Steven Paul McCollum

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Steven Paul McCollum
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5.0 star rating
A different kind of lawyer
- John, a Criminal Defense client
5.0 star rating
Very genuine and very knowledgeable. Makes you feel like part of the process without feeling dumb :)
- Andrew, a Speeding Ticket client

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fees and Payment Types

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Free Consultation (30 minutes)

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Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • Law Offices of Steven P. McCollum, P.C.
    415 Washington Street, Suite 103
    Waukegan, IL 60085
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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I am a criminal and juvenile defense attorney in private practicesince 1995. Before becoming a criminal defense lawyer, I was a prosecutor in both Lake County (... more

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“A different kind of lawyer”

Posted by: John, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: First, I should point out why I titled this "A different kind of lawyer". When Steve finished my case, I offered him a bonus, and he refused it... more
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“Very genuine and very knowledgeable. Makes you feel like part of the process without feeling dumb :)”

Posted by: Andrew, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: Very friendly, professional, and he listens to your concerns no matter how inexperience with law you are. I felt dumb and overwhelmed with the... more
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Peer Endorsements

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4 endorsements


Joseph Pierce O'Brien

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph O'Brien , Wheaton (IL), 2 days ago
Laura Diane Horner

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Laura Horner , Waukegan (IL), About 1 month ago
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Résumé

 

License

35 years since Steven Paul McCollum was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1978 05/02/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Principal at Law Offices of Steven P. McCollum, P.C. 1995–present
Chief Deputy State's Attorney at Lake County State's Attorney's Office 1990–1995
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Illinois College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1978
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign BA - Bachelor of Arts 1975
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Making a Positive Difference Campaign for Legal Services 2000
Certificate of Merit 19th Judicial Circuit Court Judges 1996
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
First Vice President Lake County Bar Association 2012–present
Member Jefferson American Inn of Court 2005–present
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Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 45 Legal Answers
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19 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
9 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Criminal Statutory Law - New Statutes Lake County Bar Association - Criminal Law Committee, New Orleans, LA 2002
Criminal and Traffic Law Practice Lake County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section 1998
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