Alton, Illinois, DUI/DWI Defense Lawyer
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, seek legal help now. You have only a short time from the date of arrest to try to avoid driver's license suspension.
At the Law Office of Amy Sholar, P.C., I can provide the help you need. Contact me today for a free consultation. I will guide you through the legal process if you have been charged with drunk driving or another traffic law violation:
- DUI/DWI
- BUI
- Traffic violations (speeding tickets; reckless driving; driving without insurance)
People often mistakenly believe that drunk driving charges are cut-and-dried. Even though you may have been charged with drunk driving, however, that does not mean that you are guilty or that the charges against you do not need to be proven. You may have a defense available, but you should talk with an experienced DUI defense lawyer who understands the many issues and angles from which to review your DUI case.
I am DUI defense attorney Amy Sholar. I handle DUI cases for clients in Southern Illinois. I can assess such factors as whether the stop of your vehicle was performed within the bounds of the law and whether the Breathalyzer analysis was accurate. In exploring all avenues of defense, I may be able to help you:
- Get your case heard sooner
- Save your driver's license
- Avoid insurance premium hikes
- Avoid a conviction on your record
- Get fines reduced
- Get your license back sooner
Criminal and Traffic Defense for Out-of-Town Visitors and (CDL) Commercial Drivers
- Were you pulled over for drunk driving or arrested for drunken boating while on vacation?
- Did you receive a traffic citation while driving a commercial truck through Madison County or anywhere in Southern Illinois?
I can often handle most hearings without your having to make multiple trips back to town.
Substantial changes to DUI laws that will take effect on January 1, 2008, include new restrictions for commercial driver's license (CDL) holders who receive DUI convictions. It is crucial that you know your rights. A DUI defense attorney can keep you informed and tell you what you need to know.
Contact me today to discuss your drunk driving charge and how I may be of assistance.
From the Alton, Illinois, Law Office of Amy Sholar, P.C., Riverbend-area attorney Amy Sholar provides legal services to clients in Madison County, Bond County, Macoupin County, Jersey County, Greene County and Calhoun County, including communities such as Alton, Edwardsville, Jerseyville, Marysville, Troy, Collinsville, Granite City, Madison, Calhoun, Wood River, Greenville and Grafton.Credit Cards Accepted · Free Initial Consultation
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Law Office of Amy Sholar, P.C.
2516 Washington Avenue
Alton, IL 62002-5464
Phone: (618) 208-3347
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