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4.8 /5.0
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In 1985, Mr. Hammel earned his degree in Bachelors of Science from the Marquette University College of Business. Subsequently, he was employed at the Continental National Bank of Chicago for one year. During law school, he clerked for the United States Army Judge Advocate Generals Office VII Corp, Munich Germany. In 1989, he received his Juris Doctor from the John Marshall School of Law in Chicago. After two years as a Will County Assistant Public Defender, he established Hammel Law Offices, P.C., in Joliet, Illinois. In 2005, he merged with Brumund & Jacobs, and subsequently worked extensively in the areas of criminal, traffic and DUI offenses. He is an annual instructor at the Will County Bar Association’s seminar regarding DUI and traffic offenses, and assisted in many prior ISBA seminars. 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. His cases in the area of DUI/Criminal law are: People v. Madden, 273 114, 652 N.E.2d 480, 3RD Dist., June 30, 1995; People v. Allen, 375 810, 873 N.E.2d 30, 3RD Dist., August 07, 2007; People v. Love, 393 196, 911 N.E.2d 1015, 3rd Dist., June 03, 2009; People v. Miklos, 393 205, 914 N.E.2d 506, 3rd Dist., July 17, 2009; People v. Garstecki, 234 430, 917 N.E.2d 465, September 24, 2009; People v. Ziobro, 242 34, 949 N.E.2d 631, April 21, 2011; People v. Riffice, 392 961, 911 N.E.2d 1244, 3rd Dist., July 08, 2009; People v. Coners, 374 425, 871 N.E.2d 257, 3rd Dist., June 26, 2007; People v. Donnelly, 327 1101, 765 N.E.2d 496, 3rd Dist., February 21, 2002; People v. Kazenko, 972 N.E.2d 815, 3rd Dist., July 02, 2012; People v. Santovi, 2014 IL App (3d) 130075, --- N.E.3d ----, 2014 WL 2191364, . 3 Dist.,2014, May 27, 2014.
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5
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
58%
35 years
Criminal Defense
18%
35 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
14%
35 years
Appeals
5%
35 years
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Licensed in Illinois for 36 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1989
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Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Character & Conduct
Posted by Gina | October 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding representation
Ted is an excellent attorney that listens to my concerns and gives me honest advice. His experience along with Stacy's support provided me with the ability to address my issue. Outstanding legal representation! Thank you!
Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Hammel Law is Amazing!
I have to express that Hammel Law is amazing, hands down, period and exclamation point! Coming from my challenging issue where the situation at hand had little to no hope of coming full circle in association with the negative long term potential impact on my career, Mr. Hammel and his team did amazin...
Posted by Jaime | November 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Helped a parent that was stressed
My 16yr old daughter had a minor disagreement with a curb which set all the airbags off in my car, causing her to call 911 in a panic. I arrived on the scene to 2 fire trucks, an ambulance and at least 3 police cars. She was already in the ambulance by the time I got there, so to say I was worried ...
Posted by Naresh | October 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
The Best Attorney
Ted is the best attorney you can hire. He and Stacey are really great to work with. They are responsive and great at answering all the questions. He worked very well all the way through the process and explained everything clearly. He is very knowledgeable and determined to get things resolved. I am ...
Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
The Place to Go!
Between the embarrassment, the stigma and the uncertainty, a DUI arrest can be a traumatic experience in and of itself. The following days and weeks may offer little relief as you face the prospect of jail time, fines and license suspension—not to mention possibly jeopardizing your job if you can’t g...
Ted Peter Hammel's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
10 Best, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Partner, Castle Law formerly Brumund Jacobs Hammel Davidson & Andreano, LLC
1989 - 2004
President, Hammel Law Offices, PC
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
People vs. Madden; 273 Ill.App.3d 114
Reversed
Education
1989
John Marshall Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Marquette University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Criminal Law Seminar, Elgin Illinois
Discovery in Criminal Cases
Publications
2012
The newsletter of the ISBA’s Section on Traffic Laws & Courts
Uncounseled misdemeanor convictions may lead to felonies charges under People ex rel. Glasgow v. Kinney
2010
The newsletter of the ISBA’s Section on Traffic Laws & Courts
How to avoid multiple court appearances
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
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
Q&A
Considering re-opening an old Nolle Prosequi DUI Case in Du Page County.
09 Sep 2013