A DUI stop in Arlington Heights can start on Rand Road, near the expressways, or on a local street—and end in a Cook County courtroom with your license on a short fuse. If you were arrested or charged with DUI in or around Arlington Heights, you need clear advice about both the criminal case and Statutory Summary Suspension.
Stavros Law Offices is minutes away in Wheeling at 433 N. Milwaukee Ave, IL 60090. We defend DUI and related matters throughout the northwest suburbs. For DUI and criminal defense, clients often work with T. Justin Stavros—Partner, former Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney, and the firm’s DUI/criminal go-to.
Call 847-520-4810 for a free consultation. Consultas disponibles en inglés o español.
Broader criminal issues in the same town: Criminal Defense Lawyer Arlington Heights. Practice hub: Criminal Defense, DUI and Traffic. County DUI hub: Cook County DUI Attorney.
This page is educational information. It is not legal advice for your specific situation and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Outcomes depend on the facts and the law—no lawyer can honestly guarantee a result.
Arlington Heights DUI — what the case can involve
Illinois DUI allegations may involve alcohol, drugs, or both, and may turn on concentration levels or impairment evidence. We examine:
- Why you were stopped
- How field sobriety tests were conducted
- Breath, blood, or urine testing procedures
- Video and report consistency
- Whether the charge is framed as a first offense, a repeat case, or an aggravated allegation
Support reading: First-Time DUI · Second Offense DUI · Aggravated DUI · DUI Defense Attorney Illinois
License deadlines after an Arlington Heights arrest
Many clients focus on the court date and miss the license notice. Summary suspension is a separate track with its own timing after a test failure or refusal. Details: Statutory Summary Suspension Illinois.
If you drive for work—or hold a CDL—treat license issues as urgent (CDL DUI).
Nearby communities and courthouse realities
From Wheeling we regularly help clients connected to Arlington Heights, Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Prospect Heights, Des Plaines, and nearby Cook County suburbs. Some stops near the Lake County line may land in Lake County instead—see Lake County DUI Attorney and Northwest Suburbs DUI Attorney.
Sibling city DUI pages: Wheeling · Buffalo Grove.
Always check the county and courtroom printed on your paperwork.
Why local, trial-minded counsel matters
Arlington Heights cases still rise or fall on evidence and preparation. Our team includes former prosecutors who know how DUI files are built. We prepare as if the matter may be tried, communicate in plain English, and do not decorate the site with purchased awards or invented case-result tallies.
What to do after the arrest
- Stay silent about case facts except with your lawyer.
- Keep tickets, bond conditions, and suspension notices.
- Calendar every date.
- Call 847-520-4810 for a free consultation.
- Ask for Justin on new DUI/criminal matters.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer for a first Arlington Heights DUI? Yes—at least get advice. License and record consequences are real even on a first case.
Can you handle my case if court is not in Arlington Heights itself? Often yes. Cook County venue follows the charging documents. Call with your ticket.
What if I also have other criminal charges? See our Arlington Heights criminal defense page and the criminal hub, then call so we can prioritize.
Spanish consultations? Yes. Consultas disponibles en inglés o español.
Do you guarantee results? No. We explain options based on the evidence and the law.
Talk with Stavros Law Offices
- Phone: 847-520-4810
- Office: 433 N. Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
- Free consultation · Consultas disponibles en inglés o español
- Attorney: T. Justin Stavros
- Contact: /contact-us
Facing a DUI in Arlington Heights? Call today—before the next deadline.