Waukegan, Illinois suspended driver’s license defense attorney Matthew R. Gebhardt represents clients charged with driving with a suspended drivers license in Waukegan, Illinois and throughout Lake County. Waukegan attorney Matthew R Gebhardt discusses what options you may have in court.

 Posted on October 01,2013 in Criminal defense lawyer

Waukegan, Illinois suspended driver’s license defense attorney Matthew R. Gebhardt represents clients charged with driving with a suspended drivers license in Waukegan, Illinois and throughout Lake County. Waukegan attorney Matthew R Gebhardt discusses what options you may have in court.

Driving with a suspended license is typically a misdemeanor in Waukegan, Illinois. There are some aggravating circumstances that can cause it to become a felony, however. Either way, this charge can seriously jeopardize your driving privileges, lead to a lengthened suspension, and may even lead to jail time.

The best way to defend this charge in Waukegan, Illinois is to attempt to resolve the issue(s) that originally caused the suspension. At the The Law Offices of Matthew R. Gebhardt, P.C., we can examine your driving record to determine why your license was suspended and if there is an opportunity to remedy the problem. In some cases, there are many problems on your record that have caused the suspension, and you should attempt to remedy as many as possible.

After our office examines your driving record, we can provide you with the necessary guidance to reinstate your driving privileges. Often times, once your privileges have been restored, we can secure a dismissal of the suspended license charge you received in Waukegan, Illinois at the assigned courthouse. This will enable you to avoid hefty court fines and in the more serious scenarios jail time as well. Most importantly, it will enable you to legally drive in the State of Illinois.

My office represents clients in Waukegan, Park City, Mundelein and Round Lake Beach.

As always, the Law Office of Matthew R. Gebhardt, P.C. offers free consultations for anyone charged with an offense in Waukegan, Illinois or any other municipality.