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Thomas Boyd Spencer IV
About Thomas
Biography
“As an attorney, I believe whole-heartedly that it is my job to advise my clients as to all the options available to them and to help them make the best out of a very difficult and emotional set of circumstances. I strive to ensure that each of my clients understands that they are not alone in this process.”
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
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- Check
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Licensed in Illinois for 19 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Melei Petsche Spencer
454 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
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Thomas Boyd Spencer IV's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Bill | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional & Honest
Met with Tom and he was incredibly prepared to consult on my case after only an email and setting the appointment a day prior. Tom spoke with energy and enthusiasm but was straightforward and did not lead me to believe in any exaggerated sense of overconfidence. I felt comfortable and immediately k...
Posted by James | November 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A high recommendation for Mr Spencer
I couldn't say enough about Thomas Spencer. A tough and emotional case involving my special needs son has come to a close after almost 16 months. Tom kept my case in the middle of the road the entire time. He never once gave me doubt or tried to convince me that I would win either. In this day and a...
Posted by Yanni | December 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very helpful
Thomas Spencer represented me in a potential misdemeanor for speeding. He walked me through everything and took control. Even though it was all last minute, He told me he would take care of everything. I showed up at court and I sat down while he went back and forth with the prosecutor. He got me fro...
Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
This was the guy for me.
When Julie passed me on to Mr. Spencer without speaking to me about it, I was worried but as soon as I spoke with Mr. Spencer my mind was put at ease. He is very tough, tellls you what he thinks, stirs you in the right direction but listens to you all at the same time. I could not have been happier t...
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Tom Spenser attorney
Tom filled in for Julie at one of my court appearances. He was very compassionate and made me feel at ease with a very difficult case. He was well prepared and you would have thought it was his case, I would highly recommend him
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"Tom is one of the sharpest, most effective litigators I know. He fiercely advocates for his clients with courtroom skill that is difficult to match."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Partner, Melei Petsche Spencer
2015 - 2018
Attorney, Pucci Pirtle, LLC
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Gehris & Associates, LLC
2011 - 2014
Attorney, Botto Gilbert Gehris Lancaster, P.C.
2010 - 2011
Owner, Law Offices of Thomas B. Spencer IV, P.C.
2008 - 2010
Partner, Kililis, Ridings & Vonau, PC
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Cowlin, Curran & Coppedge, P.C.
2005 - 2006
711 Licensed Municipal Prosecutor, Cowlin, Curran & Coppedge, P.C.
Associations
2015 - Present
McHenry County Bar AssociationMember
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
Kane County Bar Association
Member
2011 - 2015
McHenry County Ethics CommissionChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
M.F. v. S.A.
Plenary Order of Protection entered for one year.
S.A. v. D.S.
At hearing directed finding was entered for Defendant and Verified Petition for an Order of Protection was denied. Client got back all previously entered visitation rights.
Education
2006
Northern Illinois University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Truman State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How much will the bond be for a domestic violence?
23 Nov 2013
Q&A
On probation, me and girlfriend got into a fight, told police I pushed her, she dropped charges but will I get in trouble ?
26 Nov 2013