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4.9 /5.0
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also known as Todd M. Goebel
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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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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2001
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1231 S 8th St, Springfield, IL, 62703-2516
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Posted by Jessica | December 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
Best attorney ever
I have required the assistance of a attorney several times: formation of a small business, traffic issues, DCFS foster care concerns, & professional consultation regarding estates & trusts. There is no one I trust with legal matters more than Todd Goebel. He is always prepared, does incredible amou...
Posted by Ed | December 05, 2016 | DUI & DWI
Worked with Mr. Goebel
I worked with Mr. Goebel on a DUI revocation. I found that he has wonderful expertise in the matter and was able to give me feedback on the many question I had. He came highly recommended and the high praise was well deserved. Absolutely the best in Illinois.
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2013 | Criminal Defense
An excellent attorney
Todd Goebel is an excellent attorney. He handled my criminal case with competency and was consistently available for me to explain what was happening with my case.
Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2009 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Best Criminal / Traffic Lawyer I ever used
This guy has done an excellent job defending me many times. He has told me that I am the worst driver that he has ever met, without any DUI or Collisions, and he was right. He has dealt with more tickets of mine than I care to speak of, mostly for speeding 15-20 over, and driving on suspended, wh...
Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Misrepresented or simply didn't understand traffic law
Terrible experience. I'm a physician who came to Todd to help with a cell phone ticket and to obtain court supervision. Instead Todd plead guilty, without supervision request and said it made no difference because the first offense cell phone ticket will not affect car insurance premium since no poin...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2008 - Present
Partner, Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel
1900 - Present
Partner, Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
JD
1998
BS - Bachelor of Science
English