Brent Christensen | Wheaton DUI - DWI Lawyer
Brent Christensen
Traffic, Immigration, DUI-DWI, Criminal, General Practice
- Law Office: Law Offices Of Brent M. Christensen
- Wheaton Law Firms
- Law School: John Marshall Law School, J.D. 1993
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 30 years
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Experience
Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Offices of Brent M. Christensen | 1993 - Present | |
Petty Officer | United States Naval Reserve | 1995 - 2003 | |
Contract Attorney | Illinois Secretary of State | 2001 - 2002 |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
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John Marshall Law School | J.D. | Law School | 1993 |
John Marshall Law School, Chicago | JD | Law | 1993 |
Bradley University | BA | English | 1984 |
Admission
State / Court | Date |
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Illinois | 1993 |
7th Circuit | |
U.S. Supreme Court |
Associations
- 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
Honors & Awards
- 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
Cases
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
Publications
- 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
Office Hours
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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Fee: Please contact me for an initial consultation. Fees: Fixed (always), Free consultation (60 minutes) Payment types: Check, Credit card
Service Type: Private
Language: English
Update Date: 2015-11-30
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1755 S. Naperville Rd.
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Wheaton, IL 60189