The Law Offices of Neil Patel Opens Second Location in DuPage County

WHEATON, IL — April 2025 — The Law Offices of Neil Patel is proud to announce the opening of its second Illinois location, now better serving our DuPage clients from a new office in Wheaton. The expansion marks a major milestone for the firm and reflects years of growth driven by one simple philosophy: tell clients the truth, and fight hard for them every single time.

The firm’s original location in Joliet has served Will County clients for years — earning hundreds of five-star Google reviews and a reputation as one of the most trusted criminal and traffic defense firms in the area. With the new Wheaton office, that same level of representation is now available right here in DuPage County.

Why We Opened in DuPage County

The DuPage County Courthouse in Wheaton handles thousands of criminal and traffic cases every year — DUI charges, aggravated speeding, misdemeanors, and license suspension matters across some of the most active law enforcement corridors in the state. Attorney Neil Patel has been representing DuPage County clients for years. Opening in Wheaton was the next logical step.

“I’ve had DuPage County clients make that drive to Joliet since day one,” said Attorney Patel. “Now they don’t have to. If you’re facing a DUI or serious traffic charge in Wheaton, Naperville, or anywhere in DuPage County, we’re right here.”

A Defense Team Built From Both Sides of the Courtroom

The Wheaton expansion also coincides with a significant addition to the firm’s legal team: associate attorney Chris Regis, a former Joliet police officer and former Will County prosecutor with over three decades of experience. Attorney Regis spent years on the other side — learning how law enforcement builds DUI cases, how prosecutors evaluate charges, and where the weaknesses in those cases tend to be. He now uses that knowledge exclusively in defense of clients.

Together, Neil Patel and Chris Regis bring a prosecution-and-defense perspective that few firms can match. That insider knowledge is not a marketing line — it directly shapes how the firm investigates cases, challenges evidence, and positions clients for the best possible outcome.

DUI Defense in DuPage County: What You Need to Know

DUI cases in Illinois carry serious consequences — a first offense can result in a statutory summary suspension of your driving privileges beginning just 46 days after your arrest, before your criminal case is even resolved. Second and subsequent offenses, commercial driver cases, and cases involving accidents or elevated BAC levels carry progressively higher stakes.

Attorney Patel’s approach to DUI defense focuses on the case before the case — what happened during the traffic stop, whether the stop itself was legally justified, how the field sobriety tests were administered, and whether the breath or blood test results are reliable. These are the questions that determine outcomes, and they require an attorney who knows how to ask them.

DUI Cases the Firm Handles in DuPage County

• First offense DUI — statutory summary suspension and criminal defense
• Second offense DUI and aggravated DUI charges
• DUI with accident, injury, or elevated BAC
• CDL holder DUI — commercial driver license consequences
• Statutory summary suspension hearings

Aggravated Speeding and Traffic Defense in DuPage County

DuPage County is also one of the most active counties in the state for aggravated speeding charges. Under Illinois law, driving 26 mph or more over the posted speed limit is a Class B misdemeanor — a criminal charge, not a traffic ticket. Driving 35 mph or more over the limit is a Class A misdemeanor, the most serious level of misdemeanor in Illinois, carrying up to 364 days in jail and a permanent criminal record if convicted.

The firm regularly handles aggravated speeding cases on I-88, I-355, Route 59, and other high-enforcement corridors throughout DuPage County, and has a strong track record of resolving these cases in ways that protect clients’ records and their driving privileges.

“I Don’t Sell Fear. I Tell the Truth.”

Attorney Patel built this firm on a premise that sets it apart: clients deserve the truth about their case — not a worst-case scenario designed to scare them into signing a retainer. As a former felony prosecutor and a team that speaks four languages, Patel brings legal experience and direct communication that clients consistently describe as the deciding factor in choosing the firm.

That brand of honest counsel doesn’t mean softening hard truths. It means giving clients an accurate picture of where they stand, what the options are, and what the realistic outcomes look like — and then working aggressively to achieve the best one.

Communities We Now Serve from Wheaton

The Wheaton office serves clients facing charges at the DuPage County Courthouse and throughout DuPage County, including:

• Naperville — DUI and aggravated speeding defense
• Aurora (DuPage County) — criminal and traffic defense
• Downers Grove — DUIs and misdemeanor defense
• Elmhurst — DUIs and traffic violations
• Lombard — aggravated speeding and DUI defense
• Glen Ellyn — criminal defense and traffic tickets
• Lisle, Westmont, Addison, Villa Park, Carol Stream, Glendale Heights

Cases from across DuPage County are heard at the DuPage County Courthouse, located at 505 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton.

Still Serving Will County From Joliet

The firm’s Joliet office remains fully operational and continues to serve clients throughout Will County — including Joliet, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Lockport, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Mokena, New Lenox, Frankfort, and surrounding communities. The Will County Courthouse at 100 W. Jefferson Street in Joliet remains a venue where the firm appears regularly.

Schedule a Free Consultation at Our Wheaton or Joliet Office

If you or someone you know is facing a DUI, aggravated speeding charge, misdemeanor, or other criminal or traffic matter in DuPage County or Will County, contact The Law Offices of Neil Patel today. Early involvement by an experienced defense attorney almost always produces better results — and a consultation costs nothing.

Two convenient locations. One standard of defense.

📍 Wheaton, IL — Serving DuPage County
📍 Joliet, IL — Serving Will County
🌐 Schedule your free consultation at neilpatellaw.com

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