Illinois DUI

Second / Repeat DUI in Illinois

Harsher penalties, multi-year revocations, BAIID/MDDP issues, and treatment requirements across Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, and Lake.

What’s Different on a Repeat DUI

License Revocation

Revocations last longer than first-offense suspensions and can require formal hearings for relief.

No Supervision on a Second Conviction

Resolutions focus on defenses, amendments, or trial posture—supervision isn’t typically available for a second DUI conviction.

BAIID & Monitoring

Interlock requirements, abstinence, and ongoing compliance may be part of relief and reinstatement.

Defense Angles for Repeat DUI

Path to Driving Relief

  1. Eligibility review and history verification
  2. Evaluation and completion of recommendations
  3. Hearing preparation: compliance proof and documentation
  4. Formal hearing scheduling and appearance
  5. BAIID setup and continued compliance where required

Courts We Serve

Cook • DuPage • Will • Kane • Lake
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Cook County

  • Chicago (Daley Center)
  • Skokie
  • Rolling Meadows
  • Maywood
  • Bridgeview
  • Markham
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DuPage County

  • Wheaton (Main)
  • Glendale Heights (Branch)
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Will County

  • Joliet (Main)
  • Bolingbrook
  • Plainfield
  • Frankfort
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Kane County

  • Geneva
  • St. Charles
  • Aurora
  • Elgin
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Lake County

  • Waukegan
  • Park City
  • Round Lake
  • Mundelein

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Repeat DUI FAQs

Can a repeat DUI be negotiated down?
Depends on defenses, history, and courthouse practice. Amendments and dismissals are fact-driven.
How long is revocation?
Varies by priors and aggravators. Relief often requires formal hearings and documented compliance.
Do I qualify for an MDDP or BAIID?
Eligibility depends on offense level, priors, and current suspension/revocation status.