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

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

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 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by Robb | January 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

RDP

If you are in need of getting your license back or getting a restricted driving permit Todd is by far the best in the business. My line of work requires driving, and a lot of it. After my initial consultation over the phone and subsequent visits to his office I knew I had the most prepared, professio...nal and thorough Attorney. He was very up front about the process and how it would work. He helped me get my RDP in a timely fashion and couldn't be happier with my experience with him and his staff. No matter where you live in the state I would recommend you call Todd and no one else! Thanks again Todd!!

Posted by Beth | October 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best Lawyer EVER!!!!

I've never met a more compassionate caring lawyer in my life. He really cares about his clients. Not to mention, he has a terrific sense of humor and made me feel comfortable from the get go. I highly recommend Todd, as he knows the law backward and forward, is honest, smart, funny, & a gentleman all... the way. He got me my license back (permit for now) after me failing 3 times due to having a complicated driving record, which didn't intimidate him at all. God bless this man!!!

Posted by Marcos | September 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic Violation

Todd M. Goebel got me through a rough and scary time in my life, his help was a great feeling of hope for me and my family when our options appeared limited, I was worried we would lose everything because of a traffic violation but Todd not only was able to defend me but offered emotional stability t...o myself and those I care about most, and got a satisfactory resolution. He kept me informed throughout the process and did not only build a strong case but also followed up and supported the case and myself all throughout. I hereby recommend Todd M. Goebel without reservation. Thank you, Todd!

Posted by Cody | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

D.U.I.

UNMATCHED!! Todd's knowledge,professionalism,hard work,and character is unmatched by anyone in his field. After 21 years (yes I said 21) Todd was able to get me permitted driving privileges. Like clockwork he then got me FULLY REINSTATED. I can't say enough about Todd and his staff. It was a pleasure... to work with Todd, and now call him "MY FRIEND"!

Posted by Amanda | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Legal Help

Todd helped my husband retain a valid drivers licenses. Todd is prompt and maintains contact to ensure everyone is on board via email phone fax etc. Todd was patient when we took longer that anticipated as my husband works out of town he was able to get my husband a work permit in between the wait ti...me of getting fully reinstated! Hands down excellent work both Todd and his team were always involved

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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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