Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney in Villa Park, Illinois
Your record and your future deserve an aggressive, strategic defense. We fight for the best possible outcome — from the first call to the final verdict.
Illinois Criminal Defense You Can Count On
A criminal charge — even a misdemeanor — can affect your employment, your professional licenses, your housing, and your reputation for years to come. You need an attorney who understands Illinois criminal law and knows how to use it in your favor.
At Chris J. Aiello, P.C., we approach every criminal case with the same direct, strategic mindset that has served our clients since 1990. We don’t sugarcoat the situation — but we fight hard to get you the best outcome possible given the facts.
Criminal Defense Services
- ✓ DUI / DWI Defense — first offense, repeat offenses, felony DUI
- ✓ Misdemeanor defense — disorderly conduct, assault, theft, criminal trespass
- ✓ Felony defense — aggravated charges, drug offenses, weapons charges
- ✓ Traffic offenses — reckless driving, suspended license, speeding violations
- ✓ Expungement and record sealing — clear your record when eligible
- ✓ Bond hearings and pre-trial motions
- ✓ Negotiations for reduced charges or alternative sentencing
- ✓ U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois matters
DUI Defense in Illinois — What You Need to Know
Illinois DUI law is complex, with consequences that include license suspension, mandatory fines, potential jail time, and a permanent criminal record. There are often viable defenses — challenging the legality of the traffic stop, the accuracy of the breathalyzer, or the field sobriety test procedures used.
Time matters. The sooner you have an attorney, the more options you have. If you’ve been charged with DUI in DuPage County, call us immediately.
Serving DuPage County and the Chicago Western Suburbs
We represent clients in DuPage County courts including cases originating in Villa Park, Elmhurst, Lombard, Oakbrook, Wheaton, Downers Grove, and throughout the western suburbs of Chicago.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. Exercise both. Call us first.
DUI convictions generally cannot be expunged in Illinois, which is why fighting the charge from the start is so important.
A failed test is not an automatic conviction. There are legitimate legal challenges to breathalyzer results. We evaluate every option.