Paul B. Wharton

Paul B. Wharton

also known as Paul, Wharton

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 42 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Arlington Heights, IL
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense

85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 425 A, Arlington Heights, IL

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice 50%

42 years | 250 cases

50%
Personal Injury 25%

42 years | 2,500 cases

25%
Wrongful Death 15%

42 years | 25 cases

15%
Criminal Defense 10%

42 years | 1,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 42 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1983

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Wharton Law Offices

85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 425 A, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005

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Paul B. Wharton's Reviews

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25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lisa | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Well Worth it!!

YES!! you should hire Paul B. Wharton as your attorney… With cases ranging from Personal injury, Divorce and Criminal, I felt good it was a good fit. I was treated with the utmost respect, pure professionalism, prompt follow up, and a wealth of experience behind him… 33 years to be exact. Paul made... a difficult and stressful time more manageable…a sigh of relief in knowing I was in good hands.

Posted by James | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Paul Wharton extraordinaire

I was pulled over and charged with a DUI in Winthrop Harbor and even though I had forgotten about an incident that happened 22 years ago he was able to work his magic and get it knocked down to a wreckless driving and got the order of suspension rescinded, so even when I was panicking he would just ...tell me to relax he's got this, he doesn't just treat you like a client he treats you like a friend and he doesn't say he can do anything that he can't get done, I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a decent and honest attorney, I appreciate everything that he did for me in my situation, when he says he's got your back is not just him saying something to shut you up he is really looking out for your best interest, I would recommend him to anyone that need a exceptional and decent attorney and friend because I'm glad he was on my side

Posted by Eliot | February 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Paul is who you want! Excellent Lawyer

About 6 months ago I received a DUI driving back from "the Tap room" in Chicago to Gurnee on I-94. I was going a 105mph in my BMW and got a ticket for that as well as the failed breath test. I blew a .096 at the station and they charged me with 3 misdemeanors related to it and the speeding. Needle...ss to say, I thought my life was over and I was very stressed out! I picked Paul as my lawyer after reading a few different reviews on the web and I feel it was the best choice I could have possibly made! Paul was able to extend the case several times until the speeding ticket was dropped and a plea agreement was made. The prosecutor did not want to drop the high speed ticket and Paul jumped though hoops by extending the case over and over until he managed to persuade the prosecutor to drop the misdemeanor to a fine. In total, I ended up only getting supervision with classes and fines. With the completion of supervision there will be no conviction!! The fines were approximately $2900 payable over a year, which I'm happy to do instead of getting a conviction. The way a supervision works is as follows. If you get court supervision for a DUI charge, the conviction will not be entered immediately. Instead the court will “supervise” you for a period of time, typically one year, after which the charge will be dismissed without a conviction. As long as you successfully complete the supervision period, the charge is dismissed. I would like to say that Paul has great character! He is a very like-able person. I really believe Paul is doing his job as a DUI Lawyer to help people out. If you've gotten a DUI, keep your head up and go see Paul. He will assure you that everything will be ok. Your life is not over as I thought mine was!

Posted by Luis | January 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Dismissed all my charges

Paul B. Wharton beat my D.U.I even when I thought I didn't have a chance. He was referred to me by my cousin which he also beat her D.U.I case. Reliable guy really easy to talk to and speaks Spanish. Thank you again Paul B. Wharton my record is clean again.

Posted by Melissa | December 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Look no further for a great attorney

Mr. Paul Wharton handled my divorce and I must say that divorce is extremely difficult in it self without having the added stress of retaining a lawyer and a good lawyer at that. With Paul there wasn't any second guessing or doubting any suggestions or directions he took. I felt confident and at ease... every step of the way. The process was swift and fair. Paul was compassionate, informative, thorough and personable. Life can be hard enough but even harder without the right attorney. Paul's years of experience really worked in my favor through my divorce and it can really work for you in your own legal issue. I highly suggest hiring Paul Wharton.

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Lindsay Coleman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I cannot say enough about Paul Wharton. He is the attorney you want to represent you and not be against you for the knowledge, expertise, integrity, intelligence, and heart. Paul is compassionate while being aggressive at the same time. This is the attorney that all attorneys strive to become, learn from and most of all, can rely upon his word with a hand shake. Paul's massive knowledge in the law and court system is immense; Paul's zealous representation of his clients, is second to none."

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Robert Adams

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Borcia

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christine Adams

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Wharton is a compassionate attorney who works extremely hard to defend his client's. Anybody who finds themselves in trouble with law should seek him out immediately."

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Matthew Stanton

Litigation lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul Wharton is a master litigator who has tried and won hundreds of cases; and he brings his experience; legal knowledge; and strength of character to every case he handles. Whether you need a strong defense or are looking for a favorable settlement, you cannot go wrong with Paul."

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Thomas Fabiano

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is an excellent attorney who has a proven track record of getting results for his clients. He is intellectually very capable and has a strong work ethic to complement his ability. Not only is Paul a talented lawyer, but he is the type of guy that you can talk with and trust. If you need an injury lawyer, call Paul."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Client Satisfaction 10 Best in Illinois, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Principal, Wharton Law Offices

1987 - 1994

Senior Associate Attorney, James F Driscoll PC

1983 - 1987

Partner, Wharton & Ramirez

Associations

1990 - Present

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

1986 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

1984 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

1984 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

1984 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

1984 - 2011

Chicago Bar Association

Education

1983

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Notre Dame

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1976

Loyola Academy

Speaking Engagements

1998

Northwestern University Symposium on the Punishment/Treatment of Sex Offenders

The Punishment of Sex Offenders

Publications

1998

Northwestern University Law Review The Science and Ethics of Castration: Lessons from the Morse Case

1998

ABC's 2020 Jeffrey Morse case

1998

Bill Kurtis's A&E Investigative Reports "Punishing the Pedophiles" television episode

1998

Chicago Tribune/Chicago Sun Times/Daily Herald/ABC news/NBC news/CBS news/WGN news/FOX news Multiple television stories/newspaper articles

1997

Chicago Tribune/Chicago Sun Times/Daily Herald/ABC news/NBC news/CBS news/WGN news/FOX news Multiple television stories/ newspaper articles

Languages

English

Spanish

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