Donald John Ramsell
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Main Office
128 S. County Farm Rd
Suite F
Wheaton, IL 60187
Office Hours
Monday - Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Other Locations
Naperville Office
1717 North Naperville Road, Suite 200
Naperville, IL 60563
630-256-8001
Rolling Meadows Office
1813 Hicks Road, Suite B
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
847-465-8743
Wheaton Office
128 South County Farm Road,3rd Floor
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-665-8780
St. Charles Office
100 Illinois Street, Suite 200
St. Charles, IL 60174
630-786-6062
Ramsell & Associates, LLC
About Donald
Donald J. Ramsell's interests include golf, Corvettes, the Cubs, travel, and winning cases.
Donald J. Ramsell is the only Illinois DUI defense attorney to appear and argue on an Illinois DUI case before the United States Supreme Court in its entire 213 years of existence.
In 2008, Donald Ramsell began hearings ordered by the Illinois Supreme Court regarding the validity and reliability of the police field sobriety test known as 'horizontal gaze nystagmus'. This issue is being carefully followed by prosecutors, judges, and DUI Defense Attorneys across the country.
In 2007, Ramsell was nominated and recognized as a Sustaining Member of the National College for DUI Defense.
In 2006, Ramsell successfully fought and obtained orders compelling the ISP Breath Testing Section to begin downloading and turning over the internal memory of the breath testing machines, which has revealed numerous errors in breath testing equipment being used across Illinois.
In 2005, Chicago Magazine named Donald Ramsell an "Illinois Super Lawyer". He has been so identified again in 2006 2007 and 2009.
Also in 2005, Donald Ramsell became the first Illinois attorney ever to become Board Certified in the area of DUI Defense under the Bar Association's standards, through the National College for DUI Defense.
In 2004, the Chicago Sun Times identified Mr. Ramsell as one of the top 5 DUI Defense Attorneys in the State of Illinois.
In 1999, after a two year investigation, Ramsell discovered that the Department of Public Health had failed to perform critical testing on breath testing equipment, causing test results to be suppressed across the state. Later that same year, the IDPH was forced to turn over control of the entire program to the State Police.
In 1998, Ramsell successfully proved that the Intoxilyzer 5000 (Series 6400 and 6600) breath testing instrument software had been rigged to produce false negative air blank results, causing all breath tests using that model to become inadmissible in the State of Illinois.
In 1988, Ramsell discovered that the statewide breath testing program was falsifying testing documents, again causing thousands of tests to become suspect.
In 1986, Donald J. Ramsell discovered that the statewide breath testing program was using questionable procedures in certifying breathalyzers, causing thousands of tests to become disputed, and forcing immediate changes in the program.
Donald J. Ramsell is the only Illinois DUI defense attorney to appear and argue on an Illinois DUI case before the United States Supreme Court in its entire 213 years of existence.
In 2008, Donald Ramsell began hearings ordered by the Illinois Supreme Court regarding the validity and reliability of the police field sobriety test known as 'horizontal gaze nystagmus'. This issue is being carefully followed by prosecutors, judges, and DUI Defense Attorneys across the country.
In 2007, Ramsell was nominated and recognized as a Sustaining Member of the National College for DUI Defense.
In 2006, Ramsell successfully fought and obtained orders compelling the ISP Breath Testing Section to begin downloading and turning over the internal memory of the breath testing machines, which has revealed numerous errors in breath testing equipment being used across Illinois.
In 2005, Chicago Magazine named Donald Ramsell an "Illinois Super Lawyer". He has been so identified again in 2006 2007 and 2009.
Also in 2005, Donald Ramsell became the first Illinois attorney ever to become Board Certified in the area of DUI Defense under the Bar Association's standards, through the National College for DUI Defense.
In 2004, the Chicago Sun Times identified Mr. Ramsell as one of the top 5 DUI Defense Attorneys in the State of Illinois.
In 1999, after a two year investigation, Ramsell discovered that the Department of Public Health had failed to perform critical testing on breath testing equipment, causing test results to be suppressed across the state. Later that same year, the IDPH was forced to turn over control of the entire program to the State Police.
In 1998, Ramsell successfully proved that the Intoxilyzer 5000 (Series 6400 and 6600) breath testing instrument software had been rigged to produce false negative air blank results, causing all breath tests using that model to become inadmissible in the State of Illinois.
In 1988, Ramsell discovered that the statewide breath testing program was falsifying testing documents, again causing thousands of tests to become suspect.
In 1986, Donald J. Ramsell discovered that the statewide breath testing program was using questionable procedures in certifying breathalyzers, causing thousands of tests to become disputed, and forcing immediate changes in the program.
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Experience
Owner
Ramsell & Associates, LLC
1986 - Present
Wheaton, Illinois
Partner
Behan Ramsell PLLC
2017 - 2017
Admission
Arizona
2017
Wisconsin
1989
Illinois
1984
Education
Loyola University
B.S. (Criminal Justice)
1981
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society
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National Association of Bar Presidents
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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National College of DUI Defense (Sustaining Membership Awarded July )2007
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Illinois State Bar Association
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DuPage County Bar Association
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Kane County Bar Association
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Northwest Suburban Bar Association
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Association of trial Lawyers of America
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Illinois trial Lawyers Association
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American Bar Association
Honors / Awards
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Super Lawyer Thomson Reuters2017
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Illinois Super Lawyer Thomson Reuters2016
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Illinois Super Lawyer DUI Thomson Reuters2015
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Illinois Super Lawyer DUI Illinois Super Lawyers2014
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Illinois Super Lawyer DUI Illinois Super Lawyers2013
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Illinois Super Lawyer DUI Illinois Super Lawyers2012
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Illinois Super Lawyer DUI Illinois Super Lawyers2011
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Illinois Super Lawyer DUI Illinois Super Lawyers2010
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Dean's Award National College For DUI Defense2010
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Gas Chromatography Testing Axion Analytical Laboratories2009
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Illinois Super Lawyers DUI Illinois Super Lawyers2009
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Board Certification in DUI Defense National College for DUI Defense2005
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Certified Instructor Field Sobriety Testing LaPier and Associates2001
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Outstanding Author DuPage County Bar Association1989
Notable Work
Cases
DUPAGE COUNTY DRUG CRIME DEFENSE LAWYERS
When You Are Facing Illinois Drug Crimes Charges Everyone makes mistakes in life. Unfortunately, if that mistake involves drugs, you are in for serious trouble. You need the strongest possible defense to make sure you don not lose years of your life to the criminal justice system. A conviction on drug charges-possession or sale of marijuana, cocaine, meth, steroids, amphetamines, prescription drugs, or ecstasy-can end a school career or work career. You can lose your professional license. Avoid the Harsh Consequences of Drug Charges If you are facing drug charges of any kind, from simple possession or possession with intent to deliver to trafficking, conspiracy, distribution, or drug manufacturing, you need an experienced Illinois drug crimes defense lawyer. The defense firm of Ramsell & Associates, LLC, has been representing people charged with Illinois drug crimes for more than 30 years. That is experience that works in your favor. Contact the drug defense lawyers at Ramsell & Associates, LLC, for your defense. Call 630-256-8001. Our law firm can assist you with the following drug crime charges: Drug Possession Drug Sales Drug Manufacturing and Intent to Deliver Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Every client at Ramsell & Associates, LLC, is provided with a thorough and aggressive defense to ensure their rights are protected. Careful investigation of your case, thorough preparation, and effective defense are the hallmarks of the firm. In every Illinois drug charge, attorneys always examine police conduct for possible violations of your rights with unlawful search and seizure. If the case against you is strong, your Ramsell & Associates, LLC, DuPage County drug crimes defense attorney will work to minimize the long-term consequences and negative impact on your life. The firm's defense lawyers work to get charges reduced and to create opportunities for alternative sentencing, such as treatment programs, probation, and community service. We offer free consultations at our conveniently located office in Naperville. We also have offices in Wheaton and in St. Charles or Rolling Meadows by appointment.
Publications
Thomson West publication Illinois DUI Law and Practice Guidebook
2017
National College for DUI Defense Winter Session Putting it all together A DUI case study
2017
DuPage Bar CLE DUI Defense 101
2017
Cook County Public Defender Nutshell Basic DUI Defense
2017
Thomson Reuters Illinois DUI Law and Practice Guidebook
2014
Mastering Scientific Evidence Mock DUI Trial Defense Lawyer
2014
Mastering Scientific Evidence Cross-Examining Blood Experts
2013
Illinois State Bar Association, Traffic Laws and Courts Section Defending Refusals in DUI Cases
2012
Thomson Reuters Illinois DUI Law & Practice Guidebook
2012
Intoxication Test Evidence (West) Nystagmus Testing for Alcohol and Drugs
2011
ISBA Traffic Law Newsletter Defending Refusals in DUI Jury Trials
2011
NCDD Winter Meeting DUI Case Highlights
2011
Illinois Traffic Law Seminar Issues in Illinois Drugged Driving
2011
Illinois Traffic Court Conference Drugged Driving Issues in Illinois
2011
DUI Traffic law Seminar Beat Field Sobriety Test in Illinois
2011
Advanced OVI Seminar Trying a Breath Test Case on a Shoe String Budget
2011
Reing a DWI Defendant in New York from Arraignment to Disposition DWI Test Defenses for Field Sobriety
present / 2010
Illinois Traffic Court Conference Breath Testing Issues in Illinois Science and Law
2010
Illinois DUI and Traffic Law Seminar Issues in Illinois DUI Drug Cases
2010
Defending DUI Cases Mock DUI Jury Trial
2010
Arkansas DUI Defense Seminar Closing Arguments in DUI Cases
2010
Thomson West publication Illinois DUI Law & Practice Guidebook
2010
Thomson West publication Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence
2009
National DUI Seminar Interlock Ignition Devices
2009
National DUI Seminar Sixth Amendment DUI Evidence
2009
Cook County Public Defenders Conference Attacking the Breathalyzer
2009
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Mock DWI Trial Defense
2008
Illinois DUI and Traffic Seminar Illinois MDDP Law
2008
Michigan DUI Seminar DUI Jury Trial Techniques
2007
IICLE DUI Seminar Illinois Field Sobriety Tests
2007
ISBA Traffic Law Seminar Illinois DUI Defense
2006
IICLE DUI FIELD SOBRIETY TESTING CHAPTER
2004
DUI Defense Illinois DUI Defense
2003
Dupage County Bar Briefs Recent Developments in Illinois DUI Law
1999
DWI Law & Science Journal Cross-Examination of the Breath Alcohol Test Operator: Impeaching Testimony of the Observation-Period Requirement
1988
Additional Info
Founded 1986
Ramsell & Associates, LLC Highlights
Criminal, DUI-DWI, Felony, Misdemeanor
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