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Posted by David | March 16, 2015

Hal Garfinkel will fight for you from beginning to the very end

Hal Garfinkel will fight for you when you don't have any fight left in yourself. I was facing 5-7 years on a failure to register. With already one strike against me, I feared the worst. Hal's expertise, knowledge of the law, and absolute tenacity was able to lesson the charge and I received proba...tion instead of time in the penitentiary. I can start to rebuild my life thanks to him and his belief in me as a human being first and a client second. I've used Hal's Garfunkel's services twice and would recommend his services to anyone.

Posted by Sarah | March 02, 2015

Better Call Hal

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.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2015

Outstanding Lawyer

Harold Garfinkel is a sympathetic and compassionate lawyer. My boyfriend was facing up to 7 years in prison and with the help of Harold he was able to get him probation. He kept me updated through out the whole process. His interest is getting the best outcome for his clients. It's his passion for la...w and justice that distinguishes from other lawyers.

Posted by Anson | February 06, 2015

THIS GUY IS THE CREAM OF THE CROP!

I am a nursing student and a blemish on my record from the mid 90's, and the Board of Nursung wouldn't let me graduate until I had it cleared up. I hired Hal in January 2015. In February 2015, not only did he get my warrant quashed....but all my charges had been dismissed as well!!! This lawyer kno...ws his stuff!!! It isn't often you can trust a stranger these days...Hal has restored my trust. Thanks for everything you did Hal Garfinkel!!

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2015

cream of the crop, bulldog force!!

Mr Garfinkel is a man of his word. He knows the system and will fight for you all the way until the end. My husband was facing 10-13 years time and Hal got it reduced to only 2 years. He always answered all of my questions and kept me informed of any updates . He is very intelligent and has a LOT of ...experience in all aspects of the legal system. He is a man of his word !!!!!

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