Local Representation Steps From the Lake County Courthouse
If you’ve been arrested for a DUI or charged with a crime in Waukegan, your case will almost certainly be heard at the Lake County Courthouse at 18 North County Street. Daniels, Long & Pinsel’s office sits at 19 North County Street — directly across from the courthouse where your case will be filed, heard, and decided.
That proximity isn’t just convenient. It means our attorneys are in this courthouse regularly, know the judges, the prosecutors, and the local procedures that shape how DUI and criminal cases actually move through Lake County’s 19th Judicial Circuit. For over 35 years, we’ve built our practice around this courthouse and this community, earning recognition as the #1 Law Firm in Lake County by the Lake County Business Journal.
DUI Defense in Waukegan, IL
A DUI arrest in Waukegan sets two clocks running at once: the criminal case, and a separate clock with the Illinois Secretary of State over your driver’s license. Missing the statutory window to request a hearing can mean an automatic suspension regardless of how the criminal case turns out. Our attorneys handle both sides of a Waukegan DUI case:
- Statutory summary suspension hearings
- Field sobriety and breath/blood test challenges
- First-offense and repeat DUI charges
- DUI cases involving accidents or injury
Criminal Defense We Handle in Waukegan
Beyond DUI, our attorneys represent Waukegan clients across the full range of criminal matters heard in Lake County courtrooms:
Every case is different, and we take the time to understand the specific facts of yours before recommending a path forward.
Why Waukegan Clients Choose Daniels, Long & Pinsel
- 35+ years practicing in Lake County, almost all of it centered on this courthouse
- Rated #1 Law Firm in Lake County by the Lake County Business Journal
- Multi-million dollar case results and thousands of cases handled
- Free initial consultation — we listen to your side before anything else
- Se habla español
Frequently Asked Questions — Waukegan DUI & Criminal Defense
What happens after a DUI arrest in Waukegan, IL?
You’ll typically be processed and given a court date at the Lake County Courthouse. Separately, you have a limited window to request a hearing to contest the automatic suspension of your license — missing that deadline can cost you the right to challenge it.
Where will my criminal case be heard?
Most Waukegan-area criminal and DUI cases are heard at the Lake County Courthouse, 18 North County Street, Waukegan, IL — directly across from our office.
How much does a consultation cost?
Daniels, Long & Pinsel offers a free initial consultation for criminal and DUI defense matters in Waukegan and throughout Lake County.
Do you handle cases outside Waukegan?
Yes — we also serve Gurnee, Libertyville, North Chicago, Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Round Lake Beach, and all of Lake County.
Communities We Serve Near Waukegan
Gurnee • Libertyville • North Chicago • Vernon Hills • Mundelein • Round Lake Beach • Lake County
If you’re facing DUI or criminal charges in Waukegan, don’t wait — some deadlines in these cases are measured in days. Call Daniels, Long & Pinsel at (847) 623-5900 for a free consultation with an attorney who knows the Lake County Courthouse inside and out.