Grayslake is a Lake County village about 40 miles north of downtown Chicago, with Metra service and the College of Lake County campus. If you were arrested for DUI or another crime in Grayslake, your case is part of the 19th Judicial Circuit, whose main courthouse is the Lake County Courthouse at 18 N. County Street in Waukegan. Stavros Law Offices defends these charges. Our attorneys are both former Lake County Assistant State's Attorneys. See our attorney profiles to learn more.
Where a Grayslake Case Is Heard
Lake County keeps its misdemeanor, DUI and traffic cases in the Waukegan courthouse complex, and some traffic matters may be set at a branch court. Your notice to appear names the location, courtroom and date, so read it carefully and confirm it with the Circuit Clerk or by calling our office. Felony cases follow a different path through the county's criminal division. Because our attorneys are both former Lake County Assistant State's Attorneys, they know how the State's Attorney's office screens and charges cases.
Grayslake DUI Defense
Illinois Route 120, Route 83 and U.S. 45 are the main corridors through Grayslake, and a stop on any of them can start a DUI case. The arrest also starts a Secretary of State summary suspension, which takes effect on the 46th day after notice. You have 90 days to petition to rescind it. We review whether the officer had a lawful basis for the stop, how the field sobriety tests were given and whether the chemical test was handled correctly. Read about first-time DUI cases, our Illinois DUI defense overview and our Lake County DUI page.
Criminal Charges We Handle in Grayslake
We defend theft, assault and battery, domestic violence, drug offenses and felonies. Students, commuters and longtime residents alike can face consequences for jobs, licenses and housing after a conviction, so we plan beyond the next hearing. For nearby Lake County coverage, see our Waukegan criminal defense page the Waukegan, Gurnee and Zion DUI page, and the Libertyville and Mundelein DUI pages. Our criminal defense and DUI hub lists every practice topic.
Before Your First Court Date
Collect your papers, calendar the 46-day and 90-day license dates, and avoid discussing the case online. Read what to expect on our first court date guide, then call us. If your drive took you through Lake Forest or Deerfield, see our Lake Forest and Deerfield pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is a Grayslake DUI case heard?
At the Lake County Courthouse complex in Waukegan, in the 19th Judicial Circuit. Some traffic matters may be set at a branch court, so confirm the location on your notice.
Is Grayslake in Lake County?
Yes. Grayslake is a village in Lake County, so its cases go through the Lake County Circuit Clerk and the 19th Judicial Circuit.
How long is the license suspension after a Grayslake DUI arrest?
For a first offender, a summary suspension lasts six months after a test at 0.08 or higher and twelve months after a refusal. It begins on the 46th day after notice, and a conviction brings a separate revocation.
Do I need a lawyer for a first DUI?
A first DUI is a criminal charge with license consequences, and a conviction stays on your record. A lawyer can review the stop and testing and explain your options before deadlines pass.
Talk to Our Team
Call (847) 520-4810 (our phone line is available 24/7) or request a free consultation online. Our office is at 433 N. Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090, open Monday–Friday 9–5 and closed Saturday. Bilingual staff can assist; se habla español.
This page is general information about Illinois law, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different, no lawyer can guarantee a result, and past results do not predict future outcomes.