Criminal and traffic defense attorney in Elmhurst, Illinois
When you are facing criminal or traffic charges, you do not have to face the system alone. Attorney Alexander Dunn spent more than a decade as a police officer before practicing law, and he brings that understanding of how cases are investigated and charged to every defense.
- Traffic tickets
- Protecting your driving record, your license, and your insurance rates.
- Criminal charges
- Misdemeanor and felony defense in DuPage County and Cook County courts.
- Record relief
- Expungement and sealing of eligible Illinois records.
Criminal and traffic matters
Every case starts with a careful review of the ticket or charging documents, the police reports, and any video. We explain your options in plain terms and give you a straight assessment of where your case stands.
Traffic Tickets
Speeding, disobeying traffic signals, improper lane usage, and other moving violations. We work to keep convictions off your driving record where possible.
Suspended or Revoked License
Defense of driving while license suspended or revoked charges, and guidance on the steps to get your driving privileges back.
DUI
Defense of driving under the influence charges, including the criminal case and the statutory summary suspension of your license.
Misdemeanors
Charges such as retail theft, battery, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, and possession offenses.
Felony Charges
Defense of felony charges, from the first court appearance and any pretrial detention hearing through resolution or trial.
Expungement & Sealing
Reviewing your record for eligibility and preparing petitions to expunge or seal arrests, charges, and eligible convictions.
Received a ticket or a court date? Do not ignore it. Missing a court date can lead to a conviction entered in your absence, a license suspension, or a warrant. Contact us before your first appearance.
Police officers facing charges
For a police officer, a criminal charge is rarely just a criminal case. The outcome can affect your job, your pension, and your certification. We represent officers in the criminal case while keeping the administrative and employment consequences in view.
- Criminal caseDefense of on-duty and off-duty charges in state court.
- Internal investigationsCoordinating your statements and strategy across the criminal case and any department investigation.
- CertificationGuidance on how a charge or outcome may affect your certification with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
- PensionGuidance on how a charge or conviction may affect your police pension benefits under the Illinois Pension Code.
What to expect
Bring your ticket, pretrial release paperwork, or any court documents you have to the first conversation.
Consultation
We review your ticket or charges, your court date, and your goals.
Case Review
We obtain and review the police reports, video, and other evidence.
Court
We appear in court, negotiate with the prosecutor, and take the case to trial when that is the right choice.
Resolution
We explain the outcome and the next steps, including any options to clear your record later.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer for a traffic ticket?
Not always, but a lawyer can often help. Some tickets carry more than a fine: points on your driving record, higher insurance rates, or a possible suspension. An attorney can review the ticket, explain the possible outcomes, and work toward a result that limits the effect on your record.
What is court supervision?
Court supervision is a type of sentence available for many traffic and misdemeanor charges in Illinois. If you complete the conditions set by the court, the case is dismissed without a conviction. Whether supervision is available depends on the charge and your history.
Do I have to go to court?
It depends on the charge. For many traffic tickets, an attorney can appear on your behalf. Some charges require you to appear in person. We will tell you which applies to your case and what to expect on your court date.
Can my criminal record be expunged or sealed?
Many Illinois records can be expunged or sealed, but eligibility depends on the outcome of the case, the type of offense, and how much time has passed. We can review your record and tell you which options are available.
I am a police officer facing a charge. What else should I consider?
A criminal charge can also affect your employment, your pension, and your certification with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. We look at the criminal case together with the administrative, employment, and pension consequences.