Matthew R. Gebhardt | Attorney

Matthew R. Gebhardt

Matthew R. Gebhardt

Criminal, DUI-DWI, Traffic, Real Estate, White Collar Crime, Drug Charges, Federal Drug Crimes, Drug Trafficking, Drug Possession, Drug Manufacturing and Delivery, Juvenile Offenses, Juvenile Theft, Underage Drinking, Fake ID Charges, Sex Crimes, Criminal Sexual Abuse and Assault, Internet Sex Crimes, Prostitution, Public Indecency, Violent Crimes, Assault, Aggravated Assault, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence, Orders of Protection, Manslaughter, Murder, Reckless Homicide, Weapons Charges, White Collar Crimes, Credit Card Fraud, Embezzlement

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Main Office

1425 McHenry Road
Suite 204
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Office Hours

Available 24/7

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The Law Offices of Matthew R. Gebhardt, P.C. represents clients throughout Lake County, Illinois including but not limited to Antioch, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Grayslake, Gurnee, Highland Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lake Villa, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Mundelein, North Chicago, Northbrook, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Round Lake, Skokie, Vernon Hills, Waukegan, Wauconda, and Zion.

Law Offices Of Matthew R. Gebhardt

About Matthew

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.

For more information, contact our office at 847-239-4703.

Experience

President

Law Office of Matthew R Gebhardt, P.C.

2003 - Present

Buffalo Grove, IL

Assistant State's Attorney

Cook County State's Attorney's Office

1999 - 2003

Law Clerk

Cook County States' Attorney's Office

1997 - 1999

Admission

Verified Illinois

1999

Education

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

J.D.

1999

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • West Suburban Bar Association
  • Northwest Suburban Bar Association
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  • Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association
  • Prosecutors Bar Association
  • Lake County Bar Association
Honors / Awards
  • Elite Lawyer
    2026
  • Super Lawyers
    2024 - Present
  • Avvo 10.0 Rating
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
    2014
  • Top 100 DUI Attorneys in Illinois, The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC (NAFDD)
    2014

Founded 2003

Law Offices Of Matthew R. Gebhardt Highlights

Criminal, DUI-DWI, Traffic, Real Estate, White Collar Crime, Drug Charges, Federal Drug Crimes, Drug Trafficking, Drug Possession, Drug Manufacturing and Delivery, Juvenile Offenses, Juvenile Theft, Underage Drinking, Fake ID Charges, Sex Crimes, Criminal Sexual Abuse and Assault, Internet Sex Crimes, Prostitution, Public Indecency, Violent Crimes, Assault, Aggravated Assault, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence, Orders of Protection, Manslaughter, Murder, Reckless Homicide, Weapons Charges, White Collar Crimes, Credit Card Fraud, Embezzlement

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Languages: English

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