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

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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

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Posted by Marc | January 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Attorney!

I knew from its history that Gates, Wise was a high performing law firm with an incredible resume'. It's clear to me why they made Todd a partner. He resolved my medication related DUI promptly and affordably. Todd is very knowledgable on DUI and SOS issues. Not only is he a great lawyer, but he's a ...wonderful counselor. He is sincerely interested in his clients understanding how their behavior landed them in his office to begin with, so they can strive to be more mindful in the future. Highly recommended!

Posted by Chris | December 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

dui case

I worked with Todd on getting my license back after getting my second DUI. He was very helpful. He was stern But that's what I needed to get My license back. He helped me out in every way possible. He was very fair with me. I thought I had no chance of getting them back. but he had faith in me and h...e told me what I need to do to get them back and to keep them. was he cheap no he wasn't. but is he good Heck ya he is good. I wouldn't want anyone else to go in with me if I had to do it over. To me you couldn't ask for a better attorney to go fight for your license.I always thought it was my right to have a license. I found out it was a privilege and I had to earn it back. Thanks for taking my case and doing everything you could to help me get my life and my freedom back. I would recommend him to anyone that needs help

Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Professional, Trusted, and Honest

Todd Goebel is an amazing lawyer that will show you a light at the end of the tunnel in whatever predicament you find yourself in. He will not sugar-coat the truth and will tell you exactly how it is. Whatever situation you have found yourself in, Todd Goebel will do his best to ensure you get the be...st deal for your buck. Todd Goebel is more than just a lawyer to me, but a trusted friend. I hope anyone who finds themselves in a hopeless situation will pick Todd Goebel to lead them back to the light. Todd Goebel helped me in my traffic violation by telling me what my outcome could be, it scared me at first, but helped me to come to realization and I finally could tell myself whatever the outcome would be, I could get through it. The only surprises I had with Mr. Goebel were happy one's; the ending of my case was the best outcome I could have hoped for. The price was totally worth the outcome in my opinion. He arrived to court early and I was never worried about him not showing up to represent me. After court was postponed or continued, he always took time to talk with me after court to ensure me of what he was doing and all of his intentions with postponing court. I felt safe and trusted that my case was going to be handled, but I also had the ability to prepare myself for the worst because I knew what the worst could be. I accepted what I had did and was waiting for the consequences, but Todd worked above and beyond on my case just like I know he would work on anybody else's case.

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...ts go against your license. The result: I ended up paying the ticket fee. $300 attorney fee and my insurance premiums went up. Completely useless. Shouldn't have wasted the $300 attorney fee when I could've achieved the same result by mailing in the ticket. Very deceitful or he just didn't know the law well enough to realize the outcome. Poor representation and lack of professionalism when I called to inquire about why he misrepresented the way he did.

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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

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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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