Judd is a graduate of Rutgers University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and was a member of the Psychology Honors Society. After returning home to Chicago, Judd earned his J.D. at The John Marshall Law School. Upon graduating, he worked as a staff attorney and law clerk for the Presiding Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County in Skokie. He wrote countless legal briefs for many of the Judges in the courthouse and assisted in trials ranging from contract issues to attempted murder. At his next position, he found himself in legal consulting, analyzing contracts for the merger of two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Attention to detail was the name of the game. This helped prepare him for his next step as a Legal Advisor to the Secretary of State for Administrative Hearings. Judd represented the Secretary of State as a Legal Advisor and prosecutor every day for close to two years, totaling more than two thousand hearings. He was soon promoted to a special prosecutor position, one of only two in the entire state, conducting the more complex hearings on behalf of the State. It was at this point that Mike knew he needed Judd on his team (despite Judd's lifelong loyalty as a White Sox fan) and persuaded him to leave the Secretary of State. This is how Johnson & Goldrich, PC was formed.

Matthew R. Gebhardt is the president of The Law Offices of Matthew R. Gebhardt, P.C. and has more than 25 years of experience representing clients in criminal, traffic, and real estate matters throughout Illinois. A former prosecutor with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, he brings firsthand knowledge of the criminal justice system to cases involving DUI, traffic violations, drug charges, juvenile offenses, retail theft, sex crimes, violent crimes, misdemeanors, and felonies. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Attorney Gebhardt places a strong emphasis on direct attorney-client communication and personally handles each client’s legal matter from beginning to end. His professional recognition includes selection to Super Lawyers since 2024, an Avvo 10.0 rating, Elite Lawyer recognition in 2026, and prior recognition from The National Trial Lawyers and the National Advocacy for DUI Defense. From his Buffalo Grove office, he represents clients throughout Lake County and surrounding Illinois communities. Contact The Law Offices of Matthew R. Gebhardt, P.C. to schedule a free consultation.

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