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FRANK T. SCARPINO

Frank has worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney in DuPage County, Village Prosecutor for the Villages of Roselle, Glen Ellyn and Downers Grove and as an Attorney with the Illinois Secretary of State. He currently works with individuals charged with criminal offenses, D.U.I. offenses, traffic offenses and those who wish to obtain driving privileges through the Illinois Secretary of State. Frank T. Scarpino graduated from The John Marshall Law School where he was elected Class Representative.

Knowing what cases to take to trial and what cases to settle through negotiation, Frank also developed a reputation as tough but fair. He later used this reputation in private practice to successfully defended thousands of criminal, traffic and D.U.I. cases. Every day of the week Frank could be seen defending multiple criminal, traffic and D.U.I. cases in DuPage, Cook, Kane and Will County either through trial or negotiations.

assertion of rights

Officer, please understand – after I identify myself with my name and date of birth (and proof of insurance if I am driving a motor vehicle) I am refusing to answer any questions until I have a reasonable opportunity to consult with my attorney. I refuse to take any field sobriety tests including: reciting letters and counting numbers, letting you look into my eyes with or without your flashlight, or any other physical tests performed outside my vehicle until I consult with my attorney. I refuse to get out of my car unless you order me to do so. However, I still refuse all field sobriety tests. I will show you my hands at all times so that your safety will not become an issue.

I refuse to consent to the search of my vehicle, my person, my belongings, or any premises with which I have an expectation of privacy, including my residence, hotel room or any other rented room without the reasonable opportunity to consult my attorney. If you have probable cause to search you do not need my consent anyway.

If I am not under arrest but you are going to issue a traffic citation please do so immediately so that I may go about my business. If I am not under arrest and no citation is going to be issued please tell me if I am free to leave so that I may go about my business without further interference with my liberty.

If I am under arrest, please tell me immediately so that I can cooperate by submitting to your authority because I do not wish to resist or obstruct your official duties.

If I am under arrest I wish to invoke all my rights under Miranda. I want my attorney. I won’t answer any questions. perform any field sobriety tests or consent to any search without a reasonable opportunity to obtain the advice of my attorney.©

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DUI & Traffic Offenses
Misdemeanor & Felonies
Secretary of State Hearings
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DUI & Traffic Offenses

Driving Under the Influence charges in Illinois can have serious and lasting consequences. Frank T. Scarpino has built his career defending DUI cases across the Chicagoland area, appearing in courtrooms nearly every day on behalf of clients facing first-time and repeat DUI charges.

As a former prosecutor for the Villages of Downers Grove and Glen Ellyn, Frank has deep experience with DUI law from both the prosecution and defense perspectives. He has successfully defended thousands of DUI cases, whether through trial or negotiation. His firsthand knowledge of local courts, judges, and prosecutors gives clients a distinct advantage. If you’ve been charged with a DUI, Frank provides the aggressive, knowledgeable defense needed to protect your record and your freedom.

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In a DUI stop, you’re often asked to give the very evidence they’ll use to convict you!

Right to Consult with Attorney
Chapter 725 Illinois Compiled Statute 5/103-4

Any person committed, imprisoned or restrained of his liberty for any cause whatever and whether or not such person is charged with an offense shall, except in cases of imminent danger of escape, be allowed to consult with any licensed attorney at law of this State whom such person may desire to see or consult, alone and in private at the place of custody, as many times and for such period each time as is reasonable.

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Misdemeanor & Felonies

Frank T. Scarpino brings over three decades of prosecutorial and defense experience to individuals facing criminal charges in Illinois. As a former Assistant State’s Attorney and Village Prosecutor, Frank understands the criminal justice system from both sides of the courtroom, making him a formidable trial lawyer who knows exactly how prosecutors build their cases.

Whether you’re facing misdemeanor or felony charges, he provides aggressive, yet thoughtful representation backed by his commanding courtroom presence in DuPage, Cook, Kane, and Will County, where he has helped thousands of clients navigate complex legal proceedings with confidence. Frank combines his extensive trial experience with sharp negotiation skills to craft legal strategies that deliver real results—whether that means securing dismissals, negotiating favorable plea agreements, or taking your case to trial and winning. If you’re dealing with a criminal case, you can count on Frank to fight relentlessly for your rights with the expertise that comes from years of courtroom victories.

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Secretary of State Hearings

Reinstating your Illinois driver’s license after a suspension or revocation, especially for serious offenses like multiple DUIs or reckless homicide, requires navigating a complex and frustrating process. Frank T. Scarpino understands this system better than most. As a former contract attorney for the Illinois Secretary of State, Frank has intimate knowledge of what hearing officers are looking for in successful cases. He has represented countless clients in formal and informal hearings, meticulously preparing them for the rigorous questioning they’ll face while helping them successfully restore their driving privileges.

Frank knows that thorough preparation is everything and will ensure you’re ready to confidently answer even the toughest questions from skeptical hearing officers. If your license has been revoked and you need help getting back on the road, Frank will guide you through every step with clarity, strategic preparation, and unwavering determination.

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Frank Scarpino is the BEST attorney money can get you. He is reliable, personable, thorough and has more knowledge about criminal and family law than any one you will ever talk to. Not only did he take on my DUI criminal case but he took on my family court case as well and crushed them both.

You don’t want to be an attorney going against Frank unless you want to question your entire career. He is unlike any other attorney l’ve ever experienced because he is not here to bleed your pockets and “hope for the best” in court.

–Kyla D.

Frank is an amazing lawyer! Helped me with a traffic ticket which could have cost me my job, saved my CDL! Also he was referred to me from an acquaintance who had some trouble with the law in the past and did good by him. Frank has done nothing but the best for me, my family, and my friends.

–Omar S.

I have known Frank for over 10 years. He helped me during some of the darkest days of my life when I had two DUls back-to-back. I was lucky to get a recommendation to contact him and this message is me paying it forward to others who are in a spot like me where I really needed some professional legal help to minimize the damage this had potentially done to my life.

If you find yourself in need of an attorney who is willing to take your case as far as it needs to go to get the best outcome for you, Frank Scarpino is your man.

–Greg L.

Frank was able to get both of my dui charges tossed out and when it came time for trial this guy gets down to business!!! This guy knows what he is doing! If you don’t choose Frank Scarpino as your attorney you are making a huge mistake!!!!

–Steven F.
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1415 West 22nd Street, Tower Floor
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Office: 630-887-6000

We’re located in the east building across from Oak Brook mall, right at the intersection of IL Route 83 & 22nd Street

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