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Attorney David B. Franks - Partner with Franks & Rechenberg, P.C.
Partner, Franks & Rechenberg, P.C.
David B. Franks is a highly effective Criminal Attorney, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Lawyer and Traffic Defense Attorney who has practiced criminal law since being admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1989. Mr. Franks has more than fifteen years of criminal prosecution and defense experience.
Mr. Franks served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in both Cook County and McHenry County, Illinois. In McHenry County he served four years as a prosecutor in the Misdemeanor and Felony Divisions. He served as one of the first two designated Domestic Battery Prosecutors in McHenry County, as well as the Misdemeanor and Traffic Division Supervisor.
Drawing upon his eight years of experience as an Assistant State’s Attorney and seven years as a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Franks understands the intricacies of DUI and criminal defense, and consistently achieves outstanding results for his clients using his skill as a researcher, negotiator and advocate. Mr. Franks has successfully defended clients charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Reckless Driving and various traffic moving violations, as well as criminal charges ranging from petty offenses to Class X felonies.
In October 2007, Mr. Franks retired from the United States Navy (Reserve Component) where he achieved the rank of Commander (equivalent to Lt. Colonel). While on active duty and in the reserves, he further honed his skills in strategic thinking and planning, and will develop a defense tailored to the particular circumstances of your case. He is a tough and skillful attorney–qualities that make him an effective courtroom advocate. He aggressively represents his clients from the beginning of a criminal investigation through trial. Mr. Franks is committed to his clients and strives to provide them with the best defense.
In 2007, Mr. Franks was selected as a full member of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Criminal Justice Section Council, a Council upon which he previously served from 1990 through 1999, reviewing and proposing legislation and providing input for the administration of the Illinois criminal court system.
Mr. Franks is a past Chair (2006-2007) of the Illinois State Bar Association Traffic Laws and Courts Section Council. He continues to serve on the Council, where he has served since 2000, reviewing legislation and providing input for the administration of Illinois traffic courts.
Mr. Franks is a member of the National College for DUI Defense (see certificate below).
Mr. Franks is committed to continuing legal education and has attended numerous Continuing Legal Education and Training Seminars.
In September 2014, Mr. Franks Attended a seminar entitled, “Starting Points: DUI Defense”, conducted by the Illinois Institute For Continuing Legal Education.
In June 2014, Mr. Franks attended the Illinois Traffic Court Conference at Bradley University (see certificate below).
In March 2014, Mr. Franks participated as a faculty member at the Chicago DUI Defense Institute conducted by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (see certificate below).
In February 2013, Mr. Franks successfully completed training for “DUI: Beyond the Courtroom”, by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (see certificate below).
In August 2012, Mr. Franks successfully completed training for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Course (see certificate below).
In July 2012, Mr. Franks participated in and completed a 40-hour forensic gas chromatography course conducted by Axion Training Institute, Inc./Analytical Laboratories, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois. Gas chromatography is used to detect alcohol in blood samples (see certificate below).
In April 2011, Mr. Franks attended a seminar entitled, “DUI Advocacy Academy: Science & Technology”, conducted by the Illinois Institute For Continuing Legal Education.
In January, 2011, Mr. Franks attended and participated in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration/International Association of Chiefs of Police Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor 40 hour Student Course (see certificate below).
In June 2010, Mr. Franks attended and participated in an Operator Training Course for the Intoximeters EC/IR II breathalyzer machine, the breathalyzer used by law enforcement agencies in Illinois.
In April 2010, Mr. Franks attended a DUI Defense Seminar conducted by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the National College for DUI Defense.
In March 2010, Mr. Franks Attended a DUI Trial Advocacy – Mock Trial conducted by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
In April 2009, Mr. Franks attended the 16th Annual Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI/DWI Cases, conducted by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the National College for DUI Defense.
In March 2009, Mr. Franks attended a DUI defense seminar entitled, “DUI Technology – Entering A New Age,” conducted by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
In July 2007, Mr. Franks attended an intensive DUI defense seminar conducted by the National College for DUI Defense in Cambridge Massachusetts.
In April 2007, Mr. Franks attended a IICLE seminar entitled “Procedural Techniques for Defending DUI,” sponsored by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (see certificate below).
In April 2007, Mr. Franks attended a Continuing Legal Education seminar entitled “Procedural Techniques for Defending DUI,” sponsored by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
In March 2006, Mr. Franks attended a Continuing Legal Education seminar entitled “Successful Defense of DUI & Summary Suspension Cases”, sponsored by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
In June 2006, Mr. Franks attended the Illinois Traffic Court Conference at Bradley University (see certificate below).
Mr. Franks has also completed training in administering and evaluating Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST’s) according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standards.
In addition, Mr. Franks has attended a seminar providing an orientation and overview of the Intoxilyzer EC/IR and EC/IR II breathalyzer machine.
Mr. Franks has served as a guest speaker for both in-state and out-of-state forums addressing DUI and traffic-related issues. In May 2007, Mr. Franks outlined Illinois House Bill 300 during an Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program entitled, The Study of Illinois DUI & Traffic Related Issues, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
In March 2007, Mr. Franks outlined Illinois House Bill 300 during an Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program in Springfield, Illinois.
Illinois House Bill 300, signed into law and effective January 1, 2009, eliminates Judicial Driving Permits and requires motorists accused of DUI, and who wish to continue driving, to obtain a Monitoring Device Driver’s License (MDDL) by installing breath alcohol ignition interlock devices (BAIID) in their automobiles.
In January 2007, Mrs. Franks was a panelist on Illinois Law, “DUI Issues: General and Specific,” which aired on Chicago Cable Access Channel 21 Television.
In October 2006, Mr. Franks outlined new traffic legislation for an ISBA-sponsored Continuing Legal Education program, “Traffic Law Update,” in Rockford, Illinois.
In March 2006, he outlined new traffic legislation, which went into effect January 1, 2006, for an ISBA-sponsored Continuing Legal Education programs, “Traffic Law Update,” in Oakbrook and Bloomington, Illinois.
In March 2005, he outlined new legislation regarding DUI sentencing provisions during an ISBA-sponsored program, “DUI Means Defending, Understanding and Innovating”, in Oakbrook, Illinois.
In March 2004, he participating on a panel addressing DUI “Trial Tips and Practice” during an ISBA-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program presented by the ISBA Traffic Laws and Courts Section Council, “Traffic Law Hot Topics Update”, in Oakbrook, Illinois.
Mr. Franks is published in the area of criminal law. He has written various case summaries which have appeared in Illinois State Bar Association Criminal Justice Section Council Newsletters. As a prosecutor he co-authored, with a Public Defender and sitting Judge, articles regarding developments in criminal law, “Survey of Illinois Law: Criminal Law and Procedure,” which were published in the Southern Illinois University Law Journal. While in law school Mr. Franks researched and wrote an article about a then recent development in habeas corpus, which was later published in the Criminal Law Bulletin, a national publication.
Mr. Franks earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota, and his law degree from the American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. Mr. Franks is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and McHenry County Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois, before the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the United States Supreme Court.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “DUI and Traffic Law Updates—Fall 2014”—“Current Legislation Update”.
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “Starting Points: DUI Defense”—“How to Mine for Discovery: It’s Not Just What the State Gives You (Bring Your Own Shovel)”.
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “DUI Defense Institute” –”What Do I Do with a ‘No-Video” Case vs. a “Video” Case? Beyond Kladis…”.
McHenry County Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “Roadblocks and Roadside Safety Checks and Case Law”.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “DUI and Traffic Law Updates—Fall 2013”—“Roadblocks/Roadside Safety Checks and Case Law”.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “DUI, Traffic and Secretary of State-Related Issues—2013 Spring Update”–Moderator for “Panel Discussion: Current DUI/Statutory Summary Suspension Case Law”.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “DUI & Traffic Law Update-Fall 2012”-“New Legislation”.
Northwest Suburban Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “Criminal Law Update” — “Videotape Procedures in DUI Cases”.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “DUI, Traffic, and Secretary of State – Related Issues” — “Videotaping Requirements in Squad Cars During Arrest”.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “Traffic Law: DUI, Secretary of State and More-2011” – “Current Legislation”.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “DUI, Traffic, and Secretary of State – Related Issues” — “Police Car Videos and Case Law”.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “Current Issues in Criminal Law” — “Felony Traffic and DUI Issues”.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “DUI, Traffic and Secretary of State Related Issues–2010,” New Legislation Effective in 2010 and 2011.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “DUI, Traffic and Secretary of State Related Issues–2009,” New Legislation Effective in 2009 and January 1, 2010.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “DUI, Traffic and Secretary of State Related Issues–2009,” Current and Proposed Legislation Update.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program, Traffic Law Current Legislation Update.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program, Traffic Laws: Issues, Updates and Hot Topics. Current Legislation Update.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program, The Study of Illinois DUI & Traffic Related Issues. Panel participant addressing DUI Defense and outlined Illinois House Bill 300.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program, Traffic Law Update Seminar. Panel participant addressing Statutory Summary Suspension and DUI Defense, and outlined House Bill 300 proposed legislation. Effective January 1, 2009 Judicial Driving Permits are eliminated and motorists accused of DUI will be required to obtain a Monitoring Device Driver’s License (MDDL), by installing breath alcohol ignition interlock devices (BAIID) in their automobiles.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program, Traffic Law Update Seminar. Outlined new traffic law legislation.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program, Traffic Law Update Seminar. Outlined new traffic legislation effective January 1, 2006.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program, “DUI Means Defending, Understanding and Innovating” seminar. Outlined new legislation regarding DUI sentencing provisions.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “DUI and Traffic Law Updates—Spring 2015”.
“The Art and Science of DUI Defense” DUI Defense Seminar sponsored by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National College for DUI Defense.
Illinois Traffic Court Conference, Bradley University.
“DUI Defense Institute” conducted by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “DUI and Traffic Law Updates—Fall 2013” — “Roadblocks and Roadside Safety Checks and Case Law”.
“DUI: Beyond the Courtroom”, sponsored by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Course.
Forensic Chromatography: Theory and Practice, Axion Training Institute, Inc., Axion Analytical Laboratories, Inc.
“Winning: Blows, Stops and Trials”, Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Mid-West DUI Seminar.
“DUI Advocacy Academy: Science and Technology”, sponsored by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration/International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Course.
Intoximeters EC/IR II Operator Training Course.
Illinois State Bar Association-sponsored Continuing Legal Education Program: “DUI, Traffic and Secretary of State- Related Issues—2010”.
“Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI/DWI Cases”, DUI Defense Seminar conducted by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the National College for DUI Defense.
“DUI Advocacy Academy: A Mock Trial”, sponsored by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
Forensic Blood and Urine Testing Seminar, DUI Defense Seminar conducted by Headlines Marketing Corporation.
“DUI Technology—Entering a New Age,” sponsored by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
National College for DUI Defense. DUI Defense Seminar.
DUI Advocacy Academy, Procedure and Tactics and Forensic Issues, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
“DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity” DUI Defense Seminar conducted by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National College for DUI Defense.
“Procedural Techniques for Defending DUI,” sponsored by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course.
“Successful Defense of DUI & Summary Suspension Cases”, sponsored by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
People v. Strobel, ISBA Traffic Laws and Courts Newsletter, February 2015, Vol. 24, No. 1.
City of Highland Park v. Kane, ISBA Traffic Laws and Courts Newsletter, June 2013, Vol. 22, No. 4, Page 6.
People v. Smulik, ISBA Traffic Laws and Courts Newsletter, May 2012, Vol. 21, No. 4, Page 8.
People v. Barwan, ISBA Traffic Laws and Courts Newsletter, March 2012, Vol. 21, No. 3, Page 3.
People v. Price, ISBA Traffic Laws and Courts Newsletter, March 2012, Vol. 21, No. 3, Page 9.
People v. Geier (as appearing in the Illinois State Bar Association Traffic Laws and Courts Newsletter, August 2011, Vol. 21, No. 1).
People v. Bruni (as appearing in the Illinois State Bar Association Traffic Laws and Courts Newsletter, March 2011, Vol. 20, No. 3).
People v. Maldonado (as appearing in the Illinois State Bar Association Traffic Laws and Courts Newsletter, November 2010, Vol. 20, No. 2).
People v. Nunez (as appearing in the Illinois State Bar Association Traffic Laws and Courts Newsletter, June 2010, Vol. 19, No. 4).
People v. McDonough (as appearing in the Illinois State Bar Association Traffic Laws and Courts Newsletter, March 10, 2010, Vol. 19, No. 3).
People v. Hacker (as appearing in the Illinois State Bar Association Traffic Laws and Courts Newsletter, June 2009, Vol. 18, No. 4).
People v. Ewing (as appearing in the Illinois State Bar Association Traffic Laws and Courts Newsletter, September 2008, Vol. 18, No. 1).
People v. Sturgess (as appearing in the Illinois State Bar Association Traffic Laws and Courts Newsletter, March 2007, Vol. 16, No. 3).

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