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Michael O'Meara, Esq.
Cell Phone:
312-909-0706
(available 24/7)
Flat Fees
Payment Plans Available
Mr. O'Meara handles cases in Cook, DuPage,
Lake and Will Counties.
DUI is a very serious offense in Illinois.
Besides losing your driver's license, you
may face a substantial fine and up to one year in jail.
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Experienced DUI Lawyer
Michael S. O'Meara, a former criminal prosecutor, defends individuals
who are accused of DUI and other criminal cases.
He defends those arrested in Cook, DuPage, Lake and other counties
within 60 miles of Chicago.
He began his legal career prosecuting drunk drivers and is extremely effective
in obtaining successful results for his clients.
Since 1994, Mr. O'Meara has tried hundreds of DUI cases and negotiated
plea bargains on thousands of others.
For a free and fast DUI consultation, fill out the form to the right or
call 312-909-0706.
Recent Results:
IL v. RA (Cook County) - taxi driver client with a breathalyzer over .08
faced losing his job.
Result:
prevented the driver's license suspension and client kept his job.
IL v. SW (DuPage County) - client already on supervision charged with his
second DUI and speeding. Evidence included empty beer bottles in car, breathalyzer over .08
and a video of the arrest.
Result:
Not Guilty verdict after a trial. Strong cross examination of arresting officer permitted
client to not even have to testify. Verdict almost certainly kept the client out of jail.
IL v. MB (Cook County) - second DUI with a breathalyzer more than double the legal limit. Result:
case dismissed after judge ruled the arrest was illegal.
IL v. BW (Cook County) - young client charged with second DUI.
At jury trial, two police officers testified that client was staggering and smelled of alcohol,
refused to take the breathalyzer test and used profanity throughout the arrest.
Result:
jury returned a Not Guilty verdict in less than one hour.
IL v. EZ (DuPage County) - DUI with police video showing client speeding and weaving.
After being pulled over and asked to perform field sobriety tests, client responded
"I couldn't do it even if I was sober." (This comment was caught on the video.)
Result:
trial ended with a Not Guilty verdict.
IL v. KM (Cook County) - facing 3 year license suspension for DUI arrest and refusal to take
breathalyzer while on supervision for previous DUI. Result: kept license
after the judge ruled that client was not given proper warnings.
IL v. DH (Cook County) - charged with DUI after admitted drinking 6 beers. Result:
reduced to reckless driving.
IL v. CF (Lake County) - second DUI and outstanding arrest warrant. Result: warrant quashed
and case dismissed.
IL v. LW (Cook County) - charged with driving on revoked license. Client had 24 prior convictions
for driving on a revoked license and a $40,000 arrest warrant for failure to appear
in court. The prosecutor demanded one year in jail. Result: warrant was quashed and
was able to convince the judge to sentence client to only one year of supervision
with no fines or jail time.
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DUI Cases
Illinois DUI law is complex, so an experienced
counsel is necessary.
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License Suspension
In addition to facing criminal charges, the Illinois Secretary of State's
office can suspend your drivers license.
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Criminal Cases
An aggressive defense of your case
typically starts early in the proceedings.
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Fees
Information on what to expect as to your legal costs.
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Mike O'Meara is available to represent individuals charged with
drunk driving (DUI/DWI), drug offenses, domestic violence, and any other misdemeanor
or felony in Chicago, Cook County, Lake County,
Will County and Dupage County. Common web searches:
chicago DUI lawyer, chicago criminal lawyer.
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