Hoffman Estates is a northwest suburb in Cook County, home to the Prairie Stone business park and the Now Arena. If you were arrested for DUI or another crime in Hoffman Estates, your misdemeanor or traffic case is generally heard in the Circuit Court of Cook County's Third Municipal District at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse, 2121 Euclid Avenue. A small part of the village lies in Kane County, and we handle Kane County cases too. Stavros Law Offices defends these charges. Our attorneys are both former Lake County Assistant State's Attorneys. See our attorney profiles to learn more.
The Rolling Meadows Courthouse
The Third Municipal District lists Hoffman Estates among the municipalities it serves, along with nearby Schaumburg, Palatine and Streamwood. The courthouse hears misdemeanor, ordinance and traffic cases. Hoffman Estates is mostly in Cook County, with a very small part in Kane County, so check the county on your ticket or release papers. If it names Kane County, the case is in the 16th Judicial Circuit. Kane County cases belong to the 16th Judicial Circuit. Felony and other criminal matters are generally heard at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38 in St. Charles, and traffic and misdemeanor matters may be set at one of the circuit's branch courts. The Kane County Courthouse at 100 S. Third Street in Geneva mainly handles civil cases. We handle cases in both counties. Confirm your courtroom and date with the Clerk of the Circuit Court or call our office, and keep the paperwork with you when you appear.
Hoffman Estates DUI Defense
Interstate 90, Route 59, Higgins Road (Route 72), Golf Road and Barrington Road bring commuters, shoppers and event traffic through the village. A DUI arrest starts a criminal case and a Secretary of State suspension. Refusing a chemical test brings a longer first-offender suspension, twelve months, than failing one, which is six months, and either suspension begins on the 46th day after notice. A petition to rescind is due within 90 days. We examine the stop, the field sobriety tests and the testing. Read about driving permits, our Illinois DUI defense overview and our northwest suburbs DUI page.
Criminal Charges We Handle in Hoffman Estates
We represent people charged with theft, battery, drug offenses, reckless driving and felonies, as well as other misdemeanors. Our Cook County criminal defense page explains how these cases move forward, and our criminal defense hub lists related topics.
Your First Steps
Gather your ticket, bond papers and any suspension notice. Do not post about the arrest. Then call our team so we can check both the court date and the license deadlines. Nearby communities have their own pages, including Palatine, Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove. You can also read what to expect at a first court date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is a Hoffman Estates DUI case heard?
Generally at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse, the Cook County Third Municipal District. Your paperwork lists the courtroom and date; confirm with the Clerk or call our office.
Is Hoffman Estates only in Cook County?
Mostly. The village is mainly in Cook County with a very small portion in Kane County, so check the county named on your ticket or charging paper. We handle cases in both counties.
Do you handle Kane County cases from Hoffman Estates?
Yes. We defend DUI and criminal charges in Cook County and in Kane County, which is part of the 16th Judicial Circuit. Call us with your ticket or release papers and we will confirm where you appear.
What is the difference between failing and refusing a chemical test?
For a first offender, a summary suspension lasts six months after a test at 0.08 or higher and twelve months after a refusal. Both begin on the 46th day after notice.
Can I get a permit to drive to work during a suspension?
First offenders may be eligible for a monitoring device driving permit, which requires an ignition interlock device. Eligibility depends on your record and the facts of the arrest.
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.
We also handle cases in Kane County: Kane County DUI Attorney and Kane County Criminal Defense Lawyer.