Patrick Daniel Walsh

Patrick Daniel Walsh

4.7
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 27 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Crystal Lake, IL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

7115 S Virginia Rd, Suite 107, Crystal Lake, IL

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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 27 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1998

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Nold & Walsh, LLC

7115 S Virginia Rd, Suite 107, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014

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Patrick Daniel Walsh's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Robert | May 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI Flattened

Pat Walsh took on my DUI case. He systematically and accurately put together my defense that exposed weaknesses and holes in the Prosecution's case. He professionally and accurately presented my case which allowed the Prosecution's weaknesses to be exposed and fall apart. Case dismissed. Pat W...alsh is as tough as a Rugby Player no matter how rough things get or what a situation looks like. He is at the top of his field. He gets the job done. He is results oriented and produces results - good results for his clients. I trust his knowledge, experience, and ability to take care of matters at hand no matter how big or small. If you need representation that requires knowledge, skills, perseverance and a winning record that repeats itself, then Pat Walsh is who you need to have on your side. There is none better.

Posted by Brandon | June 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Pats a total gangster in the court room!!! Would refer him to anyone I know!!!

I had a dui case recently with Mr. Walsh. After doing some research and always hearing about the Walsh/Donahue name it was a name I had to check into for my self. After meeting with Pat and a few other lawyers I chose to hire him for my case. He was nothing short of professional and full of knowl...edge on the topic at hand! This made me feel that i was in good hands and would be given a fair chance at trying my case in court. These guys are very busy and have lots of clients so I can see how some may feel not as important as being with a lawyer with 1/10th of the clients they have and it being more personable possibly in that scenario. However, when it’s time to go to battle this is your man!! He is on his A game in the court room and that is all that matters to me! As far as a trial lawyer Pat is a MONSTER!!! There is no detail missed and no option left unturned to try and do the best he can for his client! We came out of jury trial with a outcome as not guilty and I couldn’t have been more happy after being drug through the court system for far too long! I don’t foresee needing this man again as I won’t let my self he in a predicament to be held up in the judicial system again and have that effect on my life but if I was he would be my first call! Thank you Pat for everything your firm did for me! Donahue/Walsh for the win!!!

Posted by Will | October 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommend

Last August I was in a motorcycle accident due to a mechanical issue with my bike. Because I had previously consumed alcohol that night, not enough to impair me, I was automatically charged with a DUI even though my legal blood alcohol level was .06. Pat and his team saw that this was an unfair charg...e and did a great job getting me a not guilty verdict. I definitely recommend the law Offices of Donahue and Walsh

Posted by Joe | August 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Joe Saunders

We don't always make wise decisions that's life; however where there's a will there's a way! When u get in a jam the best thing u can do is hire the best damn lawyers you know! Ed Donahue and Pat Walsh are the lawyers you should have. Between the two of them u have more than a fighting chance. They ...know the law they are more than willing to fight for your constitutional rights. When Tom, Dick, Harry and associates want to take a plea, Walsh and Donahue say let's fight it. They are top notch trial lawyers that will fight for your name and your family's life. Proof is in the pudding everyone, they saved my life and they fought for it, and we won! If u need a team to fight for u Donahue Walsh and associates will. My advice from experience, bite the bullet and hire the best. Infact, hire the guys that will fight for you and win; not the ones that want a quick check and a quick plea deal. Joe Saunders

Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Simply Exceptional

Pat Walsh defended me for a DUI charge in Huntley, IL. A not guilty plea was given and the case was dismissed. Without Pat’s exceptional expertise in DUI defense and obvious superior courtroom performance, my life would be very difficult going forward. DO NOT hesitate to hire THE BEST in criminal de...fense - and that’s Donahue and Walsh.

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Vanessa Sheehan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I highly endorse Mr. Walsh. He is a gifted trial attorney, specializing in DUI. He is a certified instructor in field sobriety testing, by both the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He is very knowledgeable regarding license suspensions and collateral consequences of DUI. He is a zealous advocate for his clients."

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Brad Balke

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Walsh and his team are the best. When I got a speeding ticket, they got me out of it without any effort on my part. Highly recommended."

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Vanessa Sheehan

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

2019

Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor, NHTSA

N/A

Certification in the Admin of NHTSA field sobriety tests, NHTSA

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Attorney, Nold & Walsh, LLC

1998 - 2024

Partner/Attorney, Donahue & Walsh, P.C.

Associations

2000 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI

Not Guilty

DUI

Not Guilty

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Education

1998

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

1991

Northern Illinois University

Speaking Engagements

2020

Cannabis Statutory Rights & Expungements

Cannabis Statutory Rights & Expungements

Languages

English

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