.

       

      4)  Not Drunk DUI Defense

      DUI lawyers will also use this common defense to a DUI accusation…that the driver was not drunk.

       

      Consequently, before determining the proper DUI defense, we thoroughly investigate the case. Sutter Law Group requires an in-depth interview with the defendant as well as copies of police reports, accident reports, test results, etc. It’s the reason, we consistently protect the rights of the accused and have a superb record in defending people accused of DUI in DuPage County.

      Hence, if you are charged or arrested for a DUI in the DuPage County area, contact an experienced Illinois DUI lawyer with Sutter Law Group by calling 312-724-5600.

      We offer Complimentary Case Consultations