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The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls. Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails. An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.
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Driving under the influence (DUI) in Illinois is a big deal with consequences that can affect every part of your life, from your freedom to your financial well-being. Drunk driving charges can also result in the Illinois Secretary of State suspending your license. Having a good criminal and DUI defense attorney in Elgin is key to navigating the Illinois DUI laws and building a strong criminal defense. The firm also handles traffic violations related to DUI charges.
DUI Defense:
Some DUI criminal charges are accompanied by other traffic offenses. No matter what traffic offenses and/or DUI offenses you are charged with, including aggravated DUI and felony DUI, we have legal counsel who has vast experience in handling DUI cases to get you the best possible outcome.
John, an Elgin resident, was charged with DUI after a routine traffic stop turned into a life-changing event. Overwhelmed by the penalties and the criminal record, John reached out to our DUI defense team.
What We Did:
Thanks to our hard work and knowledge of DUI defense, we got John a good outcome and minimized the consequences for him.
A DUI doesn’t have to be the end of your world. With our experienced DUI lawyer on your side, you can face your charges with confidence, with a solid defense, and the knowledge of how the system works. We’ll protect your rights, and your freedom and get you the best possible outcome in your DUI case. Contact our law firm today to get a free consultation and get in touch with one of our Elgin criminal defense attorneys to see how our legal services can help you through this.
Our team of lawyers and paralegals have extensive experience handling the nuances of your legal matter but also consider how other areas of law might affect your case. We often consider angles that aren’t obvious to an attorney with experience in only one practice area. Our expertise in criminal law and family law allows us to consider all angles that might affect a DUI case.
Some legal issues are quick, requiring fast efficient services. You want those knocked out fast with the most efficient cost possible. But, for more involved cases, we take the time to get it right and work hard to get the outcome you want.
We’ve had many legal clients complain that their last firm just didn’t have the resources or understanding to manage their case. Our attorneys regularly communicate across the firm, getting input from several legal professionals without the additional cost.
Our skills and experience span decades and many different practice areas. Many of our firm's attorneys are graduates of John Marshall Law School and have been practicing law for many years, providing them with the expertise to handle complex DUI cases. We truly want to provide a comprehensive legal solution for our community. When you’ve got a legal question, we want to be the first law firm you think of because you know you can trust us to have the answers or tell you the next best solution.
No one wants to be sitting in the dark, unsure of what’s going on with their case. Part of our core practice model is to regularly update our clients on the status of their cases.
Dealing with legal issues can be stressful. You don’t need added stress from an attorney who is slow to communicate and hasn’t given you a clear plan to resolve your case. Trust comes from knowing your attorney has your back and best interests in mind.
We are not a free legal aid firm. We pride ourselves on offering top-tier service at a competitive local price. The law offices of O'Flaherty Law provide top-tier legal services at competitive prices, ensuring clients receive the best possible representation. Legal solutions cost money but putting them off only leads to more headaches and financial problems.
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The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us.
Schedule a ConsultationLearn More About The FirmI am personally committed to ensuring that each one of our clients receives the highest level of client service from our team. Our mission is to provide excellent legal work in a cost-effective manner while maintaining open lines of communication between our clients and their attorneys. Many of our clients are going through difficult times in their lives when they reach out to us. They should feel comfortable leaning on the experience and knowledge of our attorneys as their counselors and advocates. We are here to help!
Illinois DUI laws feature a statutory summary suspension for drivers who refuse or fail chemical testing, with varying suspension durations and eligibility for a Monitoring Device Driving Permit and a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID).
Penalties for a DUI conviction in Illinois range from misdemeanors to Class X felonies, depending on the number of offenses and circumstances, with potential consequences including jail time, fines, community service, and revocation of driving privileges.
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A driver can be arrested for DUI if he or she is operating a vehicle on a public road with a blood-alcohol level of .08 or above. A first or second-time DUI offender is usually charged with a Class A misdemeanor in Illinois. Other circumstances involving a first or second DUI can merit a harsher charge, however, and will be discussed later in this article. The maximum punishment for a Class A misdemeanor in Illinois includes up to one year of jail and a fine up to $2,500.
Read more about When is a DUI a Felony in Illinois? | Is a DUI a Felony or a Misdemeanor?
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