The best DUI lawyers in Chicago in 2026 include Ktenas Law, whose site is built around DUI defense, James G. Dimeas & Associates and Lofgren Legal for suburban cases, Andrew M. Weisberg and Purav Bhatt among former prosecutors, Mitch Furman and David S. Olshansky for downtown defense, and Fagan Fagan & Davis near O'Hare.
| Firm | Office | Focus | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ktenas Law | Near West Side & Pilsen | DUI and license defense | DUI charges in the city and south suburbs |
| 2. James G. Dimeas & Associates | Schaumburg & Rolling Meadows | DUI in the northwest suburbs | Rolling Meadows and Schaumburg area cases |
| 3. Lofgren Legal | Oak Lawn & Orland Park | DUI in Cook, DuPage and Will | Southwest suburban and DuPage cases |
| 4. Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg | North Side | DUI and criminal defense | North Side and Skokie cases |
| 5. Law Office of Purav Bhatt | Near West Side & Pilsen | DUI and marijuana DUI | Cases involving drugs rather than alcohol |
| 6. Law Offices of Mitch Furman | The Loop | DUI and criminal defense | Downtown clients |
| 7. The Law Offices of David S. Olshansky & Associates | West Loop | DUI and traffic defense | Clients who want detailed reading first |
| 8. Law Offices of Hal M. Garfinkel | The Loop | DUI and criminal defense | Clients with several charges |
| 9. Fagan Fagan & Davis | Des Plaines & Park Ridge | DUI, traffic and expungement | Northwest side and O'Hare-area drivers |
A DUI arrest in Illinois starts two separate cases: the criminal charge and a statutory summary suspension of your license. The suspension takes effect on the 46th day after notice unless it's successfully challenged, and winning the criminal case doesn't automatically undo it. Call a lawyer soon after the arrest, because the time to challenge the suspension is limited.
Its website address and front page are built around DUI.
Ktenas Law describes its lawyers as former Illinois prosecutors and leads with DUI defense, with pages on costs and fees. Its offices in Orland Park, Tinley Park and Homewood are helpful for a south-suburban case.
Good to know: If you hold a professional license, tell them. The firm also handles license defense.
739 S Western Ave, Suite E, Chicago, IL 60612
A Schaumburg practice for northwest suburban charges.
James G. Dimeas & Associates focuses on criminal and DUI defense from an office in Schaumburg, which is close to the Rolling Meadows courthouse where many northwest suburban cases are heard.
Good to know: It advertises a free consultation.
120 W Golf Rd, Suite 110, Schaumburg, IL 60195
Criminal and DUI practice in Burbank.
Lofgren Legal handles criminal defense and DUI in Cook, DuPage and Will counties, from an office on West 79th Street in Burbank. Consider it for southwest suburban cases near Bridgeview.
Good to know: Bring your citation and any notice of suspension.
5624 W 79th St, Burbank, IL 60459
A former Cook County felony prosecutor.
Andrew M. Weisberg handles DUI arrests along with felony charges. His offices in Lincoln Park and Skokie can be convenient for North Side and north suburban clients.
Good to know: Ask whether a felony DUI aggravator applies to your case.
2502 N Clark St, Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60614
Former prosecutor with a page on marijuana DUI.
Purav Bhatt lists DUI and has a dedicated page on marijuana DUI, which raises different testing questions from an alcohol case. His office is in Pilsen.
Good to know: Tell the lawyer exactly what test, if any, you took.
1655 S Blue Island Ave, Suite 312, Chicago, IL 60608
Loop defense practice covering DUI and felonies.
Mitch Furman's practice has a dedicated DUI section as well as felony and drug defense. It cites more than 20 years of experience and lists a Loop address.
Good to know: It advertises 24/7 free consultations.
77 W Wacker Dr, Suite 4500, Chicago, IL 60601
Detailed pages on summary suspension periods.
David S. Olshansky & Associates has a DUI and traffic defense section with detailed pages on summary suspension periods. It's useful to read before you call, and the office is near Union Station.
Good to know: Write down what you recall of the stop while it's fresh.
216 S Jefferson St, Suite 101, Chicago, IL 60661
A former prosecutor with a broad practice.
Hal M. Garfinkel handles DUI along with drug, gun and sex crime charges, which can help if the arrest produced more than one charge.
Good to know: Ask how a plea on one charge affects the others.
134 N LaSalle St, Suite 860, Chicago, IL 60602
Des Plaines firm covering DUI and traffic together.
Fagan Fagan & Davis handles DUI defense, traffic violations and expungement, as well as estate and real estate matters. It has published guidance on statutory summary suspension.
Good to know: Ask how often the firm appears at the courthouse where your case is set.
950 Lee St, Suite 200, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Generally 6 months if you took a test and failed, and 12 months if you refused testing, with longer periods for repeat offenders. It takes effect on the 46th day after notice. See the Illinois Secretary of State's FAQ and confirm what applies to you.
Many first offenders can apply for a monitoring device driving permit, which requires a breath-alcohol ignition device in the car. Ask your lawyer about eligibility and cost.
Usually, a first offense without aggravating factors is a Class A misdemeanor, although certain circumstances can make it a felony. Penalties can include fines, license consequences and possible jail.
That's a decision with consequences on both sides, and a refusal carries a longer suspension. It's general information only. For your situation, ask a lawyer before it happens or right after.