Harold Mark Garfinkel

Hal is a remarkable lawyer. He is informative, aggressive, and knows what he is doing. I have never had to go to court for anything. I searched for an attorney who was aggressive and understood the traffic court system. My misdemeanor class A aggravated speeding charge was reduced to a class B aggrav...ated speeding charge. I was charged with driving 86 mph in a construction zone. My driving record was not perfect but Hal saved my license, and with the charges reduced my teaching certificate was also saved. I appreciate all of Hal's hard work. The other attorneys I consulted with ALL wanted me to plead guilty to the charges which in turn would have resulted in my license being suspended. If you want an attorney who will explain the court system to you and go the extra mile for his client, Hal is the lawyer for you. Hal's fees were reasonable and fair. I walked out of court with my license in hand. I would highly recommend Hal as a lawyer. Hal kept me well informed about the case and made me feel very relaxed going into court. Thank you Hal for your excellent service!

My husband got two tickets - one for aggravated speeding and one for driving on a revoked license. Hal used his expertise and his many connections in the Cook County Court system to completely dismiss the revoked license ticket and reduce the aggravated speeding ticket to a petty fine of $100. Hal ...made himself available 24 hours a day, and gave us a quick turnaround between our first conversation and my husband's court date. When the court date came, Hal handled the case very quickly, was on top of the situation and got my husband in and out of court in minimal time. Hal required very little work on our part but was specific and concise about the few things he did need. We would highly recommend Hal to anyone in a similar situation looking for a very responsive, reliable lawyer.

I was arrested on a verbal assault 10/14. I new to being in trouble so I decided to call around for advise all the lawyers I spoke with were more insistent about paying them money but could not give me a real sense that they could or even would try their best to get it thrown out. After watching revi...ews online I decided to meet with Hal he made me feel comfortable about the charges be thrown out and I paid him that day. 12/14 was the court date. They called my name and before I could get passed the swinging doors to approach the bench Hal turned around and said "It's dismissed you can go now." I am so thankful it's over. Hal is aggressive and exudes confidence in the courtroom!

I work at a large law firm in Chicago and when I was charged with a Felony Aggravated Battery one of our attorneys highly recommended Hal Garfinkel. After meeting with Hal and seeing him in action, I understand why. From beginning to end Hal made me feel like I was receiving the best representation p...ossible. His knowledge of the law and his contacts within the Cook County system were astonishing. He knew everyone in the system and he knew how to work within that system in order to get me the best possible result in my case. What was originally a Felony charge that carried a possible prison term, was negotiated to a minor probation by Hal's second-to-none legal prowess. His personal relationships with opposing counsel, his attentiveness to detail and his genuine concern that I receive the best outcome were a tremendous comfort to me throughout the case and I give him the highest marks for his work. If you have any case where you need top level representation at an affordable rate, Hal Garfinkel is the guy you want to call.

I received a ticket for unlawful passing of a school bus on Halloween. If convicted I would have faced a minimum mandatory license suspension of three months, possibly a year, and my insurance would have skyrocketed. When I called Hal he talked me through the law, explained my situation to me, and as...sured me that if I hired him I would not lose my license - and he stayed true to his word. Hal was always available to talk about my case and reassure me. He was professional, personable, his fee was reasonable, and he delivered exactly what he promised. My charge was negotiated down to a petty traffic offense, which will be off of my record after a period of court supervision. No suspension. No insurance spike. Hal saved me from a world of stress. If you need a criminal defense attorney, for whatever reason, call Hal Garfinkel. He'll treat you like family.