DuPage County DUI and Criminal Defense Attorneys

Ramsell & Associates, LLC

128 South County Farm Road
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
USA

(630) 665-8780 or (888) 335-6697

(630) 665-9599

www.illinois-criminal-defense-attorney.com/

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The Law Offices of Ramsell & Associates, LLC is a top Illinois criminal defense law firm. Our lawyers have successfully handled more than 12,000 Illinois misdemeanor and Illinois felony cases since 1986. The firm's support staff is a highly trained group of secretarial and paralegal professionals who ensure clients receive superior service and prompt communication.

Criminal cases handled by the firm have been noted in many local and national media outlets and news programs, including ABC's "20/20," "The Oprah Winfrey Show," ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News, The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun Times, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. When experience counts, you can count on Ramsell & Associates, LLC.

Illinois criminal defense lawyer Donald J. Ramsell argued a case before the United States Supreme Court, the only DuPage County law firm ever to do so. Mr. Ramsell was named an "Illinois Super Lawyer" in 2005, and was recognized as an "Illinois Leading Lawyer" in 2006 by Crain Magazine. He is a past president of the DuPage County Bar Association, an invited member of the National College for DUI Defense, and a member of the DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Spousal Abuse; Molestation; Sexual Misconduct; Internet Pornography; Internet Solicitation; Sexual Assault; Securities Fraud; Medicare Fraud; Insider Trading; Internet Crime; Internet Fraud; Truancy; School Fighting; Underage Drinking; Possession of a Fake ID; Property Crimes; Vandalism; Gang-Related Activities; Bad Checks; Deceptive Practices; Grand Theft Auto; Receiving Stolen Property; Felony Larceny; Illinois Probation.

Practice Areas Description

At Ramsell & Associates, LLC, our lawyers offer legal representation on the following areas of practice:

- Domestic Violence Laws

Domestic violence situations are always difficult. The police have been called to your house, but they don't know the whole story. And they often don't take the time to get it. You need an attorney who will listen to you, understand your situation, and provide you with the strongest defense. We know that domestic abuse charges aren't always true. Especially in a divorce, one spouse may falsely accuse the other of spousal abuse to get them removed from the house. The Illinois domestic violence attorneys at Ramsell & Associates, LLC, know how difficult this situation is, the uncertainty you're facing, and your fear of losing your home and family.

- Sex Crimes

Poor communication, bad choices, losing control, not thinking it through; now you find yourself accused of an Illinois sex crime and you're facing a lot of social pressure and hostility, as well as tough legal penalties. You need a criminal defense lawyer who will listen to you, understand your situation, and provide you with the strongest defense available. A conviction on sex crime charges can follow you for the rest of your life. The firm's defense lawyers work to get charges dismissed and to minimize the negative impact on your life by seeking reduced charges and sentencing alternatives that promote rehabilitation rather than punishment.

- Drug Crimes

Everyone makes mistakes in life. Unfortunately, if that mistake involves drugs, you're in for serious trouble. You need the strongest possible defense to make sure you don't lose years of your life to the criminal justice system. A conviction on drug charges-possession or sale of marijuana, cocaine, meth, steroids, amphetamines, prescription drugs, or ecstasy-can end a school career or work career. You can lose your professional license. The defense firm of Ramsell & Associates, LLC, has been representing people charged with Illinois drug crimes for more than 20 years. That's experience that works in your favor.

- White Collar Crimes

If you've been charged with a white collar crime, you face significant penalties, including long prison sentences if convicted. But with an aggressive defense, you may find your charges reduced or dropped, or you may be eligible for alternative sentences. Every client at Ramsell & Associates, LLC, is provided with a thorough and aggressive defense to ensure their rights are protected. White collar crime cases are complicated to prosecute and to defend. They often involve computer and financial transactions with an uncertain trail. Careful examination of the facts of your case, meticulous preparation, and effective defense are the hallmarks of the firm. If the evidence just doesn't add up, your Ramsell & Associates attorney will press for a dismissal of the charges.

- Illinois DUI Law

The outcome of your drunk driving case—loss of license and jail time or walking away with your record intact—can be significantly affected by your choice of Illinois DUI lawyer. When you're considering the best Illinois DUI defense law firm to hire, take a look at the facts. Choose a DUI defense attorney with experience, qualifications and specialized DUI training, and a history of success. Illinois DUI lawyer Donald J. Ramsell is the only Illinois DUI defense attorney to argue a DUI case before the United States Supreme Court. Ramsell & Associates, LLC, DUI attorneys have successfully handled over 12,000 Illinois drunk driving, misdemeanor, and felony cases since 1986.

- Illinois Traffic Laws

It could be a very big deal. Get a few Illinois speeding tickets on your record and your driver's license could be suspended. Lose your license and you could find yourself without a job or a social life. Illinois traffic laws are strictly enforced. After all, cities make money on your speeding ticket and moving violations so they've got plenty of incentive to write more and to make sure you pay. If you're heading to traffic court, you need a lawyer who can respond quickly and effectively in your defense.

- Assault & Battery Law

Sometimes things get out of hand. It's a bad situation made worse by the involvement of the police. Now you're facing charges of assault for a bar fight, a street brawl, or a school yard fight that got out of control. Don't let a momentary loss of control turn into jail time, a lifetime of lost job opportunities and a dark cloud over your personal life. The firm's Illinois assault and battery defense lawyers work to get the assault and battery charges reduced, to obtain alternative sentencing, and to minimize the long-term consequences and negative impact of the charges on your life.

- Internet Crime

It doesn't take much for a typical day of Web surfing to go very, very wrong. Increasingly, the police are using the Internet to entrap people online. Getting caught up in a situation, making a few wrong assumptions, or a bad decision online can bring you face to face with the police. If you are facing criminal charges for any kind of cyber crime, or a member of your family has been accused of an internet crime, the lawyers at Ramsell & Associates, LLC can help.

- Juvenile Crime

When a young family member gets in trouble with the law, it's important to take immediate action. Hiring a top Illinois juvenile crime lawyer is money well spent because it gives you a chance to turn your child's life around. The Illinois juvenile defense attorneys at Ramsell & Associates, LLCC, understand that you're facing one of the most difficult situations a parent or family member can face. It's hard to know what to do or where you can turn to protect your child's future. You can trust the experienced juvenile defense attorneys at Ramsell & Associates, LLC, to give you accurate information, sound legal advice, and options.

- Theft & Burglary Law

Shoplifting and stealing cars are the most common crimes committed in Illinois. If you've been charged with a theft crime, even a relatively minor crime, the consequences of that charge can affect your life for a long time. If you’re a licensed professional, a shoplifting arrest or conviction could cause your license to be denied. It can prevent you from finding work and housing. Shoplifting and theft crimes can be charged as misdemeanors or felonies. If you have a prior conviction, you're likely to be charged with a felony. Your Illinois theft attorney at Ramsell & Associates, LLC will provide a strong defense to clear your name.

- Felony Theft

Felony larceny differs from misdemeanor theft in two primary ways: The item or amount stolen is greater than $300 in value; If convicted, you face more than 1 year and 1 day in jail. There are 4 classes of felony theft charge, depending upon whether the theft was from a person, a home burglary, retail shoplifting, or theft from a school or government institution, and depending upon the value of the property. If you have a prior conviction, it's also likely that any other serious theft offense will be charged as felony larceny.

- Arson Crime

There's always a story behind a fire: a story about things getting out of control. Maybe the fire was set by a curious young person and quickly grew too large to handle. Maybe the fire was purposefully set to destroy a business or home for insurance reasons. Maybe it was the result of carelessness with a cigarette. Whatever the cause, the result is a charge of arson and possible criminal conviction. The Illinois arson lawyers at Ramsell & Associates, LLC have been defending people against misdemeanor and felony arson charges in Illinois courts for more than 20 years.

- Illinois Probation

The criminal defense law firm of Ramsell & Associates, LLC, in Wheaton, Illinois, has been providing aggressive courtroom defense to people charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes throughout Illinois for more than 20 years. That's the kind of experience that leads to success in court, with dismissals, acquittals, and sentences to probation rather than jail time. Careful investigation, thorough preparation, and effective defense are hallmarks of the firm.

- Illinois Expungements

If you were ever arrested and charged with a crime, an arrest record was entered into a statewide database and then sent to a national database at the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Even if your case was later dismissed or you were found not guilty, there is still a public record of your arrest. That record of your arrest can be a problem. When a prospective employer does a background check, that arrest will show up. If a prospective landlord does a background check, that arrest may stand in the way of you renting an apartment. Colleges, scholarship committees, professional licensure boards-they may all conduct criminal background checks that will unfairly turn up that past criminal charge. With the help of a knowledgeable Illinois expungement lawyer, you may be able to clear most, if not all, misdemeanor charges and some felony arrests from your public record.

Attorneys

	Mr. Stephen J. Klein Attorney Criminal Law		Mr. Donald J. Ramsell Managing Attorney Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, DUI
	Mr. Earl A. Vergara Attorney Criminal Law, DUI, Traffic Ticket