A former prosecutor in your corner.
Criminal and traffic charges move fast, and the consequences — for your record, your license and your job — can last for years. Attorney Martin Doorhy brings more than 25 years of experience, first as a government prosecutor and now as a defense attorney. His approach: act aggressively on your behalf, while treating you with respect and compassion.
Traffic & DUI
- DUI and statutory summary suspensions
- Secretary of State hearings for restricted driving permits and reinstatement
- CDL violations for truck and commercial drivers
- Driving while license revoked or suspended
- Criminal speeding and leaving the scene of an accident
Criminal defense
From misdemeanors to serious felonies, we provide experienced defense at every stage — bond, motions, negotiation and trial.
- Misdemeanors: battery, domestic battery, retail theft, assault
- Felonies: aggravated battery, armed robbery, weapons charges, drug possession and sale, and other serious offenses
- Criminal tax matters, handled together with our tax attorneys
Criminal & DUI FAQ
I was arrested for DUI. Will I lose my license?
A DUI arrest in Illinois often triggers a statutory summary suspension that is separate from the criminal case — and there are strict deadlines to challenge it. Call us right away so we can protect your driving privileges.
Can you help me get my license back?
Yes. Since 1999, Martin Doorhy has represented drivers at Illinois Secretary of State hearings seeking restricted driving permits and full reinstatement.
I drive commercially. Is my CDL at risk?
Commercial drivers face stricter standards and harsher consequences. We have represented more than 100 CDL holders and understand what’s at stake for your livelihood.
Which courts do you appear in?
About 90% of our criminal cases are in Cook and Will Counties — most often the Bridgeview and Markham courthouses, where we appear several days every week.