Schaumburg DUI Attorney | Glasgow & Olsson

A DUI arrest can lead to more than just shame in front of your family and embarrassment at your workplace. It can also lead to the loss of a job due to the suspension or revocation of your driver’s license. At Glasgow & Olsson, our Schaumburg DUI defense lawyers have helped thousands of people throughout Illinois meet the challenges of a DUI arrest.

A DUI is very serious and requires immediate action. Contact an attorney at our firm today to discuss the time constraints that may be applicable to your case. For a initial consultation you can reach us at 847.577.8700.

Consequences of a DUI

A DUI (driving under the influence) is also sometimes known as a DWI or drunk driving. Regardless of the terminology, the punishments are the same. Most DUI charges are Class A misdemeanors. This means that they are punishable by up to one year in jail and a $2,500 fine. Court costs and treatment can easily double or triple the amount of your fine. In contrast, felony DUI charges can result in a long prison sentence.

With any DUI arrest, you also face a civil case that will lead to summary suspension of your driver’s license. If you are convicted of the DUI charge, your driver’s license will be revoked.

The loss of your driver’s license, or license suspension, can have a profound effect on your life, especially in the northwest Chicago suburbs, where mass transit is not readily available. The sooner you contact our drunk driving defense lawyers, the sooner we can go to work to protect your ability to drive.

There are several things we can do to fight a DUI charge, such as:

File motions to dismiss the charges. If the stop was illegal, or police had no probable cause to arrest you, we can file a motion to dismiss the DUI charges. If the judge agrees, the charges will be dismissed.
Trial by judge or jury. If you did not take a breathalyzer test, we can help challenge the account given by the arresting officer. Moreover, if you did take the breathalyzer test, we can challenge the results. Please note that if you are found not-guilty, and do not have any prior arrests on your record, our lawyers can also apply for an expungement to take the DUI arrest off your permanent record.
Apply for supervision. This is a special dispensation available to first-time offenders in Illinois. If you plead guilty, or are found guilty after a trial, the judge will give you a period of time to complete alcohol treatment, listen to a victim impact panel, and meet other court requirements. If you complete the program successfully, the judge will dismiss the case. While the arrest will stay your record, it will not be labeled as a conviction under Illinois law.

We want to hear about your case to see how we can help you. Contact a DUI defense lawyer NOW. Se habla español. Please call 847.577.8700. We serve clients in Chicago and the surrounding suburban areas.

Thomas Glasgow tried thousands of DUI cases as both a Cook County prosecutor and as a criminal defense attorney. He was the author and instructor for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education course on aggravated or felony DUI for other attorneys, prosecutors, and judges.

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Tom’s team is THE BEST

In a world of chaos, pain, survival of the fittest and ever increasing crime… it is critical not to just protect yourself with tools but also with the right people on your team. My choice is Glasgow & Olsson. His impeccable track record & experience makes him untouchable. With an empathetic heart, shoulder to cry on, he listens and will help you through the worst & best of times. I highly recommend him for retainment if you have a CCL, need to create a trust/will/prenuptial/power of attorney/etc., opening a business, going through a separation or custody battle or if you were involved in a crime-DUI, murder, etc. Tom’s team is THE BEST. You are welcome to use me as a referral!

Ania

Thomas Glasgow Is An Outstanding Attorney. I Highly Recommend Him

Tom, I just wanted to let you know I am very happy with the outcome of my DUI case. Thank you for your hard work and for treating me as a valued client. You went above and beyond to get me the decision you got. I was hoping for that kind of decision but knew it would be difficult to get it. I don’t know of any other CDL drivers who has received a DUI and not lost their job. I would also like to mention how attentive you were. I was surprised at how fast you returned phone calls and emails. In my dealing with attorneys in the past they are usually very slow to return calls and emails, sometimes days before I heard back. It’s those types of attorneys that give attorneys a bad reputation. You are the exception to the rule and take your job serious and treat your clients in a professional manner and as an asset, You listen to their concerns and work on getting them the outcome they are looking for not just what’s the quickest and easiest solution. In my case you could have easily taken the district attorney’s offer at the first court date of supervision disregarding the summary suspension that would have occurred and then just said there is nothing I can do about the summary suspension. But you knowing my needs of retaining my job if possible chose to postpone the court date in order to try and work out the summary suspension knowing that a supervision on the criminal case wasn’t going to keep my license if I received a summary suspension anyway. That is what really set you apart from most attorneys. I think most of them would have jumped on the supervision on the criminal case without worrying about the summary suspension. Once again THANK YOU very much. Please feel free to use this letter on your website or any other promotional tool as I would highly recommend you as an attorney in any criminal case.

John

The law offices of Thomas Glasgow is unequivocally remarkable

Out of state business professional stopped by troopers while paying toll at toll both and ultimately charged with DUI on Schaumburg, IL interstate. This charge put me in a life- changing situation and with no time to waste, I needed immediate professional counsel. I found Mr. Glasgow online and saw that his offices had outstanding client feedback. Gave Mr. Glasgow’s office a call and immediately felt like I was in good hands after the free consultation. Communication, expertise and consistency are 3 qualities this firm has mastered. In a legal crisis those qualities are essential. Anytime I called or emailed Mr. Glasgow’s office during the course of my case, I received immediate honest answers and understanding to the current status of my case. We went to trial and Judge ruled not guilty. Very satisfied with the outcome of my court case. I highly recommend Mr. Glasgow and his firm. Thanks again.

Glen

I can’t begin to say how lucky I am to have Mr. Glasgow for my attorney

Write something… I can’t begin to say how lucky I am to have Mr. Glasgow for my attorney. That goes for all his staff too!

Bonnie

Compassionate and honest this is the firm you need to call

If you need a caring attorney who is compassionate and honest this is the firm you need to call. Nicest most caring attorney I have ever met.

Megan

I want tell everyone out there… he has exceeded all expectations

Tom has been our lawyer for many years now for multiple reasons…and I want tell everyone out there that not only can this man do his job well he has exceeded all expectations. He not only takes care of your legal matters but he truly cares about his clients and their families. There are not enough words and thank yous in the world to say for what he has done for us and I feel truly blessed that we found him!!!!

Ashley

I trust this law firm 100% with even the most personal of matters

Mr. Glasgow and his staff got right to work as soon as I reached out to them. From the beginning, Tom took charge and never looked back. He was direct and forward with his expectations from me as a client and took care of the rest. His commanding presence can be felt in every room he walks into and he uses his expertise to benefit every client he sees. I trust this law firm 100% with even the most personal of matters. Thank you so much for your help.

Matt

Mr. Glasgow is a phenomenal attorney

We hired Mr. Glasgow to help my son. My son was facing some possible serious consequences. Mr. Glasgow told my son he would help him and he really came through. We were extremely pleased with the outcome of my son’s case. Mr. Glasgow is a phenomenal attorney and we would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone needing legal help.

Linda

BEST attorney I have EVER met!

Thomas Glasgow is absolutely the BEST attorney I have EVER met! Regardless of your legal issue, you must see him first. His sincere care for his clients, compassion, understanding, communication, knowledge, analytical mind, negotiating skills and unwavering perseverance is supreme.

Shawn

Don’t go with any one else but this firm!

I’ve never felt unsure of the outcome of any case Tom and Stephanie have represented me in. Genuine, yet tenacious attorneys with a plethora of knowledge. They have gone above and beyond all my expectations with both traffic and family court. Don’t go with any one else but this firm!

Samantha

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