DUI Defense Lawyers in Illinois

What We Handle

Our DUI defense team represents clients facing all types of DUI-related charges throughout Illinois, including:

• First-time and repeat DUI offenses – Whether this is your first charge or you’ve been here before, we develop defense strategies tailored to your history and goals.
• DUI involving drugs or prescription medication – We challenge toxicology reports and medical interpretations to expose weak evidence.
• Breathalyzer and field sobriety test challenges – Faulty testing and procedural errors can make evidence unreliable — and we know how to prove it.
• License suspension and reinstatement hearings – We act quickly to preserve your driving privileges and guide you through the reinstatement process.
• Underage and commercial driver DUIs – For minors and CDL holders, the stakes are even higher. We help protect your record and your career.
• DUI resulting in accidents or injuries – We handle complex cases involving enhanced penalties, serious injuries, and wrongful accusations.

Every DUI case is unique. We take the time to understand your circumstances and craft a personalized defense strategy designed to protect your rights, your license, and your future.

How We Defend You

Our attorneys dig deep into the details that others often overlook. We:

• Investigate thoroughly — reviewing police reports, dash cam footage, and witness statements for inconsistencies.
• Challenge testing procedures — analyzing breath, blood, and field sobriety tests for improper administration or calibration.
• Identify rights violations — from unlawful traffic stops to coerced statements, we move to suppress evidence obtained illegally.
• Negotiate strategically — we aim to reduce or dismiss charges before trial whenever possible.
• Fight in court — when trial is necessary, we build a clear, credible defense to pursue acquittal.

We know where law enforcement and prosecutors make mistakes — and we use that knowledge to your advantage.

Why Clients Choose Harter & Schottland

When you hire our firm, you’re getting more than legal representation — you’re getting a dedicated defense team with decades of combined experience in Illinois DUI law.

• Proven success in DUI defense across Lake County and beyond
• Extensive trial and negotiation experience in local courts
• Direct access to your attorney — not just paralegals or assistants
• Strong record of protecting driver’s licenses and reputations
• No judgment — only fierce, focused advocacy

We know this is one of the most stressful times of your life. Our job is to help you move past it with your freedom and dignity intact.

Take Action Now

If you’ve been arrested for DUI or received a notice of license suspension, time is critical. You may have only days to request a hearing or preserve evidence that could clear your name.

Call Harter & Schottland today for a confidential consultation. We’ll explain your rights, evaluate your case, and begin building a defense immediately.

Your freedom. Your license. Your future.
They’re worth fighting for — and we’re ready to fight for you.