Business Details
9 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Chicago Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney
The Law Office of Daniel Calandriello has been serving Chicagoland residents for over a decade, combining prosecutorial insight with dedicated defense strategies. Founded by Daniel Calandriello, a former Cook County Assistant State's Attorney, our practice leverages deep courtroom experience to protect client rights across DUI defense, criminal cases, license reinstatement, and record sealing. With a holistic approach, we prioritize personalized legal solutions, thorough case analysis, and aggressive advocacy.Our team's expertise spans statutory hearings, evidentiary challenges, and procedural nuances, ensuring clients receive informed representation. Backed by a track record of successful outcomes, we emphasize transparency, accessibility, and client education throughout the legal process.
Services
DUI Defense
Criminal Defense
Traffic Offenses
License Reinstatement
Record Expungement
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Former prosecutor insights applied to criminal defense strategies
- Personalized case analysis with evidence-based solutions
- Proven success in license reinstatement hearings
- 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters
- Holistic approach to client legal needs
What people say
Top-notch lawyer
Competitively priced
Knowledgeable and professional
Smooth process
Effective representation
Services
DUI Defense
Our Chicago DUI defense service protects clients facing alcohol-related charges through comprehensive case analysis and strategic litigation. We challenge evidence admissibility, breathalyzer accuracy, and procedural compliance while addressing both criminal and license suspension aspects. With former prosecutorial experience, we identify weaknesses in the state's case to negotiate dismissals or reduced charges. Services include statutory suspension hearings, motion practice, and trial representation for first-time and repeat offenses.
Criminal Defense
We provide defense for misdemeanor and felony charges, including pre-trial strategy, bond hearings, and courtroom litigation. Our approach combines prosecutorial insight with aggressive advocacy to protect client rights throughout the criminal justice process. Services cover case evaluation, evidence analysis, plea negotiations, and trial representation for charges ranging from drug offenses to violent crimes in Cook County courts.
License Reinstatement
Our license reinstatement service addresses DUI-related and judgment-based suspensions through administrative hearings and permit applications. We guide clients through restricted driving permit requirements, alcohol evaluations, and hardship documentation while representing their interests before Illinois Secretary of State hearing officers to restore legal driving privileges.
Record Expungement
We assist clients in sealing or expunging criminal records through court hearings and documentation processing. Services include eligibility assessments, petition preparation, and courtroom representation for expungement or sealing orders that improve employment and licensing opportunities in Illinois.
Traffic Offense Defense
Our traffic offense defense protects clients from speeding ticket consequences through strategic representation. We challenge excessive penalties, prevent license suspensions, and minimize insurance impacts by negotiating reduced charges or alternative resolutions in Chicago area traffic courts for violations up to 26+ mph over limits.
People
Daniel Calandriello
Attorney & Founder
Former Cook County prosecutor with 10+ years courtroom experience handling 1000+ criminal cases. Specializes in DUI defense, criminal litigation, and license reinstatement. Holds law degree from John Marshall Law School and undergraduate degree from Marquette University.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a DUI arrest in Illinois?
Contact our office immediately to protect your rights. We'll help file a petition to rescind your Statutory Summary Suspension and guide you through the criminal and civil case processes.
Can I get my suspended license reinstated?
Yes, we specialize in license reinstatement hearings, Restricted Driving Permits, and Monitoring Device Driving Permits. Our experience with Illinois Secretary of State requirements improves your chances of success.
How do traffic tickets affect my driving record?
Convictions can raise insurance rates, cause license suspension, and impact employment. Our attorneys help minimize consequences through strategic defense and plea negotiations.
What's the difference between record sealing and expungement?
Expungement destroys records, while sealing restricts access. We handle both processes, including court hearings and eligibility assessments for Cook County and surrounding jurisdictions.
Do you handle cases beyond DUI charges?
Yes, we represent clients in criminal defense matters ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, including pre-trial strategy, bond hearings, and trial litigation in Chicago area courts.
