Todd Michael Goebel

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Todd Michael Goebel

also known as Todd M. Goebel

4.9
71 reviews
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Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Springfield, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Business ... +6 more

1231 S 8th St, Springfield, IL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Todd

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

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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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2017 2016
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 24 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2001

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Gates, Wise, Schlosser & Goebel

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

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Todd Michael Goebel's Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 20 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by James | December 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney

SOS license reinstatement hearing

Todd is an excellent lawyer. I hired him to get my restricted driving permit and then to get my drivers license reinstated. Both times he was very professional and very good at his job. I would recommend hiring him.

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI/Drivers License Reinstatement

I hired Todd Goebel to assist me with getting my driving privileges reinstated after losing them because of two DUI’s. Todd was an excellent attorney, I would not hesitate to hire him again or recommend him to anyone in need of a solid attorney. He was diligent, organized, and very responsive when ...I contacted him. Todd and his excellent office staff guided me through the entire process from start to finish, answered all my questions, were extremely helpful and patient. The attorney you choose to represent you makes all the difference in the world. I know that now and am very thankful I hired Todd to help me get my life back on track.

Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

If you want your license back, pick Todd Michael Goebel

If you are looking for a lawyer that inspires confidence, look no further that Todd M. Goebel. I put off getting my drivers license back for years after loosing it to a DUI. I kept hearing all of the horror stories from friends and co workers, having to go to multiple hearings and still getting denie...d. Some of the other lawyers I had spoke to just seemed like they barley had the time for me. Todd makes you feel like family and now because of him I am driving again after just one hearing.

Posted by Jamie | April 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

SOS Hearing

I thank the lord that I was referred to Todd by another lawyer for getting my license reinstated. I held a Class A license and after my 2nd dui i thought my life as i knew it was over. But thankfully as a citizen of this great country when being put in the right hands we still get chances to straig...hten our lives out and Todd took me under his wing and as long as i held up my end of the deal and did what he asked of me he came through for me. I am very thankful and blessed to have been put on the right track.

Posted by Samuel R | December 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional and experienced

Todd Gobel and his system or style of law is different. It's very different then many lawyers in Illinois but his way works. I'm not going to sit here and tell you he changed my life but I will tell you he is extremely good at his job when it comes to court or Secretary of State. My criminal case he ...did an job awesome on, even though it was one of the toughest cases to try to go up against with the state not backing down on anything. He was calm, professional, and stayed positive. It worked out for me very well and kept me from wearing prison clothing. As a lawyer to me he pursues in doing the best he can each day with court or the Secretary of State. He went above and beyond for me by showing me what the possibilities were for every aspect of my license and what I needed to do to be successful in achieving the goals I had set for my license. He also wasn't scared at all to put me in my place at times and tell me straight up if I didn't change and do the right thing what to consequences would be. Todd was also very pristine when it came to doing things in ways I never would have thought of but made everything in the end a lot easier to deal with and have for later reference. A lot of people stress court or getting their driving privileges but with Todd it wasn't as stressful and the outcome was exactly what I wanted. Because of his system it was nice to accomplish one thing at a time and not have everything done not all at once or last minute. I also NEVER ran into a surprise whether for was for court, the Secretary of State, or even receiving a bill from his firm. He's extremely good at sitting down and explaining everything in good detail with what will happen or even the possibility of happening. When you go his office and talk to him about anything he will type out the overview of main points and keep them or email you them as a reminder. His communication with me as a client with updates, any deadlines, dates and times, or even to check in was extremely great throughout the course of all his services. Even though he was getting paid for all that he did for me I sometimes think it wasn't enough. Awesome lawyer that has great work ethics and his knowledge of being professional is one of the things I liked the most. The person that told me about Todd I can't thank her enough because of him doing his job to the fullest potential I can now drive my kids to school, take my beautiful wife on dates, I now have my dream job because I can drive, and now know what it's like to be a law abiding citizen.

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Anthony Cameron

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He checks all the boxes for legal excellence, but that is just the beginning. He undertakes every case with a goal and a strategy to achieve that goal. He is not afraid to suggest a path with some risk in it, so long as the client buys in. Of the "7 Habits of Highly Effective People," he has 8 o fthem. In High Level Criminal Defense, DUI or License restoration, I refer to him without hesitation."

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Ted Harvatin

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Todd without hesitation. Whenever I have a conflict, I refer the matter to Todd because I know the person will be in good hands."

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Jeffrey Hall

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Todd is very knowledgeable in the area of DUI defense. He consistently answers questions for other attorneys and has helped me on a few answers I was looking for. He has a good reputation in Springfield and is well liked."

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Ronald Hanna

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Todd Goebel. Todd is well respected in the legal community and works hard for his clients to obtain great results. He is intelligent, reliable and down to earth."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

1900 - Present

Partner, Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

Education

2001

Southern Illinois University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

JD

1998

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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