Emilio Moretti

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Emilio Moretti

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense

875 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 3100, Chicago, IL

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About Emilio

Biography

A DUI can have an adverse effect on your driving record and your life. It can lead to jail time, a high fine, and a suspension or revocation of your driving privileges. For over 24 years, I have had great success in helping my clients avoid a suspension, avoid jail, and keep their record clean.

A DUI can have an adverse affect on your driving record and your life. It can lead to jail time, a high fine, and a suspension or revocation of your driving privileges. For over 24 years I have had great success in helping my clients avoid a suspension, avoid jail, and keep their record clean.

Certain traffic offenses can have an adverse effect on your driving record and your life. It can lead to a high fine, and a suspension or revocation of your driving privileges. For over 24 years I have had great success in helping my clients avoid a suspension and keep their record clean.

Over 24 years representing clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors. My representation always includes customizing a strategy for each case to help obtain the best possible result. I have an excellent record of not guilty verdicts, dismissals, and negotiating favorable dispositions.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

Driving under the influence Suspended License License Restoration

50%
Criminal Defense 25%

Misdemeanor Retail Theft Misdemeanor Drug Charges Battery Domestic Violence Probation Violations Alternative Solutions to Litigation or Trial Expungement

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 25%

Reckless Driving Texting and Cell Phone While Driving Speeding Fleeing and Eluding Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident Driving on Suspended or Revoked License Leaving the Scene of an Accident Construction Zone Tickets Teen Driver

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 24 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2001

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Moretti Law, P.C.

875 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 3100, Chicago, IL, 60611

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Emilio Moretti's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

345 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 35 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Wonderful Service and Great Lawyer

Mr. Moretti was a wonderful lawyer who was able to reduce the charges on my 26-34 mph over the posted speed limit (Class B Misdemeanor) speeding ticket down to a petty offense. I panicked when I received the ticket from the officer, but once I found Mr. Moretti, he was able to calm my nerves about th...e entire situation. I work during the weekdays, so he was flexible enough to meet with me on a weekend and even nearby my home to talk about the case and our plan of action. Following the meeting, I felt like I genuinely had nothing to worry about until the day of court, and even then Mr.Moretti took great care of me. He is experienced, and he knows the exact steps to take to produce great results. On top of all that his rates were extremely competitive, and he was even able to offer a student discount that made him the clear choice. Mr. Moretti streamlined the entire process as well as cared for me as a client, and I would highly recommend him for future cases. Thanks to Mr.Moretti for aiding my entire situation and leaving me with a result that I was highly pleased with!

Posted by Dana | July 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Driving too fast

I made a huge mistake I never thought I would get out of. I blew a red light while going 41mph over the speed limit. I immediately got arrested with multiple tickets for reckless driving, aggravated speeding, driving over the speed limit & the red light. I met with other lawyers before I found Emilio... and I was unsure. The moment I spoke with him on the phone I knew that I was in good hands. We met and spoke about my case and I could feel that he actually cared. He kept in contact with me every step of the way, asked questions and found out facts I never even thought of. I was just looking for someone to help me get through this in the best possible way. The outcome I never expected. We went to the first court date and Emilio refused to agree with the terms. After that first court date he did everything I could imagine to make sure that everything would turn out how it did. He went out of his way to write up a mitigation letter. When the second court date came I was super scared and was sure that I was going to get accused of the charges. Well I was wrong, Emilio managed to someone get the charges dropped down to a petty speeding ticket, small court fees & a year of court supervision. When he told me this I honestly looked at him like he was lying. I was in awe. He really is the best there is, not only does he actually care about you... But he will do anything it takes to make sure the case goes as he thinks it should be! HIGHLY recommend to ANYONE!!!!!

Posted by Tre Giles | June 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Your search ends here.

I got a bogus ticket for speeding from a cop that didn't like the look of my car. Mr. Moretti came highly recommended from a family member of mine. After speaking with him over the phone, I knew I was in good hands. Patient. Fair price. Undiscriminating and entirely non-judgemental. Excellent results.... AND I HIRED HIM 15 HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED COURT DATE! And he still managed to take care of everything. I was in and out in five minutes tops. Now is that magic or what? Never before have I been so thoroughly impressed by the professionalism and sheer competence of an attorney. A+ excellent work would recommend 100%.

Posted by Maureen | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best man to represent in traffic court!

I received a ticket for speeding in a school zone, as well as one for no proof of insurance. I consulted with several other attorneys, but Mr. Moretti stood far and above the others. He listened to me, he was honest with me, and he made me feel so much better about my situation. He was the clear choi...ce to hire as representation. When I went to court, my ticket was amended to just speeding and the proof of insurance was thrown out. I was fined and sent on my way with court supervision. The whole process took 10 minutes. I cannot thank Mr. Moretti enough for how well he handled the situation, and for keeping this incident off my driving record. If you are looking for an experienced traffic attorney who can get the job done, stop looking, he is your man.

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Aggrevated Speeding

Mr. Moretti was found by me, a 20 year old, when I made a very irresponsible mistake of driving recklessly at 75 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. I was in a rush to get home and take an online test that was due that night. I was going in and out of traffic just for a stupid online test and did not realize, at ...the time, that not only was I putting my life in danger, but I was also putting innocent lives in danger. I'm a good kid. Never did anything bad or even hurt others. Always put others before me and that's what Mr. Moretti saw. That night, while going 30 over the speed limit, I was arrested. My car was towed away. I felt as if my life was over. I was terrified. The next day, I started to research about my crime and saw that I was charged with a Class B misdemeanor. A guy who has never convicted, or even thought about hurting others was now a felon....a criminal to the government. I realized that I should be put into jail for aggregated speeding. After doing research on lawyers, I came across Mr. Moretti. I sent an e-mail right away regarding my situation. He replied instantly. He showed that he cared about the well being of his clients. The next day, I gave him a call and after hiring him, he told me "Everything is going to be okay. Leave it all to me. You go and focus on your studies." After that I felt as if all the burden was taken off my heart. He made me feel comfortable and took the horror of going to jail away. On the court date, Mr. Moretti explained the situation and with the consultation of him, i was given 40 hours of community service. I was really shocked. After the community service, the case would be dismissed. I was really impressed. I had brought my check book for fines, with the little money I had from working part time and attending college. Mr. Moretti was an absolute hero. I truly, from the bottom of my heart can not thank him enough. I highly recommend him. He is very knowledgeable about the law and he essentially saved a 20 year old who had a class B misdemeanor on his hand's from going to jail and becoming a criminal. He has become a role model to me and every time I hop into a car and start driving, I will never forget his "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity." He made me realized that the importance of the well-being of society is much more important than yourself. Mr. Moretti is the BEST OF THE BEST, and that was an understatement. If you guys need any help, please don't feel scared. Contact him and he will help you out. He will help you breath easier by letting you know everything is going to be okay, and that's the best part. He's the lawyer you want on your worst day of driving.

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Emilio Moretti's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ana Guzman

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emilio is a very diligent and hardworking attorney. He takes great care with his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Emilio for any traffic related matters."

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Michael O'Donnell

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Emilio is an outstanding attorney that has a great amount of experience throughout the Chicago area. As a former prosecutor, I always found him to be an attorney that would zealously represent his clients, while also being gentleman in the court room. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Walter Hnot,

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emilio is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Cary Dohman

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Emilio since I became an attorney. His knowledge of the law, and his skills as a trial attorney are excellent. Additionally, he is without a doubt a lawyer who fights tirelessly for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Moretti. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

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Mitch Furman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emilio is a top notch criminal defense lawyer. He is well versed in law, highly competent and easy to approach. I highly endorse Mr. Moretti."

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Larry Dohman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emilio is an excellent criminal defense attorney. I have had the opportunity to work in the same legal community as Emilio for many years and any client would be well represented by Emilio. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Dedicated and committed to clients."

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H. Aalsberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you need a lawyer that is not afraid to go to court and knows how to fight and Win, choose Emilio Moretti. He is simply a Superb lawyer. I endorse him."

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Michael Myzia

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Moretti is an aggressive and extremely knowledgeable attorney who puts his clients first. I endorse Mr. Moretti and the excellent work he does for his clients."

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Michael Navigato

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Samuel Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent attorney; well respected by other lawyers, and loved by his clients."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Michael Arbeit

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Moretti is a great advocate for all of his client's and has a firm grip of the law. If you get arrested, Mr. Moretti is a great attorney to turn to for representation."

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Peter Marek

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"13 years of practicing DUI law is what we refer to as experienced. When prosecutors endorse you that is a major sign of success. His knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions here. Emilios client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation. If you are lucky he might just agree to represent you."

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Peter Komar

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very intelligent attorney on criminal and Dui defense. Always diligent and ready to work hard."

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Steven Roach

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emilio is a regular in the Cook County court houses. He is well respected by the judiciary, and gets excellent results for his clientsl. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Locicero

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Agnello

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Emilio many times over the past 12 or more years. Emilio’s greatest attribute is the integrity he brings to the table when fighting for his clients, combined with a strong knowledge of the law. I have personally seen this from the position of a prosecutor when Emilio had cases with me, and subsequently in my defense practice as co-counsel on cases that Emilio and I have worked on together. He is one of the first attorneys I think of when needing a second opinion or a fresh perspective on how to approach a particular case. I have the utmost respect for Emilio has both a colleague, as well as a friend. He is truly one of the best in our profession."

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William Bochte

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Merrill Davis

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Ana Guzman

Personal injury lawyer

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Michael O'Donnell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cary Dohman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Pierina Infelise

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Wilkins

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Mitch Furman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Larry Dohman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Myzia

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Navigato

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Arbeit

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christian Lassen

Personal injury lawyer

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Barbara Morton

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peter Komar

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Locicero

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Agnello

Criminal defense lawyer

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Theodore Kuzniar

Family lawyer

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William Bochte

Family lawyer

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Steven Roach

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Top 10 Attorneys, American Jurist Institute

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2018

10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers

2018

Top 10 Attorneys, American Jurist Institute

2016

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2016

Top 10 Attorneys, American Jurist Institute

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

President, Moretti Law P.C.

2000 - 2001

Clerk, Storto, Finn & Tenuto

Associations

2011 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2016

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

member

1999 - 2000

John Marshall Law School Justinian Society

President

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. C.S.

Charge amended down to a petty offense and client was placed on Court Supervision.

People v. M.S.

Aggravated Speeding was dismissed, and client received court supervision on remaing charges; no conviction entered.

People v. C.S.

Case dissmissed.

People v. K.K.

Charge amended down to a petty offense and client was placed on court superision.

People v. M.J.

preliminary hearing held; finding of no probable cause and case dismissed.

People v. G.B.

Client was given deferred prosecution.

People v. H.M.

Client was given deferred prosecution.

People v. M.R.

Case was set for trial and dismissed.

People v. A.M.

Charge amended down to a petty offense and client placed on court supervision and $100.

People v. I.I.

Charge amended down to a petty offense, and client was placed on court supervision.

People v. S.A.

Case was set for trial, and ultimately dismissed.

People v. A.G.

Charge amended down to a petty offense and client was placed on court supervision.

People v. D.C.

Charge amended down to a petty offense and client was placed on court supervision.

People v. A.E.

Charge amended down to a petty offenseand client was placed on Court Supervision

People v. M.R.

Charge amended down to a petty offense and client was placed on Court Supervision

People v. A.G.

Charge was amended down to a petty offense and was placed on Court Supervision.

People v. C.W.

Charge amended down to a petty offenseand client was placed on Court Supervision

People v. K.V.

Charge amended down to a petty offenseand client placed on Court Supervison

People v. J.A.

Case dissmissed

People v. F.G.

Case dismissed

People v. L.A.

Charge was amended to a non-moving violation, preserving client's CDL.

City of Naperville v. P.P.

Charge was amended to a non-moving violation, preserving client's CDL.

People v. S.M.

Case dismissed.

People v. D.B.

Charge amended down to a petty offense, court supervision which avoided any conviction on defendant' driving and criminal record.

People v. E.G.

Case dismissed.

People v. M.C.

Case Dismissed.

People v. O.S.

After a bench trial, client found not guilty of driving while impaired.

People v. J. E. G.

Case dismissed

People of The State of Illinois v, G.R.

Not Guilty verdict on speeding, open alcohol and DUI

People of The State of Illinois v. G.V.

Defendant served no jail or prison time. Was placed on a type of probation which if completed successfully, the judgment entered will be vacated, and defendant would be able to get case expunged.

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Education

2000

John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Northern Illinois University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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