Joseph Patrick Mccaffery

Joseph Patrick Mccaffery

4.8

Concern

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 3.5 star rating

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This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority. more

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 25% Family
    11 years
  • 25% Foreclosure
    5 years, 200 cases
  • 20% Litigation
    11 years
  • 15% Criminal Defense
    21 years
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-34%), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($100-$400/hour), Pro Bono (10%), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Greek
  • Polish
  • Russian
  • Spanish

About Me

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For nearly 20 years I have successfully represented clients throughout the world with interests in Illinois, as well as in federal jurisdictions and other... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


1 star rating

“Do not hire this lawyer”

Posted by: a Divorce client, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: I hired this lawyer and paid in full to do a simple divorce for me. After 2 months he never filed the petition for my divorce. He doesnt return... more
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5 star rating

“Best foreclosure lawyer”

Posted by: a Foreclosure client, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Sometimes I'd get frustrated waiting to hear what was happening with my case but that's because there was no change. "No news is good news!" I was... more
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Résumé

 

License

21 years since Joseph Patrick Mccaffery was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1991 03/06/2012

This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

State Citation type Year cited Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Suspension for a specified period 1999 03/06/2012

Work Experience

Position Duration
Principal at Joseph P. McCaffery & Associates 1991–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
DePaul University Law JD - Juris Doctor 1990
University of Dayton History BA - Bachelor of Arts 1987

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Will County Bar Association 2008-present
General Counsel USS McCaffery DD/DDE 860 Association 2002-present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
various The Law Blog - Joseph P. McCaffery & Associates 2008