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Drew Michael Harwick

DUI and DWI Attorney at Schaumburg, IL

4.7   33 reviews

also known as Law Offices of Drew Harwick


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About Drew

Learn Drew’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. DUI and DWI
    38%
    first time misdemeanor dui, second time dui, third time dui, fourth time dui, felony dui, secretary of state hearings for reinstate of drivers license, Lake County, Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, McHenry County and beyond

    14 years, 268 cases

  2. Divorce and separation
    25%
    agreed divorce, divorce by publication, small contested divorces $600.00 flat fee (no children)(as low as) $700 flat fee (children) plus costs reduce costs by: A. simple divorce B. pauper's petition C. file publication with daily herald (cheaper)

    21 years, 832 cases

  3. Criminal defense
    18%
    Flat fee: $300 (as law as) for first court appearance, $180 for third appear domestic battery, battery, driving on suspended or revoked license, aggravated speeding, other criminal misdemeanors, some felonies, orders of protection, disorderly conduct

    17 years, 164 cases

  4. Speeding and traffic ticket
    13%
    flat fee ($175.00) as low as CDL's also, Aggravated Speeding Class A and Class B, battery, orders of protection, other misdemeanors, some felonies

    17 years, 327 cases

  5. Child support
    6%
    flat fee: $300 (as low as)child support, custody (if your case is being prosecuted by a city attorney or a states attorney or legal aid, Atty Drew Harwick is interested. Or, if the other side has no attorney, give me a chance for low, cheap price

    16 years, 15 cases

 

FIRST PHOTO: RECENT BUSINESS  PHOTO OF ATTORNEY DREW HARWICK

SECOND PHOTO: AN  AWARD BY MARTINDALE  GIVEN TO ATTORNEY DREW HARWICK (ATTORNEY HARWICK ALSO RECEIVED AN    AWARD AROUND 2015 FOR MOST POSITIVE  REVIEWS IN A GIVEN YEAR)

THIRD PHOTO:

MAIN OFFICE  IN SCHAUMBURG, FREE PARKING, EASY ACCESS, UPSCALE BUILDING, ACROSS FROM WOODFIELD  MALL, COVID RULES FOLLOWED, OFFICE SANITIZED BY STAFF, TROPICAL PLANTS, SPACIOUS

 

 

$175 Traffic, dui, battery, other misdemeanors, felonies -CHEAP, AFFORDABLE (as low as) (COOK COUNTY AND NINE OTHER COUNTIES)

child support, child custody $300   (as low as) AGREED DIVORCE:  ($400 ( as low as

FLAT RATES      (COOK COUNTY, DUPAGE COUNTY, LAKE COUNTY, KANE COUNTY KENDALL COUNTY, OLGE COUNTY, CHICAGO, MCHENRY COUNTY, WILL COUNTY, JOLIET, BELVIDERE, WOODSTOCK

$180 : third court appearance ( if there is one)

$300 order of protection (as low as)

agreed divorce: 500 (no children flat rate

                           $ 600 (children) ( as low as

mildly contested divorce $1,000 flat rate (includes first court appearance , $200 a court appearance  thereafter 

plus costs. (will try to  waive costs)

 

 FREE ONE HALF HOUR CONSULTATION   THREE OFFICES,  Schaumburg (main office),  Oak Brook, (meeting place) and downtown Chicago. ( meeting place).

Note: if your English  is "pretty   limited", bring  a friend who  speaks English. There are interpreters at the courthouses.

 A+ rating from Better Business Bureau  for over  ten years

ATTORNEY HARWICK WORKED FREE LANCE AS COOK COUNTY ARBITRATION JUDGE FROM 2006 TO 2012 WHILE RUNNING HIS LAW FIRM AT SAME TIME. IT WAS THREE ATTORNEYS ACTING AS A PANEL OF JUDGES TO HELP STREAMLINE THE SMALLER CASES IN  COOK COUNTY.

FROM 2006 TO 2007, ATTORNEY HARWICK ATTENDED  DEPOSITIONS  FOR A CLASS  ACTION LAW FIRM  FROM NEW YORK. ATTORNEY HARWICK ATTENDED IN SAINT LOUIS, PEORIA  AND KANSAS CITY. ATTORNEY HARWICK CONTINUED  TO RUN  HIS LAW FIRM AT THE SAME TIME.

ATTORNEY HARWICK ATTENDED THE  JOHN  MARSHALL  LAW  SCHOOL WHEN IT WAS STILL  A PRIVATE  SCHOOL. A  PROFESSOR JAEGER THERE, THE  CONTRACTS PROFESSOR, HAD  RE-WRITTEN WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS BEFORE BEING HIRED TO TEACH AT  SAID SCHOOL.

ATTORNEY HARWICK USES  THE PHRASE "TALENTED BARRISTER" IN HIS MAIN WEBSITE. ATTORNEY HARWICK WAS BORN IN   ILLINOIS, AND  HAS PRACTICED LAW  ONLY IN ILLINOIS

 " the young man with the beard on my " talented barrister " website, also displayed in my better business bureau site,  was me about 15 years ago"

 ( Go to the bbb drew harwick attorney Schaumburg webpage to link into my main " talentedbarrister" website ( note : the phone numbers on the " talented barrister" website are no longer active)

It is important in Dui cases to have an experienced attorney. Attorney Harwick has 20 years experience and has done jury trials. Attorney Drew Harwick will gladly show you written proof of wins in dui cases. Attorney Harwick wins dui cases thru trials and/or thru technical motions. Attorney Harwick has saved many clients's drivers license from being suspended.  Attorney Drew Harwick handles first time dui, second time dui, third time dui and felony courts Attorney Harwick does best at:             (SEE CAVEAT**

MARKHUM

MAYWOOD

DALEY CENTER

SKOKIE

Bridgeview

26th and California

4000 S. Saratoga (Dupage County

Waukegan Court

WHEATON COURT

Lake County Courts'

Rolling meadows

McHenry  Courthouse (Woodstock

 

CAVEAT:  (WHEN ATTORNEY HARWICK USES TERM "BEST AT" IT MEANS "THE COURTS ATTORNEY HARWICK ATTENDS THE MOST"

ATTORNEY HARWICK DOES "BEST AT, OR GOOD" AT ANY COURT HE ATTENDS. SO, "BEST AT", HERE, IS USED AS ADVERTISING.

Attorney harwick handles reinstatement of drivers license hearings as well as DCfs hearings. Domestic Battery cases are easy to win under certain fact patterns. 

 

Attorney Harwick also handles child support, child custody, contested divorces,  orders of protection, other criminal misdemeanors, some felonies, auto accident defense, landlord-tenant, traffic, foreclosure defense and name changes.

Please note that as to dui and criminal misdemeanors, Attorney Harwick's prices drop even lower after the second court appearance (assuming there is a third court appearance,) it  Attorney Harwick is willing to work with the client to make sure the client is happy with the fees. Please note that there are no extra charges for hearings on technical motions or trials before a judge (bench trials). Periodically, a case can be won on a technical motion, but if the motion is lost, there  is no penalty to the client (called an  "extra bite at the apple". With my office, the client usually doesnt feel financial pressure to end the case early. My office has never done collection of past due or unpaid attorney fees, as my office provides a quality affordable legal service.. Please note that I have had good fortune in Lake County on dui, criminal misdemeanor's and agreed divorces. Clients often come to the Schaumburg office, which is pretty close to Lake County. I have also had good fortune in McHenry County. I am familiar with all the court houses in the six counties that I work in.

Please note that I have done dui, criminal misdemeanors, agreed divorces, contested divorces, and traffic for over  10 years. .

All my reviews on dui are positive. I have over 20 reviews on dui. On this avvo site, please read the dui reviews. They go on and on, a win, for example, reduce to reckless driving, for example, charges dropped, for example, fine lowered, for example, got drivers license back, for example. They are all four star or five star. I get along well with judges, assistant State's attorneys, and court personnel. That is one of the reasons why none of my clients ever go to jail. 

 

TO MY CLIENTS, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

 An exciting recent case was a dui trial out of Chicagoland. The States Attorney was a seasoned veteran. The judge was tough but fair. I assertively cross-examined the police officer, showing weaknesses in his testimony as well as discrepancies in the video which I had viewed in advance. The judge ruled "Not Guilty".  

To see a lot of reviews about the Law Offices of Drew Harwick, 

search " better business bureau drew harwick attorney schaumburg" 

search : avvo com drew  harwick attorney schaumburg

other areas of    dui attorney harwick can discuss in free consult:

A. trainor (30 day rule

B. no license plate on  back of car, but can still win

C. client  testifies "I  did receive   warning to  motorist" can still get license  back right away.

D. low blow score at station  of  .081  (can still  win, alcohol builds up in  system over  time

Note: If  you do not speak "much  english", no problem. Bring a friend who speaks english. There  are translators at   the  courthouses  

Note : webpage by Gavin : ( law cost)

 

Dear potential client

A. There is a post ( webpage) by gavin.

B. It is funny!

C. I have never met Gavin, and I do not approve of his webpage, but I am certain he is a " great guy"

 D. Ha ha! Gavin! Ha ha!

E. Then, eventually, somewhere, on some other webpage, the same material!  

F. Ha ha. Funny Gavin! ( A comedy tie-in). 

G. Ha ha. Funny!

 

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ote: This page can be considered an advertisment. All cases mentioned are intentionally vague to protect the privacy of all individuals involved.

 

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Law Offices of Drew Harwick
Main Office
1900 East Golf Rd., Suite 950
Schaumburg Illinois 601`73
Licensed for 42 years
State IL
Status Active and Authorized to Practice Law
Acquired 1980
Updated 01/06/2023

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Reviews

4.7 / 5.0
  33 customer reviews
Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Moving Traffic Violation
I had often heard the statement " A good Lawyer knows the law, a Great Lawyer knows the Judges" and thought such reffered to playing Golf or Country Clubbing together. Drew Hardwick insisted we show up at the courthouse versus zooming in with our individual screens as the State suggested. Long story short: Mr. Hardwick knew that our presence and his advocacy would bounce in a certain direction and it did. Judge dismissed the case. There is no doubt in my mind had I been alone at home zooming into the proceedings, as suggested, the State would have pushed the matter into a continuance versus the ordered dismissal Mr. Hardwick secured for me. MR. HARWICK IS NOT MERELY GOOD LAWYER BUT A GREAT LAWYER! He knew how the court would proceed.
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Posted by Dan H | January 11, 2022
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Professional
I contacted Mr Harwick as he was available near my home by Woodfield. I explained my situation and was glad to help. He tells a good joke and passionate about his profession. When it was time for the court visit he got down to business and resolved the issues . I would recommend to friends and family . Affordable too
Posted by Harrison | December 13, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Professional, communicated and got the job done!
Drew was able to work on my case and resolve it, even during this pandemic. Drew kept in constant communication throughout the process and ensured I was aware of what was happening during each step and was able to get my case resolved with no further action or fines.
Posted by Roberto | October 26, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
Mr. Harwick handled my divorce in cook county. He’s was very knowledgeable in regards to taking the appropriate steps to make my dissolution happen flawlessly, not only that but he was on top of every detail regarding my case
Posted by anonymous | August 8, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
On top of his game for criminal misdemeanors
I was referred to Attorney Drew Harwick by a man I know. Attorney Harwick was knowledgeable, kept me completely informed, was on time, professional, very affordable, always polite, willing to take the time to explain all issues, demeanor in court very good. The case involved a misdemeanor of a type I did not want on my record. Attorney Harwick had the original charge modified to a charge of less concern to me. Thanks Attorney Drew Harwick
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Response from Drew Harwick September 4, 2020
This case was in Illinois. It was not in Cook County. It did not involve dui or driving in any way. Other misdemeanors, and possibly class 4 felonies, Drew Harwick attorney does is battery, assault, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, sexual crimes. Also, agreed divorces, small contested divorces, name change, auto accident defense, some landlord tenant, some foreclosure defense. Affordable, cheap attorney (charges per court appearance, flat fee. Will still have in person consultation these days
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Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2020
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did a great job on my dui
I hired Attorney Harwick for a dui in Chicagoland. He got my drivers license back right away at a hearing. In another hearing, he had my dui thrown out. All charges dismissed and I never had to go to trial!! He is affordable, competent, on time, articulate and professional. Thanks!!
Response from Drew Harwick February 14, 2020
Here, the client got his license back right away after a hearing. Then, a technical motion to have the case thrown out. That motion was won. The Defendant never had to go to trial. Dui was dismissed, case won. This occurred in February, 2020 Not only am I affordable, but my fees can actually be called "cheap"
Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Does What he Says..
Sooooo It's been several years since I hired Drew.. I have recently referred someone to him and wanted to write a review for him as well.. He does what he says, handled my DUI in two court dates.. Very, very reasonable price...
Posted by Vontrail Mitchell | September 18, 2019
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Great guy
Great attorney for price. Listens, quick responder. Got me reduced to reckless driving. Was double limit. Willing to work with you and always on time.
Response from Drew Harwick November 13, 2019
When a Defendant has "double limit", it is more difficult to get the charge reduced to reckless driving. There are a lot of advantages to reckless driving. Call me and I will let you know what they are. If an attorney has a good reputation, as well as a well drafted mitigation letter to the supervisory attorney, the chances of getting a dui charge reduced to a lesser charge, such as reckless driving, increase.
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Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2019
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Thank you!
Drew Harwick helped me out with my reckless driving case for under $1,000. He was very easy to talk to, has explained all of my options clearly and did an amazing job representing me in court. Affordable, great lawyer. Thank you!
Response from Drew Harwick November 13, 2019
yes, I am an affordable experienced attorney. For example, sometimes, for a dui or criminal misdemeanor, I will charge just $250 for the first court appearance. For the second court appearance, it may be just $250.00, also. Then, for the third court appearance, the fee always drops to $180.00 (Assuming there is a third court appearance. Please note there is no extra charge for technical motions or trials. I charge the above flat fees. Sometimes, I will charge $300.00 to start, or $350.00 to start, or even a little higher. It depends on how busy my business is at the time as well as other factors. In this case, it was a dui and it was reduced to a reckless driving. The judge complimented me for good work. Please note, that as the name of the person who wrote this review is not mentioned, and as I work in over six counties, it should be acceptable under the Illinois rules of ethics to state what is stated in this comment
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Posted by Roberto C | May 24, 2019
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Cant go wrong with Mr.Harwick
I got a DUI back in Nov 2018. Mr.Harwick represented me during the case, im glad he was by myside every single step. He managed to get my DUI reduced to a Reckless driving charge, and also managed to get my fine lowered. He's very knowledgeable, up front, always punctual to court, most importantly he is honest. He will tell you what he can do for you and how to get it, he is not one to "beat around the bush". Overall I would recommend him to all my family and friends.
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Response from Drew Harwick July 21, 2019
There are many advantages to reducing a dui to reckless driving. Please contact me for a free phone consult and I would be glad to explain
Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Got charges reduced and thrown out.
Hired drew to handle 3 separate traffic cases. He got one case reduced due to missing video tape footage. He got another case thrown out due to no complaining witness. A good deal on the the final case as well. I recommend Drew for all seeking an affordable traffic attorney.
Response from Drew Harwick May 14, 2021
Thank You. The charge was initially dui. I immediately pointed out to the court that the police video tape was missing. I followed that with a technical motion, while pointing out to the supervisory states attorney the issue. So, the dui was reduced to reckless driving. I also made some extra money for the Defendant by clearing up some old bond forfeitures, with the result being a refund of a sum of money to the Defendant.
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Posted by Tabitha Sparks | August 10, 2017
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Excellent Attorney
Drew immediately address all my questions and took control of the situation. Drew understood the importance of executing my divorce and kept me abreast of each step in the process. This was very important to me and Drew proved to be extremely reliable!! I truly thank him for all of his help!"
Posted by ADERINOLA OTESILE | August 1, 2017
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Drew Micheal Harwick
Great lawyer. Helps with all needed with detailed explanation. He is trust worthy and trust me he can get whatever the case maybe done. Glad his my lawyer
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2017
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Great service
I loved the fact that Drew was straight to the fact and didn't make any false promises. He let me know exactly what I was facing and what he could do to help me.
Response from Drew Harwick November 13, 2019
On this case in Chicagoland, the Defendant was charged with driving on a revoked license. Often that is not that serious, but in this case it was more serious because it was revoked because of a Dui. Nonetheless, the Defendant got no jail time, got independent community service (which is a lot better than swap) and a small fine. Please note that, depending on the case, a motion to suppress based on no grounds to stop is appropriate. That type of motion can get the whole case thrown out if you win, and if you lose, there is no penalty. Attorney Drew Harwick has written proof of winning those types of motions in all six counties that he practices in (Will, Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane and Mchenry Counties. Note: There is no extra charge for preparing these types of motion. There is also no extra charge for having this type of motion heard before a judge. Note: As the clients name is not mentioned, and as Attorney Drew Harwick works in over six counties, this comment should be vague enough to fall withing the ethics standards of Illinois
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Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2017
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Outstanding Service
I was facing two convictions, "Leaving the scene of an accident" & "Failure to aid". Drew was able to get the "Leaving the scene" ticket thrown out and court supervision for the "Failure to aid". I can not thank him enough for helping me not get a conviction on my license. He also has the best fees around, very affordable.
Response from Drew Harwick September 22, 2019
Thank you. Please note that, even though my prices are low all along, they drop further after the second court appearance (assuming there are more than two court appearances). Also, there is no extra charge for technical motion hearings or bench trials (trial before a judge), which type of hearings do provide victories (written proof of victories). The advantage of affordable technical motions is that, if you win, the whole case may get thrown out, and if you lose, there is no penalty. Also, I will work with the client so that the client is not afraid to do technical motions or hearings based on high attorney fees. As many clients indicate, I do quality work at an affordable rate.
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Posted by Rad | July 30, 2016
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Direct and honest
Drew Harwick might be your best decision ever if it comes to divorce. It's not a pleasant expirience but thank to Mr. Harwick, everything went well and as promised. Professional, on time and prompt service.
Posted by anonymous | May 3, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Dropped
Drew made sure that he was there each step of the way. If he couldn't be there because of a case conflict he made sure to have someone there on time. He fought a strong case and made sure to not take no for an answer. For the price he charges, you will NOT be disappointed. Every charge DROPPED!
Response from Drew Harwick November 13, 2019
This was a dui case in Chicagoland. Thru assertiveness, my good reputation in the court system among other attorneys, and attention to detail, all charges were dropped on the day of trial, and the client got off on a dui scott free!! Note: As the client's name is not mentioned, and Attorney Harwick practices in over six counties in Chicagoland, this comment should be non-specific enough to fall within the Illinois rules of ethics.
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Posted by JAF | February 28, 2016
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CHARGED WITH DUI
I was unfortunately charged with dui and did my due diligence on attorneys. DREW HARWICK IS THE MOST AFFORDABLE ATTORNEY IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA. Not only is he affordable, he is knowledgeable and competent. I was charged with DUI and due to his representation I had the charges dropped and only plead guilty to speeding. HE FILED THE MOTION TO RESCIND MY SUMMARY SUSPENSION AND TALKED TO THE PROSECUTOR. THANKS FOR YOUR REPRESENTATION AND AFFORDABLE PRICES DREW
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Response from Drew Harwick March 24, 2017
Please note that I have had good results all over the Chicagoland area for dui cases. For example, I enjoy practicing and have good results in Will County, DuPage County, Cook County, McHenry County, Lake County and Kane County. I have good results and enjoy practicing in all six counties. I have won many dui cases at trial, and I have had dui reduced to reckless driving many times.
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Posted by Jonte | February 2, 2016
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Helped get my drivers license back
Drew is a fantastic lawyer he has great prices that's very affordable he takes his time gives you the long version and the short version of an outcome. he make sure your side is always heard and always ask if you have any questions or concerns very considerate Type of guy I would recommend him to anyone that's trying to get their license back. He's there on time never late. I was charged with DUI and possession of cannabis he got it thrown out N reduced to a reckless driving charge to save my license and to reduce fines! Thanks Drew for all that u did to help me obtain my license back
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Posted by Latoya | December 13, 2015
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Great
He was a big relief in getting my case solved from 2 DUI charges my cases was resolve and reduce to reckless driving fees reduced by$1000 of dollars #Thanks attorney DREW
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Pro bono 1 %
  • Retainer Sometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Harwick Law Offices
  • 1990 - Present
  • Arbitration Judge
  • DuPage County Mandatory Arbitration
  • 2009 - 2012
  • Arbitration Judge
  • Kane County Mandatory Arbitration
  • 2009 - 2012
  • Arbitration Judge
  • Cook County Mandatory Arbitration
  • 2007 - 2012
  • Associate Attorney
  • Law Firms in Chicagoland
  • 1980 - 1990
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Education

  • The John Marshall Law School, Chicago
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1980
  • Northern Illinois University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1977

Legal Cases

  • People vs. JAF
  • charged dropped
  • People vs. Jonte
  • charges reduced to reckless driving, fine reduced by $1,000
  • People vs. Delgado
  • charged reduced to simple moving violation
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Associations

  • Illinois Bar Assocation
  • Member
  • 1980 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Accredited Business
  • Better Business Bureau
  • 2020
  • Clients' Choice badge
  • Avvo
  • 2015

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Schaumburg DUI and DWI Lawyer Drew Michael Harwick
Drew Michael Harwick
DUI and DWI Attorney
Schaumburg, IL
Licensed for 42 years
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