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Forrest M. Tatel

4.6
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 51 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Skokie, IL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

5215 Old Orchard Rd Ste 220, Skokie, IL

About Forrest

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 60%

Dui trial defense experience both bench and jury in the State of Illinois. Cases include felony DUI as well as reckless homicide.

51 years | 3,000 cases

60%
Criminal Defense 40%

Former Cook County Assistant States Attorney. Defense areas consist of all misdemeanors from disorderly conduct to the the most serious felonies including homicide.

51 years | 5,000 cases

40%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 51 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1974

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Forrest M. Tatel

5215 Old Orchard Rd Ste 220, Skokie, IL, 60077-1098

Forrest M. Tatel

5215 Old Orchard Road, Suite 220, Skokie, IL, 60077

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Forrest M. Tatel's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas | January 14, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Class Act and Top Notch Attorney!

My Step Daughter ran into an issue so I contacted a friend and he highly recommended Mr Tatel. My friend advised me that Mr. Tatel was on vacation but he would try to reach Mr. Tatel for my family and I.A few minutes later my phone rang and it was Mr. Tatel. Here's an attorney on vacation and called ...me in my time of need. My Wife was very upset and distraught with a situation that her daughter was in and after just a few minutes with a conversation with Mr. Tatel my wife and I knew we were in great hands. Here's an attorney who's on vacation and immediately addressed our situation. Mr. Tatel reassured us that he was on top of it. For hours he worked on our situation and handled our headaches for us. That night we thought we'd never get any sleep. We actually were able to get some sleep that night. We actually slept so well that the following morning I had missed a phone call from Mr. Tatel. Mr. Tatel left a message for us to please give him a call as he had already had been working on our situation while we were sleeping and wanted to discuss matters with us. In my 30 years of experience of dealing with attorney's, doctor's or contractors, we have never had a person or any attorney for that matter so dedicated, honest and concerned about my family and I. Usually when you try to get a hold of attorney you either have to deal with their secretary or you get a voice-mail, not with Mr. Tatel, you get the real deal. I can honestly say Mr Tatel put our family at ease with his deepest concerns, knowledge and professionalism. Mr Tatels work ethics were unsurpassed. My Family Thanks you Sir, Thomas and Juliana

Posted by Joshua | May 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Criminal Lawyer in Chicago

Forrest M. Tatel has been an extrordinary help as my family's lawer for almost 20 years. He has helped me overcome more than one case as dismissed or reduced, He has helped my brother, my girlfriend, and other close aquaintences. He has also always taken the time to recommend other quality lawers th...at he trusts in fields he does not practice in, and given contacts for locations around the country that he does not practice in. He has become family, and his services are undisputably the best I have ever seen. I've never had a conversation with him or his business partners that the quality of my family and mother was not inquired about. Thanks you Mr. Tatel from all of us.

Posted by Dr. Jo | March 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer with a Truly Kind Nature

This lawyer was a great asset, but more importantly, a wonderful human being. He took time to talk to me when I was lost. I was in need of a lawyer, and learned about Mr. Tatel from my Uncle. This lawyer was the one that helped him 20 years ago. I think it says a lot if a person stays in one's me...mory for that long. And I can definitely say I will never forget this man. He not only was wonderful in the courtroom, but great behind the scenes.

Posted by Reggie | August 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A very good and knowledgeable Lawyer

Atty. Forrest Tatel represented me on my case before. He did so good that my case was dropped and even got my arrest record expunged. Thank you so much sir and God Bless!

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer!

I would highly recommend Forrest M. Tatel. From the moment I contacted him, he assured me he could help to resolve the issue. He was honest and direct and clearly stated what was to be expected in regards to the outcome of the case. He represented my daughter, who is very young, and was nervous abou...t the court proceedings. He made her feel very comfortable and walked her through the entire process, putting her at ease. He was well prepared and very professional, he made the process so much easier. He is fairly priced and worth every dollar we spent. We couldn’t be happier with the results!

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1978 - 1984

Hearing offficer, Illinois Secretary Of State

1973 - 1975

Assistant District Attorney, Cook County State Attorney's Office

Associations

1974 - 1985

Chicago Bar Association

1974 - 1985

American Bar Association

1974 - 1985

Illinois State Bar Association

Education

1974

DePaul University

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

University of Oklahoma

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Quarterly meeting

Don't take any Tests

2015

Quarterly Meeting

DUI

2014

Quarterly Meeting

DUI and CDL

Languages

Spanish

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