Driver's license hearings and DUI are not just "fill in" work for me. They are what I do.
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
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.
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
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1981 | 06/12/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
MENSA | MENSA Society | 1983 |
Phi Betta Kappa | Knox College | 1978 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Gramlich and Morse | 1981 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2012 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association, Traffic Law Council | Member | 2006 - Present |
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
Sangamon County Bar Association | Member | 1981 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association, Legislative Subcommittee | Co-chair | 2013 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Illinois State Bar Journal | DUI Will Travel: Drunk Driving Across State Lines | 2011 |
Lorman Educational Services | Strategies in Handling DWI and DUI Cases: Driver’s License Hearings with the Illinois Secretary of State | 2006 |
Illinois Bar Journal | Court Supervision in Traffic Cases: New Strategies for Amended Laws | 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Illinois College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1981 |
Knox College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1978 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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DUI and Traffic Law Update | Updates to legislation and administrative rules governing Illinois Secretary of State Driver's License Hearings | 2016 |
DUI and Traffic Issues for the Defense | Updates to legislation and administrative rules governing Illinois Secretary of State Driver's License Hearings. | 2016 |
DUI and Traffic Law Update | Illinois Secretary of State Driver's License Hearings; Court Supervision Updates; CDL and GDL Issues | 2015 |
DUI and Traffic Law Update | Illinois Secretary of State Driver's License Hearings; Court Supervision Updates; CDL and GDL Issues; Discovery, Videotapes and Kladis | 2014 |
DUI: Beyond the Courtroom | Illinois Secretary of State Rules and Hearings | 2013 |
DUI and Traffic Law Update | Illinois Secretary of State Driver's License Hearings; Court Supervision Updates; CDL and GDL Issues; Discovery, Videotapes and Kladis | 2013 |
DUI Defense Strategies | Illinois Secretary of State Issues | 2012 |
Administrative Law in Illinois | Illinois Secretary of State Administrative Hearings | 2012 |
Traffic Law Update | Secretary of State Driver's License Hearings | 2007 |
Lorman Educational Services | Strategies in Handling DWI and DUI Cases: Driver’s License Hearings with the Illinois Secretary of State | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Webb v. White | Victory for my client, the Plaintiff. |
Clark v. White | My client won. |
Estate of Goffinet | My client won. |
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John Remus, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 4, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
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.
John Remus, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 4, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Todd Goebel, Unknown Attorney on May 22, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ted. He is well respected in the legal community and gets great results for his clients.
Nicholas Peluso, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
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.
Jennifer Wirth, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
John Elbert, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 14, 2015
Relationship: Other
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.
James Grimaldi, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 25, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
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%!
Leslie Fourton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
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.
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.
Janaan Hashim, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Atty. Harvatin. He is a skilled and well respected attorney in the legal community.
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
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.
Hovanes Margarian, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 6, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Francis Ciardi, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 3, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
William Housley, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Talented attorney.
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.
John VanDervoort, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
Relationship: Other
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
John O'Brien, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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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