team-member

Ted Harvatin

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

DUI and DWI

Language

English

About

I was born Benton, Illinois a small coal mining town in southern Illinois. We moved to the Springfield area in 1960-61, when I was about 5. I attended a small high school outside of Springfield. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Knox College, a small liberal arts college in Galesburg, Illinois. (The Knox campus houses the only building that still stands at the site of a Lincoln-Douglas debate).  I graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1981. I have been in private practice in Springfield since that time. I enjoy spending time with my son Alex, who was born in 1997. We are both interested in cars (he has very expensive taste) and just about anything else mechanical (my brother and father are both engineers and I think he gets it from them). I am a fairly avid bicyclist, riding about 5,000 miles a year.   

Practices Areas

DUI and DWI

Speeding and traffic ticket

Language

English

Contact

Harvatin Law Offices1100 South 5th StreetSpringfield, IL, 62703

Office: (877) 257-2493

Website: N/A

Reviews

Mark
May 4, 2017

I contacted Mr. Harvatin, with a lifetime suspension. He was accurate and followed thru with a vast understanding of the legal system. In less than 5 months license fully reinstated! Ethical, professional. 100% Recommended. God bless Ted and his team!!!

Michelle
August 30, 2016

From the first time I spoke to the staff over the phone they were incredibly responsive and quick to answer questions and return my phone calls. All the preliminary paperwork was completed within the first week. They are experts in their area and it shows. When visiting the office the entire staff was knowledgeable and helpful. All staff members respond quickly to all correspondence whether it is phone calls or emails through out the entire process. Mr. Harvatin went above and beyond to resolve issues that arose that were not initially anticipated so that I received my license reinstatement in a timely manner.

Blake
March 14, 2021

I can not express what Mr. Harvatin did for me and my family! I never had a dui and Illinois refused to give me my license for 8 years for underage drinking from when I was a kid. Most lawyers didn’t even want my case. I knew the first day I talked to his team that they were gonna give me my life back! I can’t explain enough what they did for me 10/10!

Brittany N
February 27, 2021

Great experience. I'm very thankful for all staff that help me get my license back took time worth it though. #COVID. Thank you Rose ,and Ted!!!!

Jeff T.
February 15, 2021

I have been without my license for 20 years, was doing research on how to get it back And came to be an overwhelming situation. Because I no longer live in Illinois so my home state now is Iowa so I contacted Harvatin law office..I contacted the office and they walked me through what they can do for me and how to get things done., So I hired Harvatin law to do my out-of-state packet they walked me through every single paperwork that I needed to get done and get The necessary paperwork for them. I knew it would take a while but after one year or so I got fully reinstated. Harvatin law is amazing I would recommend this law office to everyone I know. Without them I would be sitting here still spinning my wheels and not getting nowhere. Harvatin law Gave me back my freedom and my privilege to withhold a drivers license again. For I am grateful to them. And I wanted to also give a shout out to his assistant rose, She was very very professional and helped me a lot with the things I need to be done contacted me ASAP. This duo is truly amazing. So if you want somebody that’s going to work hard for you and gets things done the right way this law office will get it done. So once again I am truly grateful for all the hard work that they have done for me!!!!!!!!!!

Emily
September 28, 2020

I spoke with Mr. Harvatin after posting a question and he answered my questions quickly and was incredibly helpful.

Eric
June 16, 2020

Ted went above and beyond helping me navigate my entire situation of having my license suspended/revoked. It turned out to be a lot less worse than we suspected. Got a lot of different answers from the state of IL, living in California and a lot of confusion surrounded the case from 8 years ago. Ted clarified everything for us and basically walked me through what needed to be done all the way to the dmv here that was trying to hold things up as well. We couldn't have accomplished all this especially during a pandemic with out Ted! Thank you so much for being unbelievably responsive to all our questions and helping me get my life back!!! 5 STARS!

Alexandra Johnson
August 21, 2019

I had a very great experience with Ted he is there for his clients and he just made you feel confident in yourself. With everything we all are going through he gives that hope and succeeds. Thanks again .. I am still waiting for my letter but I have high hopes and will update when I receive.

Lance
May 2, 2019

In 2012, I received a DUI and hired a local attorney to represent me throughout the proceedings. Having never been in trouble with the law before, I was largely unfamiliar with the court system. I briefly talked with that attorney once on the phone, then again in-person the morning of the court appearance at the courthouse. Nothing was explained to me aside from "don't worry, first time DUI offenders always get court supervision and a fine". Long story short, I plead guilty and the charge ended up in a conviction. As such, my license was not just suspended, it was revoked. I never had that attorney or anyone on his staff follow up with me. Fast forward a couple years. I retained Mr. Harvatin to help with driver's license reinstatement. It was a completely different experience...in a good way. From the initial consultation to the final (and successful) hearing, Ted and his well-trained staff knew exactly what to do every step of the way. Everything was explained in a way that was easily understandable. Phone calls and emails were always responded to quickly. I would definitely recommend Mr. Harvatin to anyone finding themselves in need of DUI or license reinstatement assistance.

Micah
March 26, 2019

After some bad informal hearing decisions I was not sure what to do next. Mr. Harvatin said he would get it straightened out and he got the job done. Do yourself a favor and hire the expert.

Mark
May 4, 2017

I contacted Mr. Harvatin, with a lifetime suspension. He was accurate and followed thru with a vast understanding of the legal system. In less than 5 months license fully reinstated! Ethical, professional. 100% Recommended. God bless Ted and his team!!!

Michelle
August 30, 2016

From the first time I spoke to the staff over the phone they were incredibly responsive and quick to answer questions and return my phone calls. All the preliminary paperwork was completed within the first week. They are experts in their area and it shows. When visiting the office the entire staff was knowledgeable and helpful. All staff members respond quickly to all correspondence whether it is phone calls or emails through out the entire process. Mr. Harvatin went above and beyond to resolve issues that arose that were not initially anticipated so that I received my license reinstatement in a timely manner.

Blake
March 14, 2021

I can not express what Mr. Harvatin did for me and my family! I never had a dui and Illinois refused to give me my license for 8 years for underage drinking from when I was a kid. Most lawyers didn’t even want my case. I knew the first day I talked to his team that they were gonna give me my life back! I can’t explain enough what they did for me 10/10!

Brittany N
February 27, 2021

Great experience. I'm very thankful for all staff that help me get my license back took time worth it though. #COVID. Thank you Rose ,and Ted!!!!

Jeff T.
February 15, 2021

I have been without my license for 20 years, was doing research on how to get it back And came to be an overwhelming situation. Because I no longer live in Illinois so my home state now is Iowa so I contacted Harvatin law office..I contacted the office and they walked me through what they can do for me and how to get things done., So I hired Harvatin law to do my out-of-state packet they walked me through every single paperwork that I needed to get done and get The necessary paperwork for them. I knew it would take a while but after one year or so I got fully reinstated. Harvatin law is amazing I would recommend this law office to everyone I know. Without them I would be sitting here still spinning my wheels and not getting nowhere. Harvatin law Gave me back my freedom and my privilege to withhold a drivers license again. For I am grateful to them. And I wanted to also give a shout out to his assistant rose, She was very very professional and helped me a lot with the things I need to be done contacted me ASAP. This duo is truly amazing. So if you want somebody that’s going to work hard for you and gets things done the right way this law office will get it done. So once again I am truly grateful for all the hard work that they have done for me!!!!!!!!!!

Emily
September 28, 2020

I spoke with Mr. Harvatin after posting a question and he answered my questions quickly and was incredibly helpful.

Eric
June 16, 2020

Ted went above and beyond helping me navigate my entire situation of having my license suspended/revoked. It turned out to be a lot less worse than we suspected. Got a lot of different answers from the state of IL, living in California and a lot of confusion surrounded the case from 8 years ago. Ted clarified everything for us and basically walked me through what needed to be done all the way to the dmv here that was trying to hold things up as well. We couldn't have accomplished all this especially during a pandemic with out Ted! Thank you so much for being unbelievably responsive to all our questions and helping me get my life back!!! 5 STARS!

Alexandra Johnson
August 21, 2019

I had a very great experience with Ted he is there for his clients and he just made you feel confident in yourself. With everything we all are going through he gives that hope and succeeds. Thanks again .. I am still waiting for my letter but I have high hopes and will update when I receive.

Lance
May 2, 2019

In 2012, I received a DUI and hired a local attorney to represent me throughout the proceedings. Having never been in trouble with the law before, I was largely unfamiliar with the court system. I briefly talked with that attorney once on the phone, then again in-person the morning of the court appearance at the courthouse. Nothing was explained to me aside from "don't worry, first time DUI offenders always get court supervision and a fine". Long story short, I plead guilty and the charge ended up in a conviction. As such, my license was not just suspended, it was revoked. I never had that attorney or anyone on his staff follow up with me. Fast forward a couple years. I retained Mr. Harvatin to help with driver's license reinstatement. It was a completely different experience...in a good way. From the initial consultation to the final (and successful) hearing, Ted and his well-trained staff knew exactly what to do every step of the way. Everything was explained in a way that was easily understandable. Phone calls and emails were always responded to quickly. I would definitely recommend Mr. Harvatin to anyone finding themselves in need of DUI or license reinstatement assistance.

Micah
March 26, 2019

After some bad informal hearing decisions I was not sure what to do next. Mr. Harvatin said he would get it straightened out and he got the job done. Do yourself a favor and hire the expert.

Mark
May 4, 2017

I contacted Mr. Harvatin, with a lifetime suspension. He was accurate and followed thru with a vast understanding of the legal system. In less than 5 months license fully reinstated! Ethical, professional. 100% Recommended. God bless Ted and his team!!!

Michelle
August 30, 2016

From the first time I spoke to the staff over the phone they were incredibly responsive and quick to answer questions and return my phone calls. All the preliminary paperwork was completed within the first week. They are experts in their area and it shows. When visiting the office the entire staff was knowledgeable and helpful. All staff members respond quickly to all correspondence whether it is phone calls or emails through out the entire process. Mr. Harvatin went above and beyond to resolve issues that arose that were not initially anticipated so that I received my license reinstatement in a timely manner.

Blake
March 14, 2021

I can not express what Mr. Harvatin did for me and my family! I never had a dui and Illinois refused to give me my license for 8 years for underage drinking from when I was a kid. Most lawyers didn’t even want my case. I knew the first day I talked to his team that they were gonna give me my life back! I can’t explain enough what they did for me 10/10!

Brittany N
February 27, 2021

Great experience. I'm very thankful for all staff that help me get my license back took time worth it though. #COVID. Thank you Rose ,and Ted!!!!

Jeff T.
February 15, 2021

I have been without my license for 20 years, was doing research on how to get it back And came to be an overwhelming situation. Because I no longer live in Illinois so my home state now is Iowa so I contacted Harvatin law office..I contacted the office and they walked me through what they can do for me and how to get things done., So I hired Harvatin law to do my out-of-state packet they walked me through every single paperwork that I needed to get done and get The necessary paperwork for them. I knew it would take a while but after one year or so I got fully reinstated. Harvatin law is amazing I would recommend this law office to everyone I know. Without them I would be sitting here still spinning my wheels and not getting nowhere. Harvatin law Gave me back my freedom and my privilege to withhold a drivers license again. For I am grateful to them. And I wanted to also give a shout out to his assistant rose, She was very very professional and helped me a lot with the things I need to be done contacted me ASAP. This duo is truly amazing. So if you want somebody that’s going to work hard for you and gets things done the right way this law office will get it done. So once again I am truly grateful for all the hard work that they have done for me!!!!!!!!!!

Emily
September 28, 2020

I spoke with Mr. Harvatin after posting a question and he answered my questions quickly and was incredibly helpful.

Eric
June 16, 2020

Ted went above and beyond helping me navigate my entire situation of having my license suspended/revoked. It turned out to be a lot less worse than we suspected. Got a lot of different answers from the state of IL, living in California and a lot of confusion surrounded the case from 8 years ago. Ted clarified everything for us and basically walked me through what needed to be done all the way to the dmv here that was trying to hold things up as well. We couldn't have accomplished all this especially during a pandemic with out Ted! Thank you so much for being unbelievably responsive to all our questions and helping me get my life back!!! 5 STARS!

Alexandra Johnson
August 21, 2019

I had a very great experience with Ted he is there for his clients and he just made you feel confident in yourself. With everything we all are going through he gives that hope and succeeds. Thanks again .. I am still waiting for my letter but I have high hopes and will update when I receive.

Lance
May 2, 2019

In 2012, I received a DUI and hired a local attorney to represent me throughout the proceedings. Having never been in trouble with the law before, I was largely unfamiliar with the court system. I briefly talked with that attorney once on the phone, then again in-person the morning of the court appearance at the courthouse. Nothing was explained to me aside from "don't worry, first time DUI offenders always get court supervision and a fine". Long story short, I plead guilty and the charge ended up in a conviction. As such, my license was not just suspended, it was revoked. I never had that attorney or anyone on his staff follow up with me. Fast forward a couple years. I retained Mr. Harvatin to help with driver's license reinstatement. It was a completely different experience...in a good way. From the initial consultation to the final (and successful) hearing, Ted and his well-trained staff knew exactly what to do every step of the way. Everything was explained in a way that was easily understandable. Phone calls and emails were always responded to quickly. I would definitely recommend Mr. Harvatin to anyone finding themselves in need of DUI or license reinstatement assistance.

Micah
March 26, 2019

After some bad informal hearing decisions I was not sure what to do next. Mr. Harvatin said he would get it straightened out and he got the job done. Do yourself a favor and hire the expert.