DUI, Skokie/Old Orchard Courthouse

The DUI attorneys at The Davis Law Group, P.C. have extensive experience representing clients charged with DUI at the Skokie Courthouse. Our Skokie DUI lawyers provide high-quality, knowledgeable and professional legal representation to those accused of driving under the influence.

DUI charges resulting from arrests in the northern suburbs of Cook County are regularly prosecuted in the Second Municipal District Courthouse in Skokie, Illinois. This location is also referred to as the Old Orchard Courthouse or Skokie Courthouse. The vast majority of these DUI cases are prosecuted as misdemeanor offenses, although felony DUIs are prosecuted at this courthouse as well.

Where are DUI cases heard within the Skokie Courthouse?

There are multiple misdemeanor DUI courtrooms within this courthouse, primarily on the first floor of the building (Rooms 101-104) where these cases are heard Monday through Friday. Suburban felony DUI matters are typically handled in courtrooms on the second floor of this courthouse. Additionally, there are courtrooms on the first floor of the courthouse where Chicago felony DUI cases are assigned.

In addition to DUI cases, the misdemeanor courtrooms in the Second District courthouse in Skokie may also have other misdemeanor offenses (except domestic violence cases) mixed in along with other traffic-related matters.

Which cities and villages have DUI cases assigned to the Skokie Courthouse?

There are numerous cities and villages that comprise the Second Municipal District, which include Glenview, Northbrook, Skokie, Wilmette, Deerfield, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, Northfield, Kenilworth, Golf, Lincolnwood, Evanston, Glencoe, Des Plaines, and Winnetka. Each of these villages make arrests for driving under the influence and the arresting officers are scheduled to appear and/or testify on DUI and other traffic matters on specified dates throughout the calendar year (commonly called key dates).

Who prosecutes DUI cases at the Skokie Courthouse?

With the exception of Northbrook, DUI matters at Skokie courthouse are prosecuted by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, which is led by an elected official, the Cook County State’s Attorney. Northbrook is the only village where a team of village prosecutors have been contracted by Northbrook to handle first and second offender DUI cases. All felony DUI charges are prosecuted by the Cook County State's Attorney's office.

Contact our Skokie DUI lawyers today

The Skokie DUI defense attorneys at The Davis Law Group, P.C. have years of experience practicing in this courthouse and are familiar with the local courthouse procedures, judges, prosecutors, and Clerks of the Circuit Court.

Our Main Office in Northfield is conveniently located a short distance from the Skokie Courthouse. Contact us if you require legal assistance for any DUI, criminal or traffic-related matter in the Second Municipal District courthouse in Skokie, Illinois. We are happy to provide a free initial consultation. Let us put our vast experience to work for you.