DUI Evaluation
Drug and Alcohol Evaluation
Illinois
In Illinois, anyone arrested for DUI must undergo a DUI drug and alcohol evaluation before they can be sentenced for the DUI offense. The purpose of this evaluation is to determine the degree of the defendant’s alcohol and/or drug use and what risk that poses to public safety.
There are two different processes:
for the court, including out-of-state cases,
and Illinois Secretary of State license reinstatement.
Whatever the process, we have the answers you need.
If you need a DUI drug and alcohol evaluation in Illinois, you need to come to Counseling Center of Illinois. We can perform your DUI drug and alcohol evaluation online or in-person at our locations in Downtown Chicago, Arlington Heights, Naperville, and Palos Hills Illinois, and provide you with follow-up DUI classes as well.
We offer in-person and remote online DUI Evaluations in Illinois approved by the court, Illinois Secretary of State, and IDHS
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WHAT TO BRING
DUI Alcohol and Drug Evaluation & License Reinstatement
DUI Evaluations
Counseling Center of Illinois is proud to be Chicagoland’s leading provider of DUI Evaluations in-person or online. Since our inception in 2000, we have successfully helped thousands of clients by providing drug and alcohol evaluation in Chicago, and all over Illinois, that are customized to effectively meet each client’s needs.
Report from DUI Arrest
You will need the report from the night of the arrest. Depending on where your DUI took place, this document may be called the notice of summary suspension, sworn report, law enforcement report, or police report. It should include: date of arrest, time of arrest, and the results of a breathalyzer test or a drug test.
Consultation Checklist
This is only for drivers who hold a driver’s license from Illinois. It is needed for license reinstatement evaluations.
For more information on in-person or online DUI Evaluations
WHAT TO EXPECT
AT DUI EVALUATION
The drug and alcohol evaluation can be done online or at our location in Chicago Illinois or suburban locations and will take about two hours. It will include an interview and questionnaires focusing on past and current alcohol and drug use.
After the DUI alcohol and drug assessment is complete, you will be given a risk level recommendation of which DUI class program is best for your needs.
- High Risk
- Significant Risk
- Moderate Risk
- Minimal Risk
Note: In all cases, it is at the discretion of the Court to determine what type of recommendation, if any, will ultimately become a part of the sanction for the DUI offense. However, if the drug and alcohol evaluation is for the Office of the Secretary of State in relation to the return of full or limited driving privileges, you will be required to complete any recommendations contained in the drug and alcohol assessment.
You have the right to refuse the completed alcohol and drug evaluation, to withdraw from the process at any time, or to seek a second opinion by obtaining another DUI evaluation. However, any information provided may be released to the Court or the Office of the Secretary of State, upon request. If the DUI evaluation and DUI alcohol assessment procedure is not completed, notice will be sent to the Court or the Office of the Secretary of State.
REVIEWS
Based on 57 reviews
stephen maina
01:13 19 May 26
I cannot say enough good things about CCI but most significant, beyond their professionalism and thorough, honest assessment, what I valued the most was the simple human touch I experienced. There was a degree of honesty and candid desire to see me succeed. From the online classes, the remote access, the mobile phone app, the friendly teachers, and the useful course content, I found everything to be useful even if in the beginning I was feeling disgruntled because of the state's own crippling bureaucracy. I would recommend CCI to anyone in a heartbeat
SASA TODOROVIC
23:10 13 May 26
Wilson Matute
03:10 05 May 26
Oleksandr Bezkorovayniy
02:11 16 Mar 26
Highly recommended!Anna is a great SAP. She is friendly, professional and helped me through with RTD. I would recommend her to others. I received great service. Thank you Anna!
Wiktoria Wajszczuk
01:34 05 Mar 26
Counseling Centers of Illinois (CCI) helped me with my DUI evaluation and made the entire process much easier than I expected. The staff was very professional, respectful, and knowledgeable, and they explained everything clearly from the beginning. The evaluation was thorough but supportive, and I felt comfortable throughout the appointment. They also completed my paperwork quickly and on time. I highly recommend CCI to anyone who needs help with a DUI evaluation or related services.
Yuriy Havryshchuk
03:18 13 Feb 26
Anna is a great SAP specialist. She led me thru all the RTD steps without delay, within a week I had the issue resolved.Highly recommending.
David
18:18 02 Feb 26
Anna at Counseling Center of Illinois provided me top level support, direction and responsiveness throughout my Illinois Drivers License reinstatement process. She acted as a customer advocate and helped navigate the process with speed, accurate recommendations and responsiveness. I had worked with another local agency prior and failed miserably to gain reinstatement after over a year of frustration. I highly recommend her agency as her work and support allowed me to receive full reinstatement of my driving privileges within a 9p day period. Excellent service and expertise provided start to finish.Thanks Anna. Great work.David N
Paulina Chytla
02:17 29 Jan 26
I have been working hand and hand with Anna to help with Hardship Evaluation Cases for over 4 years now. Anna has been a pleasure to work with along with her team. I look forward to continue working with her and collaborating on further cases.
Michelle Lehto Flores
17:22 27 Jan 26
Anna J and CCI are great for all of your DUI classes and evaluations. Anna reviews all dui evaluations to ensure they make sense, clinically appropriate, and will give you the best outcome when it comes to getting your license back. She is transparent about what to expect so you can walk into your hearing confidentially. She’s been in the DUI world for more than 20 years. She is the ultimate go-to person when it comes to getting an evaluation done correctly. Not to mention, she offers several other mental health services such a mental health evaluations & anger management.
Diana Kawecka
22:05 26 Jan 26
Anna is an outstanding supervisor and counselor. She creates a supportive and well-organized space that allows for meaningful growth. Every supervision session felt productive and encouraging. I am grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her.
Wojtek Kaszubinski
17:01 26 Jan 26
CCI made it easy to complete my evaluation and schedule my classes. The staff is knowledgeable and truly understands the Secretary of State requirements.
Wojtek Kaszubinski
17:01 26 Jan 26
They guided me through my DUI evaluation and all the paperwork needed for my license reinstatement. Everything was handled quickly and efficiently.
Wojtek Kaszubinski
17:01 26 Jan 26
CCI helped me through my DUI evaluation and classes with professionalism and respect. They explained every step clearly and made a stressful situation feel manageable.
Malgorzata Jankowska
16:58 26 Jan 26
CCI made a stressful DUI situation much easier. Professional, organized, and very helpful from start to finish.
Malgorzata Jankowska
16:58 26 Jan 26
Excellent experience. They explained the DUI process clearly and completed my evaluation without delays. Highly recommend.
Malgorzata Jankowska
16:57 26 Jan 26
Very professional and efficient DUI evaluation. The staff was respectful, quick, and made the whole process stress-free.
James
13:42 26 Jan 26
Anna Jankowska and her team are dedicated to fast, friendly, and complete service for ALL her client's. This is the place for PROFESSIONALLY DONE assessments, treatment, and assistance with driver's license reinstatement. A+++
Slawomir Sokol
15:46 25 Jan 26
The counselor provides a warm, supportive, and friendly environment where the client feels comfortable and heard. Especially the clinical director Anna, brings a welcoming, supportive, and approachable personality, helping create positive atmosphere from the start. Together, they foster a space built on empathy, open communication, and genuine care, making it easier for the client to engage and feel supported troughout treatment. Five stars service!
Mark Anthony Penarroyo
15:00 25 Jan 26
Anna and the Counseling Center of Illinois provide top-quality services to those with DUI needs, evaluations, mental health concerns, and more. I believe you can't get any better help with the heavy logistics without them! They make sure they walk you through the process and get you court-ready. They are reliable and accountable! I felt reassured of their process and even if there are hiccups along the way, Anna and her team makes sure to get you back on track. They give great service and you just need to trust the process so you can get your needs met with ease! Service and the people there are A++++ Don't go anywhere else, Anna makes it easier and straightforward. You just have to do your part and she will take care of the rest! I guarantee you will be happy and satisfied!
Deborah Lynch
18:34 24 Jan 26
I can’t recommend Anna and the Counseling Center of Illinois strongly enough. The staff are exceptionally professional and also very caring in the services provided. I was involved as an intern and learned so much that I have applied in my practice. Anna has also been a terrific help with her consultation as I grow my own business. Would highly recommend!
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14:30 24 Jan 26
The counseling center of Illinois is the best place to reach out, when people are mandated by court to do drug and alcohol evaluations or other forms of psychological assessments. They also have a psycho educational groups here online and in person, as well as therapy individual and group. So it’s like one stop place where you can get so much information and help. The staff is very knowledgeable and they even speak different languages - it is very helpful!
Marianna Jankowska
03:18 24 Jan 26
Counseling Centers of Illinois helped me get my driver’s license back after I had been denied in the past. They were knowledgeable, professional, and explained the entire process clearly. The evaluation was thorough, and their guidance made a stressful situation much easier to navigate. I’m very grateful for their support and highly recommend them.
Malgorzata Jankowska
20:32 12 Dec 25
I had a great experience with Counseling Centers of Illinois for my DUI evaluation. From the first phone call, everything was explained clearly and professionally, which helped reduce a lot of stress. Scheduling was easy, the evaluation was thorough, and the process moved quickly without feeling rushed. The staff was respectful, knowledgeable, and made sure I understood all requirements and next steps. I highly recommend Counseling Centers of Illinois to anyone needing a DUI evaluation or related services.
Wojtek Kaszubinski
20:30 12 Dec 25
Counseling Centers of Illinois made the DUI evaluation process straightforward and stress-free. They were professional, thorough, and very clear about requirements and next steps. Excellent communication and fast turnaround. Highly recommend.
Zorana Bojanovic
21:41 21 May 25
Very professional and efficient. And sincerely helpful.
Anish Chittalakattu
19:27 31 Mar 25
My dad went here and he was very happy with staff and experience. We felt they were flexible with scheduling, fairly priced, knowledgeable, and did their best to help individuals grasp the material and have a meaningful outcome.My dad went in person and had only good things to say.
Gilda Musquiz
19:19 02 Sep 24
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!A Pleasure To Do Business With.Professional, Reasonable, Informative, and Thorough.
Paul Rody
21:41 31 Jul 24
I am grateful that I was introduced to Councelijg Center of Illinois. I had a very unique and challenging situation to work with. Their team laid out step by step what I needed to do for an out of state issue. Very thorough and concise. Couldn’t be more pleased with the result of working with CCI. Highly recommend!
Kevin
23:14 08 Jul 24
Superb place to reinstate your license procedure
Chris Weiss
23:13 20 Dec 23
CCI, and Anna, have been tremendous at setting me up with counseling sessions and DUI awareness classes, and have been timely and efficient with all necessary paperwork. I highly recommend CCI!
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19:38 25 Nov 23
Anna has been a tremendous source of knowledge, empathy, and advice. She continually goes out of her way to ensure all your questions are answered and patiently provides assistance in any form. She has been instrumental in helping me overcome many personal challenges and still is receptive and always willing to listen and assist long after one’s program and treatment plan may have finished. I highly recommend the Counseling Center of Illinois - Christopher
Lisa Young
17:32 23 Jun 23
I had a violation in my clearinghouse for a positive drug test and I was really scared because I was not sure what to do. I am not good with computers. Anna was my SAP and helped me understand it and fill out my paperwork and I was cleared to work in a week. Thank you for all your help.
Nathan Brown
19:09 21 Jun 23
Overall, my experience with the DUI evaluation at the Counseling Center of Illinois was exceptional. Their caring staff, comprehensive evaluation process, and personalized recommendations exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking professional and compassionate support for DUI-related matters.
Sasa Serdarevic
22:15 09 Jun 23
I had 2 DUI's, expired DL, and worked with Anna J. and her team on my evaluation and preparations for hearing Court, and now I have my RDP. They were awesome and full of understanding. I lost time with the first agency!! If you want the job done, go to Anna and her team. I strongly recommend this people
Luka Ry
01:59 25 May 23
Kamil Wilk (Wilo)
01:58 25 May 23
josef raphael
19:24 18 Oct 22
I had a outdated DUI from over 20 years ago and after being out of the country for 12 years decided to address any and all issues with my license. Initially skeptical when I was first referred to Counseling Center of Illinois. I soon found their counselors to be passionate and purposeful. They were able to make a difficult process easier to acclimate to. I wholeheartedly recommend their services and consider myself fortunate to have made the right choice in counseling.
Dado dalmatinac
23:07 04 Mar 21
Very very good and highly recommend .this Counseling Center with Anna and her team.They did great job.they are very nice .very professional. Very friendly. Always have time for any questions from clients. They do very carefully job during your case/problems..explain clearly and prepare for yours d.l.hearing or other case..Again thank you Anna for yours big help .Absolutely 5 stars.
Annette Gammell
19:55 20 Dec 20
Mark Pasieka
21:17 31 Oct 19
I am having marital issues, it's in the courts at this stage, really wish I knew then what I had learned these past 5 weeks... I took 2 classes at the same time and spent 2 hours every thursday with Andrew going over anger management and parenting, the classes should be a requirement for anyone that is married, the 500 dollars I spent on both will be insignificant if I have an opportunity to exercise what I have learned with my wife. The one on one option is something I was not able to find elsewhere and I called about 10 places given by google results... Andrew was exhausting himself making sure the course was as applicable as possible to my situation. The document are available on the internet but organized and presented in a fashion that permits constructive self improvement. I wish someone advised me to have taken these courses before. Looking at the other reviews I may need to disclose I went to the Milwaukee Avenue location just north of Irving Park but cannot believe the other locations are worse as I have met management and they are sincere and honestly wish to only improve the lives of people. Who ever wrote the negative reviews probably didn't take the anger management courses but should.The parenting class, unbelievable how many things I could have done better. It's our children, they deserve the best and 5 hours of my life is nothing compared to the positives these courses will have on their and my wife's life.
20:01 01 Nov 18
Bianca J
03:25 27 Sep 18
I worked with Anna J to do my updated evaluation and she prepared me so well that I went into my informal hearing ready! I was so ready I completed my hearing with ease and found out 2 months later that I got my license fully reinstated! Not an RDP, but my full license! I'm forever grateful to Anna and the Counseling Center of Illinois.
Kenith McIntosh
23:17 11 May 18
"Great counselors and administrative staff." I really felt comfortable and welcomed. They helped me to address a lot of underlined issues I had. If you have any questions or don't understand something just ask and they will be glad to sit with you and explain. Overall, this is the best treatment center I've attended.
Judy J
23:48 12 Jan 18
I really like the people who work there and the classes.
Hugo Urias
20:12 23 May 17
Great place, very informative and friendly.
Donnell Harrison Sr.
22:38 16 Mar 16
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Main Chicago Office
Arlington Heights
Downtown Chicago
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