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Earl Vergara

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  • Geneva, IL
  • Licensed for 13 years
Earl Vergara
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About Earl

Need someone to believe in you in your time of greatest need? Earl will stand with you!

Earl Vergara takes pride in helping people. In fact, Earl considers helping people that find themselves in trouble to be one of his greatest attributes. If you were to ask any client about Earl Vergara, the first thing they would likely say is that Earl helped them where they thought that help didn't even exist.

Earl is a listener. He understands the human plight, and recognizes the good in all of his clients. People who have had the pleasure of being represented by Earl come out the other side as better human beings.

Earl recognizes that hard work is necessary to get a case to 'turn the corner' and he is not afraid to do that work.

Earl has been successful in front of the judges in DuPage County, Kane County, Will County, DeKalb County, Cook County, the Justices in the court of appeals, and has even co-authored briefs for cases pending before the Illinois Supreme Court.

Earl has extensive experience in criminal defense, is certified in DUI field sobriety testing, and has taken multiple cases to verdict in jury trials.  Earl has also successfully negotiated the reduction of criminal felonies to lesser offenses to avoid prison for many of his clients.

In addition to practicing criminal defense, Earl also practices immigration, family law, real estate and personal injury.  Earl is the President and Founder of Vergara Law, Inc., based in Geneva, Illinois.  Earl has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 Trial Attorneys, as well as a Superlawyer Rising Star and Superlawyer in the State of Illinois.  

Learn more about Earl by contacting 630-542-3275 or [email protected]

Practice areas

OtherImmigrationDUI and DWICriminal defenseFamily
  1. Family: 20%

    Since 2007, Attorney Vergara has been helping the great people of Illinois with their family law needs. Family legal matters can be emotionally draining and terrifying, you need a compassionate and thoughtful lawyer by your side. Call now!

  2. Criminal defense: 20%

    Attorney Vergara is a knowledgeable and aggressive criminal defense lawyer in the great state of Illinois. If you've been charged with a crime, you will need a tough lawyer defending you. Call Attorney Vergara immediately for a consultation.

  3. DUI and DWI: 20%

    If you have been charged with drunk driving or driving while intoxicated in the state of Illinois, then you’re facing the possibility of stiff fines and DUI penalties, including a lost license and jail time. Call Attorney Vergara today, don’t wait.

  4. Immigration: 20%

    The Law Office of Earl Vergara is capable of handling your immigration case. Call him today for a case evaluation and let them help you through these times.

  1. Divorce and separation: 15%

    Whether the end of your marriage is amicable or adversarial, whether or not it involves children or not, Attorney Vergara can help you. Stop worrying, call her today for a consultation.

  2. Violent crime: 5%

    Murder | Attempted murder | Aggravated assault | Manslaugher | Armed robbery | Gun crime | Hit & run | Kidnapping | Car jacking | If you have been charged with any crime, you need to call Attorney Vergara today.

Languages spoken

Tagalog, Filipino

Contact

25 N. 3rd St.
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Vergara Law, Inc.

25 N. 3rd St.
Ste. 203
Geneva, IL, 60134

Website
www.Vergara.Law

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law200709/12/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2016
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2015
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2014
Top 40 Under 40The National Trial Lawyers Association2014
Top 100 Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers2014
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2013
Field Sobriety Testing CertificationRobert LaPier & Associates2008
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
President & FounderVergara Law, Inc.2020 - Present
PartnerVergara Favia LTD2016 - Present
Senior AssociateRamsell & Associates, LLC2014 - 2016
AssociateRamsell & Associates, LLC2008 - 2014
InternPeggy A. Pratscher, LTD2007 - 2008
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationPresident2016 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 100 Trial Lawyers2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 40 Under 402014 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember2009 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember2007 - Present
DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors2015 - 2016
DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember2008 - 2014
CASA Kane CountyGuardian Ad Litem2007 - 2009
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Regent University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2006
University of California - BerkeleyBA - Bachelor of Arts2001
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
People v. BullThe court rescinded the summary revocation after Attorney Earl Vergara proved no Type A injury occurred.
People v. KentNot Guilty
People v. RodriguezAfter hearing, the court rescinded the summary suspension and held that the Illinois State Trooper did not have probable cause to arrest Defendant for DUI alcohol.
People v. MorettiNot Guilty of DUI .08 or more.
People v GloverNot Guilty
People v SmulikDismissed
People v FromerNot Guilty
People v HaleyDismissed

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My hero

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After getting caught shoplifting almost $14,000 worth of clothes at a retail store, I was arrested and charged with felony retail theft. I had never been in trouble with the law before and was terrified. Consequences for such offence include jail and a felony on my criminal record which would follow me for the rest of my life. Picking the right lawyer was crucial and I did a lot of research on the matter. I made appointment with the few I liked, but Earl really impressed me with not only his sharpness and knowledge , but also his sincere desire to resolve my situation. He didn’t treat me like a case, but as a person which I thought was very important. He gladly answered all my questions and took the time to explain all the steps I needed to take to lessen my charges. Eventually he was able to lower my charge from a felony to one-year supervision with the condition of serving 8 days in the county jail. After the one-year passes, I will have a clean record which is a miracle. I can’t thank Earl enough for this second chance at freely pursuing my goals and not letting one stupid mistake ruin everything I had worked for. Thank you Earl… again!

Believed in me

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Earl Vergara has to be one of the best attorneys in the state of Illinois. He was the only attorney who took his time to listen to me and provide me positive feedback and the truth up front regarding a false dui stop I was involved in 2014. I had two previous attorneys who I fired after their response after the second court hearing was "you should've just blown, this would've been over by now". Earl listened to my story, believed me, and did his best to help me get past this nightmare that the town and state held over me for over a year!! After we beat the town during the first trial, the state attempted to pin a dui on me as well, Earl came prepared as always and dominated in the courtroom. We beat the case with the state in the second trial. The town then tried to put traffic charges on me which I knew would affected my driving record and my insurance rate. Earl didn't let that happen either, we went through the entire process, we watched the video from the traffic stop that proved my innocence, Earl had the officers on the stand shaking at the knees with his stern and precise questioning. He was beyond knowledgeable when it came to dui stops. The final result, ALL charges dropped, from the dui to the traffic tickets, 100% clean. I thank Earl for giving me my life back, it was a long hard, stressful, and financially depriving experience this false stop had me go through. I can sleep better at night now knowing Earl helped me rid of this. I thank Earl for helping me out. Thank you Earl.

I made the right choice

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In 2016 I was arrested with a felony DUI. At that time I hired a different lawyer, who helped me with the case for over a year at which time i got a subsequent charge. I felt I needed to find a lawyer that was more equipped to handle both of my cases. So I found a lawyer, was very happy with the introduction, paid him the retainer, but after a few court dates I realized I was just another number and paycheck to him. After that, I did my research and read all of the reviews I could on lawyers in my area. I branched out further, and found Earl. All of the reviews I read were 4 star plus. Due to that, I set up an appointment. I spoke with him about my case. Unlike other lawyers, he didnt b.s. with me. All he said was everything would be okay. I told him I was worried, and he said to let him do the worrying, because that's his job now. Hes been my lawyer for 2 years now. Well today, I was found NOT GUILTY in a bench trial for my DUI case. Earl has been preparing for a bench trial for almost 6 months now if not longer. In the last few months earl has been working with Bill Gibbs on the case. And today, Bill did a motion to suppress which quickly turned into a bench trial, where the judge immediately found that I was not guilty. I was so happy and relieved once I realized what was happening. It was such a relief to hear somebody actually prepared and fought for me. And they were WELL prepared. It was absolutely no contest. Initially I met with over a handful of lawyers, practically all of which said it would be impossible to beat the DUI, and basically wanted me to take whatever the best plea they would give. Unfortunately, the fight's not over..but a HUGE weight has been lifted. It's all thanks to Earl Vergara and his law firm, and a special thanks to Bill Gibbs. Finding someone that is truly going to fight for you is a difficult task. They all try to sell to you, initially, and once they have your money, you're just another number. You have to do the best that you can do to find someone that is willing to try and put their best efforts towards your case. This is one of the most important decisions if you ever find yourself in a situation like this. I'm writing this review because I got everything that I could ever have hoped for in a lawyer with Earl. And i just want to let everyone, that is in need or looking for someone like him, know about my experience.
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Earl and his team were excellent!

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Earl was hired to reperesent in a DUI case. He was quick to respond and be available right away in our time of need for guidance. He had open communication and explained every detail while we were going through the process. He was able to reduce fines and fought for supervision and limited sentencing which was what we were looking for. We would hire Earl again in a heartbeat (Hopefully we never need to!) and would recommend him and his team to anyone needing a lawyer for a DUI case. Thank you to Earl for making a bad situation better to deal with and being such a great lawyer!
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Lawyer for DUI

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My DUI arrest was devastating and scary. I had no prior experience with trouble with the law. Earl was so informative and supportive throughout the entire process. He communicated with myself and my parents. Our family was so lucky to have found him. He was able to get my charges and fines down! Highly recommend him for his professionalism and personalization with my case.
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Magician in the court house

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I got charge with a Class A Misdemeanor (damage to the government property’s cuz I’m so drunk/passed out and forgot everything what I did that night. Wake up and realize that I’m in jail in the morning. Got out with the i bond/max fines.) Atty. Earl Vergara my kababayan does his legal thing outside/ in circuit court of cook county, Illinois. The magic shows right through my eyes “the charge was dismissed”..... Magic!? Just want to say Thank u Avvo for lighting up my path to the culprit of the disappearance of my charge.... Thanks to you Atty Earl Vergara....
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Par Excellence

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I was fortunate enough to have Mr. Vergara (Earl) assist me some years back while he was working with another firm. Not only did he do his job and obtain for me the best outcome possible respective to my cases, but he also went beyond, and do I dare say treated me as a friend as I was going through a most difficult divorce. Some say lawyers often lose their humanity, well not Earl. I will always remember and appreciate this. I am happy to see he has branched out on his own, he will be a great success. In as much, I cannot thank Earl enough for what he did for me, and of course recommend him to the highest extent possible.
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The best

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I was so happy with the way Mr. Vargara work on my case and more happy with the outcome Mr. Vergara Thank you again If I every need attorney again you the one for me or if anyone else needs an attorney I will be more then happy to tell them about you...
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DUI

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Earl was very friendly and always held my best interest. I got my suspension lifted and was given minimum fine and court supervision. He was always patient with me and answered all my questions, presented me with all possible options and explained every option in detail. I would definitely recommend him.
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Amazing Lawyer

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I am so glad that I hired Earl to be my attorney. He is one of the sweetest and funniest guys I've met. Definatley takes the tension out of a bad situation. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer!!
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David Rutter

I have had the opportunity to work with Earl and a variety of cases. I can tell you that Earl really cares about his clients and can be trusted to do his very best to provide top notch legal services. Earl is a hard worker and extremely intelligent and an overall good person to have as your lawyer. I wholeheartedly recommend Earl without any reservation.

Joshua Lloyd, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 31, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Frank Scarpino, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 19, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Earl is a great Man who has the respect of the Prosecutors and Court Personnel. He is kind and Honest in his dealings... I fully support this Man.

Rosemary Kostopoulos, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Earl Vergara is an attorney that I happily endorse, as an upstanding member of the legal community and a strong advocate for clients.

Joe Messineo, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 18, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Earl Vergara is a top notch attorney who is well respected by the entire legal community. This is an attorney that I would trust my family members and closest friends to, and whom I proudly endorse!

Kostas Kostopoulos, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 18, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Earl Vergara is a great lawyer with formidable legal skills; strongly liked and respected by the lawyers and judges in the legal community. This is an attorney that I absolutely endorse!

Peter O'Connor, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 8, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Maria Favia, Domestic violence Attorney on May 9, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Larry Dohman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have had the pleasure of seeing him represent his clients aggressively and effectively. He is extremely thorough. I endorse this lawyer.

Kasia Naugle, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 4, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Stacey McCullough, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Earl is an incredibly bright, hard-working, and considerate attorney. He is always willing to offer assistance to his fellow attorneys, and is generous with his wealth of knowledge, particularly in the area of DUI practice and procedure. Most importantly, he ensures each and every one of his clients is given the best defense possible.

Lloyd Guintivano, General practice Attorney on Feb 4, 2014
Relationship: Friend

Having known Earl for over sixteen years, I know that he is outstanding, hardworking, and civic-minded individual with exceptional morals. Earl has excellent client counseling and trial advocacy skills that shows in his success at all stages of legal representation. I highly recommend this lawyer.

Lawanda Phillips, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Steve Klein, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 25, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker

Earl is an experienced and professional attorney. I have never seen an attorney negotiate and mitigate a case as well as he does. I highly recommend Earl as an attorney for a DUI case in DuPage County.

Salvatore Miglore, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 4, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Nicholas Juhl, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 2, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. Earl is an excellent choice to help you with your criminal matter, particularly if you are accused of a DUI.

Donald Ramsell, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 3, 2009
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

Earl Vergara is one of the hardest working attorneys in DuPage County. He is well respected by the judges and prosecutors, and is highly successful in getting charges reduced or dismissed completely. I highly recommend Earl Vergara.