Jeffrey Ryan Hall

Jeffrey Ryan Hall

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Peoria, IL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

316 SW Washington Street, Suite 1A, Peoria, IL

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 45%

Mr. Hall gained experience as a gifted trial attorney winning most of his trials he took before a judge or jury. Mr. Hall also concentrates his practice primarily in areas of Criminal Law, DUI/DWI/Traffic law, Driver's License Reinstatements, in addition to Business Law, Estate Planning, and Family Law, dealing with divorce, child custody related matters, as well as visitation issues.

21 years | 900 cases

45%
Criminal Defense 40%

Jeffrey R. Hall has practiced law since 2004, concentrating in the area of Criminal Law, working as an Assistant State's Attorney in Tazewell County. Prior to that service, Mr. Hall worked as an intern/clerk at the venerable law firm of Miller, Hall & Triggs where he handled matters in Real Estate and Business. As an Assistant State's Attorney, Mr. Hall prosecuted in the traffic and misdemeanor divisions, as well as the Felony Traffic Division.

21 years | 850 cases

40%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 15%

21 years | 2,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

Hall Rustom LLC

316 SW Washington Street, Suite 1A, Peoria, IL, 61602

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Jeffrey Ryan Hall's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

108 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 39 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by T.L. | May 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Satisfied client

Jeff was a very confident and competent lawyer who not only speaks your language but simplified the process and steps in terms that make it cut and dry, he guides you on your path and if you follow through with his plan from your end, I will attest he will follow through with his. This is a facts and... data driven lawer, who provides a plan that is realistic and not just what you want to hear. I highly recommend his talent and as a bonus provision of his ability, for a DUI case look into court records to see who represents POLICE OFFICERS and that would be Jeff. He provided exactly what he said, when he said, and the results were positive as he said.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2018 | DUI & DWI

Explanation of CDL laws

Jeff did a great job understanding my situation, gave me options then was able to take care of the issue in a timely manner. He understands the DUI laws when obtaining a CDL. Even took the time to call me and congratulate me after everything was figured out.

Posted by Brendan | October 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The best lawyer you could ask for, Not only treats you like family and not just a peicw of paper.

There not enough words to say how amazing of a lawyer Jeff Hall is. He treats you like family and not like your just a piece of paper or just another client for his pocket book. He goes over and beyond for you and then some. I was facing my 3rd DUI and looking at a Felony and 180 days in jail and not... only that, this charge was going to revoke my probation I was on for a prior offence witch would have landed me most likely in prison. I explained my situation and how I was a single father and would loose my daughter if I did any jail time and how the felony would make life really hard being on my record. Not only did he take the time to listen to my story but he took the time to get to know me and made me feel like he truly cared about me as a person, he made me feel at ease and that I was in great hands through out the whole process. Jeff is there for you to listen and will talk you through anything you need and explains in a way you understand and doesn't just tell you what you want to here. Well as I mentioned before I went to Jeff Hall's office (witch I should include is a stunning office) I was facing my 3rd DUI, a minimum of 180 days in jail, a felony on my record, a revocation of my probation, loosing a job and possibly my daughter. Well through his hard work and dedication to me I ended up with only a misdemeanor, 2 years probation and some community service hours that I have no problem doing considering. Oh and lets not forget saved me from getting my prior probation revoked, He literally not only saved my life and my future but my daughter loosing time with her dad. Again I can not say enough good things about this man, he went over and beyond for me and the people I recommended to Jeff says the same thing to me all the time. That's there so grateful I recommended them to him. I also would like to mention a few things about why I said he truly cares about you. During one of the many conversations we had on him calling just to check up on how I was doing he convinced me that going to rehab would be a great Idea for myself and my daughter that I would go to rehab and I took his advice and have over 14 months clean with his support. He also supported me on going back to school and I'm now on my way to become a drug and alcohol counselor so now I can pay it forward and help others. Thank you Jeff Hall for treating me not only like a person but like a family member, putting my mind to ease and doing more then I could ever ask for or imagine. You are a great man and I forever will be thankful. Oh I almost forgot. I had written down the wrong date for one of my court dates and had missed it, Not only did Jeff do everything and some to get ahold of me he sat at court all day and early evening until he changed the states attorney's mind to not give me a warrant for my arrest witch would of probably messed up all his hard work. Also Id like to mention Jeff is just as good at reinstatement of your license. Jeff has gotten every single one I sent his way there license back the first time they went to Springfield. So Finally if your looking for a lawyer that will do everything possible a lawyer can do for you. someone that will treat you like family and not just a piece of paper and that will go over and beyond for you then I highly recommend Jeff Hall. He will help put your mind to ease and get you more then best possible outcome you could imagine and is worth every penny and then some.

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

A Consummate professional

Attorney Hall represented me in a driving reinstatement case. Saying that I have horrible driving record would be an understatement. Through his representation, Attorney Hall obtained driving relief for me on the first attempt after four DUI convictions. He and his staff were highly professional, kn...owledgeable, and skilled. Unlike most firms, they are extremely responsive and keep you updated throughout the duration of your case. Attorney Hall genuinely cares and strives to achieve the best possible results for his clients. As someone who has been involved with and worked for law firms for nearly 20 years, I can attest that he is the go-to attorney in Central Illinois for DUI, driving reinstatement, and all other criminal matters.

Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2017 | Criminal Defense

Bogus Attorney Full of Himself

I went for free consult, he advertises and I thought reviews look honest. I met him to talk about two charges misdemeanors and he seemed pretty unsure he could help me or didn't want to take Mt case mainly because I feel he already judged me on race and didnt believe me. I didnt have any faith in hi...ring him. He was all hurrying to get me out and got interrupted three times, two calls ans texts from wife with new babyband kept talking about himself, his new house with pool acting like i wasnt a priority at all and I was stressed beyond belief and needed help not an attorney who was all about himself.. He was pretty unprofessional. I then hired a well known reputable attorney in Peoria from a recommendation, tough stern woman and she was straight up business and did me right, got conditional discharge and dismissed. This Hall has some commercial like Better Call Hall, that should really have been my first clue when he tries to think he's funny. Joke, really think his firm has better lawyers but not him. Spent a full hour plus a phone call so had enough time to get a sense and red flags. No I would not hire him. He handles traffic and did traffic for county, he's not experienced I found out. Big talker tho. No thanks.

Jeffrey Hall

Replied last September 18, 2017

Thank you for the comment. I'm sorry you left feeling that way and I feel bad you appear to have such strong negative feelings for me even though I tried to spend a lot of time with you in our meeting assisting you for free (for nearly 75 minutes). I wanted to put you in the right direction even though I was not interested in taking your case. I am, however, glad you found an attorney and that your case was worked out for the best. Hopefully the conviction you received with your new attorney won't cause long-term consequences on your criminal or driving record. I wish you the best of luck in the future, Anonymous.

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Jeffrey Ryan Hall's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Schierer

Unknown lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Jeff to anyone who needs a great lawyer. I've known Jeff for a number of years. I've had the fortune of discussing a variety of legal matters with Jeff. He is a thoughtful advocate who truly cares about his clients."

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Ronald Hanna

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is energized and tackles cases with enthusiasm. He is not afraid to advocate a client's position even in tough cases. He works very hard for his clients and has years of courtroom experience in both prosecution and defense."

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Todd Goebel

Unknown lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jeff. He fights for his clients. Other lawyers respect his skill and work ethic."

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Anthony Cameron

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"An unusual conversation of intellectual grasp of the material, technical skill and the interpersonal skills to put clients at ease. His City is full of great lawyers but is already recognized as preeminent. He and I call one another to discuss difficult cases and I think I get more than I give. A very bright legal mind."

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Terry Dodds

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Bruno

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jeff is the go-to guy in the Peoria and Tazewell County area. I am happy to refer my clients to him who need help in those areas."

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James Waller

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff Hall is a top-shelf criminal defense lawyer. Few attorneys are as well respected for their zealous advocacy and creative approaches to criminal defense work than Jeff. He gets great results for his clients and sets a high bar for fellow practitioners."

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Anthony Bruno

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff Hall is respected among his colleagues for his ability to get great results for his clients. He sits on the Illinois State Bar Association's Traffic Laws Section Council where he helps shape Illinois traffic law. If you need the best defense available in or around Peoria, I suggest you call Jeff Hall. I highly recommend him."

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Kerrianne Waters

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is well versed in criminal law and handling drug and traffic offenses. He is very personable and well liked in the community."

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Christopher Leasor

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have known Jeff for over eight years, first as a prosecutor then as a defense attorney. We had many cases against each other while I was a prosecutor, and I always found Jeff to be an incredibly talented attorney who has always had the best interests of all his clients at heart. Those qualities led me to begin working with Jeff at Hall, Rustom, and Fritz in November of 2013. Since that time, I have been highly impressed with his abilities and the time he spends advocating for his clients. I couldn't recommend Jeff any more highly."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jeffrey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jeremy Sackett

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Smart, capable attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Joel Brown

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jeff for many years. One thing sticks out: he is all in when it comes to getting the best result possible for his clients. He has a great deal of energy and is passionate about protecting the rights of those he serves."

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Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've referred clients to Jeff in the past. He has a well-deserved reputation as an excellent DUI attorney. I recommend him highly."

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Ken Wang

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Other

"Jeff is an excellent resource on the ISBA Listserv. I have had the opportunity to correspond with him both on and off the list. He has also carried himself well in court."

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John Muir

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is a personable attorney. There's little that goes farther than civility in negotiations and Jeff is a leader in that category. Jeff's clients can expect outstanding communication and dedication."

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Joshua Rohrscheib

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"While I certainly hope never to need him, if I or any of my family members were in any kind of criminal trouble, Jeff would be my first call. Jeff Hall concentrates in all matters of criminal law. He is a former prosecutor and a zealous advocate. He's also a prolific writer, commentator, and a very pragmatic problem solver. He also shows tremendous professional courtesy to other lawyers and he genuinely cares about his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Maureen Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeffrey is a lawyer's lawyer-- the highest compliment in my book. Jeff and I participate often in strategy sessions, a true mark of a lawyer who works hard for his clients."

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Tiffany Ritchie

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've know Jeff for many years. He has the reputation for being an outstanding lawyer in the Peoria community. I think most importantly for many clients, he is an extremely nice person who is very down to earth. His personality allows for a comfortable and pleasant attorney client relationship."

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Fadi Rustom

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Over the last three years, I've had the distinct pleasure to partner with Jeffrey Hall at Hall, Rustom & Fritz. Put plainly, he does more for his clients than any lawyer I know. He is highly motivated, extremely knowledgeable and very well respected among local prosecutors and judges. He educates his clients, plans a strategy for every case and executes his plan. I have seen it everyday while working with Mr. Hall. If you have a criminal or DUI question, Mr. Hall is the hard-working attorney for you."

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Anthony Cameron

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anthony Bruno

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kerrianne Waters

General practice lawyer

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Jason Ramos

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Caryn Kamp

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Leasor

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ken Wang

Criminal defense lawyer

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Todd Goebel

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Derek Asbury

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Muir

DUI and DWI lawyer

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James Waller

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Patrick Jennetten

Workers compensation lawyer

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Joshua Rohrscheib

Litigation lawyer

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Kevin Penrhyn-Lowe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Maureen Williams

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Fritz

Family lawyer

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Tiffany Ritchie

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Schierer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Fadi Rustom

Personal injury lawyer

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David House

Appeals lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2021

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

2014 Top 100 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2002

Summa Cum Laude, Dean's List, Department Head of Political Science - Illinois State University

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Managing Member, Hall, Rustom & Fritz LLC

Associations

2021 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association, Criminal Justice S

Council Member

2015 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association, Traffic Laws and Courts Section

Member

2012 - Present

Peoria County Bar Association

Vice Chair - traffic, misdemeanor and small claims

2011 - 2012

Peoria County Bar Association

Vice-Chair of Traffic, Misdemeanor & Small Claims Division

Sample of Legal Cases

Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances (Class 3 Felony)

Motion to Quash & Suppress Granted, Case Dismissed

Disobeying a Police Officer

Full aquittal

DUI - Motion to Quash/Suppress Evidence

Motion to Quash Granted. Petition to Rescind Granted. Case Dismissed

Client charged with Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon

Client faced lengthy prison sentence, received probation.

Criminal Battery & Assault

Judge acquitted Client of all charges

DUI, Resisting, and 5 accompanying traffic charges

Jury Acquittal on DUI and all traffic cases, guilty of resisting with minimal punishment

Driving while license suspended

Jury acquittal after 10 minutes of deliberating.

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Education

2004

Southern Illinois University School of Law

Juris Doctor

2002

Illinois State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

2000

Florida State University

Associates' Degree

Speaking Engagements

2013

DUI & Traffic Law Continuing Legal Education: DUI & Traffic Law Updates - Fall 2013

Statutory Summary Suspensions, DUI & Driver's License Issues

2012

Peoria County Bar Association

Reinstating your Driving Privileges

2011

Peoria County Bar Association

Issues in Traffic Law

2011

Chapter Meetings

Protecting your legal interests while in college

2011

Bradley University Mock Trial Competition

Mock trial judge

2010

Tazewell County Bar Association

Illinois Traffic Law Changes

2009

Illinois State University Mock Trial Competition

Mock Trial Judge

Publications

2012

Hall & Rustom, LLC Blog New 2012 Laws in Illinois

Languages

English

Spanish

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