Wachnik Law LLC (Eryk Wachnik) - Des Plaines, IL

Tenacious Criminal Defense and Litigation in Des Plaines

When facing criminal charges, traffic allegations, or a life-altering accident, securing an advocate who knows the local court system inside and out is critical. Located on South River Road in Des Plaines, Wachnik Law LLC provides strategic, high-stakes legal advocacy throughout Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, and the greater Chicagoland area. Founding attorney Eryk Wachnik established the firm after serving as an Assistant State's Attorney in Cook County and an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois. Having prosecuted thousands of criminal cases and tried hundreds of bench and jury trials, he brings unparalleled prosecutorial insight to the defense table, knowing precisely where the state's case is vulnerable.

Comprehensive Practice Areas Across Chicagoland

Whether you are confronting a driver's license suspension, facing felony indictment, or recovering from a serious collision, Wachnik Law LLC provides assertive, tailored representation. If you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer in Des Plaines who will never back down from a fight, the firm offers comprehensive representation across several core practice areas:

• DUI and traffic defense: Defending against first-time DUI, repeat driving under the influence charges, felony aggravated DUI, statutory summary suspensions, reckless driving, aggravated speeding, CDL trucking violations, and Secretary of State license reinstatement hearings.
• Criminal defense and felony litigation: Protecting clients against drug possession, weapons offenses, aggravated assault, domestic battery, theft, burglary, probation violations, and 402 plea conferences at the Skokie courthouse and throughout suburban Cook County.
• Personal injury and accident recovery: Pursuing maximum financial compensation for victims of motor vehicle collisions, semi-truck accidents, motorcycle wrecks, slip and fall incidents, defective products, construction accidents, dog bites, and wrongful death.
• Workers compensation representation: Advocating for injured workers to secure medical expense coverage, temporary disability benefits, and fair lump-sum settlements.
• Residential real estate transactions: Assisting home buyers and sellers with purchase contract reviews, title examinations, municipal compliance, tax prorations, and smooth closing representation.
• Record expungement and record sealing: Helping individuals clear past arrest records and dismissed charges to restore their professional reputations and employment opportunities.

The Former Prosecutor Advantage in Illinois Courts

The cornerstone of Wachnik Law LLC is attorney Eryk Wachnik deep prosecutorial background. Having previously prosecuted felony narcotics, weapons offenses, and complex crimes for the government, he anticipates prosecution tactics before they unfold. Rather than passively accepting police reports, the firm rigorously inspects dashcam footage, body cameras, breathalyzer logs, and search warrants. This trial-ready posture signals to opposing prosecutors and insurance carriers that Wachnik Law LLC is fully prepared to take cases to verdict when a fair resolution cannot be negotiated.

Bilingual Polish Support and Free Consultations

Clear communication is essential during high-stress legal battles. As a proud native of Chicago with deep ties to the community, attorney Eryk Wachnik speaks fluent Polish, ensuring that Polish-speaking clients and their families receive direct legal guidance without language hurdles. The firm operates with complete fee transparency, offering flat-fee options for criminal and traffic matters, contingency-fee agreements for personal injury claims where you pay nothing unless compensation is recovered, and affordable closing fees for real estate clients. If you need to find a dui attorney in Des Plaines or need an accident lawyer to protect your rights, contact Wachnik Law LLC today to schedule a free, confidential consultation.