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Ted P. Hammel is a Senior Partner at Hammel Law Offices, P.C. In 1985, Mr. Hammel earned his Bachelors of Science degree from the College of Business at Marquette University. After graduation, he was employed at the Continental National Bank of Chicago. In 1986, he enrolled in The John Marshall Law School of Chicago. During law school, he clerked for the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Office VII Corp, Munich, Germany. While in Germany, he assisted soldiers with consumer purchasing issues, estate, & contract matters. In 1989, he graduated and received his degree of Juris Doctor. After two years as a Will County Assistant Public Defender, he established Hammel Law Offices, P.C., in Joliet, Illinois, concentrating in criminal, landlord tenant, and family law matters. In 2005, he merged with Brumund & Jacobs, and subsequently worked extensively in the areas of criminal, traffic and DUI offenses. He is now an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) 1) Criminal Justice Section Council, 2) Traffic Laws & Courts Section Council, and 3) Standing Committee On Judicial Evaluations - Outside Cook County. Recently, he was elected to the Assembly of the ISBA. The Assembly is the supreme policy making body of the ISBA. Additionally, in Will County, he is Chairman of the Will County Bar Association Criminal Law Committee. He is a regular presenter at the Will County & ISBA’s seminar’s regarding Criminal, DUI and traffic offenses. In 2002, he became qualified to administer field sobriety testing in the State of Illinois, and has testified in many Will County Cases regarding the administration of field sobriety testing.
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Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Wow....Just Wow...
I chose Mr. Hammel because of his reviews. We met and discussed all of the charges I was facing. I was discouraged..it didn't look good..Aggravated Dui, disorderly conduct and many more. My wife and I thought my life as I knew it was over. Well we were wrong! Mr. Hammel is the best Lawyer..he works w...
Posted by Juanita | April 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Ted Hammel Is, SiIMPLY THE BEST !
In 2019 I had an situation that unfolded into a complicated mess. I felt helpless until Ted Hammel was referred to me by a relative. I felt relieved from the first day I met Mr. Hammel and I felt he had ingenious abilities and knew he would fight hard for me. I was vey concerned if I could afford h...
Posted by Brandon | September 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Ted is the man!!!
I was charged with a dui and had my license suspended for a year ted not only got my dui completely dropped but had the suspension rescinded and had my license back the next week! I can honestly say ted is one of the best dui attorneys out there and for a fraction of the price. Hes aggressive and the...
Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Dui case found not guilty!
On june 30 of year 2017 i have been pulled over for various reasons like; illigal parked on side of road, illigal transportation of alcohol which then followed to a DUI. I did not know what will happen next so i began searching for an attorny. I contacted many attorneys but no one seemed intrested ...
Posted by Phil | June 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Excellence at it's finest
Mr. Hammel reviewed and thoroughly went through my case that happened in January this year. He explained every step of the way and what the best course of action would be. Mr. Hammel isn't just insanely professional he cares for his clients and their well being. Mr. Hammel was honest and fair, nothin...
"I have worked on all types of criminal and traffic matters against Ted. He is one of the most respected defense attorneys in town and highly recommended."
"I have watched Ted practice in the same courtrooms as myself for several years. Ted is considered by many attorneys as the "go to" lawyer on DUI matters. I often seek his valued opinion on many of my own cases."
"Ted is a very knowledgeable, savvy, & dedicated attorney. He aggressively defends his clients that has given him a hard-earned reputation for excellence."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ted Ted is the attorney you need to hire if you are charged with a DUI. He knows the law, knows the system and knows how to work the system to his client's advantage."
"I endorse this attorney. He is one of the best DUI attorneys in the State of Illinois. As an attorney also, I have learned much from Ted's success. He is always going the extra mile for his clients and is continually on top of the changes in the law and practices to best serve his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally known Ted for years and his DUI knowledge and skill are second to none. Ted is widely considered one of the best attorneys in the entire State and should be hired with absolute confidence."
"Ted is one of the best DUI attorneys in the State of Illinois. If you or a loved one have been arrested in Will county, call Ted now."
"Ted is one of the Top DUI and traffic lawyers in Illinois. If I ever needed his services [which I hope I never do] I would not hesitate to hire Ted. A true pro."
"Ted Hammel knows DUI law inside and out. He is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association where he actively works to shape the future of DUI and traffic law in Illinois. If someone I cared about got a DUI, I would trust Ted to get them the best outcome possible."
"Ted is the first person I would recommend to a friend or family member with a criminal issue. He is an expert in his field, and has a true passion for what he does."
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10 Best, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2004 - Present
Partner, Castle Law formerly Brumund Jacobs Hammel Davidson & Andreano, LLC
1989 - 2004
President, Hammel Law Offices, PC
2016 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationISBA Criminal Justice Section Council
2016 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2015 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, General AssemblyISBA Assembly Member
2011 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationISBA Traffic Laws & Courts Section Council
2011 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationISBA Standing Committee On Judicial Evaluations - Outside Cook
2010 - Present
Will County Bar Association, Criminal Law CommitteeChairman
Reversed
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
Discovery in Criminal Cases
2012
2010
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Legal Answers
Can a 13 year old dui be removed from your dmv record? A recent job said it didn't show up on their check. Is that possible?
23 Apr 2016
Considering re-opening an old Nolle Prosequi DUI Case in Du Page County.
09 Sep 2013