Evidence Review
We examine the traffic stop, field sobriety testing, chemical testing, video, reports, and other available evidence rather than assuming the arrest tells the whole story.
ABOUT GRUSZECZKI & SMITH LAW, LLP
Former Prosecutors Focused on Illinois DUI Defense
A DUI arrest can affect your driver's license, insurance premiums, employment, and future. Our attorneys help clients throughout Chicago, Cook County, DuPage County, and the surrounding suburbs understand their options and protect what matters most.
- Former Prosecutors
- Chicago & Glen Ellyn Offices
- Available 24/7
OUR APPROACH
DUI defense built around the person, not the file number.
Gruszeczki & Smith Law, LLP is a criminal defense firm focused on representing individuals charged with driving under the influence and related offenses. Michael R. Gruszeczki and Dustin E. Smith are former prosecutors who have handled DUI cases from both sides of the courtroom.
That experience helps the firm evaluate how a case was investigated, how the evidence may be challenged, what the prosecution must prove, and how the criminal case may affect a client's driving privileges.
Some cases may involve an unlawful traffic stop or improperly administered field sobriety tests. Others may involve breath testing, blood testing, medical issues, video evidence, witness credibility, or police procedures that may significantly impact the prosecution's case.
WHY FORMER PROSECUTORS MATTER
Experience viewing a DUI case from both sides.
Case Strategy
We identify legal issues, factual weaknesses, deadlines, and realistic paths forward for both the criminal charge and the driver's-license proceeding.
Trial Preparation
When a case must be litigated, preparation matters. Our attorneys handle motions, evidentiary hearings, bench trials, and jury trials.
MEET THE ATTORNEYS
Attorneys who understand both the courtroom and the driver's-license consequences.
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Michael R. Gruszeczki
Partner · Former Prosecutor
Michael represents clients in DUI and criminal matters and brings extensive courtroom and litigation experience to each case.
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Dustin E. Smith
Partner · Former Prosecutor
Dustin represents clients in DUI, criminal, and driver's-license matters, including Secretary of State hearings and permit issues.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Practical guidance from the first call through the final resolution.
Honest assessmentClear explanations without promises no attorney can responsibly make.
Responsive communicationQuestions answered and developments explained throughout the case.
Coordinated defenseAttention to both the criminal charge and the driver's-license consequences.
Individual strategyDecisions based on the evidence, legal issues, history, and goals of the client.
SERVING CHICAGO AND THE SURROUNDING SUBURBS
Two offices. One focused defense team.
Chicago Office
33 N. Dearborn Street, Suite 950
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Glen Ellyn Office
435 Taft Avenue, Second Floor
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
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