Alan E. Jones

I have over 30 years experience as a respected and skilled Illinois attorney dedicated to helping my clients in court cases involving DUI, traffic citations and all types of Misdemeanor & Felony criminal allegations. In my career I've handled everything from speeding tickets to capital murder cases and everything in between. I also help a lot of people with Driver's License Reinstatement via Illinois Secretary of State Hearings. My goal as your attorney is to provide you with comprehensive and highly-effective legal counsel. Visit my website or call for more information on how I can help you.

DePaul College of Law

J.D.

1989

University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

B.A. | Political science & History

1986

Owner

Alan E. Jones, P.C.

1991 - Current

The attorney as advocate and counselor

ISBA Newsletter

2002

AV Preeminent Rated

Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Clients' Choice Award

Avvo

2017

Top Attorney Award

Avvo

Illinois Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Current

Illinois State Bar

Traffic Section Council Member & past Chair

1990 - Current

Activities: Traffic Section Council Member & past Chair

Lake County Bar Association

Criminal Law Committee

1990 - Current

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1989 - Current

Illinois

Supreme Court of Illinois

Since 1989

• Free Consultation

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

• Driver's License Reinstatement
• Driving While License Revoked (DWLR)
• Driving While License Suspended (DWLS)

Q. what happens at an arraignment

September 2, 2022

A: At an arraignment, several things will happen in court. The judge advises the defendant of the charges - including exactly what is alleged, what the maximum possible penalty is within the law and then the judge will enter the defendant's initial plea of not guilty. Then the judge will order the prosecution to disclose to the defense a list of witness and evidence that may be used against him at trial. After that, the judge will set a pretrial date.

Q. I have 2 DUIs in the Illinois. The last one occurred over 20 years ago. What steps do I need to get my license back?

August 5, 2022

A: Hello. The process you need to get reinstated depends on several key factors: Where you live; If you've had recent infractions for driving on revoked; What level of treatment you completed, etc. Most attorneys that practice in this area offer a free consultation. A good attorney can really help you.

Q. Why Did I Receive 2 DUI Tickets for One DUI?

July 28, 2022

A: In Illinois there a numerous ways a DUI can be charged. Typically, there's a DUI charge for generally diving under the influence & another more specific DUI charge for having a blood-alcohol content above the legal limit (.08bac). Remember, doctrine of merger says: one act / one crime - so even if you're found guilty of both charges, you only get one sentence. In these cases it's smart to find defense counsel that frequently works in the court system you're going to. Good luck! Al