Theodore J. Harvatin

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.

• DUI & DWI
• Traffic Tickets
• Social Security Disability

• Driver's License Reinstatement

• 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.

Illinois

Since 1981

Owner

Harvatin Law Offices PC

1981 - Current

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.

University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

J.D. | Law

1978 - 1981

Knox College

B.A. | Ecnomics and Business

1974 - 1978

Honors: Honors: Cum Laude Honors: Phi Beta Kappa

Membership

Mensa Society

1981

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.

Illinois Trial Lawyer's Association

Member

1986 - Current

Activities: Statewide organization whose members, through the courts, public opinion and the elective process, advance the interests of injury victims.

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1981 - Current

Activities: Association of Illinois lawyers who work to improve the legal process.

Sangamon County Bar Association

Member

1981 - Current

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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Q. I have traffic court 03/26/2020 in McHenry County. I know the courts are closed but what happens with my tickets?

22 March 2020

A: They will notify you of a new date.

Q. What happens when on court supervision for a ticket in August 2019 & receive a following too close?

11 March 2020

A: Mr. Davis’ advice is spot on.

Q. If proven that I was only going 3 mph over the limit rather than 8 due to where the sign is, can I get a dismissal?

10 March 2020

A: No. And no.

Q. I was issued tickets, but they were never handed to me. They gave them to my mom, I was in the hospital.

29 February 2020

A: You own the tickets. You should consider obtaining a lawyer to help defend the charges.

Q. Please explain why my son is required to go to court, rather than paying the ticket and having insurance deal with it.

28 February 2020

A: Because the Illinois Supreme Court wrote the rules and determined that any accident ticket is a must appear. I would suggest you find a local attorney in the county of the ticket and have that attorney appear in his place. Most judges allow this on minor traffic tickets. There is a good chance the ticket will be dropped since the other driver probably will not show up.

Q. Hello, under what circumstances is traffic school required for a speeding ticket with court supervision?

24 February 2020

A: It depends upon the county. Where I practice the most they never require it. In other places, they always do. I am not sure about Rock Island County.

Q. How to read type 55 court supervision end date from my driving abstract.

21 February 2020

A: You can’t get that information from the record you are referring to (called a driving abstract). You would have to check the court records on file with the circuit clerk of cook county.

Q. Can I get out of paying traffic ticket if judge forgot to have me sign the court order?

21 February 2020

A: Even if that worked, the best you would get out of it is a do-over. And most likely with an irate judge and prosecutor.

Q. I had a dui 19 years ago in illinois .I did all my things i needed to do exept see a hearing officer.what to do now 2 gb

17 February 2020

A: Some of the paperwork can be created or another agency can do it instead. You will need to have an administrative hearing with the secretary of state. I recommend that you contact Attorney Larry Davis for drivers license reinstatement in your geographic area