Markham DUI Lawyer
District 6 handles around 337 DUI arrests annually. Chicago Heights, Calumet City, and other south suburban municipalities top the list of DUI arrests at Markham Courthouse. If you’ve been arrested for DUI at Markham Courthouse, Fabbrini Law Group’s Markham DUI defense team fights relentlessly to protect your rights and keep you on the road.
Why Choose Our Bridgeview DUI Defense Team
• We’re Affordable DUI Lawyers: Flat fees starting at $500, flexible payment plans, and absolutely no hidden charges—so you can secure expert DUI defense at Markham Courthouse without breaking the bank.
• We’re Local DUI Lawyers: Deep, hands-on experience with Markham Courthouse procedures, south suburban checkpoint practices on Torrence Avenue and US-30, and Calumet City police protocols—ensuring your DUI arrest at Markham is handled by attorneys who know every courtroom nuance.
• We’re Successful DUI Lawyers: The majority of our Markham DUI arrests result in avoided license suspensions and no jail time, with many clients seeing their charges significantly reduced or entirely dismissed.
Our Proven DUI Defense Strategies
1. Validating traffic stops under 625 ILCS 5/11-501: We meticulously review why and how you were pulled over near Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, or Dolton—if the officer lacked a valid reason, we move to suppress all evidence.
2. Chain-of-custody scrutiny for blood sample handling: Every handoff, label, and storage step is examined for errors—any break in protocol can render blood-test results inadmissible in your Markham Courthouse DUI case.
3. Motion practice to suppress evidence from rights violations: Whether it’s an improper traffic checkpoint, failure to Mirandize, or paperwork mistakes, we file targeted motions to exclude tainted evidence and fortify your defense.
4. Negotiating alternative sentencing and diversion agreements: Leveraging our relationships with Markham prosecutors, we pursue restricted driving permits, alcohol-education programs, or community service instead of a full DUI license revocation.
5. Trial preparation based on local Markham Courthouse experience: Our familiarity with Chicago Heights, Calumet City, and south suburban police tactics ensures your case is presented with compelling, jurisdiction-specific arguments that resonate with Markham judges and juries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the Markham DUI courthouse?
A: Markham Courthouse, 16501 S Kedzie Ave, Markham, IL.
Q: Will my license be suspended for a 1st time DUI arrest?
A: If you were arrested for a first-time DUI, expect an automatic Statutory Summary Suspension of your driver’s license for 6 to 12 months under 625 ILCS 5/11-501. Repeat DUI arrests carry even longer suspensions. The precise term depends on whether you refused chemical testing—triggering a 12-month suspension—or registered a BAC of 0.08% or higher (or tested positive for controlled substances). After your arrest for DUI, the Secretary of State will mail you a Notice of Statutory Summary Suspension detailing your suspension period, which begins 46 days post-arrest and could even start before your 1st court date at the Markham Courthouse.
Q: Can I fight the suspension of my license?
A: Yes. If you have a pending DUI at Markham Courthouse, you have 90 days from the date of your arrest to file a Petition to Rescind under 625 ILCS 5/2-118.1. This grants you an administrative hearing to challenge the suspension on grounds such as lack of probable cause, faulty equipment, or improper notice. Fabbrini Law Group regularly overturns these suspensions, helping Markham DUI clients keep their driving privileges.
Q: If my license is suspended for DUI, can I still drive to work?
A: Yes. After an arrest for DUI, we’ll help you secure a Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) for you. This allows limited driving during your suspension, provided you install a BAIID (Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device) in your vehicle. With an MDDP, you can legally commute to work, school, or medical appointments even after your Markham DUI suspension takes effect.
Q: What DUI arrests are handled by the Markham Courthouse?
A: DUI arrests in Blue Island, Burnham, Calumet City, Calumet Park, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Crete, Dixmoor, Dolton, East Hazel Crest, Flossmoor, Ford Heights, Glenwood, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Lansing, Lynwood, Markham, Matteson, Midlothian, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Phoenix, Posen, Richton Park, Riverdale, Robbins, Sauk Village, South Chicago Heights, South Holland, Steger, Thornton
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Contact our Markham DUI defense team at (312) 494-3131 for a free evaluation.
Fabbrini Law Group’s DUI attorneys’ reviews
Jim Fabbrini saved my husband’s license. After his second DUI we were worried that he would lose his license and not be able to work. Jim was able to have the charges lessened and keep my husband driving! He knows his way around a court room. He is a straightforward guy and tells you like it is. He fights hard for his clients for a fair price.”
– Marie
Jim got a major case for me dismissed 100% on a technicality at trial!!! I have worked with some of the best lawyers in IL, and the Fabbrini law group trumps them all! Most lawyers do ZERO work and plead out to the best deal. Not Jim, there never even was an offer because we went straight to trial. Jim and Camby are excellent litigators and actually worked on my case. I was shown case law and everything they did every step of the way. 100% transparent communication. They went above and beyond for a fair price and didn’t charge more for trial for a case from 5/20/13. Highly recommended.
– Andrew
This is an exceptional law firm. I used this law firm to represent my case. This law firm was recommended by me from a friend by the name of Jay. About a year and a half had gone by after I get pulled over for a DUI among other citations. This would consist of me going through court in and out, constantly everyday for a DUI ticket I was wrongly accused for among other tickets. Now this really gets in the way of work. Now the court process is always a drag, but with Fabbrini lawyer Group/law Firm made everything so easy! They were there all the way and helped me step by step of the way and ensuring I understood my options and all my choices very well and are very flexible. They are not like other law firms that just look for you in your pockets for money. They are very professional and always look out for the best for their clients.
-Greg
Unfortunately in the last 10 years I’ve been accused of 3 DUIs and fortunately he has been the only person that I have hired to take over my Cases and hasn’t let me down not once this man is the BEST at what he does I don’t have any DUI convictions on my record he has beaten every last 1 of them he is a great Lawyer I promise you that you can’t go wrong with this guy
-Antonio
