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DUI Defense Attorney

Aggressive DUI Defense When Your License and Freedom Are on the Line

A DUI arrest in Kane or DeKalb County can put your license, your job, and your freedom at risk within hours. Illinois prosecutes DUI cases aggressively, especially when chemical testing, prior offenses, or aggravating factors are involved. What you do in the first few days can shape everything that follows.

Matthew Haiduk defends first-time and repeat DUI cases throughout Kane and DeKalb County, licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin. He examines the traffic stop, the testing procedures, and the evidence at every stage, building a defense strategy tailored to the specific facts of your arrest.

First-Offense DUI

A Class A misdemeanor in Illinois — up to 364 days in jail, a $2,500 fine, and a one-year license revocation.

Repeat & Felony DUI

May carry a mandatory jail or community service requirement and can be charged as a felony depending on your record.

Statutory Summary Suspension

Your license can be suspended as early as 46 days after arrest — before your case is even heard in court.

Aggravated DUI Factors

A high BAC, an accident causing injury, a child passenger, or a prior conviction can all raise the charge and the penalties.

Underage & CDL DUI

Drivers under 21 and commercial license holders face stricter limits and additional consequences.

Book your free DUI defense consultation today.

What to Expect When Matt Handles Your Case:

Every DUI case is different, but Matthew Haiduk’s approach is consistent: thorough review of the stop and the testing, aggressive defense, and clear communication. From the start, he examines the evidence, challenges weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, and builds a strategy tailored to your arrest. You can expect focused attention and relentless advocacy at every stage.

Case Review

The stop, testing, and evidence examined 50%

Defense Strategy

A plan built around your specific arrest 75%

Courtroom Advocacy

Aggressive representation through hearing and trial 100%

For Your DUI Defense, Choose Haiduk Law

A DUI charge moves fast — your license can be suspended before your case is even heard in court. Matthew Haiduk has defended first-time and repeat DUI cases throughout Kane and DeKalb County, and knows how to challenge the stop, the testing, and the charge itself.

Every DUI case is different, but Matt’s approach is consistent—thorough preparation, strong strategy, and relentless advocacy at every stage of the process.