41+ Years
Legal Experience
About Donald J. Ramsell
Donald J. Ramsell is a prominent DUI defense attorney in Arlington Heights, Illinois, with a distinguished career spanning nearly forty years. He is notably the only attorney from Illinois to have presented a DUI case before the United States Supreme Court.
Throughout his career, Ramsell has identified critical issues within Illinois's breath testing systems, revealing falsified documents, software tampering, and oversight deficiencies. His efforts have prompted statewide reforms, including the suppression of test results and revisions in breathalyzer certification procedures dating back to the 1980s.
Ramsell's legal achievements include compelling the Illinois State Police to release internal breath machine data and initiating state-level hearings on the scientific reliability of field sobriety tests. His work has garnered national recognition from prosecutors, judges, and legal peers.
He was the first attorney in Illinois to receive Board Certification in DUI Corporate under ABA standards and has been acknowledged as a Super Lawyer multiple times since 2005.
In addition to his legal practice, Ramsell is a Sustaining Member of the National College for DUI Defense and has been highlighted by Chicago Magazine and the Chicago Sun-Times for his impact on DUI law.
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Practice Areas
Illinois Car Accident Laws
Understanding Illinois's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$20K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Donald J. Ramsell a notable DUI defense attorney?
Donald J. Ramsell is known for his nearly 40-year career and for being the only Illinois attorney to argue a DUI case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
What significant contributions has Donald J. Ramsell made to DUI law?
He has exposed systemic issues in Illinois's breath testing programs and prompted statewide reforms in testing procedures.
What are some of Donald J. Ramsell's courtroom achievements?
Ramsell has successfully compelled the disclosure of internal breath machine data and initiated hearings on field sobriety test validity.
Has Donald J. Ramsell received any special certifications?
Yes, he was the first Illinois attorney to earn Board Certification in DUI Corporate under ABA standards.
What professional affiliations does Donald J. Ramsell have?
He is a Sustaining Member of the National College for DUI Defense.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Donald J. Ramsell for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Donald for a free case review
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