You can trust Illinois’ top traffic and DUI attorneys
We’ve helped thousands of people get back on the road.
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Here’s how we can help you
Our traffic attorneys fight DUI and traffic cases across Chicago and the suburbs. We protect your driving privileges by crafting personalized defense strategies for each case.
Our Chicago DUI lawyers handle first-time offenses, repeat offenses, cases involving aggravated circumstances, and more.
We’ll use our experience to negotiate the best outcome so you can move forward with your life. It begins with a customized DUI GamePlan outlining your case, what you need to know, and how we’ll help. You’re in the best hands.
Our traffic attorneys defend clients against every type of traffic violation, including speeding tickets, car accidents, and insurance or registration issues.
We understand the potential consequences of these charges and fight to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.
If your license has been suspended or revoked, our Illinois traffic lawyers can help you navigate the complex reinstatement process.
We provide guidance and representation to overturn the suspension or reinstate the license at a Secretary of State Reinstatement Hearing so you can get back on the road as quickly as possible.
Commercial drivers face unique challenges and strict regulations. We know how stressful it can be when a traffic violation risks your career.
Our attorneys defend thousands of professional drivers every year. We’ll ensure your livelihood is protected by fighting to keep your record clean and protect your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
We represent clients against serious traffic charges that can have life-changing consequences. These include accidents involving serious injury or death, eluding police, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, and street racing.
These cases need a strong defense and careful preparation. We’re equipped to tackle the high stakes involved. Trust us to stand by you and give you the best representation.
In Illinois, a DUI conviction results in your driver’s license being revoked, making it tough to maintain a sense of normalcy. Helping clients regain their licenses is one of the most rewarding things we do.
While the reinstatement process may appear daunting, our reinstatement attorneys are here to guide you through each step. From obtaining the necessary evaluations and documents to helping craft your testimony and presenting your case at the hearing, we will be by your side. Together, let’s get you back on the road legally.
No cookie-cutter solutions. Only winning trial strategies
We’ve crafted a battle-tested PlayBook full of winning tactics, fine-tuned based on our 114+ years of collective experience. We use this to create a custom GamePlan unique to your case and designed to secure the best outcome for you.
Step 1: GamePlan Briefing
We’ll dive deep into the details of your case.
Your Chicago attorney and case manager work closely with you to understand what matters most.
Your briefing allows us to align and zero in on our goals.
Step 2: GamePlan Development
We’ll use our battle-tested PlayBook to craft a winning strategy.
With your input guiding the process, we break down the evidence and fine-tune your GamePlan to match your goals.
Our ultimate aim? Map out the best path to achieve the outcome you deserve.
Step 3: GamePlan Execution
We’ll put your GamePlan into action.
Your dedicated lawyer leads the team and positions your case to achieve the right outcome for you.
Our focus is always on protecting your future, whether through negotiations or arguing your case in court.
A team of lawyers for the price of one.
We’ve always broken the mold. When you work with the Driver Defense Team, you’re not just getting one lawyer — you’re getting the A-Team of dedicated driving attorneys.
Team Defense. It’s in our name!
Our Company Values: The DDT Code
Honest
We believe in a no-BS, straight-talking approach. We won’t lie to you. We won’t leave you wondering where your case is at.
Here’s how we prove it:
- You get a dedicated traffic attorney and case manager.
- We’ll call you before and after every court appearance. You’ll never go more than two weeks without an update from your legal team.
- We let our results do the talking and publish case results on our website.
- Our “love us or leave us” guarantee — if you’re anything less than ecstatic about your representation after your first court date, we’ll give you a full refund.
- If you hire us for auto accident representation after you’re injured in a crash, you won’t pay fees unless we win your case. We frontload all costs and keep you updated every step of the way. No exceptions.
Exceptional
Some firms will take on as many cases as possible. More cases often mean more wins — it’s a numbers game.
But bigger numbers don’t always equal the best representation.
Stretching attorneys thin with multiple caseloads is a recipe for disaster. It encourages corner-cutting, and you risk your lawyer being barely prepared for your case.
We never take on more cases than we can handle. Our team limits the number of cases we accept so our attorneys can provide the highest quality experience and be over-prepared for every court appearance.
Attentive
So many firms are quick enough to tell you that you’ll be “part of the family” when you choose them, but when we say you become part of our family when you hire Driver Defense Team, we mean it. Our family doesn’t just include our attorneys, case managers, and legal assistants, but our referral network, too.
We’ve spent decades building relationships with partners we trust so we can offer you more value, including:
- Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) and Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIDD)
- Access to treatment centers
- Continuing compliance support.
Give yourself the legal advantage
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