Todd Goebel graduated with Honors from the University of Illinois College of Business with a degree in Finance in 1998. In 2001 he graduated cum laude from the SIU School of Law.

During all three years of law school, Mr. Goebel worked as a law clerk, first in the Jackson County Public Defender's Office and later at the State's Attorney's Office. While in law school, Mr. Goebel was a member of the Southern Illinois American Inns of Court. He was on the Law Journal. He is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. He also received the CALI Award on three occasions.

While many attorneys tend to practice in only one or two areas, Mr. Goebel has skills and expertise in diverse practice areas. He is adept at trials in both civil and criminal cases. He has tried cases in state and federal court, and he has represented clients in numerous administrative law venues. He has taught seminars to drug and alcohol counselors on the Secretary of State Driver's License Reinstatement Hearing process and he has been a guest speaker at Continuing Legal Education seminars.

He was hired as an associate by Gates, Wise & Schlosser, P.C., in 2001. He became a partner in 2008, and the firm was renamed Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel.

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Business 12%

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Criminal Defense 12%

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DUI and DWI 12%

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Landlord or Tenant 12%

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Lawsuits and Disputes 12%

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Probate 12%

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Real Estate 12%

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Speeding and Traffic Ticket 12%

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Other 4%

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Licensed in Illinois for 24 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2001

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Gates, Wise, Schlosser & Goebel

(217) 522-9020

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1231 S 8th St, Springfield, IL, 62703-2516

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Criminal Defense (9) DUI & DWI (9) Speeding & Traffic Ticket (9) Lawsuits & Disputes (6) Corporate & Incorporation (3) Administrative Law (1) Business (1) Estate Planning (1) Immigration (1) Juvenile (1) Landlord & Tenant (1) Litigation (1) State, Local And Municipal Law (1)

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Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Helpful, Supportive, & Expert

I was in a bind with the Secretary of State. He was extremely helpful. He walked me through the process and took care of all of the hearings and filings. Not only did he take care of the professional aspect, he also took the time to check in ahead of deadlines. For a bad situation, that I had mad...e for myself, he treated me like a person and with compassion. He understands the system and helped decrease anxiety every step of the way. He has even checked in after the fact. I'd recommend him to anyone in need.