Corbett David J - Palatine, IL

Tenacious Criminal Defense and DUI Advocacy in Palatine

Being accused of a criminal offense or arrested for impaired driving places your liberty, your driver license, and your career under direct threat. At the Law Offices of David Corbett, clients across Palatine, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, and the greater Chicago area receive battle-tested legal representation. Attorney David J. Corbett is a true courtroom trial lawyer rather than a plea-deal specialist, having taken literally hundreds of criminal cases to verdict throughout his career spanning more than three decades. When you urgently need a lawyer who knows the local judiciary and prosecutorial tactics inside out, David Corbett delivers tough, fast, and aggressive defense.

Authoritative DUI and Traffic Crime Defense

Drunk driving defense requires mastery of technical police procedures, scientific chemical testing, and constitutional search and seizure law. As a respected authority who authored the search-and-seizure chapter for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education handbook on defending DUI cases, attorney Corbett brings unrivaled insight to your defense:

• First-time and aggravated DUI charges: Dissecting traffic stops, challenging the administration of standardized field sobriety tests, and attacking breathalyzer calibration logs.
• Statutory summary suspension hearings: Filing immediate petitions to rescind license suspensions and fighting to keep clients driving legally.
• Secretary of State reinstatement hearings: Guiding drivers through formal and informal administrative hearings to regain full driving privileges after revocation.
• Serious moving violations and traffic tickets: Defending commercial drivers and regular motorists against reckless driving, aggravated speeding, and driving on a suspended license.

Comprehensive Felony and Misdemeanor Trial Defense

Every criminal charge demands an aggressive defense strategy built on rigorous evidence examination and proactive pretrial motion practice. If you plan to hire a criminal defense attorney in Cook County, David Corbett delivers strategic representation against all levels of state charges:

• Drug crime defense: Fighting unlawful searches and contesting possession, manufacturing, or distribution allegations involving narcotics and prescription medications.
• Violent crime allegations: Building robust defense strategies against assault, battery, domestic violence, weapon offenses, and aggravated felony charges.
• Theft, burglary, and property offenses: Defending clients against retail theft, grand larceny, identity theft, residential burglary, and property damage allegations.
• Probation violations and expungements: Representing individuals facing petition to revoke probation hearings and petitioning for criminal record expungement or record sealing.

In a Jam" Call Corbett for Immediate Legal Defense

When you are facing criminal prosecution, prosecutors start building their case immediately. Exercising your right to remain silent and securing seasoned counsel without delay can make the difference between a criminal conviction and dismissed charges. When you find an attorney in David J. Corbett, you secure a courtroom fighter who stays with you through every hearing and verdict. Contact the Palatine office today to request a free initial consultation and flexible payment arrangements.