№ GROVIL
Matthew Gebhardt
DUI/DWICriminal DefenseReal Estate
- City
- Buffalo Grove
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DUI/DWI
Counsel
12+
Avg. experience
14 yrs
Free consultations
68%
Sub-practices
8+
§ Editorial
What to look for in a dui/dwi attorney.
— The Counsel editors
Defense against drunk driving and impaired driving charges.
Finding the right dui/dwi attorney requires careful consideration of experience, communication style, and fee structure. The attorneys listed here represent a broad cross-section of practitioners serving clients in this area of law.
“A DUI arrest sets two parallel proceedings in motion simultaneously: a criminal charge in court and an administrative action by the DMV to suspend your license. Many attorneys handle only one or the other. Make sure yours covers both — and acts quickly, since DMV hearing deadlines are often as short as ten days from arrest.”
§ What to look for
- 01Board certification or specialization in DUI / criminal defense
- 02Former prosecutor background — they understand how the state builds its case
- 03Local court experience and familiarity with the judges and prosecutors in your jurisdiction
- 04Demonstrated record of reduced charges, case dismissals, or not-guilty verdicts
- 05Expertise challenging breathalyzer calibration records and field sobriety test procedures
- 06Knowledge of your state's administrative DMV hearing process — distinct from the criminal case
§ Questions to ask at your consultation
- ›Have you handled DUI cases in this specific courthouse before?
- ›Can the traffic stop itself be challenged on constitutional grounds?
- ›What defenses apply given the breathalyzer or blood-test result in my case?
- ›Will you represent me at the DMV hearing as well as in criminal court?
- ›What is the most realistic outcome I should plan for?
- ›What is your fee structure — flat rate or hourly — and what does it cover?
§ 01 — Sub-practices
Within dui/dwi.
The matters most often brought to counsel.
§ 02
Counsel in dui/dwi.
A selection of attorneys in this practice area.
№ NAPLFL
Robert Hanaford
DUI/DWIPersonal InjuryCriminal Defense
- City
- Naples
№ PARKIL
Camilo Oceguera
DUI/DWIPersonal InjuryCriminal Defense
- City
- Orland Park
№ SPRIIL
W. Hanken
DUI/DWICriminal Defense
- City
- Springfield
№ CHICIL
Emilio Moretti
DUI/DWICriminal Defense
- City
- Chicago
№ CHICIL
LW
Attorney
Lisa Williams
Williams IP Law
Drug CrimesDUI/DWICriminal Defense
- City
- Chicago
§ 03 — Legal News
Recent coverage in dui/dwi.
Newsroom and court coverage curated for this practice area.
PR UndergroundAug 28, 2026
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DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall LLP Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition
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PR UndergroundAug 28, 2026
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DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall LLP Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition
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wral.comAug 26, 2026
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Too high to drive? NC examines marijuana DWI tests
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