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Driver Defense Team
Cook County County courthouse

Cook County · Illinois

Cook County traffic tickets and DUI. We defend drivers in these courts.

Experienced Cook County traffic ticket and DUI attorneys. We practice in every Cook County courthouse and know the judges, prosecutors, and procedures.

  • 20,000+
    Cases defended
  • 98%
    Client satisfaction
  • 35
    Team members
  • 114+
    Years combined

Where we practice

Cook County courthouses we serve

Traffic, DUI, and license cases handled across every Cook court. Addresses, directions, and a direct line to our intake team below.

The DDT advantage in Cook

Why drivers choose DDT in Cook County

  • We practice here every day

    Our attorneys are in Cook courthouses week after week. We know the judges, prosecutors, and village attorneys — and that familiarity matters when your driving future is on the line.

  • A team of 35 on your case

    You don't get one attorney juggling a hundred files — you get a dedicated attorney plus a case manager, paralegals, and the full DDT support team. Team Defense. It's in our name.

  • Proven 9-step GamePlan process

    Every client gets a personalized GamePlan built from 20,000+ cases of experience. You'll never go more than two weeks without hearing from your case manager.

  • 114+ combined years of courtroom experience

    Our attorneys have spent decades refining how we fight traffic and DUI cases in Illinois. That experience translates directly into better outcomes in Cook.

Cook County’s most trusted traffic attorneys

Cook County is the most populated county in the state of Illinois and the second most populated county in the U.S., second only to Los Angeles County in California.

If you have a traffic ticket or DUI in Cook County, it’s really important that you hire an attorney who knows the ins and outs of Cook County courtrooms. As it’s the largest county in Illinois, it can be overwhelming if you aren’t familiar with how things work in Cook.

Fortunately, traffic and DUI are our bread and butter. It’s what we do. Having handled thousands of DUI cases and over 10,000 traffic cases, we can confidently say we are the best law firm to handle your Cook County DUI or traffic violation.

Driver Defense Team is Illinois’ highest-rated DUI and traffic law firm.

We focus on getting the best outcome for our clients with their unique needs and priorities in mind. We take great pride in understanding those priorities and needs through our dedicated team of legal assistants, case managers, and seasoned attorneys.

With a whole team to tend to your every need, you will never go more than two weeks without hearing from us. There is no doubt in our minds that when you choose Driver Defense Team, you’ve made the right choice.

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Cook County Courthouses We Serve

  • Richard J. Daley Center - 50 W. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602
  • Skokie Courthouse - 5600 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie, IL 60077
  • Rolling Meadows Courthouse - 2121 Euclid Ave, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
  • Maywood Courthouse - 1500 Maybrook Dr, Maywood, IL 60153
  • Bridgeview Courthouse - 10220 S. 76th Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455
  • Markham Courthouse - 16501 Kedzie Ave, Markham, IL 60428
  • Central Hearing Facility - 400 W. Superior St. Chicago, IL 60654

Do I Really Need a Cook County DUI Attorney?

We’re not going to lie to you; you don’t need a lawyer in every situation.

For example, sometimes people come to us and say they got a camera ticket. We often tell them that, in Illinois, there’s not really much that a lawyer can do for you. And, even if they can, you’ll spend more on the lawyer than you will on the ticket.

On the other hand, we’ve helped thousands of people with moving violations such as speeding, driving while suspended or revoked, DUIs, and many more over the years.

When You Might Need a Lawyer

Multiple Violations - If you’re facing multiple charges or already have violations on your record, the stakes are higher. A single ticket, even for a “minor” moving violation, could trigger a license suspension.

Serious Traffic Offenses - For more serious charges, you need to consider the long-term consequences. Getting a conviction for DUI will result in a revocation of your driver’s license. Other serious charges include reckless driving, aggravated speeding, and driving on a suspended or revoked license.


Why Do I Need a Traffic Attorney Who Knows Cook County?

Every county in Illinois is unique. Our Cook County DUI attorneys practice here every day.

We Know the Big Players

Our lawyers have been defending drivers for over 114 years combined, so they know the judges in Cook County like the back of their hands. They know which judges like to switch courtrooms a lot and what each judge’s quirks and habits are.

We Understand the Requirements Unique to Cook

In Cook County, there are notably no specialized DUI courtrooms. Instead, judges in Cook County courtrooms handle a diverse range of cases.


Contact Information

Phone: (312) 487-4700 Email: office@ddtlawgroup.com

Offices:

  • Chicago: 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1401, Chicago, IL 60604
  • Villa Park: 325 E. North Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181

Cities we serve

Cities we serve in Cook County

Charged in one of these Cook communities? We've got you covered.

  • Chicago
  • Evanston
  • Oak Park
  • Cicero
  • Berwyn
  • Skokie
  • Schaumburg
  • Arlington Heights
  • Palatine
  • Des Plaines
  • Mount Prospect
  • Orland Park
  • Tinley Park
  • Oak Lawn
  • Bridgeview
  • Stone Park
  • Rolling Meadows
  • Maywood
  • Markham
  • Hoffman Estates
  • Park Ridge
  • Niles
  • Morton Grove

3,000+ 5-star Google reviews

What our Cook clients say

  • Mark van Leeuwen

    June 26, 2026
    “Where do I even begin.I was pulled over for a hefty traffic ticket that I had to go to court for. When researching law firms I came across Driver Defense Team. After looking at their website and reviews I immediately scheduled a consultation on my case. I first spoke to Ricardo who was excellent. I made the best decision to hire Driver Defense Team. My Case manager Edgard was simply awesome as well. Making sure to check with me every 2 weeks. They truly helped make stressful situation feel easy. I just got out of Court this morning and my attorney Steve Olczyk was just incredible. He came into the courtroom very prepared and was able to get my ticket reduced! All I had to do was pay the fine and fees and have 3 month court supervision. I am beyond grateful for the outcome. Hiring Driver Defense Team was one of greatest decisions I have ever made. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. I will always recommend Driver Defense Team for everyone I know who needs a traffic attorney who lives in the Chicagoland area. Ricardo, Edgard, Steve and the whole Drive Defense team thank you so much for what you did for me. You are all the best!”
  • Spencer R. Mitchell Jr

    January 23, 2026
    “Had a great experience with them they went to court on my behalf and got everything taken care of that I wanted taken care of Nicole at the office was great getting me the help I needed and the attorney klaudia jasinski was more than helpful I recommend them to anybody who has trouble in Chicago they really are worth it”
  • Danny Rynne

    July 17, 2025
    “klaudia Jasinski was extremely professional, and knowledgeable, and always went the extra mile to support me in my case and got it dismissed! I highly recommend her to anyone seeking legal assistance in Chicago.”
  • UNKNWN Car Club

    March 21, 2025
    “I was involved in a drama affair with the Naperville Police Department. Tons of he said she said. I didn’t know what or who to call… thank God I called Nea! She was the nicest soul I’ve spoke to in long time. She listened and made my whole case hands off.”
  • Rehan Rathod

    March 17, 2025
    “Outstanding Service – 10/10 for Klaudia! I had an exceptional experience with Driver Defense Team in Villa Park, IL, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! From the start, they were professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to helping me with my case. A special shoutout to Klaudia, who went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled smoothly. Her expertise, clear communication, and genuine care made a stressful situation much easier to navigate. She was always responsive, provided great guidance, and made sure I felt confident throughout the process. If you need a reliable, skilled, and client-focused legal team, this is the place to go! Klaudia is truly outstanding – a solid 10/10! Thank you for your excellent service!”
  • Michael Cleveland

    December 18, 2024
    “I have had the fortune of being represented by Kelly Moore of Drivers Defense Team on two separate occasions involving cases in both Cook and DuPage County and received a positive case dismissal in both instances. I cannot speak any higher of the professionalism courtesy shown by everyone I have spoken to every time I have been in contact with this law group. I would highly recommend them and will hopefully not need to use them in the future, but would not hesitate if the need arises.”
  • Moe Omar

    December 17, 2024
    “One or the best defense team in Chicago God bless yall 🙏”
  • Isaiah Ama

    November 21, 2024
    “This is the best attorney in the Chicago area! They helped me win my misdemeanor domestic battery case. Their lawyers are exceptionally skilled and truly the best. I’m so grateful for everything they’ve done. Thank you!”
  • Devonte Odum

    November 1, 2024
    “Best traffic lawyers in the Chicagoland Area ! They helped me get two citations dismissed. If I didn’t get the citations dismissed it would’ve effected my CDL.”
  • ralph kibler

    October 25, 2024
    “At first I was a little worried after this accident in Chicago, and the fact that I am working in VA. The Chicago police were not honest with me so I found this law firm that was recommended to me. My lawyer was Cristian ( not sure of the spelling) from the beginning he made me feel like I was I good hands and today he won the case for me!!! I will always be grateful to him and this firm. Ralph Kibler”
  • Ravi Ranganathan

    September 3, 2024
    “They were able to represent me at the Daley Center court for a traffic citation for a reasonable price, were good at communicating updates & reached a resolution I was hoping for.”
  • Oscar Corona

    March 29, 2024
    “Nea was super helpful and made sure that I felt like I mattered. I definitely recommend if anyone needs help in the cook county area.”

Charged in Cook?

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