Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog
Many people arrested for DUI in Chicago believe they are only fighting one case. In reality, a DUI arrest sparks two different legal battles at the same time in Cook County. One is the criminal DUI charge. The other is the driver’s license suspension case handled through a statutory summary suspension hearing.
Chicago is a city built on movement. People drive to work in the Loop, to homes in Beverly and Jefferson Park, and to family events from Albany Park to South Shore. Losing the right to drive in this city can be as damaging as the criminal case itself. Uber or public transit is not always practical, especially for those working night shifts or living outside core rail lines.
That is why understanding where these hearings take place, how quickly they move, and what happens inside the courtroom is critical. As a Chicago DUI lawyer with decades of courtroom experience, I know that the hearings are often the first and best chance to prevent serious damage to your life.
