Criminal Defense in Downers Grove
McMahon Law Offices defends residents and visitors facing criminal charges in Downers Grove. All felony and misdemeanor cases arising within Downers Grove are heard at the DuPage County Circuit Court in Wheaton — the 18th Judicial Circuit — where our attorneys have practiced for over two decades.
We handle every category of criminal charge filed in DuPage County:
- DUI Defense — First offense, aggravated DUI, felony DUI, breathalyzer refusal, and statutory summary suspension hearings
- Drug Crimes — Possession, possession with intent to deliver, delivery, trafficking, and cannabis-related charges
- Domestic Violence — Domestic battery, violation of orders of protection, and criminal stalking
- Violent Crimes — Assault, aggravated battery, armed robbery, and attempted murder
- Property Crimes — Retail theft, burglary, criminal trespass, and criminal damage to property
- Sex Crimes — Sexual assault, criminal sexual abuse, and sex offender registration matters
- Weapon Crimes — Unlawful use of a weapon, FOID violations, and illegal firearm possession
- Traffic Violations — Reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, and criminal traffic offenses
- White Collar Crimes — Fraud, theft by deception, embezzlement, and money laundering
Your Downers Grove Defense Team
Every Downers Grove criminal case handled by McMahon Law Offices benefits from two perspectives that no other DuPage County firm can offer — a former state prosecutor who built cases in this courthouse, and a retired circuit judge who decided them.
About Downers Grove
Downers Grove is a village of approximately 50,000 residents in DuPage County, located about 21 miles west of downtown Chicago. It is one of DuPage County's largest and most established communities, with a dense residential population, an active downtown corridor along Main Street, and two Metra commuter rail stations — Belmont and Fairview Avenue on the BNSF Railway line.
The village is served by its own police department and sits entirely within DuPage County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases arising in Downers Grove are prosecuted by the DuPage County State's Attorney and heard at the DuPage County Circuit Court in Wheaton.
Where Arrests Typically Occur in Downers Grove
Downers Grove generates a consistent volume of criminal arrests across several recurring locations and corridors. Understanding where law enforcement concentrates its activity can help explain the circumstances of a charge.
Downtown and Main Street
The downtown entertainment district along Main Street is a frequent source of arrests, particularly on weekends. Bar and restaurant traffic generates DUI stops, disorderly conduct arrests, and domestic battery calls involving incidents at or after leaving these establishments.
I-355 and I-88 Corridors
Both interstates pass through or border Downers Grove. The Illinois State Police patrol these routes and conduct DUI stops, speed enforcement, and traffic stops that frequently result in drug possession and weapon charges. If you were stopped on I-355 or I-88, the arresting agency may be ISP rather than Downers Grove PD.
Ogden Avenue (US-34)
Ogden Avenue is a primary commercial corridor and a known enforcement zone for DUI stops, suspended license stops, and traffic-related charges. Both Downers Grove PD and neighboring jurisdictions patrol this stretch.
Residential Areas
Domestic battery and order of protection violations account for a significant share of arrests in Downers Grove's residential neighborhoods. These charges move quickly through the system and often involve mandatory no-contact orders that affect housing and custody immediately upon arrest.
Where Downers Grove Criminal Cases Are Heard
All criminal charges arising from arrests in Downers Grove are filed in the DuPage County Circuit Court — the 18th Judicial Circuit — located in Wheaton, Illinois. This is the courthouse where McMahon Law Offices has practiced exclusively for over two decades.
- Court Name: DuPage County Circuit Court — 18th Judicial Circuit
- Address: 505 N. County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
- Phone: (630) 407-8700
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Prosecuting Office: DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
- Distance from Downers Grove: Approximately 6 miles north via County Farm Rd
Bond court typically convenes the morning following arrest. If you or a family member was arrested overnight, the first court appearance is likely the following morning at the Wheaton courthouse. Having an attorney present at bond court can significantly affect the conditions of release.
Law Enforcement in Downers Grove
Criminal arrests in Downers Grove are made primarily by the Downers Grove Police Department. The Illinois State Police also have jurisdiction on I-355 and I-88 and are a common arresting agency for DUI and traffic-related charges on those routes.
Downers Grove Police Department
- Address: 825 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
- Non-Emergency: (630) 969-2222
- Jurisdiction: Village of Downers Grove
Illinois State Police — District 5
- Address: 1011 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
- Phone: (847) 294-4400
- Patrols: I-355, I-88, and state routes through DuPage County
The arresting agency affects where you are booked, what evidence they collected, and how the case is built. If you were stopped by ISP on the interstate rather than local police, the procedures — and the defense — may differ. Contact us and we will advise you immediately.
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