Earl Vergara
also known as Vergara Law, Inc., Earl A. Vergara
About Earl
Biography
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.
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Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 18 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Vergara Law, Inc.
25 N. 3rd St., Ste. 204, Geneva, IL, 60134
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Earl Vergara's Reviews
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118 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 18 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Vincent | May 14, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Honest with great integrity
If need a criminal lawyer that is going to give you things straight without all the false promises then you need to hire Earl. He explained completely and exactly what I was facing with my 5th DUI charge & my vehicle forfeiture. Then he went to work for me! Told about all the possibilities, that I ...
Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Best Attorney I've Ever Met
It is with great pleasure that I recommend Mr. Earl Vergara. He represented my son during a very difficult situation that many teenagers get in trouble for. He was extremely responsive, very professional, early to each court date and made a very reasonable agreement with the prosecutor so my son wo...
Posted by MAURICE | January 06, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Laywer
Earl is very honest, trustworthy, knowledgeable and great person. He will fight for you. Will not let you just take what they offer you. He put the fight in fight. Thanks Earl. God Bless
Posted by Don | December 18, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
DUI
Mr. Vergara was very professional and put me at ease at a very stressful time. The situation would have certainly altered my life dramatically ; however, I was able to continue to drive and work throughout the process. I ultimately obtained the best judgement possible. I listened to Mr. Vergara co...
Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2014 | Criminal Defense
1st time DUI
I had no idea where to turn after my arrest, and the entire legal/court process seemed extremely intimidating and overwhelming, but I put all of my trust in Earl and he proved that to be the best decision I could have made. From the first meeting we had, he pointed out flaws in my arrest paperwork, ...
Earl Vergara's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
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"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."
"Earl Vergara is an attorney that I happily endorse, as an upstanding member of the legal community and a strong advocate for clients."
"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!"
"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!"
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"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."
"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."
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"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."
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"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."
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
Real estate lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Field Sobriety Testing Certification, Robert LaPier & Associates
Work Experience
2020 - Present
President & Founder, Vergara Law, Inc.
2016 - Present
Partner, Vergara Favia LTD
2014 - 2016
Senior Associate, Ramsell & Associates, LLC
2008 - 2014
Associate, Ramsell & Associates, LLC
2007 - 2008
Intern, Peggy A. Pratscher, LTD
Associations
2016 - Present
DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationPresident
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 100 Trial Lawyers
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 40 Under 40
2009 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2008 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2016
DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2008 - 2014
DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - 2009
CASA Kane CountyGuardian Ad Litem
Sample of Legal Cases
The court rescinded the summary revocation after Attorney Earl Vergara proved no Type A injury occurred.
Not Guilty
After 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.
Not Guilty of DUI .08 or more.
Not Guilty
Dismissed
Not Guilty
Dismissed
Education
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Tagalog
Filipino
Activity
Legal Answers