I opened Jerald Novak & Associates with the understanding that an Illinois DUI arrest can have a significant detrimental impact on people’s lives. As a DUI defense lawyer I help people who have been arrested for driving under the influence avoid the harsh penalties associated with a DUI and get back on the road legally. If you have been arrested and charged with a DUI / DWI the attorney you hire matters. Hiring the right attorney can be the difference between being convicted and being acquitted, and losing or retaining your driving privileges