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My practice is limited primarily to two areas, driver's license reinstatement and DUI. My background affords you a unique perspective.
For all of your professional needs, call Ted at 217-525-0520.
For 15 years, I heard driver's license cases as a contractual hearing officer for the Secretary of State (DMV). This experiences has provided me with the opportunity to understand how the opposing side thinks and operates.
Education
- University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
- J.D. | Law
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- Knox College
- B.A. | Ecnomics and Business
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- Honors: Honors: Cum Laude Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
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Professional Experience
- Owner
- Harvatin Law Offices PC
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- I began practicing law in Springfield Illinois in 1981. In 2000, my partner became a judge, and I have been solo since that time. I formerly took on virtually any case. But the law has now grown too complicated for me to be "all things to all people". As a result, I limit my practice to a few areas, and I know the law in those areas quite well.
Publications
Articles & Publications
- https://www.harvatinlaw.com/theodore-j-harvatin.html
- DUI Will Travel: When Drunk Driving Cases Cross State Lines.
- Illinois Bar Journal
- Strategies in Handling DWI and DUI Cases: Driver’s License Hearings with the Illinois Secretary of State
- Lorman Educational Services
- Court Supervision in Traffic Cases: New Strategies for Amended Laws
- llinois Bar Journal
Speaking Engagements
- MDDP, RDP, and CDL issues, DUI and Traffic Law Update, Naperville, Illinois
- Illinois State Bar Association Traffic Law and Courts Section Council
- CDL issues, including "masking"; Court Supervision Updates, DUI and Traffic Law Update, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
- Illinois State Bar Association Traffic Law and Courts Section Council
- Updates to legislation and administrative rules governing Illinois Secretary of State Driver's License Hearings, DUI and Traffic Law Update, East Peoria, Illinois
- Illinois State Bar Association Traffic Law and Courts Section Council
- Additional topic: Suspensions for traffic law violations, supervision, CDL and GDL issue.
- Updates to legislation and administrative rules governing Illinois Secretary of State Driver's License Hearings., DUI and Traffic Law Update, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
- Illinois State Bar Association Traffic Law and Courts Section Council
- Updates to legislation and administrative rules governing Illinois Secretary of State Driver's License Hearings, DUI & Traffic Issues for the Defense, Naperville, Illinois
- Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Awards
- Membership
- Mensa Society
- Membership in Mensa is open to persons who have attained a score within the upper two percent of the general population on an approved intelligence test that has been properly administered and supervised. There is no other qualification or disqualification for membership eligibility.
Professional Associations
- Illinois Trial Lawyer's Association
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- Activities: Statewide organization whose members, through the courts, public opinion and the elective process, advance the interests of injury victims.
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- Illinois State Bar Association
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- Activities: Association of Illinois lawyers who work to improve the legal process.
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- Sangamon County Bar Association
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- Activities: Springfield is the seat of government for Sangamon County. Abraham Lincoln practiced law here. The Association strives to carry on the traditions of Lincoln to improve the delivery of legal services to our community.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois
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- U.S. Federal Court
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Fees
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Free Consultation
Initial telephone consultation with experienced and knowledgeable staff. I will follow up. -
Credit Cards Accepted
VISA, Master Card, American Express, Discover and Electronic Checks. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
For driver's license hearings, partial payment with balance not due until day of hearing, affording you the opportunity to budget your fees.
Practice Areas
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
Additional Practice Area
- Driver's License Reinstatement
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Is it legal for a cop to come to my house looking for my adult daughter and look through my closed kitchen blinds?
- A: Week later is not unusual. But an arrest a week later he comes to arrest her, after he has already issued the citation? That is very odd. In fact, arresting someone for an no insurance ticket is strange. If I were you, I would have a conversation with the chief of police for the department.
- Q. I received a speeding ticket for going 70 in a 45 construction zone, no workers present. Do I need a lawyer?
- A: Show up and if you do not like the offer, tell them you want a lawyer. If they offer court supervision, take it.
- Q. Can a judge stop DA FROM Dropping MY CASE ON MARCH 5 STATE SAID THEY DONT HAVE NO CASE Said they GOING DISMISS MY CASE
- A: I assume this is the same person who asked about this situation on AVVO. I judge can decline to dismiss a case even if the state requests it.
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