Larry Dohman's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 31, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Painfully Average

In 2013 I had the unfortunate experience of dealing with a DUI and was prepared to pay top dollar for the best possible attorney to help me navigate through the legal system and was hopeful of the best possible outcome. I interviewed 4 different lawyers, and ended up selecting Lawrence Dohman becaus...e he was familiar with the Rolling Meadows courthouse scene and was very familiar with all of the judges. He indicated that he had strong relationships with many individuals in the court house, and gave a sense that his reputation could be leveraged to impact the outcome of my DUI charge. Unfortunately, that was not the case and I regretted my decision to hire Mr. Dohman as my attorney. First of all Mr. Dohman was handling several cases each time I was required to appear in court, and he was NOT ONCE on time for when court was in session. I felt like I was an inconvenience, and that my case was just a check mark in the box to get a paycheck. Mr. Dohman had to run from one court room to the next during each of my appearances, and several times I was called in front of the court and he was not present so my case was postponed until a later time. I have a full time job as a business professional, and as you can imagine working around court dates was a very sensitive matter for me as I did not want to miss work due to legal issues. Therefore I wanted to spend minimal time in the court room so I could still arrive at work in a timely fashion and make all of my client meetings. Upon checking in to the court room I would always request to be called as early as possible so that I did not have to sit in court for hours at a time. Unfortunately even though I was early and on time, Mr. Dohman was NOT on time. To my embarrassment, the judge actually called out Mr. Dohman for being late, and said in front of the entire court room that I (the client) was the only one responsible in our party and that he should be respectful of my time and his. Furthermore, the communication between Mr. Dohman and I was poor at best. I only heard from him if I initiated a phone call or a dialogue about our case. I expected a call the day before our court appearance to go over the details and confirm the court room and time, but I never once heard from him. As a result I decided to call Mr. Dohman each time before our court dates, and he very rarely called me back the same day. In fact, I had to call him several times and leave several messages before he would call me back. And for the money I was paying him I think that is a minimal expectation to have solid communication. After not hearing back from him I actually left him messages indicating that I was very upset he had not called back and that his service was not upholding my expectations. Overall, I would NOT recommend Lawrence Dohman, he did the absolute minimal amount of work to get through my court case and get paid. He didn't even appear at my final hearing to discharge me from court supervision (it's a good thing I decided to show up, even though he indicated it was taken care of). There are much better attorneys out there that charge the same amount, and will take better care of you and your case.

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Jeffrey Fagan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

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"Mr. Dohman is a skilled attorney that cares deeply for his profession and his clients. A true resource to his fellow lawyers, Larry is a highly respected legal expert with an easy disposition. A true fighter, Mr. Dohman has a keen eye for details and a reputation for working hard to protect his clients. I happily endorse this attorney."

Paul Serkland

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Larry Dohman for many years. When I started my career as a prosecutor at the Skokie courthouse, I litigated many cases against Larry. He is a very skilled trial lawyer and one of the true gentlemen in the business."

Thomas Moran

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Larry is a skilled litigator and an expert in the area of DUI Defense. His courtroom talents coupled with his courteous demeanor has earned him respect in the legal community. In short, he is an outstanding advocate and a gentlemen. I endorse this lawyer."

Robert Irsuto

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

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"I endorse this lawyer. Larry is an excellent attorney who is well respected in the legal community. He is well known for his trial experience and good results."

James Murphy-Aguilú

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

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"Larry Dohman sets standard for the criminal defense industry. He is experienced, professional and understanding. His relationship and reputation among attorneys and judges is unparalleled. He certainly has my endorsement."

Chloe Schor

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Dohman is a knowledgeable, experienced, and extremely well-respected attorney. He is always prepared, professional, and highly effective. Mr. Dohman does everything he can to effectively advocate for his clients. I endorse this attorney."

Steve Klein

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Larry is a great guy and has a great talent for knowing how to talk to people. He's a fantastic lawyer with a lot of experience. I highly recommend him."

Jason Stevens

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 06

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Dohman has enjoyed years of success as an attorney. His outstanding reputation precedes him."

Mark Clay

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 05

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"I highly endorse Mr. Dohman. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Call and hire Mr. Dohman to deal with your legal problems effectively!"

Martin Lascola

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Dohman is an excellent attorney and the experience that he provides to his clients is unparalleled. Whether it's a DUI, traffic ticket or any criminal defense case - you will be in excellent hands with Larry. A true professional."

Stavri Vako

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawrence is a highly skilled criminal attorney. His experience gives him the ability to handle many different criminal matters. He is one of the most professional and ethical lawyers that I know. I do not hesitate to endorse this lawyer."

Matthew Medina

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Larry is a top-notch criminal defense attorney. I’ve known Larry for over a decade. When I was a Cook County prosecutor Larry was my opponent in countless matters, from traffic tickets to serious felony cases. I can say from first-hand experience, Larry is one of the best. His trial skills, negotiation acumen, and courtroom presence make him a formidable opponent. He is a vigorous and effective advocate for his clients’ interests. Larry has another important quality – that should not be underrated in an advocate; Larry is extremely well-liked. He is respected by judges, prosecutors, police, and nearly everyone he comes in contact with in the legal community. I highly recommend Larry."

O. Longe

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Larry is highly skilled in DUI and Criminal Defense. As a former prosectutor, I had the pleasure of being opposing counsel to Larry. He fights for his clients and he is well respected in the legal community."

Emilio Moretti

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Larry for several years. He is a very knowledgeable and highly skilled DUI defense attorney. He is always well prepared, and always strives to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients. He is well known, and respected by his peers, prosecutors, and judges. I endorse this lawyer."

Matthew Fakhoury

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 24

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"Mr. Dohman is a zealous advocate and truly fights for his clients. He's is a professional with a great reputation and respected by all which also helps his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

Nils Wyosnick

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 03

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"Larry is a highly experienced and intelligent DUI defense attorney. Any one charged with a DUI can expect top defense work from Larry."

Donald Ramsell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 08

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"Larry Dohman is an excellent DUI and Criminal defense Attorney. I have sent many, many clients to Larry, and they have been thrilled with his results."

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