Illinois DUI Appeal Lawyer
For an Illinois motorist charged with driving under the influence, a conviction and sentence don't necessarily mean an end to the case—the motorist is entitled to a DUI appeal. At The Law Offices of Maureen Williams, we help drivers appeal unfair DUI convictions and sentences.
Review
The Law Offices of Maureen Williams can help drivers facing DUI charges or appealing DUI convictions. Maureen Williams has more than 16 years of legal experience defending drivers and appealing DUI convictions. Ms. Williams never accepts a case for appeal unless she is convinced that a strong issue exists. She will conduct a review of your entire case at the trial court level to determine whether an appeal is feasible, then relay her findings to you in an honest, straightforward manner, giving you her best estimate of the likelihood of success in the appellate court.
Reasons to File an Appeal
A driver may appeal a summary suspension of his or her license, a conviction for DUI, or both. An appeal is warranted if any of the following can be argued:
- The trial court (judge) erred.
- The state (prosecutor or police) made an error.
- The evidence did not support a conviction.
A trial court may err by failing to properly apply the law, by giving credence to an officer whose police report has been proved unreliable, or conducting the trial in an improper manner.
A police officer commits error by failing to follow state law or procedure. Errors may also result if an officer fails to follow the operating manual procedures that govern the stop, the arrest or the administration of the blood alcohol test.
The Law Offices of Maureen Williams will obtain and review all the reports and videos to determine whether an appealable issue exists. If Ms. Williams agrees to appeal on your behalf, she will work diligently and aggressively to obtain legal relief for you.
For more information, fill out our online contact form or call The Law Offices of Maureen Williams at 309-740-9112 or, toll free, 866-321-5228.
