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Attorney Tej Shastri
After being sworn in to practice law in 2015, Attorney Shastri went on to practice in the public sector. He served as an assistant state's attorney for the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office and the Kane County State's Attorney's Office, prosecuting criminal and traffic offenses. Attorney Shastri has gained extensive trial experience, conducting numerous bench and jury trials. With a wealth of trial experience, Attorney Shastri is dedicated to defending clients as their DUI attorney, with the insight and expertise gained from his prosecutorial background.
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What Can We Provide?
Get a Dismissal:
You may have grounds to dismiss your DUI or lift the statutory summary suspension. We thoroughly review all evidence and discovery to identify any grounds for dismissal on your behalf.
Avoid a DUI Conviction:
We will work tirelessly to help you avoid a DUI conviction on your record by presenting all favorable evidence on your behalf.
Protect Your Driving Privileges:
We will contest statutory summary suspensions to ensure your driving privileges are protected, allowing you to continue driving
Hear From Happy Clients!
Eric Shin
1 day ago
Excellent experience with The Traffic Defense Firm. Richard Karner was professional, knowledgeable, and made the whole court process much less stressful. He explained everything clearly and helped me achieve a very good outcome. Highly recommended!
BALTAZAR JR VEGA
2 weeks ago
the traffic defense firm are so professional .they are a team with very fair prices ,lower prices when i called other lawyers . when i called other lawyers those other lawyers sounded so sketchy. i was lucky and happy that i found the traffic defense firm .
Stela Lancea
2 weeks ago
Yes, this is the best of the best enyware in the whole world, The Traffic Defense Firm. I am very pleased and very happy with with everything that they did for me.
I recommend this wonderful and fantastic, The Traffic Defense Firm to everyone. They will fight for you like a dog, and they won't let you DOWN, NEVER!!!
Михаил Фурцев
2 weeks ago
I had two tickets: driving without a valid license and speeding in a construction zone. The Traffic Defense Firm handled both clearly and professionally from the start. Kai kept me updated, reminded me of the court date, and made sure I knew where to go and who to meet.
Attorney Rick Karner represented me today at the Cook County courthouse in Rolling Meadows. He was prepared, explained what was happening, and made the process much less stressful. The no-valid-license ticket was dismissed, and the construction-zone speeding ticket was resolved with court supervision. Payment was taken care of the same day, and they sent a clear summary of the outcome.
I would recommend them if you need someone to handle a traffic case and want straightforward communication. Thank you to the whole team, and especially to Attorney Karner.
Ngo Dicoum Kon
3 weeks ago
Excellent talented and fully experienced and trusted competent law firm.contact@dnlegaldefense.com
Fully satisfied, I recommend everyone to contact them.
Swagraptor
3 weeks ago
Very good experience. I appreciated Kai proactively reminding me about upcoming court times. Everyone at the firm was also very quick to respond. I never had to do or say anything in court - just showed up and let the attorney handle it. Both tickets dismissed. Thanks Rick and Shan.
Yvette Lopez
3 weeks ago
Jose Chavez
4 weeks ago
I had a great experience with The Traffic Defense Firm. They were very easy to communicate with, responsive, and made the whole process simple and straightforward. I would definitely recommend them.
Connie Cullen
2 months ago
I had a great experience with The Traffic Defense Firm. From my first phone call with them to the disposition of my case in court where they represented me. It was important for me to find an attorney I trusted because I don’t live in the area (I’m in Tx) and I had that with them. I highly recommend The Traffic Defense Firm if you find yourself in need.
Stanley Zhou
2 months ago
Excellent experience with The Traffic Defense Firm. Richard Karner was professional, knowledgeable, and made the whole court process much less stressful. He explained everything clearly and helped me achieve a very good outcome. Highly recommended!
Syed Ajmal
3 months ago
Great firm, great lawyers. Personally dealt with Richard, a nice and polite guy. Delivered great results.
Matthew Pokryfki
3 months ago
This firm is amazing! From the first call they are there to support you and walk you through the process. Communication is great. Rick was awesome, and really took my case personally to ensure the best possible outcome! He goes above and beyond for you. Highly recommend Rick
Stephanie C
3 months ago
Excellent representation and ease of communication. When I initially called I was very concerned and anxious, and overall the firm made the entire process stress free and the outcome was better than expected. Highly Recommend
Francisco Sotelo
3 months ago
Very professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and they got my moving violation dismissed. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!
Janjan janjan
4 months ago
Hired Tej Shastri to represent my teenager in Kane county for traffic violation. Price was fair, staff was polite and professional and our overall experience working with this firm was positive. I highly recommend working with this firm😍
Sgmi
4 months ago
The Traffic Defense team was very professional and supportive throughout the process and helping with my father’s traffic ticket. The team was able to answer every concern or question I had, and the initial consultation was very helpful.
Luis Albarran
5 months ago
if you got any speeding tickets this attorney specializes in those type of cases! he replies quick and has a flat fee of $500 so regardless if the case continues you only pay $500!!! you can tell they really care about people (:
Karen Heredia
5 months ago
Tej was great and very easy to work with. Also pricing is good!
Marina Strelkina
5 months ago
I’m very grateful to this law firm for helping me through a very stressful and difficult situation in my life.
From the beginning, everyone here treated me with kindness, professionalism, patience, and respect. They guided me through the entire process step by step, explained everything clearly, and were always there to answer questions and calm my worries when I felt overwhelmed.
I found this firm by chance after reading reviews, and now I honestly cannot imagine having gone through this process with anyone else. What stood out to me the most was that I never felt like I was just another client or just another payment to them. Compared to many other firms, their pricing was very fair, but more importantly, you can genuinely feel that they truly care about helping people and getting the best possible outcome for each person and each case.
Everyone I spoke with was incredibly polite, understanding, and supportive during a very uncomfortable and stressful period of my life.
I truly hope nobody ever finds themselves needing legal help, but if you do, I would absolutely recommend this firm. They are wonderful professionals, but also simply good people, and that matters more than anything when you are going through a difficult situation.
Alexis Faber
6 months ago
Attorney Shastri was very responsive, and set up a call within a day of me reaching out. During our conversation, he was both helpful and kind when answering my questions. He provided a lot of peace of mind when letting me know what to expect in court and explained my options.
Shantnu Gupta
6 months ago
Wendy Capitol
6 months ago
Great great great attorney 1 million out of 10 highly recommend if u want to keep driver license and keep records clean call them now !!!!!! They was easy to reach very transparent true To their word
Jesus
6 months ago
Helpful fast and responsive communication and they were able to dismiss my traffic ticket. Highly recommend this firm.
Mario Alvarez
7 months ago
I would like to share my experience regarding what i call a dynamic duo which is TEJ AND SHAN they did a marvelous job from my initial call with TEJ to SHAN Representing me they were both very thorough in communication and in what direction we were going in. I am a cdl holder and my license is my job so they helped me reduce a moving violation to a non moving. Which in my field of work is very critical having anything on my record but with that said I can assure you if you have a cdl or regular drivers license and find yourself in a situation please give both TEJ AND SHAN a call you will not be disappointed i thank this firm so much and the outcome that was given to me thanks again 😊..
Samuudrala Pruudhvi
8 months ago
Thanks for your support Tej, I Recommend to pick Tej as your first option and stop wasting time calling multiple law offices.
Юрій Бізякін
8 months ago
completely satisfied)
Lisa Bieda
8 months ago
Great experience with Tej, would highly recommend him
Vujica Zivkovic
8 months ago
Mr. Tej helped me to reduce speeding ticket (21mph over limit) to non-moving violation. Thank you
nabila zuberi
9 months ago
I had an EXCELLENT experience with The Traffic Defense Firm! From the very beginning, the process was handled professionally and efficiently. Tej and Shan gave me a lot of peace of mind during what could have been a stressful situation. They were knowledgeable, responsive and took the time to explain everything clearly so I always knew what to expect. I’m extremely happy with how everything was handled.
If you need a reliable and experienced traffic defense team, I highly recommend these guys!
Cleverson Caballero
9 months ago
I wasn’t even worried about going to jail. I knew he had my back
Shoutout to my lawyer I really do recommend him
Ruben Canteria
9 months ago
Zabid Jamil2
9 months ago
These are very good lawyers who have helped me a lot. I highly recommend them to dismiss my ticket.
Karan Desai
10 months ago
One of the best lawyer out there
I had got 5 citations tickets he got all of em dismissed
Would for sure recommend easy and quick
andrea miranda
10 months ago
very good experience! 10/10 recommend
Musa Hussaini
10 months ago
Nur Sultan
10 months ago
I had a great experience with The Traffic Defense Firm and Attorney Shastri. They were professional, responsive, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Everything was clearly explained, and they handled my case with care and confidence. I really appreciate the support and would highly recommend them to anyone needing help with a traffic matter. Thank you again for the excellent service!
Parvez Parvez
10 months ago
Tej is an exceptional lawyer who delivers results. He is sharp, strategic, and absolutely committed to protecting his clients’ interests. He doesn’t waste time, he doesn’t sugarcoat, and he handles every step with confidence and precision. If you want someone who will fight for you and get things done the right way, Tej is the attorney you want on your side.
Celeste Rosario
11 months ago
The was amazing! He answered every question I had with my traffic case. He got me the best possible outcome and as a single mom very understanding and flexible. He is amazing at what he does and will be honest with you from the start. What you are quoted is exactly what you will pay no hidden fees. I thank Tej and his firm very much for helping me and I will for sure refer him to any family members or friends!
Philip DesParte
11 months ago
I am totally pleased with the firm I hired to help my granddaughter with her court case Tej was quick to reply to my concerns. I will be recommending him to any people that may need his help😊👍
Emmanuel Mosley
11 months ago
Dwayne Thomas
12 months ago
I want to say thank you to Tej and his team for representing my case he was able to get a major ticket down to just a petty ticket his fees are affordable and worth it. I recommend this law firm for any traffic tickets that needs to be handled professionally.
Amin Meghani
12 months ago
Haroon Khairi
12 months ago
they are doing a great job. very good at time management.
Adrian Medrano
1 year ago
Amazing people to work with 👍
Alexis Cavanaugh
1 year ago
Tej helped me with 2 separate court cases a total of 8 tickets and he is truly the best and most honest attorney!! Highly recommend
Emily Lowe
1 year ago
Attorney, Tej M. Shastri was so wonderful and easy to work with. Answered any question we had right away. This was a very stressful situation for us and once we spoke to Mr. Shastri our minds were at ease and tickets were dismissed! Will absolutely recommend to family and friends.
Arhaan Syed
1 year ago
Quick and simple, I didn’t even have to say a word! Tej was really nice and helpful.
Hasham Adnan
1 year ago
I had a great experience with Attorney Tej. Tej saved the day last second when I came to him last minute for my case. He was respectful, nice, and informative when it came to any of my questions.
Steven Powell
1 year ago
as a cdl driver we need our license for our career and somtime things happen that will cause you to rush. I received a speeding ticket in my personal vehical because I was running behind and was trying to make it to work on time. Unfortunately I was caught speeding. I hired Taj to represent me and he kept everything senerio open and upfront. Taj was able to get my case dismissed. I highly recommend using him for your traffic offense.
Urooj Jafri
1 year ago
The Traffic Defense firm represented me for a traffic ticket. I am really happy with their service. They helped get my ticket severity down. They were easy to work with. I was able to discuss my case and they answered all my questions. They were humble and friendly. I spoke with another firm who tried to scare me and were condescending. Thank you Tej and team.
Henny
1 year ago
Very professional and understanding, will use again if needed.
Christopher Griffin
1 year ago
Tej was super helpful very informative
and professional when it came to saving my license. Can’t thank him enough
Josh Koven
1 year ago
Incredible experience, very professional and willing to listen to my story. Would highly recommend!!
ricky robinson
1 year ago
Great Results!
Ticket dismissed without any stress on my end. Very professional and efficient team!
Thanks Ricky Robinson
Akwasi Asiedu
1 year ago
Y Z A S H i N R A
1 year ago
Tej is amazing and the Traffic Defense Firm gets it done… 5 stars.
WillOff9th WillOff9th
1 year ago
Great firm!!! They got my traffic ticket dismissed!!!
prod.954GABE
1 year ago
THESE GUYS ARE GREAT!!! Super Attentive and caring! These guys are the real deal! if your looking for fast response, straight to the point, and down to earth these are your guys. Highly recommend!
The Lawyer who represented me was Shan
patap sidorov
1 year ago
Helped me to dismiss speeding ticket for over 35 . Saved me my CDL and my job. Thank you , Tej.
Isaac
1 year ago
Amazing service highly recommend, very communicative and made process very simple and easy!
Angelo Gonzalez
1 year ago
Tej was successfully able to help me clear up a driving citation with minimal effort. Great job!
Sandeep Singh
1 year ago
The and his firm are axcellent
Akshay Prajapati
1 year ago
Really good, and affordable, reliable lawyer team great helping
Danial
1 year ago
Tej was exceptional at communicating and keeping in touch throughout my speeding case. I had to do community hours and victim impact panel course due to the plea deal, and he assisted me in every way possible.
Michael Haden
1 year ago
Tej was very helpful in assisting me with a speeding ticket and I would recommend his legal services to anyone! He was professional and explained all my options!
Elise A. Jaquith
1 year ago
He was nothing but proffesional and kind. I am very grateful for him and his team.
Lily Farias
1 year ago
When my 19-year-old son forgot his court date in DuPage County, I was beyond nervous. As a mom, I didn’t know what to expect, and I was really worried about what kind of trouble he might be in. Thankfully, we contacted Mr. Shastri and his firm, and I honestly can’t thank them enough.
They were so kind, patient, and professional from the very first phone call. They explained everything clearly and never made me feel like any question was too small. They took the time to walk us through the process and made sure we understood what to expect. Their calm and respectful approach really helped ease my anxiety in such a stressful moment.
Because of their help, what could have been a much bigger issue was handled smoothly and with care. I truly hope we never need this kind of service again — but if we do, I will absolutely call them right away.
Eriberto Garcia
1 year ago
Tej & his firm are excellent & would recommend them to anyone who needs a traffic defense lawyer! Tej helped me get a traffic ticket dismissed that was a huge headache. I’m glad I went with Tej & his firm, I highly recommend them.
Maciek Pekalski
1 year ago
Shumaila kamran
1 year ago
Very cooperative staff and great attorneys
Chris James
1 year ago
Adnan
1 year ago
Phenomenal Attorney with exceptional service! Very satisfied and highly recommended!!!
Debby Garland
1 year ago
Tej was very helpful and had the best possible outcome. Very good communication and help.
Response from the owner
Thank you for the review! 1 year ago
rebecca Harris
1 year ago
Tej Shastri- I can't thank you enough! Your quick responses, and thorough knowledge of my case just lifted a lot of weight off my plate. No amount of fees can compensate you for the seamless transition to closing this case in less than 72 hrs. My family and I truly appreciate you! I definitely would recommend this firm.
Response from the owner
Thank you, Rebecca! 1 year ago
harman singh
1 year ago
THE TRAFFIC DEFENSE IS VERY GOOD SERVICE WE ARE SO HAPPY WITH THIS SERVICE VERY GOOD LAWYER WE REALLY APPRECIATE YOU MR TEJ .
Response from the owner
Thank you, Harman!1 year ago
Abraham
1 year ago
I would give Tej a 10 star he honestly was a good lawyer with good communication and took care of my license the right way. Thank You Tej
Response from the owner
Thank you, Abraham! 1 year ago
kGzMagestic
2 years ago
You can trust this people !!! Thank you
Response from the owner
Thank you for the review!2 years ago
Saumya Shah
2 years ago
Tej Shastri is a great lawyer. He is skilled, professional, and very supportive throughout the whole process. He made me feel at ease and got great results, resolving most of my case. Tej went above and beyond to help me avoid insurance issues. I highly recommend his services.
Response from the owner
Thank you, Saumya! 2 years ago
Jessica Ibarra
2 years ago
Attorney Shastri answered all my questions and was very friendly! He was very honest and pointed me a route that saves me money instead of trying to take advantage of me. I highly recommend him if you need any assistance with a traffic inquiry in the area. 😄
Urte Jonusas
2 years ago
Tej Shastri is a wonderful lawyer! He is very helpful, punctual, and responsive. He eased my anxiety about my situation right from the first consultation/phone call. He managed to get most of my cases dismissed and one placed under supervision. He saved me from getting my license suspended or facing insurance complications. I would highly recommend him and would use his services again if needed. He is literally a lifesaver!
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