Ted Harvatin

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Ted Harvatin
Driver's license hearings and DUI are not just "fill in" work for me. They are what I do.
5.0 star rating
Best DUI Lawyer in Springfield
- Rachel, a DUI client
5.0 star rating
Fantastic Service With Excellent Results
- Robert, a DUI client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 18

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Practice Areas

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  • 80% DUI / DWI
  • 20% Speeding / Traffic Ticket

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 217-525-0520
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  • Harvatin Law Offices
    1100 South 5th Street
    Springfield, IL 62703
    Mobile: 217-525-0520
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I was born Benton, Illinois a small coal mining town in southern Illinois. We moved to the Springfield area in 1960-61, when I was about 5. I attended a... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Best DUI Lawyer in Springfield”

Posted by: Rachel, about 3 years ago.

Client Review: Ted pretty much did the impossible. I had a DUI on my record that I had gotten supervison for. I was in jeopardy of losing my job. He got the... more
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“Fantastic Service With Excellent Results”

Posted by: Robert, about 3 years ago.

Client Review: I would highly recommend Ted Harvatin and his staff to anyone in the position of trying to get driving relief and full reinstatement of their... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

27 endorsements


David Alan Zipp

I endorse this lawyer. Ted is a leader in the DUI field and has the experience and knowledge to not only resolve a case with the best possible... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Zipp , Ingleside (IL), 8 days ago
Edgar Javier Reynoso

I endorse this lawyer. His AVVO posts demonstrate his deep understanding of complex legal issues. His answers are always thoughtful, accurate, and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Edgar Reynoso , Irvine (CA), 3 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

32 years since Ted Harvatin was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1981 05/02/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Gramlich and Morse 1981–1999

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Illinois College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1981
Knox College BA - Bachelor of Arts 1978

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2010
MENSA MENSA Society 1983
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Sangamon County Bar Association 1981–2006
Member Illinois State Bar Association
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 18
Answers: 2,228 Legal Answers
66 Best Answers - chosen by asker
1,408 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
247 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 8 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
DUI Will Travel: Drunk Driving Across State Lines Illinois State Bar Journal 2011
Strategies in Handling DWI and DUI Cases: Driver’s License Hearings with the Illinois Secretary of State Unknown 2006
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Illinois Secretary of State Rules and Hearings DUI: Beyond the Courtroom 2013
Illinois Secretary of State Issues DUI Defense Strategies 2012
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