Law Offices of Matthew R Gebhardt P.C. is a distinguished criminal and DUI defense firm based in Lake County, Illinois, specializing in aggressive representation for individuals facing serious legal challenges. Led by a former prosecutor with over 20 years of experience, the firm stands out for its personalized, hands-on approach and commitment to protecting clients’ rights, reputations, and futures.
The firm tailors defense strategies to each client’s unique legal and financial circumstances, offering flexible consultations—including after-hours and weekend meetings—and individualized payment plans. Attorney Matthew Gebhardt leverages his extensive trial experience and insider perspective from his time as a Cook County prosecutor to achieve favorable outcomes in both misdemeanor and felony cases, focusing on minimizing penalties and long-term consequences for clients.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defense
- DUI Defense
- Aggravated DUI
- Breathalyzer Defense
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL) DUI
- Driving While License Revoked
- DUI and Drug Use
- Felony DUI
- Field Sobriety Tests
- First-Time DUI
- Illinois DUI Law
- MDDP Driving Permit
- MDDP/BAIID
- Multiple DUI
- Statutory Summary Penalty
- Traffic Violations
- Aggravated Speeding
- CDL Violations
- Driving with a Suspended or Revoked License
- Illinois DMV Point System
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident
- License Reinstatement
- Reckless Driving
- Speeding
- Domestic Battery
- Drug Charges
- Cocaine Possession
- Drug Paraphernalia Charges
- Drug Possession
- Drug Trafficking
- Federal Drug Crimes
- Heroin Possession
- Manufacture and Delivery of Drugs
- Methamphetamines
- Prescription Drugs
- Expungements and Sealing
- Felonies
- Juvenile Offenses
- Juvenile Theft
- Underage Drinking
- Use of Fraudulent/Fake IDs
- Misdemeanors
- Retail Theft/Shoplifting
- Sexual Offenses
- Counselor and Coach Allegations
- Criminal Sexual Abuse/Assault
- Illinois Sex Offender Registration
- Indecent Liberties with a Child
- Internet Sex Crimes
- Prostitution
- Public Indecency
- Violent Crimes
- Assault/Aggravated Assault
- Domestic Violence
- Orders of Protection
- Manslaughter
- Murder
- Reckless Homicide
- Weapons Charges
- White Collar Crimes
- Bad Checks
- Credit Card Fraud
- Embezzlement
- Identity Theft
- Mortgage Fraud
- Trial Representation
Serving clients throughout Lake County and surrounding areas—including Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, Gurnee, and Libertyville—the firm provides dedicated legal support in local, juvenile, and traffic courts, ensuring accessible and thorough defense for all types of criminal allegations.
