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Steve Klein practices DUI, Traffic, Criminal Defense, and License Reinstatement in Cook and DuPage County. Call Steve today for a free consultation!

Sarah has been representing defendants in cases ranging from misdemeanors through reckless homicides for the past 18 years.  She was an Adjunct Professor at Loyola University of Chicago School of Law for 13 years where she taught Legal Writing, as well as helped run the Expungement clinic where students represented real clients and appeared at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse.. In 2020, she was appointed by the Governor of Illinois to the Forensic Science Task Force as the only private lawyer to examine the efficiency of Illinois crime labs.  In 2016, she was accepted into the month-long Trial Lawyers College, and in 2019, was asked to join the faculty.. In 2014, Sarah became a Charter Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association where she served on the Board of Directors. In 2018, she was appointed to the Justice Foundation, the charitable arm of the DUI Association, which helps fundraise and award scholarships to seminars to lawyers in need, and she still serves on the Foundation today.. Sarah was named Young Lawyer of the Year in 2014 by the Illinois State Bar Association. She is AV rated Preeminent lawyer by Martindale Hubble. In the past two years, she has appeared on Court TV and NBC 10 pm News to discuss current criminal cases, and been named a Top 50 Woman Lawyer by Super Lawyers, and a Top 100 Lawyer by Super Lawyers. She also served as mentor to another female lawyer with the Commission on Professionalism in 2016-2017.. Sarah frequently serves as a guest speaker at John Marshall Law School, and has authored a chapter in the IICLE handbook for DUIs, most recently in 2020. She is on the board of the IL Bar Foundation and served on the Lawyers Care Committee, helping lawyers and their families in need, especially during Covid where she participated in awarding 50 grants to struggling lawyers. She also served on the Gala Committee for the IBF, helping to plan and raise funds for the annual fundraiser.. Sarah has also attended countless seminars from science classes to learn blood testing in DUI and drug cases, to breathalyzer classes working hands on with the machines that IL uses to breahalyze drivers, to DNA classes with the expert from the Amanda Knox trial.  She has gone through the same officer training as police officers with regard to administering Field Sobriety Tests, which is very useful in every DUI case when an officer testifies how those tests were performed on the client.. Sarah was a featured attorney on the radio show Money for Lunch. Listen here:. It is important that you hire a good lawyer as soon as you can after your arrest. In many cases, there are things that should be done before your first court date, lie file motions or request the preservation of evidence that might be destroyed within a few days.  Give Sarah a call for a free consultation, and read her reviews below.

Preeminent Legal Ability. Warren Breslin is honored to be listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers. He holds the highest preeminent legal ability rating bestowed by Martindale-Hubbell, the authoritative resource for information on the worldwide legal profession. With a history spanning more than 135 years, the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Network has provided information about lawyers to the legal community for the benefit of lawyers who may be seeking the assistance of an attorney with superior credentials and successful experience in a particular area of practice.. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of bar members and the judiciary, and attest to the individual lawyer's legal ability and adherence to professional standards of ethics. Exclusive to the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, ratings are universally accepted as exceptionally valuable benchmarks by members of the legal community. Academic & Professional Profile. Warren Breslin is an honors graduate from DePaul and Loyola Universities of Chicago, having ranked at the top of his graduating classes at both schools. He holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees from DePaul and a Juris Doctorate from Loyola. He has published in the Northwestern University School of Law's Journal of Police Science and Administration and has contributed, through numerous writings, to the change and development of modern police procedures.. As a Chicago Police Officer for nearly nine years and as a Cook County Assistant State's Attorney for over two years, Warren Breslin has acquired a wealth of experience in criminal arrest and prosecution. He was selected by the Chicago Police Superintendent to issue police directives in response to new Supreme Court rules and case law development in arrest, search and seizure. Warren Breslin headed a special task force in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office investigating political and organized crime involving Chicago City Hall contracts. He prosecuted felony and misdemeanor cases in two Cook County districts. In addition to his police and prosecution background, he was an associate at the nationally renowned law firm of Chapman and Cutler where he developed a strong legal background in banking and finance.. Warren Breslin established his own criminal defense law practice in 1982 and has since successfully defended clients in thousands of criminal and traffic cases. His law practice has always been limited to criminal and traffic defense, thereby enabling him to concentrate on the ever-changing law in his field. Although his practice is centered in the Greater Chicago metropolitan area, Warren Breslin is licensed in Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, Colorado, Washington D.C. and by the United States Supreme Court and has defended clients in many other states, having been admitted to practice on a case by case basis.. Warren Breslin is an experienced trial attorney having successfully defended clients in virtually every type of felony and misdemeanor case, including capital murder, arson, robbery, burglary, forgery, theft, sex, weapons and drug cases. A routine part of his practice includes representation to save or regain drivers' licenses and freedom of clients charged with drunken driving and other serious traffic violations.. Warren Breslin's academic achievements and lifelong experience in criminal arrest, prosecution and defense have given him not only keen insight and skill but also a most competitive advantage in applying his profession.. Fixed fees or fee range quoted in consultation.

Over 20,000 highly satisfied clients have been assisted by our offices over the years. You can call anytime to discuss your case without any cost or obligation and speak with one of our talented attorneys. Our phones are staffed by live representatives 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Our lawyers can be reached by calling one of our local numbers or the toll-free number of to discuss your matter by phone. You may also set up a free office appointment at a time convenient to you to discusss any type of case. Like other past clients that we've helped, we are ready to fight for your rights and give you the best possible attorney representation. For criminal and traffic matters, legal defense fees are generally quoted as flat fees, not hourly. Payment plans and weekend appointments are available. For Workers Compensation, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters, no attorney fees are due unless we are successful in securing our client a monetary settlement or judgment. At the law offices of Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC, you can consider yourself in very capable hands. Our legal team is big enough to provide superior legal service, but small enough to care. Call us today and let us explain what can be done for you.

OUR CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE. We are committed to protecting the health and safety of our clients by offering complementary videoconsultations and appearing in court on your behalf without the need for you to go to court (varies by case).. Since 2001, my practice has focused mainly on litigation. I have successfully handled thousands of cases in the areas of Criminal, Traffic, CDL, DUI defense, and Personal Injury cases.. Whether I'm representing a client facing a petty traffic offense, the most serious of criminal charges, or a serious injury case,  my philosophy always remains the same:. My client comes first.. I understand that having to appear in a courtroom to face any type of charge can be an intimidating and frightening experience. That is why from the very beginning of every case, I strive to provide every client with proper legal guidance, so he or she will know what to expect every step of the way. I take an aggressive approach in preparing a customized defense strategy in order to obtain the best possible outcome.

John Yetter finished Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, earning University Honors and NCAA Academic All-American status. He graduated in 1996 from the University of Dayton School of Law, earning University awards for his studies in Advocacy and Property Law while also giving time to the tax and disability law clinics.. Mr. Yetter’s practice is dedicated to complex litigation and appeals. In the last twenty years, he tried over forty jury trials as first chair counsel in addition to over one hundred bench trials and numerous administrative and regulatory hearings. This history includes capital, complex financial, transactional, health care and anti-trust cases.. He has written and argued dozens of appeals to Illinois Appellate Courts, the Illinois Supreme Court and the Federal Circuit Court. In 2007 he was the lead author of a Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the United States Supreme Court.. Mr. Yetter is a member of the Illinois Bar (1996), the U.S. District Court of Northern Illinois Trial Bar (2001), Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals (2003), and the United States Supreme Court (2005). He has been admitted, pro hac vice, in Indiana, Wisconsin and New Mexico.. An active member of the Chicago, Illinois and Kane County Bar associations, Mr. Yetter has written and presented Continuing Legal Education seminars on topics including jury selection, administrative hearing procedures and appellate practice.

John C. Coyne is a highly experienced trial attorney who has represented clients in serious injury and wrongful death cases across the United States, including Illinois, New York (all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island and Westchester County), New Jersey, Florida, Ohio, New Mexico, Indiana, Wisconsin and Arizona.  His many cases tried to a jury range in diversity from wrongful death, products liability, medical malpractice, construction negligence, criminal and trucking/transportation to premises liability, employment/professional liability, intentional tort, traumatic brain injury, automobile and civil rights.. Since beginning his career as a trial lawyer as a criminal prosecutor in Chicago, John has focused on perfecting his ability to represent clients in the courtroom. On the plaintiff's side, he has been co-trial counsel in cases, where there was zero offer or a negligible offer to settle, tried to verdicts of well over a million dollars - leading to his recognition as an Illinois Super Lawyer, and as a Top Legal Achiever.  John practiced for several years with the highly-respected Chicago personal injury firm of Motherway & Napleton, and with an established civil litigation firm in New York City before returning to Chicago to start his own firm.  On the defense side, John was elected partner with a 120-attorney top-trial firm after only three years of civil experience.  He was also selected to represent a Fortune 500 company in its catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout the United States. In addition to his state and federal court trial experience, John has represented clients on the appellate level and presented oral argument before courts of appeals numerous times.  John has also lectured before the Chicago Bar Association on how to try a trucking case in Illinois.  He is licensed in Illinois, New York, Arizona and Ohio, as well as the federal district courts in Chicago, New York City (both the Southern and Eastern districts), Cleveland, Hammond, IN and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.. Prior to beginning his career as a trial lawyer, John taught Logic and Philosophy on the college level for several years.  He has also offered his legal services to four-legged clients, by volunteering on behalf of numerous animal welfare organizations, including the Humane Society of the United States.  Prior to starting law school, John's competitive spirit manifested itself in the boxing ring, where he won the Golden Gloves boxing tournament in the heavyweight division.. Should your wrongful death or personal injury matter require the expertise of an aggressive and highly experienced trial attorney, please contact John C. Coyne directly through the information provided on the Contact page.  In light of his experience and legal contacts across the country, do not hesitate to contact John should you have a legal matter elsewhere in the United States.

Illinois personal injury attorney Mark G. Bergal has dedicated his professional life to defending the rights of his clients, offering expert legal counsel to Chicago area citizens. Driven by a will to succeed, Mark G. Bergal possesses a successful winning record that reflects his personal never-say-die attitude.. He brings this attitude into the courtroom with him for each case because he wants to provide you with the personal that you need for the most positive outcome possible for your legal case. With a J.D. from the Chicago-Kent College of Law and a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin; Attorney Bergal has the right education and experience to help you win your case.

I have practiced law now for more than 1/2 of my life, focused primarily in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI/Traffic Defense, Driver's License Reinstatement, and Immigration. In my 29 plus years of practicing law, I have tried cases ranging from First Degree Murder, on down to defending minor traffic and local ordinance tickets. I have appeared in Federal Courts, other State Courts on a pro hoc vice basis, such as Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Arizona. I believe that everyone, regardless of their "station in life" is entitled to the best defense that I can give them. I believe that our system of justice, while not perfect, is still the greatest in the world, and the Constitution and Bill of Rights offer the best chance of achieving Justice.. I like to think that no case is too big, or too small, for me to take on. The day that I can no longer find the words to speak on behalf of even the most unpopular client will be the day that I retire. I said that when I was in Law School, and I still say that today.

I am a graduate of the highly ranked University of Michigan Law School.  My legal education laid the foundation for my career as a criminal defense attorney.  I have specialized in criminal defense for over 35 years.  In that time I have tried thousands of cases, both bench trials and juries, and litigated hundreds of motions. My experience includes Illinois state and federal courts.

From a legal standpoint, I have done it all.  Starting as a Chicago Police Officer in the Cabrini Green Housing Project and ending up here, at the Cosgrove Law Firm LLC, I have an unmatchable range of experience.. As a Cook County prosecutor, I gained the trial skills necessary to assist my clients with their cases, sometimes conducting up to five trials a day for a period of two years.. As a Cook County Public Defender, I led the way in the fight against wrongful convictions, gaining the first DNA exoneration in the history of the Office and only the third in the history of Illinois.. In the Capital Trial Unit of the State Appellate Defender of Illinois, I led the fight against capital punishment.  As a member of a team of attorneys, I convinced the Governor of Illinois to clear death row because of the staggering amount of wrongful convictions.  I also represented more than 75 clients facing capital punishment and never saw a client sent to death row.. I then traveled to Puerto Rico where I lived for two years representing clients facing Federal capital punishment and training my fellow Federal Defenders in capital representation.. I have now returned to Chicago and have focused my skills and experience on providing the best defense available here, at home.. I can help you.

Founded in 2006 by James E. Fabbrini, the Fabbrini Law Group LLC has grown to become recognized in Chicago as a firm specializing in criminal defense and personal injury law as well as a wide variety of related litigation.. James Fabbrini earned his law degree from DePaul University College of Law in 2000 and his bachelor of arts degree from the State University of New York at Oswego in 1995, where he also played varsity hockey as a goaltender.. Known for his professionalism, James is a tireless advocate for his client’s rights. He has experience litigating and settling all types of criminal defense cases and personal injury claims. He has tried more than 100 jury trials, countless bench trials, and argued numerous hearings and motions on behalf of his clients. With 15 years of courtroom experience, James has earned a reputation as one of the top trial lawyers in Chicago and is often times retained by other attorneys to take difficult cases to trial.. James has conducted educational conferences and seminars and has helped mentor many new litigators in the fields of criminal defense and personal injury law.  His firm also sponsors an internship program under which prospective law school applicants are introduced to the many different aspects of the practice of law in Cook County.. He has been admitted to practice law in Illinois since 2000.

For over two decades, Jennifer Wirth has maintained a law practice that focuses exclusively on DUI defense through representing revoked drivers Illinois Secretary of State hearings. Her office handles Illinois drivers license revocations throughout Illinois, as well as on a national basis when out-of-state drivers have a hold on their driving privileges from Illinois.. Wirth has represented over a thousand revoked drivers at Illinois Secretary of State hearings and maintains an impressive win record. Over 95 percent of her clients obtain some form of driving privileges at their first hearing with her office. If they are denied driving privileges, Wirth takes them back to their next hearing at no additional charge if they followed her advice and were not successful at the first hearing.. Wirth believes these hearings should be a positive, collaborative effort where she works directly with each client to ensure they are prepared and comfortable at their hearing. She is involved in all stages of the process, from filing for the hearing, obtaining records and reviewing the material with each client in advance of the hearing. Wirth has several meetings with her clients during the representation to ensure they are confident when testifying before the Secretary of State.. It is her firm belief that every client deserves to be treated with respect, kindness and have their questions answered in a timely manner. All clients receive a response on the same business day and they can easily reach her via text, email or telephone. Wirth’s exceptional client response has earned her many client satisfaction awards, including Avvo’s Client Choice Award from 2015-2025, as well as the Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Award.. Wirth has also been recognized as a “Superb” attorney by Avvo, a company that provides objective, independent review of attorney qualifications. She has earned a top, ten-star rating, which takes into account the attorney’s background, experience, recognition in the legal community, associations, awards and leadership positions. The Avvo rating system is merit-based and cannot be achieved through subscription or payment to their site.. Wirth understands that it is hard to choose an attorney and the process can often be intimidating and overwhelming. She treats all inquiries with respect and confidentiality, offering her best legal assessment of the result that may be achieved at a hearing. Wirth offers free consultations for license reinstatement hearings with the Secretary of State.

Derek Martin is from the south suburbs of Chicago. He attended Illinois State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Derek worked at a major media company for five years before deciding to enroll in law school.. He attended Chicago-Kent College of Law part-time in the evenings while working full-time during the day. Derek supervised and managed 55 employees at the company, before leaving to practice law full-time.. As a real estate investor since his early twenties, Derek built a law practice managing real estate transactions for investors throughout Chicagoland.. Derek has since co-founded Driver Defense Team where he manages the daily operations of the firm and represents clients each day in all types of traffic defense and DUI matters.

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Bridget A. Clark-Castrejón is a trial attorney. She has more than 10 years of experience trying cases in front of juries in Cook County. Ms. Clark-Castrejón also serves as an arbitrator with the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration program. In addition to her work as a trial lawyer and as an arbitrator, she is also a published author. See the article published in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Journal, “Do Not Bite the Poisonous Apple: A Bankruptcy Petition’s Effect on A Civil Lawsuit”. She was also published in April 2015 in the Lawndale News with the article, "Illinois Strict Drunk Driving Laws". Ms. Clark is a Loyola University Law School graduate. She is fluent in Spanish.

Attorney Specializing in Criminal Defense, DUI and Domestic Violence. Including. Felony Drug Possession. Felony Weapons Charges. Violent Crimes. Sexual Assault. Armed Robbery/Robbery/Home Invasion. Domestic Violence Allegations. DUI

Attorney Howard J. Wise started his 21 year career as a criminal attorney working for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. He was assigned to the Criminal Appeals Division, Traffic Division, Misdemeanor Division, Felony Preliminary Hearings Division, and Felony Review where he approved felony charges and took statements (confessions) from defendants on all types of felony cases. During his time as a prosecutor he successfully tried numerous bench and jury trials.. As a defense attorney, he has handled all types of Misdemeanors and Felonies, including but not limited to, First Degree Murder and Attempted Murder. He has aggressively tried numerous bench and jury trials, both on the Misdemeanor and Felony levels, with great results.. At the Law Offices of Howard J. Wise & Associates, our defense attorneys have the experience to handle all criminal defense matters, from minor traffic violations and misdemeanors to the most serious felony charges. We realize that regardless of the charge, what is most important is to maintain our client’s freedom and prevent a criminal conviction.

Attorney Gbenga Longe brings an excellent record of effective and aggressive representation in the area of Criminal Law. No matter the issue, she will fight for her clients and ensure that their constitutional rights are protected.  As a former prosecutor, Gbenga Longe has an extensive background in criminal law and knows how to get results. Throughout her legal career Gbenga has prosecuted hundreds of DUI and criminal cases in Chicago as well as the surrounding suburbs, and she carries an inside knowledge to winning cases. Gbenga is highly skilled in advocating for her clients and she will carefully analyze her client’s cases to determine the best course of action.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.