Timothy Peter Brown

Timothy Peter Brown

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 21 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Crystal Lake, IL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense, Litigation ... +2 more

1520 Carlemont Drive, Suite M, Crystal Lake, IL

About Timothy

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 60%

18 years | 100 cases

60%
Criminal Defense 20%

22 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Litigation 10%

22 years | 100 cases

10%
Family 5%

19 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 21 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2004

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Timothy Brown

1520 Carlemont Drive, Suite M, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014-1836

Law Office of Timothy Brown

63 Douglas Avenue Suite 201, Elgin, IL, 60120

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Timothy Peter Brown's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Christina | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

AWESOME!

Timothy Brown is an amazing lawyer! He has gone above and beyond to help me out in my time of need. He walked me through every step and answered every question that I had. I was embarrassed and nervous our first meeting, but he made me feel comfortable and let me know there is nothing to be embarras...sed about. It took just about three months to file and get my bankruptcy discharged. HIGHLY recommend Timothy Brown!

Posted by James Kieras | January 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Biggest relief...

Nobody wants to admit to themselves and others that they are in financial trouble. Time passes and the bills keep mounting and then the stresses of the wreckage are right in your face. Family issues due to creditors calling nonstop and coming to terms of all the bills that have pilled up. Feeling ...completely alone and nowhere to turn, we finally made the decision to deal with this problem head on. I called law offices from T.V. ads and spoke with lawyers claiming they would help with the process and get us out from under the rock. I never felt comfortable with making the decision to file bankruptcy and didn't feel comfortable with any of the lawyers claiming they were here to help. I came across Timothy Brown while browsing the internet for local bankruptcy lawyers. I called his office and also sent an email requesting for information regarding our situation and what options we had. From the moment I sat down with Timothy in his office, I new that he was the lawyer that I wanted representing my wife and I. He was completely honest and genuine on how he handled our situation and how he made us feel better about the decision to file and get our lives back on track. He always let us know that we had other options and what was available to help us get out of the debt that had consumed our family. He never treated us different and always took time out to meet at hours that we compatible to my work hours. He was very professional and kind in a way that made the process a lot easier on us. I've heard horror stories about not being treated with respect and how other lawyers just rushed the process to make there money and move on to the next case. Not so with Mr. Brown he actually took the time to sit with my wife and I and explain the process that we were going through and broke it down in simple terms instead of making us feel that we were stupid and didn't need to know what was happening. He's still been very involved even after our bankruptcy has been discharged and has set time aside to sit with us and show us how to get back on track after the bankruptcy is over. He took the time to send us a holiday card with Starbucks gift cards to enjoy a cup of coffee. Those little things have made an impression on my family that goes beyond the relationship of just a client lawyer relationship. I would recommend that if anyone needed advice or was looking for a lawyer to carry out the bankruptcy proceedings, that they would use Timothy Brown and not think twice. He is a lawyer that is actually making a difference and cares about what his clients are going through. Thank you, Jimmy Kieras

Posted by Stephanie | January 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Super quick and efficient!!!

Prior to retaining Mr. Brown, I had retained another lawyer, who was going to do my bankruptcy and another case, all in one. That was in April of 2011. That other case, is still not done...and it is now 2016. Within weeks of meeting with Mr. Brown, we were in court, and my bankruptcy had been filed.... Mr. Brown explained 100% of everything, I needed to do on my end, in a manner that I could understand. And when my bankruptcy had been discharged, he also told me how to start rebuilding my credit from the ground up again. He lifted a huge burden off my shoulders, and I will forever be indebted to him. He is the man you want sitting with you in court.

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Highly recommended

Tim Brown is the first name that comes to mind when recommending an attorney. I was falsely accused of a crime. My boss set me up, It sounds very unlikely, I know, but it happened. I was arrested for a crime I did not commit. I lost my job and my reputation, and I lived in fear. I went thru 3 lawyers... before Tim. They were arrogant and treated me like a criminal. I know they really didn't care about me, only the retainer fee. When I told Tim I was innocent, he looked me right in the eye and said "all my clients are innocent." And that was the first time I saw the Tim Brown grin. He treated me like I was. It took a private detective and a few conferences with the state's attorney and eventually, all the charges were dropped. He has handled a few other issues for me and I would definitely recommend him. He is a great listener, very professional and detail oriented, and he always gets back to you as quickly as he can. He is not arrogant or greedy. I felt like he really cared about my situation. He was definitely there to help me. I not only liked him as an attorney, I thought he was a quality human being.

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Timothy Peter Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats his clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism. He is an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend him for future services."

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Jason Stone

Unknown lawyer | Jan 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dominick Dolci

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ricardo Vazquez

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 05

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"This lawyers credentials speak for itself. What are you waiting for? Hire him!"

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Filipe Pedroso

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 29

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Callahan

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brent Hardy

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Timothy without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and has the refined skills of a superb litigator. Additionally, he has a character that is beyond reproach."

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Travis Newton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Newell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Timothy. He is well respected among fellow lawyers."

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Joshua Wagner

Business lawyer | Jul 03

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"Timothy Brown is a top notch attorney and is well respected in the legal community."

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Jonathan Millet

Business lawyer | May 28

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"Attorney Brown's advice is spot on. He takes the time to answer questions in a common sense manner and plainly addresses legal issues."

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Luigi Vigliotti

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

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"I endorse this lawyer. This attorney really knows his stuff and if you are in need of legal representation, do NOT think twice about calling Mr. Brown. You'll be glad in the end that you did!"

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Jonathan Lacour

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 28

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"Keen attention to detail with exceptional client service. I endorse this lawyer."

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Chadwick Kaehne

Family lawyer | Apr 27

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"I endorse Atty. Brown. He is highly knowledgeable and understanding."

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Ronald Tusler

Unknown lawyer | Apr 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Kassel

Litigation lawyer | Apr 21

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"An amazing litigator whose knowledges surpasses most attorneys!"

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Mildred Phillips

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 20

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is a credit to the profession."

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Terri Herron

Family lawyer | Apr 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Seibert

Family lawyer | Apr 17

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"I endorse Mr. Brown in the field of family law."

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Raquel Fernandez-Flaherty

Family lawyer | Apr 16

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is a great asset to the AVVO community."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2003

Recognized as Top 10 Mock Trial Litigator, Thomas. M. Cooley Law School

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Timothy Brown

2005 - 2007

Assistant State's Attorney, Whiteside County State's Attorney's Office

2004 - 2004

Prosecuting Attorney, Rock Isand County State's Attorney's Office

2003 - 2003

Prosecuting Attorney (Rule 711 Attorney), Felony Trial Division, Cook County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

Committee Member

2014 - Present

Prairie State Legal Services

Member

2008 - Present

Federal Trial Bar

Trial Lawyer

Sample of Legal Cases

People vs. M. M.

Won contested hearing. Case dismissed

People vs. R. L.

Won contested hearing. Case dismissed.

People vs. H.R.

Case dismissed. No liability

Atl. Cr.. vs. D. M.

Case dismissed - No liability

P. Cap. vs. G.B, J.M., et al.

No liability. After a five-day trial with numerous witnesses having testified, the Plaintiff--after presentment of all of the evidence, but before presentment of closing arguments--voluntarily dismissed all claims against our client.

People vs. R.S.

Jury trial win

People vs S.P.

Jury trial win

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Education

2004

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Illinois State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Small Business Workshop, Streamwood, Illinois

"How to Buy-Out Your Business Partner"

Languages

English

Activity

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