Back to Search Results

Donald John Ramsell

Avvo Pro
Also known as DUI Don
Donald John Ramsell
Illinois Super Lawyer who wrote the book on Illinois DUI Law
5.0 star rating
Miracle Worker
- anonymous, DUI / DWI Client
5.0 star rating
Ramsell is THE MAN!!
- anonymous, DUI / DWI Client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

Find out more about the Avvo Rating

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 9 reviews
Former client? Write a review

Endorsements

37 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer

Practice Areas
  • 80% DUI / DWI
    25 years, 13,000 cases (2 examples)
  • 10% Criminal Defense
    25 years, 3,000 cases
  • 10% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
    25 years, 1,000 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)
  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash

Contact Information
See larger map
  • Ramsell & Associates LLC
    128 South County Farm Road, Suite F
    Wheaton, IL 60187
    630-812-0507
    View map

Languages
  • Polish

About Me

Photos (3)

Videos (2)

About me: Called a Top DUI Attorney by the Tribune and Sun-Times, my DUI Defense firm has handled over 13,000 Illinois DUI cases since 1986. We defend clients in DuPage... more

View all 3 photos and 2 videos

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 9 reviews
Former client? Write a review
5 star rating

“Miracle Worker”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-01-02 11 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I had alchohol related charges that if I was convicted I would have been sent to jail for over a year. My case was next to impossible to defend.... more
5 star rating

“Ramsell is THE MAN!!”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-01-09 11 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Don Ramsell is not only a colorful character, but as good as it gets in the DUI arena. He helped me through some of the toughest ordeals of my life.... more
View all 9 reviews

Endorsements

Endorsements

37 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer
Timothy Charles Milios

Don Ramsell is recognized as one of the leading authorities on DUI defense in the nation. I highly endorse this lawyer and his work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Timothy Milios , Seattle (WA), 9 days ago
Lawrence Abram Kohn

I endorse this lawyer's work. Don is at the pinnacle of the DUI profession. We both belong to the National College for DUI Defense. Don is always... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lawrence Kohn , Atlanta (GA), 11 days ago
View all 37 endorsements

Résumé

Licenses
  • 25 years since Donald John Ramsell was first licensed to practice law in IL.
  • 21 years since Donald John Ramsell was first licensed to practice law in WI.

See license details

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Owner at Ramsell & Associates, LLC 1986–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
DePaul University College of Law 1984
Loyola University of Chicago Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science 1981

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Gas Chromatography Testing Axion Analytical Laboratories 2009
Illinois Super Lawyers Super Lawyers 2009
See all 5 awards

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Assembly Member Illinois State Bar Association 1986–present
State Delegate National College of DUI Defense 2006–present
See all 4 association entries

Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: What is the process of finding an outstanding...
Donald's answer: Frequently you can contact the courthouse where the case was filed and determine if a warrant was... more
View all 85 answered questions

Publications
Article Publication Date
Illinois DUI Law & Practice Guidebook Thomson West publication 2009
Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence Thomson West publication 2009
See all 5 publications

Cases
Title:
Illinois v. Lidster
Practice Area:
DUI / DWI
Outcome:
Roadblock Sustained
Description:
Ramsell appeared and argued Before the Supreme Court of the United States against the constitutionality of a roadblock.

See all cases

Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Attacking the Breathalyzer Cook County Public Defenders Conference 2009
Sixth Amendment DUI Evidence National DUI Seminar 2009
See all 9 speaking engagements
Get Immediate Help and Assistance Now!

630-812-0507

Visit Donald's Website