Chicago DUI Lawyer
If you've been arrested for DUI (driving under the influence) you have most likely experienced a traumatic and embarrassing situation. In the presence of the criminal charges,
driver's license suspension, and possible criminal
penalties that you may soon face, it is important that you have a legal professional to protect your rights and interests.
A Chicago DUI lawyer can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Of course, the physical evidence involved and the specific circumstances of your arrest and all other aspects of your case will play a major role in determining the likelihood of a positive outcome, but a lawyer's ability to thoroughly investigate your case, assert your Constitutional rights and protect your interests throughout the entire legal process will also make an impact. For example, law enforcement may have made one mistake in administering a
breath test. If your lawyer is experienced enough and has the resources to complete a thorough investigation of the breath test that was performed, he or she will be able to uncover this mistake and show to the court that your breath test result should be inadmissible or should not be considered completely accurate.
That is just one example of the difference a lawyer can make in the outcome of a case. A competent lawyer can also talk to the prosecuting attorney and work to secure a plea bargain on your behalf, or can litigate aggressively on your behalf in criminal court. In any event, the goal will be to reach the best possible result.
Defending Clients Facing DUI Charges in Chicago
Defending DUI (driving under the influence) charges in Illinois is not easy, but it is certainly not impossible. Even cases that seem helpless can be turned around with knowledgeable and aggressive criminal defense representation as early in the process as possible. In fact, there are even ways that a skilled Chicago DUI attorney can disprove evidence obtained from a breath test or blood test, or can discount a law enforcement officer’s testimony against you in regard to field sobriety testing or your behavior while driving.
The important part in building a DUI defense strategy will be to explore all aspects of the case with a fine-toothed comb while applying knowledge of the legal system in order to make it work in the defendant’s favor. At Fagan, Fagan & Davis we have over 100 years of collective legal experience to put to work for you as we work as a team to defend your rights. We handle all types of drunk driving-related offenses throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas in Illinois, including: felony DUI, out of state DUI,
2nd DUI offenses, and more. We can represent you at your summary suspension hearing and in criminal court in order to seek the best possible outcome for your particular case.
Contact a Chicago DUI Defense Attorney
Our experienced attorneys work together as a team to handle the DUI cases our firm takes on. While your case will have a lead attorney to take point, our other skilled attorneys will review the case and assist as necessary to ensure you receive only the highest quality of legal counsel - supported by our individual strengths.
Contact a Chicago DUI lawyer at our firm today for more information on how we can help you.