Chicago DUI Lawyer

Charged with DUI in Cicero, Berwyn or Evanston?

A DUI offense is no small matter. If convicted, you are facing steep fines, community service and a suspended license, even on a first DUI offense. In any DUI case, including felony DUI, there are factors that must be evaluated by a Chicago criminal defense lawyer in order to determine how to move forward with the defense of the case. In many instances it has been discovered that violations of proper police procedure took place during the incident, leading to an opportunity to challenge the evidence by the defense team at the Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege. Each case has individual circumstances and with a thorough review by the legal team at the firm, you can be advised how the defense will proceed and what to expect in your case. You can be assured that the straight talk and professionalism provided by the attorney will assist you in protecting your best interests.

DUI Defense Lawyer Serving Chicago

A DUI conviction can create a serious situation with regard to future employment; any prospective employer may search your criminal record and a DUI conviction can result in someone else getting the job you are hoping for. When you have several DUI convictions on your record, the situation becomes even more serious; not only are the fines and penalties increased, the other damages become of real concern. In any DUI case it is critical that you get legal representation at once in order to determine what can be done to defend your case, reduce the charge or fight for alternative sentencing.

Illinois has extremely severe penalties for DUI offense, and has a "zero-tolerance" policy for those who are caught with .02% blood alcohol concentration that are under the age of 21. This policy creates serious problems for young people who are arrested, and the case should be reviewed immediately after the arrest, as the breath testing equipment has a margin of error that must be investigated to determine if the young person was arrested based on flawed testing. Even if you feel that your case has "no hope" it is strongly advised that you contact the defense team who has had outstanding success in even the most difficult DUI cases. They are also able to assist with the Secretary of State Hearing as well as issues relating to the field sobriety test and statutory summary suspension.

To learn more about drunk driving offenses in the area visit our Chicago DUI website.

Contact a Chicago DUI defense attorney from the Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege at once if you have been arrested for any type of DUI charge.