Lake County DUI cases are prosecuted by the Lake County State's Attorney at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan, while Cook County cases run through Rolling Meadows, Skokie, or the Leighton Criminal Courthouse. Lake County plea policies tend to be firmer on higher-BAC first offenses and refusals than the Cook County misdemeanor call. Docket pace also differs; Lake County status hearings often move faster, with fewer continuances allowed. A Lake County DUI lawyer adjusts case strategy accordingly, especially on discovery timing and summary suspension petitions under 625 ILCS 5/2-118.1.
