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John Paul Dickson
About John
Biography
Dickson Law Group is a full service law firm serving individuals and small businesses in McHenry, Kane, Lake, DuPage, and Cook counties.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
30%
15 years
Bankruptcy and Debt
20%
15 years
Commercial Real Estate
10%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-250 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 13 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 15 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Dickson Law Group, LLC
4 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
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John Paul Dickson's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Chris | October 16, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Rental Lease Consult
Had a phone consult with John regarding an unfavorable landlord issue. His knowledge on the subject was absolutely incredible, he was answering my questions before I could even ask them. I appreciated his frank, right-to-the-point approach. What won me over thoughts his honesty. While I've had other...
Posted by Rob | June 18, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Phone consult
I called Mr Dixon about a case in Will County and even though he told me straight away he wouldn’t be able to do the case. He gave me counsel for about 45 mins on what he thought I should do. Not a lot off attorneys would give you that much time knowing the case wasn’t for them. Thank you.
Posted by Adam | April 2, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Landord/Tenant Issue
Spoke with John concerning a dispute with my landlord. He was very professional and knowledgeable. Seeking legal advice can be a daunting process, John made it easy. Would definitely recommend.
Posted by Ronda | August 29, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Eviction Process
I consulted with Mr. Dickson regarding a tenant issue. He took the time to listen and was very knowledgeable and professional in providing with helpful advice and potential solution options. Thank you, Mr. Dickson!
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very knowledgeable-real estate
Me. Dickson was very pleasant on the phone and gave concise, easy to understand answers to my questions. If we proceed, I do plan to retain his services.
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Jonathan Lacour
Trademark application lawyer
Jill Rogers
Divorce and separation lawyer
George Nickel
DUI and DWI lawyer
Lyle Dickson
Criminal defense lawyer
Vonnie Dones
Criminal defense lawyer
Debra Crawford
Estate planning lawyer
Svetlana Kaff
Immigration lawyer
Charles Reese
DUI and DWI lawyer
Sean Cleary
Personal injury lawyer
Ryan Fishman
DUI and DWI lawyer
Brad Kaiserman
Criminal defense lawyer
Hovanes Margarian
Lemon law lawyer
Elizabeth Carpenter
DUI and DWI lawyer
Meryl Chambers
Criminal defense lawyer
Douglas Borthwick
Family lawyer
Jana Dickson
Government lawyer
Ronald Hedding
Federal crime lawyer
Alan Eisner
Criminal defense lawyer
Michael Schmitt
Estate planning lawyer
Judd Nemiro
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Best of the Fox, Northwest Herald
2015
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel
2015
One of the Best of the Fox, Northwest Herald
2014
Top Contributor, Avvo
2014
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel
2007
Departmental Honors, University of Notre Dame
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Principal, Dickson Law Group, LLC
2012 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Bruning & Associates, PC
Associations
2013 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2013 - Present
Rotary Club of Crystal Lake DawnbreakersSgt at Arms
2013 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
McHenry County Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers Section
2012 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2012 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers Division
Sample of Legal Cases
N.S. Condo. Assn. v. T.S., et al.
No liability
Education
2010
University of Chicago Law School
J.D.
2007
University of Notre Dame
B.A.
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Denied rental application due to an arrest that led to no conviction
12 Jan 2015
Q&A
I recently took my truck to meineke they claim they did all kinds of work and they didn't.
30 Dec 2014
Q&A
Can I sue or press charges against wedding crashers? Strangers came and ate at my wedding.
30 Dec 2014