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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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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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Posted by Kevin | March 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney
#1 traffic lawyer in Illinois
Ted Hammel is an outstanding attorney! From the first consultation I must have called 10 lawyers but Ted made me feel confident in their ability to handle my speeding citation. They were very responsive and professional always answering my questions promptly and thoroughly. Their expertise and dedic...
Posted by Jermain Henry | January 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Review for Ted Hammel
Back in November last year in 2025, I got pulled over for speeding. It was 26-34 over. With it being high speeding I could have gotten jail time, high fines and maybe more like points on my license. I'm glad I came in contact with Ted Hammel, I'm grateful that he made my speeding ticket go to a regul...
Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
I like Ted’s professionalism.
Ted Hammel represented me for a minor traffic accident. I felt like I was wrongly charged with the accident, but I can’t unring that bell. So Ted said you don’t want this ticket going on your driving history at the State of Illinois because it will affect your insurance. So Ted told me the best way ...
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 Ashfaq | April 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Highly recommended
Mr. Hammel provided exceptional legal support during a challenging tenant situation. Despite being on vacation, he promptly issued a 5-day notice to quit for my property and effectively communicated with my arrested tenant. His responsiveness, professionalism, and dedication to my case were outstandi...
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