Huntley is a village along Interstate 90 and Illinois Route 47, and it lies in both McHenry County and Kane County. If you were arrested for DUI or another crime in Huntley, the county named on your paperwork decides which courthouse you report to. For McHenry County cases, that is the Michael J. Sullivan Judicial Center at 2200 N. Seminary Avenue (Route 47) in Woodstock. Kane County cases go to the 16th Judicial Circuit. Stavros Law Offices defends these charges in both counties. Our attorneys are both former Lake County Assistant State's Attorneys. See our attorney profiles to learn more.
Which County Is Your Huntley Case In?
Huntley spans two counties, so check the county and the court location printed on your charging paper or ticket. A McHenry County case goes to Woodstock and the 22nd 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. Call us with the paperwork in hand and we will help you confirm where to appear before the date arrives.
Huntley DUI Defense
The Route 47 corridor, the I-90 interchange, Algonquin Road and Main Street carry heavy evening traffic, and stops on these roads often lead to DUI arrests. Along with the criminal charge, you face a Secretary of State summary suspension that begins on the 46th day after notice. A hearing request has to be filed within 90 days, and it does not pause the suspension on its own. We examine the stop, the field sobriety tests and the chemical testing, and we explain driving permits. See our first-time DUI guide, the Illinois DUI defense overview and the McHenry County DUI page.
Criminal Charges We Handle in Huntley
We represent people charged with theft, battery, drug offenses, weapons charges and felonies. Many charges that look minor at first still carry consequences for a job or a professional license, so we plan for the whole case. Read our McHenry County criminal defense overview and our DUI and traffic hub for how these cases move through the courts.
Steps to Take Now
Gather your ticket, release papers and any suspension notice. Note the date of notice, since the 46-day and 90-day clocks start there. Avoid posting about the arrest. Then call our team. Neighbors in Algonquin and Lake in the Hills and Crystal Lake face the same McHenry County process, and we also defend Kane County cases, and Huntley residents often ask about Cary, covered on our Cary page. Residents of the City of McHenry are covered too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Huntley in McHenry County or Kane County?
Both. Huntley is a village in McHenry and Kane counties. The county on your ticket or charging paper tells you which courthouse and clerk apply, and we handle cases in both counties.
Do you handle Kane County cases from Huntley?
Yes. We defend DUI and criminal charges in McHenry 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.
Where is a Huntley DUI case heard in McHenry County?
At the Michael J. Sullivan Judicial Center in Woodstock. Your paperwork lists the courtroom and date; confirm with the Circuit Clerk or call our office.
How long do I have to challenge a summary suspension?
A petition to rescind must be filed within 90 days of the notice. The suspension itself takes effect on the 46th day after notice unless it is stopped, and requesting a hearing does not stay it.
What if I was stopped on I-90 near Route 47?
Bring the ticket and any release papers. The county and agency named on them determine where the case is filed, and we review the stop, the testing and the paperwork from there.
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.
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