Hammel Law Office P.C.

01/29/2026

Refusal, missed deadlines and unauthorized driving all compound DUI consequences.

What are the rules in Illinois?

11/04/2025

Traffic tickets hurt wallets and driving privileges — prevention is the best strategy.

How to confront the consequences.

08/15/2025

Police are part of the legal system -- which means they need to follow strict rules when making an arrest.

Charges may not stick.

06/12/2025

Join us for an evening with Judge Smigielski!

05/06/2025

Understanding traffic laws in Illinois can save drivers from legal trouble.

Moving forward after a road violation.

04/15/2025

The Criminal Committee will meet Wednesday, April 30th at noon in the Lincoln Conference Room, 2nd Floor of the Will County Courthouse. Agenda will include Rick Munoz presenting on Fitness, Chris Watkins discussing first time weapons probation and electronic monitoring and Ted Hammel will cover Case Law Updates. *Must be a member of the Will County Bar Association and RSVP to Annie at WCBA.

02/14/2025

Moving over for first responders—what's the rule?

Tips for staying out of the way.

11/12/2024

Multiple traffic violations could have serious consequences.

Citation to suspension

08/14/2024

Understanding the ultimate goal of sobriety tests.

What if a driver refuses to participate?

05/08/2024

Will I be able to drive again?

What penalties will I face?

02/29/2024

Drivers in Illinois consent, whether they know it or not, to breath testing. Does that mean no one can refuse a breathalyzer test?

Free defense consultation

12/11/2023

Illinois allows sobriety checkpoints, but what standards must police follow?

https://www.hammel-law.com/blog/2023/11/are-sobriety-checkpoints-or-dui-roadblocks-legal-in-illinois/