Chicago DUI & Traffic Defense Lawyer
A DUI charge can cost you your license, your job, and your freedom. Attorney Ivan Rueda fights aggressively to protect your rights and minimize the consequences.
DUI & Traffic Defense
Don't Face a DUI Charge Alone
Being arrested for DUI in Illinois is a serious matter. Even a first-offense conviction carries mandatory fines, a criminal record, and an automatic license suspension. For repeat offenses or aggravated DUI, you could be facing felony charges and mandatory prison time.
What many people don't realize is that a DUI arrest does not automatically mean a conviction. There are often significant weaknesses in the prosecution's case — from the legality of the traffic stop to the accuracy of breathalyzer equipment. An experienced DUI defense attorney can identify these issues and use them to your advantage.
At the Law Office of Ivan Rueda and Associates, we have defended hundreds of DUI and traffic cases throughout Chicago and Cook County. We know the courts, the prosecutors, and the procedures — and we use that knowledge to fight for the best possible outcome in your case.
Act Within 90 Days of Your Arrest
In Illinois, you have only 90 days from the date of your DUI arrest to request a hearing to contest your statutory summary suspension — the automatic license suspension that takes effect 46 days after arrest. Missing this window means losing your driving privileges without a fight.
Contact us immediately so we can file the necessary petition and begin building your defense before critical deadlines pass.
Call Now — 773-252-9800We Handle All Types
DUI & Traffic Cases We Defend
What's at Stake
Consequences of a DUI Conviction in Illinois
License Suspension
A first-offense DUI in Illinois triggers an automatic 6-month statutory summary suspension of your license — even before conviction.
Criminal Record
A DUI conviction stays on your Illinois driving record permanently and can appear on background checks for employment and housing.
Jail Time & Fines
First-offense DUI carries up to 364 days in jail and fines up to $2,500. Aggravated DUI is a felony with mandatory prison time.
Ignition Interlock
Courts often require installation of a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) as a condition of driving relief.
How We Fight for You
DUI Defense Strategies We Use
How It Works
Our DUI Defense Process
Free Consultation
Contact us immediately after a DUI arrest. Time is critical — statutory summary suspension hearings must be requested within 90 days of arrest.
Case Review
We obtain and analyze all evidence: police reports, dashcam footage, breathalyzer calibration records, and field sobriety test documentation.
Build Your Defense
We identify every weakness in the prosecution's case and craft a defense strategy tailored to your specific facts and circumstances.
Fight in Court
We appear at every hearing on your behalf, challenge the evidence aggressively, and pursue the best possible outcome — dismissal, reduction, or acquittal.
Client Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
"My experience with Ivan Rueda was tremendously successful. He discharged my case from felony to no case at all. He made the whole process easy and painless. The Rueda's team handled it professionally and expeditiously."
Leonor Buenavides
Chicago, IL · Google Reviews
"Thank you for your service and appreciate the hard work on my case. Excellent results. Also the amazing work of his assistant — she was available immediately and responded rapidly. I recommend this office 100%."
Joseluis Cabrero
Chicago, IL · Google Reviews
"Thank you for an amazing experience! Thank you for helping us and explaining step by step the process. The outcome was exactly what Mr. Rueda said it would be and I am so grateful."
Cassandra Flores
Chicago, IL · Google Reviews
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Chicago, Bellwood, Berkley, Berwyn, Bridgeview, Broadview, Bolingbrook, Brookfield, Buffalo Grove, Calumet City, Cicero, Countryside, Elk Grove Village, Elmwood Park, Evergreen Park, Forest Park, Franklin Park, Hanover Park, Hillside, Hodgkins, La Grange, La Grange Park, Lyons, Markham, Maywood, McCook, Melrose Park, North Riverside, Northlake, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Park Ridge, Skokie, Evanston, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Wheaton, Waukegan, Joliet, Naperville, Aurora, Elgin, Downers Grove, River Forest, River Grove, Riverside, Stickney, Stone Park, Summit, Westchester, Willow, La Villita, Lawndale, Brighton Park, Pilsen, Midway, Avondale, Garfield Park, Logan Square, Schiller Park, Bensenville, Addison, Rolling Meadows, Cook County and at the 26th and California Courthouse, Maywood Courthouse, Bridgeview Courthouse, Daley Center Courthouse and Markham Courthouse. Also serving DuPage County, Cook County, Lake County, Kane County, and Will County.