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Donald John Ramsell

Also known as DUI Don
Donald John Ramsell

10.0

Superb

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

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 9 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 80% DUI / DWI
    25 years, 13,000 cases (1 example)
  • 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
  • Ramsell & Associates LLC
    128 South County Farm Road, Suite F
    Wheaton, IL 60187
    630-665-●●●● - show
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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

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 9 reviews
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5 star rating

“The outcome made me smile bigtime”

Posted by: John, 2009-09-23 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Before i got a dui myself I might have said that people that get a dui deserve what they get. My opinion has completely changed! I now feel that... more
5 star rating

“satisfied”

Posted by: Josh, 2009-09-10 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: My matter was handled very well. Was a little nervous about the DUI and my licence being suspended. I read reviews about this law firm and heard very... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

35 endorsements

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Dennis Michael Melowski

I endorse this lawyer's work. Attorney Ramsell is nationally recognized as a leading DWI defense lawyer. He is at the top of his field.

Endorsement from lawyer: Dennis Melowski , Elkhart Lake (WI), 19 days ago
Nicholas William Juhl

Mr. Ramsell's reputation as a fierce client advocate reaches all the way to the West Coast...he is that good.

Endorsement from lawyer: Nicholas Juhl , Seattle (WA), 23 days ago
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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.

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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
Illinois Super Lawyers Super Lawyers 2009
Board Certification in DUI Defense National College for DUI Defense 2005
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Assembly Member Illinois State Bar Association 1986–present
State Delegate National College of DUI Defense 2006–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: my nephew was convicted in Illinois of a 2nd dui....
Donald's answer: Our office is in Wheaton and we handle DUI daily. Does he have ANY plans to do this, and how long... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Illinois DUI Law & Practice Guidebook Thomson West publication 2009
Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence Thomson West publication 2009
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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.

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Attacking the Breathalyzer Cook County Public Defenders Conference 2009
Sixth Amendment DUI Evidence National DUI Seminar 2009
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Environmental / Natural Resources Resources

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