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  • Springfield, IL
  • Licensed for 40 years
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About Ted

I was born Benton, Illinois a small coal mining town in southern Illinois. We moved to the Springfield area in 1960-61, when I was about 5.

 

I attended a small high school outside of Springfield. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Knox College, a small liberal arts college in Galesburg, Illinois. (The Knox campus houses the only building that still stands at the site of a Lincoln-Douglas debate).  I graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1981. I have been in private practice in Springfield since that time.

 

I enjoy spending time with my son Alex, who was born in 1997. We are both interested in cars (he has very expensive taste) and just about anything else mechanical (my brother and father are both engineers and I think he gets it from them). I am a fairly avid bicyclist, riding about 5,000 miles a year. 

 

 

Practice areas

  1. DUI and DWI: 80%

    Illinois takes DUIs extremely seriously. Specific circumstances make each case unique and this is why you are always encouraged to take the time to talk to a lawyer. Contact Attorney Harvatin now for a free consultation.

  2. Speeding and traffic ticket: 20%

    Driving on a revoked or suspended license | Driving without a license | Eluding the police | Failure to obey | Hit & run | Speeding tickets | Reckless driving | If you have been issued a speeding or traffic ticket, call Attorney Harvatin today.

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Harvatin Law Offices

1100 South 5th Street
Springfield, IL, 62703

Website
http://www.harvatinlaw.com/lawyer-attorney-1137689.html 

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law198106/12/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers6621
Legal guides8
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
AV RatingMartindale-Hubbell2017
MENSAMENSA Society1983
Phi Betta KappaKnox College1978
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyGramlich and Morse1981 - 1999
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National College of DUI DefenseMember2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Traffic Law CouncilMember2006 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember1986 - Present
Sangamon County Bar AssociationMember1981 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Legislative SubcommitteeCo-chair2013 - 2014
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Illinois State Bar JournalDUI Will Travel: Drunk Driving Across State Lines2011
Lorman Educational ServicesStrategies in Handling DWI and DUI Cases: Driver’s License Hearings with the Illinois Secretary of State2006
Illinois Bar JournalCourt Supervision in Traffic Cases: New Strategies for Amended Laws2006
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Illinois College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1981
Knox CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1978
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
DUI and Traffic Law UpdateUpdates to legislation and administrative rules governing Illinois Secretary of State Driver's License Hearings2016
DUI and Traffic Issues for the DefenseUpdates to legislation and administrative rules governing Illinois Secretary of State Driver's License Hearings.2016
DUI and Traffic Law UpdateIllinois Secretary of State Driver's License Hearings; Court Supervision Updates; CDL and GDL Issues2015
DUI and Traffic Law UpdateIllinois Secretary of State Driver's License Hearings; Court Supervision Updates; CDL and GDL Issues; Discovery, Videotapes and Kladis2014
DUI: Beyond the CourtroomIllinois Secretary of State Rules and Hearings2013
DUI and Traffic Law UpdateIllinois Secretary of State Driver's License Hearings; Court Supervision Updates; CDL and GDL Issues; Discovery, Videotapes and Kladis2013
DUI Defense StrategiesIllinois Secretary of State Issues2012
Administrative Law in IllinoisIllinois Secretary of State Administrative Hearings2012
Traffic Law UpdateSecretary of State Driver's License Hearings2007
Lorman Educational ServicesStrategies in Handling DWI and DUI Cases: Driver’s License Hearings with the Illinois Secretary of State2006
legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Webb v. WhiteVictory for my client, the Plaintiff.
Clark v. WhiteMy client won.
Estate of GoffinetMy client won.

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BEST OF THE BEST!!!

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Very Efficient

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The best

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Out of State

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Reinstatement

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Helpful and trustworthy

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Weight off my shoulders!!

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Amazing and Just all together there for you

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Skilled and Professional Representation. Without question, Highly Recommended

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Lawyer John Edward Remus

John Remus, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 4, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Todd Michael Goebel

Todd Goebel, Unknown Attorney on May 22, 2020
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I endorse Ted. He is well respected in the legal community and gets great results for his clients.

Lawyer John Edward Remus

John Remus, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 4, 2020
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Lawyer Todd Michael Goebel

Todd Goebel, Unknown Attorney on May 22, 2020
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I endorse Ted. He is well respected in the legal community and gets great results for his clients.

Lawyer Nicholas Peluso

Nicholas Peluso, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 20, 2017
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Mr. Harvatin has an impeccable reputation among his colleagues. He is a knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced attorney. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to any of my friends or family in the Springfield area, if they should need help in his practice areas.

Lawyer Mathew T. Jett

Mathew Jett, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 21, 2015
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Mr. Harvatin is a talented attorney truly dedicated to serving the best interests of his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Jennifer Josephine Wirth

Jennifer Wirth, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 27, 2015
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Ted is at the top of our field for defending clients at Secretary of State hearings for license reinstatement. He is exceptionally well-versed in the law and I trust his expertise, knowledge and skill. As an attorney in the same field, I regularly refer cases to Ted when they are in his region. I fully trust that any referral to his office will be satisfied with his work ethic, knowledge and overall defense at a hearing.

Lawyer John B. Elbert

John Elbert, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 14, 2015
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Ted is an exceptional and highly respected attorney who always represents his clients with the utmost of skill,knowledge and understanding.i can readily endorse him without hesitation or reservation.

Lawyer James G. Grimaldi

James Grimaldi, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 25, 2015
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John Richardson, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 19, 2014
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Mr. Harvatin's advice is professional and well-reasoned. I endorse this attorney 100%!

Lawyer Leslie E. Fourton

Leslie Fourton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 17, 2014
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Lawyer Sara Mayo Vig

Sara Mayo Vig, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 16, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Ted's knowledge and ability as they relate to driver's license reinstatement issues are very impressive.

Lawyer Larry Forman

Larry Forman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 12, 2014
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I endorse Ted Harvatin fully. He is a very experienced and knowledgeable attorney, and he can help you with your case. You should call this man if you got a DUI/DWI.

Lawyer Janaan Hashim

Janaan Hashim, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 6, 2014
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I endorse Atty. Harvatin. He is a skilled and well respected attorney in the legal community.

Lawyer Peter John Marek

Peter Marek, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 12, 2014
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I endorse Mr. Harvatin. Excellent knowledge of procedure and law. You will benefit from his skill and knowledge and be glad you hired him. KUDOS

Lawyer Sean Cleary

Sean Cleary, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 8, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.

Lawyer Hovanes Margarian

Hovanes Margarian, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 6, 2014
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Lawyer Francis M Ciardi

Francis Ciardi, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 3, 2014
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Lawyer William W Housley

William Housley, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Talented attorney.

Lawyer Steven Michael Dioneda

Steven Dioneda, Unknown Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of consulting with Mr. Harvatin on behalf of my own clients. He is an excellent advocate for his clients.

Lawyer John Joseph VanDervoort

John VanDervoort, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
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I have been a lawyer for 42 years in California and nicknamed 35 years ago by a judge "DUI KING". I do not know Ted personally but have been reading his answers on AVVO for a long time and I am astonished by his knowledge. I strong endorse him

Lawyer John M O'Brien

John O'Brien, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
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An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

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