Chicago DUI Lawyer Blog

Discovering that your driver’s license is suspended or at risk of suspension can be stressful and confusing. Many Illinois drivers are surprised to learn that license suspensions are often triggered by administrative rules enforced by the Illinois Secretary of State, not just by what happens in court. If you recently received a traffic ticket, missed…

If you were charged with aggravated speeding in DuPage County and have a court date at the Wheaton Courthouse, you are not facing with a simple traffic ticket. Aggravated speeding is a criminal misdemeanor offense in Illinois, meaning the case carries the risk of a permanent criminal record, significant fines, and possible jail exposure depending…

Illinois lawmakers are currently considering a significant change to DUI laws that could impact thousands of drivers across the state. As of January 2026, Illinois House Bill 4333 proposes amending the Illinois Vehicle Code to lower the presumptive alcohol concentration for driving under the influence (DUI) to 0.05, down from the current legal limit of…

Aggravated speeding is one of the most serious traffic offenses drivers can face in the northwest suburbs of Cook County. At the Rolling Meadows Courthouse, this charge is treated as a criminal misdemeanor with consequences that go far beyond a simple fine. If you were cited for aggravated speeding and have a mandatory court date…

Illinois has signed the Clean Slate Act (HB 1836) into law, a major change in how criminal records will be sealed in the future. Instead of requiring individuals to file petitions and navigate the courts, many eligible nonviolent records will be sealed automatically by the State once the law is fully implemented. While the policy…

If your Illinois driving privileges were revoked for DUI, and your prior attempt at reinstatement or a restricted driving permit was denied by the Illinois Secretary of State (SOS), you might assume you’re out of options. But that’s not always true. Many drivers who believed that they had no path forward were eventually able to…

Illinois is modernizing the way residents carry their driver’s licenses. Beginning today, the Illinois Secretary of State is rolling out digital driver’s licenses, a secure, app-based version of your physical license that can be stored on your smartphone. At The Davis Law Group, P.C., where we represent thousands of drivers each year in matters involving…

If you live outside of Illinois but are arrested for DUI while driving through Illinois, you may be wondering: Do I have to come back to Illinois for court? Will this affect my license back home? These are common, and important, questions. The truth is that an Illinois DUI can follow you well beyond state…

Electric bikes (e-bikes) are increasing in popularity across Illinois. But while they offer convenience and speed, many riders don’t realize they come with serious legal responsibilities. At The Davis Law Group, P.C., we’ve seen a sharp rise in Illinois traffic tickets, DUI charges, and license issues involving e-bikes. This is especially true for younger drivers…

If you’ve recently received a traffic ticket in Illinois, your first instinct might be to just pay the fine and move on with your life. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it avoids the hassle of going to court. But before you pull out your credit card, consider this: paying your traffic ticket is the same…