Donald Ramsell

About

Attorney Donald J. Ramsell is the Managing Partner of Ramsell & Kunowski, L.L.C. and one of Illinois’ most accomplished DUI and criminal defense attorneys. He has defended more than 10,000 DUI cases, tried hundreds of criminal and DUI bench and jury trials, and argued an Illinois DUI case before the United States Supreme Court. He was also the first Illinois attorney to become Board Certified in DUI Defense under American Bar Association standards through the National College for DUI Defense. Throughout his career, Mr. Ramsell has played a major role in challenging impaired driving evidence, including breath testing, field sobriety testing, and the scientific reliability of DUI procedures. He has uncovered significant flaws in statewide breath testing practices, authored numerous legal publications, presented at seminars across the country, and appeared in national and local media outlets, including ABC’s 20/20, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Court TV, CNN Headline News, The Washington Post, The New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, and the Chicago Sun-Times. As a media source, he can provide informed commentary on DUI law, criminal defense, alcohol testing, traffic stops, and legal developments affecting drivers accused of impaired driving in Illinois.