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With his extensive experience in defending DUI charges exclusively in DuPage County, Brent Christensen's clients expect and receive unmatched legal expertise. What surprises many though, is the level of personal service they receive as clients. The key to this commitment to personal service is communication. As a client, you'll receive unprecedented one-on-one access directly with your lawyer, Brent Christensen, not some junior associate or a paralegal. So whether it's by an office consultation, phone call, email or text, you can be sure that every step of the way, you'll be able to get your questions about your DuPage DUI case answered and your concerns addressed.
Position Organization Location Duration
AttorneyLaw Offices of Brent M. Christensen1993 - Present
Petty OfficerUnited States Naval Reserve1995 - 2003
Contract AttorneyIllinois Secretary of State 2001 - 2002
School Degree Major Graduation
John Marshall Law SchoolJ.D. Law School1993  
John Marshall Law School, ChicagoJDLaw1993
Bradley UniversityBAEnglish1984
State / Court Date
Illinois1993
7th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
  • DuPage County Bar Association | Vice Chairman - Media Committee | 2014 - 2015
    National College of DUI Defense | Member (former) | 2005 - 2010
    DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member (Former) | 2005 - 2007
    DuPage County Bar Association, Media Committee | Past Chair | 2003 - 2004
    DuPage County Bar Association | Member | 1993 - Present
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2016
    Judges' Nite Writer | DuPage County Bar Association | 2016
    Judges' Nite Assistant Director        | DuPage County Bar Association | 2016
    Top 100 DUI Attorneys (Chicagoland Area) | The National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2015
    Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2015
    Vice Chair-Media Committee | DuPage County Bar Association | 2014
    Board Member | DuPage County Bar Association Editorial Board | 2012
    Judges' Night Director | DuPage County Bar Association | 2005
    Chair - Media Committee        | DuPage County Bar Association        | 2003
  • Case: People v. Trettenero Summary: Defendant found behind the wheel of a car after it had collided with a concrete barrier causing a flat tire. Two other passengers in the vehicle. Attorney Brent Christensen raised reasonable doubt that Defendant was in actual physical control of the vehicle. Result: Not Guilty Case: People v. Molina Summary: Defendant pulled over for having an obstructed view due to rosary beads hanging from the rear view mirror; After the arresting officer smelled alcohol the Defendant submitted a breath sample that was allegedly over the legal limit. Attorney Brent Christensen prevailed in a Motion to Quash Arrest by getting the arresting officer to admit that the beads were not a material obstruction. Result: Case Dismissed Case: City of Wheaton v. Gallagher Summary: Attorney Brent Christensen filed a petition for leave to appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court on the grounds that Wheaton's local DUI ordinance violated the proportionate penalties clause of the Illinois constitution Result: Petition for Leave to Appeal not granted Case: People v. Acevedo Summary: Attorney Brent Christensen successfully had the Defendant's Summary Suspension thrown out by arguing a People vs. Trainor due process violation. Result: Summary Suspension Rescinded Case: People v. Addante Summary: Attorney Brent Christensen was able to successfully argue that due to improprieties with respect to the Defendant's breath test, the DUI should be dismissed completely. Result: DUI Dismissed Case: Glen Ellyn v. Ahmed Summary: Attorney Brent Christensen prevailed in a motion to suppress evidence and quash arrest based on no reasonable grounds for a traffic stop. Result: Case Dismissed Case: Naperville v. Andrews Summary: Attorney Brent Christensen prevailed at a jury trial. Result: Not Guilty Case: People v. Reyes Summary: Brent Christensen prevailed in a DUI bench trial. Result: Not Guilty

  • DuPage County Bar Association Brief | “Joinder and ‘Comprehensive Transaction’ Analysis Under the Code of Criminal Procedure” | 2013

    DuPage DUI Defense Blog | New Laws Will Increase DUI Arrests | 2013

    DuPage County Bar Association Brief | Sacrifice, Lies, and the First Amendment: How the Supreme Court Struck Down the Stolen Valor Act | 2012

    DuPage County Bar Association Brief | When Does “No” Mean “No” in DUI Chemical Test Refusals | 2012
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Brent Christensen
1755 S. Naperville Rd.
Suite 100
Wheaton, IL 60189
41.8386411,-88.1012333

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