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Cook County Speeding & Traffic Ticket Lawyers

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Why You Should Never "Just Pay"

Mailing in your payment might seem like the easy way out, but in Illinois, paying the fine is a formal admission of guilt. This results in a permanent conviction on your public driving record that can follow you for years.

The Cost of a Conviction

  • Insurance Spikes: A single conviction can increase premiums by 20% to 35% for up to three years.
  • License Points: Convictions add points to your record (e.g., 20 points for 15-25mph over).
  • Under 21 Risk: Drivers under 21 face an automatic suspension after just two convictions within 24 months.

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The "Supervision" Trap

Many drivers try to represent themselves and accept "Court Supervision," not realizing its hidden limitations:

  • Lifetime Limits: For certain offenses, you only get one supervision in your lifetime. For minor tickets, you are generally limited to two per year.
  • CDL Holders: Supervision counts as a conviction for CDL purposes and will still appear on your MVR.
  • Gig Workers: Uber and Lyft background checks may still flag supervisions, potentially impacting your ability to drive.

How We Protect You

We proactively work to avoid convictions through superior negotiation in Cook County courts:

  • Aim for Dismissal: Our first priority is always a full dismissal of the charges.
  • Amended Charges: We can often negotiate a moving violation down to a non-moving equipment violation.
  • Save Your Time: We appear in the Daley Center and suburban districts so you don't miss work.

Don't Gamble With Your Record

Compare the long-term impact of your decision in Cook County.

Decision Factor Just Paying the Fine Hiring Our Firm
Legal Outcome Permanent Conviction Aim for Dismissal/Supervision
Insurance Impact Likely 3-Year Rate Hike Rate Protection Strategy
IL Secretary of State Points 10 to 50 Points Added Prevent Point Accumulation
Your Time Commitment 4-6 Hours (Commute + Court) 0 Hours (We go for you)
Total 3-Year Cost Fine + ~$1,200 in Insurance One-Time Flat Fee

Professional Defense in Chicago & Suburban Courts

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is aggressive in traffic court. We leverage our daily presence in the Circuit Court of Cook County to protect your record from the long-term impact of a conviction.

  • Petty Speeding (1–25 MPH): While not criminal, these add points to your license and spike insurance rates. We work to amend these to non-moving violations.
  • Aggravated Speeding (26+ MPH): In Illinois, 26-34 mph is a Class B Misdemeanor, and 35+ mph is a Class A Misdemeanor. We focus on negotiating these down to petty offenses to prevent a permanent criminal record.
  • CDL & Professional Drivers: We provide specialized defense for commercial drivers, Uber, and Lyft operators whose livelihoods depend on maintaining a clean MVR.

Need more details? Explore our comprehensive guide on Illinois Speeding Laws & Penalties.

Cook County Courthouses We Serve

Chicago (Dist. 1)

Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington Street. Main traffic hub for city citations.

Skokie (Dist. 2)

5600 Old Orchard Road. Serving Evanston, Glenview, and northern suburbs.

Rolling Meadows (Dist. 3)

2121 Euclid Avenue. Serving northwest suburbs like Schaumburg and Arlington Heights.

Maywood (Dist. 4)

1500 Maybrook Drive. Serving western suburbs like Oak Park and Berwyn.

Bridgeview (Dist. 5)

10220 South 76th Avenue. Serving southwestern suburbs.

Markham (Dist. 6)

16501 South Kedzie Parkway. Serving southern suburbs.

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