Earl Vergara

Earl Vergara

also known as Vergara Law, Inc., Earl A. Vergara

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Geneva, IL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Immigration ... +3 more

25 N. 3rd St., Ste. 204, Geneva, IL

About Earl

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

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.

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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.

20%
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!

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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.

20%
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.

15%
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.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

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Payment Methods

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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 18 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2007

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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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4.9 /5.0

118 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 22 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2015

Review

Early provided me with great service with all my legal needs. He got to know me personally and kept me well informed. He seemed to go beyond of what was needed to be in order me to get the best result possible.

Posted by Angela | February 15, 2015

Amazing Care

While I felt inept in my ability to deal with my legal issues, Earl did not make my feel so. He was careful, kind, honest, non-judgemental and attentive. He worked skillfully with the matter at hand... delivering more than he promised!!!

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, ...the officers tactics and so on. He laid out all of my options and helped me make the most appropriate and educated decision for my case. He did all of the leg work leading up to my court date, and before I even stepped in the courtroom for the first time, he had worked out a deal on my behalf. The entire process was so simple having Earl on my side. I felt comfortable, confident and cared for. I was lucky enough to keep my license and will eventually have my entire case thrown out. Should I ever have to counsel friends or family on where to turn after a DUI related case, "Earl and the Ramsell team" will be the first words out of my mouth. Best of luck!

Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Earl is personable and Wicked Smart!

I interviewed 3 highly recommended DUI lawyers. I liked Earl Vergara immediately! He's part of the Ramsell dream team. He is wicked smart and very personable with Christian values. I felt like I hit the jackpot! Then I looked to my computer to find every bit of information and reviews on my potentia...l lawyer.He's a Superstar lawyer alright... You should just see how he is in court! He won back my drivers license in the Civil part of the case immediately. Earl and I communicated regularly throughout my case which lasted almost a year due to constant continuances, not on my part or my lawyer's . Earl was always very energetic and forward thinking. He's also a "Rising Star", meaning that by 3 yrs from now, based on his work ethic, professionalism and experience, Earl has been putting in motion for the last 7 years, he will be a Superstar attorney. It takes 10 years of hard work, expertise,and connections to arrive at this title! Earl is a chosen partner of Superstar attorney Don Ramsell, who wrote the book on DUI in Illinois. The office staff is friendly and very responsible, making sure Earl got my messages. Earl always returned my calls and made time to talk with me. On the day of trial where Earl showed my video to the court, judge, prosecuter and arresting officer, he truly kicked it up with his carefully orchestrated line of questioning. Earl took his time to ask the questions in a straighforward, simple cronological order. He is very detail orientented. A strategy I very much appreciated. Nothing was overlooked. After almost a year, very much persistence and perserverity on the part of my lawyer Earl, the case was dismissed!! Earl will definately be the first lawyer I recommend, he's a Superstar!

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2013 | Expungement

Great results at extremey fair price

I found Earl on line. Since I was in Florida and I needed help with the Du page Co courts, I went on line to see who was close to the courthouse, and had experience in expunging the record, of a legal finding from ones permanent record. Earl was a perfect find. He also was able to get copy's of... documents, in two days, which would have taken me at least one or two months to obtain . He always kept me informed via email and direct phone conversation. Shortly after he was hired, he was able to expunge an arrest I had almost 40 years ago. Now its gone, forever and not on my record.

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Earl Vergara's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Rutter

Unknown lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Joshua Lloyd

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frank Scarpino

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

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."

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Rosemary Kostopoulos

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 20

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."

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Joe Messineo

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 18

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!"

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Kostas Kostopoulos

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 18

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!"

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Peter O'Connor

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Maria Vanessa Favia

Domestic violence lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Larry Dohman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 30

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."

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Katarzyna Naugle

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stacey McCullough

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 17

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."

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Lloyd Guintivano

General practice lawyer | Feb 04

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."

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Lawanda Phillips

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steve Klein

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 25

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."

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Salvatore Miglore

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Juhl

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

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."

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Donald Ramsell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 03

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."

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Peter O'Connor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Maria Vanessa Favia

Real estate lawyer

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Jocelyn Sicat

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stacey McCullough

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steve Klein

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

President

2014 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2014 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Top 40 Under 40

2009 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2008 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2016

DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2008 - 2014

DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - 2009

CASA Kane County

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Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Bull

The court rescinded the summary revocation after Attorney Earl Vergara proved no Type A injury occurred.

People v. Kent

Not Guilty

People v. Rodriguez

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.

People v. Moretti

Not Guilty of DUI .08 or more.

People v Glover

Not Guilty

People v Smulik

Dismissed

People v Fromer

Not Guilty

People v Haley

Dismissed

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Education

2006

Regent University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Tagalog

Filipino

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