Michelle Edens, Attorney at Law - Naperville, IL

Tenacious DUI and Criminal Defense in Naperville

Facing a drunk driving arrest or criminal charge in Illinois can jeopardize your driver's license, employment prospects, personal freedom, and reputation. At Michelle Edens, Attorney at Law, defendants receive compassionate personal support paired with fierce courtroom advocacy. Located at 1717 Naperville Road in Naperville, the firm represents clients across DuPage County, Cook County, Kane County, and Will County. Michelle Edens leverages comprehensive courtroom trial experience and sophisticated knowledge of Illinois criminal procedure to dismantle the prosecution's case at every turn.

Aggressive Defense for DUI and Drunk Driving Charges

An arrest for driving under the influence does not automatically equate to a conviction. When you need a DUI lawyer who knows how to dissect police reports and uncover procedural missteps, Michelle Edens delivers aggressive defense against all levels of drunk driving allegations:

• DUI/DWI defense lawyers: Challenging the legality of vehicle stops, arguing absence of reasonable suspicion, and invalidating improperly administered field sobriety tests.
• Breathalyzer and chemical test challenges: Scrutinizing breath testing machine calibrations, operator certifications, and blood draw chain of custody to suppress faulty evidence.
• Multiple and felony DUI defense: Protecting drivers charged with second, third, or subsequent DUIs from mandatory jail time, felony records, and permanent vehicle impoundment.
• Statutory summary suspension defense: Filing timely petitions to rescind automatic driver's license suspensions and fighting for full driving privilege reinstatement.
• Secretary of State administrative hearings: Assisting revoked motorists with formal and informal administrative hearings to secure restricted driving permits and hardship licenses.

Skilled Criminal Defense and Traffic Violation Representation

In addition to drunk driving defense, the firm provides steadfast representation across a diverse range of Illinois criminal and municipal court matters:

• Traffic ticket lawyers: Contesting citations for aggravated speeding, reckless driving, texting while driving, and driving on a suspended or revoked license.
• Drug crime defense lawyers: Defending individuals accused of unlawful possession, distribution, and manufacturing of controlled substances or prescription medications.
• Theft and burglary defense lawyers: Defending against retail theft, shoplifting, robbery, and burglary charges to keep criminal records clean.
• Violent crime defense lawyers: Asserting constitutional defenses in assault, battery, domestic battery, and weapons-related charges.
• Expungements and record sealing: Helping eligible clients petition Illinois courts to clear past arrests and charges from public criminal databases.

Why Choose Michelle Edens, Attorney at Law

When legal troubles arise unexpectedly, you need a lawyer who responds immediately. Michelle Edens provides 24/7 client intake for urgent arrests, giving clients prompt guidance during the critical early hours of a criminal proceeding. Honored as one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 and actively involved in the DuPage County Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association, Michelle Edens offers free initial consultations to review case details and outline an aggressive legal defense designed to preserve your liberty.