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

3

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

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

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 21 - 25 of 34 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Chih-chia Chen | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing

Jeff Hall and his team was so amazingly helpful to us and had gone above and beyond the call of duty when we contacted him about my friend's case. I found Jeff just a couple of days before my friend's hearing, and at that time his public defender was recommending him to take the plead deal and serve ...jail time. Before we even paid Jeff the retainer fee, he stepped him and represented my friend and bought us more time. Because of him, my friend, who was looking at years of jail time from his criminal charge to probation only. They stay on top of things through the entire process, explained to us the strategies and the law tirelessly. Him and his team made us feel like we have found a powerful ally in our fight from day one. Jeff and his team are truly wonderful people who are not only excellent at what they do, but also compassionate and understanding. They were quite literally a godsend to us and I am beyond grateful to them!

Posted by Michael | May 25, 2015 | Criminal Defense

I got pinched at Summer Camp Music Festival! Jeff saved my future!

This review has been long overdue. Last year, while on the way to Summer Camp Music Festival in Chillicothe, IL, I was arrested by police before I got to the festival. They pulled me over for "following too closely," even though I was nearly 2 car lengths behind the car in front of me. The cop pulls ...me over and before he comes up to my window, he has the canines walking around my car. The dog "signals" and next thing you know they are searching my car. They do find controlled substances and I thought my life was ruined. I called Jeff and he answered all my questions, did not rush to get off the phone, and appeared genuinely concerned. He quoted me a reasonable fee to represent me and looking back, everything he told me about what to expect turned out to be spot on. He ended up getting my felony amended to a misdemeanor and I didn't even have to appear in court. We did one of the first "skype" pleas in the nation and I was able to resolve my case without even appearing in court. I don't have any conviction on my record and I can expunge the offense in the future. I highly recommend Jeff Hall. He really made me think differently about lawyers (in a good way). I definitely owe him more than the fee that I paid him. He would respond to my calls quickly, he would always talk to me until I didn't have any more questions, and he actually seemed to care about my predicament. If you hire him, you will be treated with respect and he will be "real" with you.

Posted by Debie | May 08, 2015

Definately the best!

Goes above and beyond. Knows the law, is focused on clients needs and always answers questions without rushing. Makes you feel like your needs are important. Def recommend highly.

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Bait and Switch

Promised so much took my money said he knows all these people he can network and get best deal. He didnt do anything at all i never heard from him until one day before court. Cocky would not recommend.

Posted by LUZ | January 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Worry/Distracted...Depression/Anxiety girl in program!

First of all, Mr. Hall moved so fast the day I called him in order to prevent for my 20 year old daughter get arrested, because she didn’t go to court on the first date of one of the tickets. Then, he was very clear in explaining what was the seriousness of each ticket. He changed the court date to ...a more convenient date for us. Even on the day before, he sent me an e-mail in the morning asking me if I wanted to move the court date to another day so we didn’t have to drive during a winter storm, but I didn’t see until next morning. The day of the court, he came to my daughter and I and explained again how some of the rules in IL had changed for first offenders (something he doesn’t believe in) and negotiated to have the Class A misdemeanor dismissed and the judge accepted it, but only if my daughter claimed herself guilty to the “minor” ticket, which was the speeding and doubling the fee. Mr. Hall made me feel very confident from the first call and he proved to be even a better lawyer.

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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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