Jeff and the team at FFD are great lawyers, and are personable and accessible to their clients. I had a difficult arrest with a DUI charge and a situation where it would have been pretty easy to find me guilty. Jeff advised me every step of the way, from the day after through months of court scheduling issues, prosecution missteps and a revolving door of judges. We had a consistent strategy, and I was clear on what my options were at each stage and what the results of my decisions were likely to be.
I found I could rely on Jeff's advice -- he said he thought I had an 80% chance of acquittal at the point we were preparing for trial, and that's what ended up happening. I also had peace of mind that I was well-represented at a time in my life when I needed that. This is a law firm I can rely on, and suggest it to you, too.
I received a DUI this year and am very grateful to have found Attorney Jeffrey Fagan and his team, as they helped make this experience as bearable and comfortable as I believe a terrible experience like this could have been. I was guided step-by-step through every part of the court process and given thorough answers to all of my questions. Jeffrey Fagan and his team were compassionate, understanding, always readily available and extremely helpful to me throughout my whole case. In the end I was assigned 10 hours of alcohol education classes and a victim impact panel to go to, with a license suspension of 6 months. Most importantly: being that this was my first offense and I blew relatively low (.09), I was given court supervision as a opposed to a conviction, which would have most likely meant the end of my career. All of my concerns were directly addressed and dealt with. I couldn't imagine a better outcome to my case (as I took the breathalyzer, admitted to the officer that I had drank, and did poorly on the field sobriety test) and I most certainly owe it to the guidance and assistance of Jeffrey Fagan and his team at Fagan, Fagan and Davis.
Jeff graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. He earned his law degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago Illinois.
Jeff left college before completing his undergraduate degree, spending 11 years in the restaurant business, working his way from bar back to General Manager and becoming the youngest General Manager in that restaurant company’s history. Jeff specialized in turning around restaurants with problems, making them run more efficiently, improving the customer experience, and earning them record profits.
Jeff’s life changed when he was selected to serve on a Special Grand Jury for 30 days, an experience that few people have enjoyed. His experience on the Special Grand Jury inspired him to return to college to complete his undergraduate degree with an eye towards attending law school. Jeff turned down a job offer to become a district manager for a major coffee company and oversee their growth throughout the Midwest to return to school. After graduating from Columbia, Jeff spent three years working for a Fortune 500 technology company where he was a founding member of their Healthcare division. Upon gaining acceptance to law school, Jeff left his lucrative career in sales to pursue his passion for the law. While attending law school, Jeff won two CALI “Excellence for the Future” awards for earning the top grade in Federal Criminal Law and Real Estate Transactions.
Jeff is devoted to serving his client’s needs. He brings his years of real world experience to the firm and believes in treating the client the way he would want to be treated. Jeff is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Additionally, Jeff is very active in the AVVO community, answering legal questions for people at no charge. One of the things that differentiates him from other attorneys is his desire to ensure that every client understands their case, the underlying law, and the possible outcomes. Jeff also plays guitar, drums, and trumpet, loves dogs, and lifts weights at least three times a week.
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Great experience, great advocate
Jeff and the team at FFD are great lawyers, and are personable and accessible to their clients. I had a difficult arrest with a DUI charge and a situation where it would have been pretty easy to find me guilty. Jeff advised me every step of the way, from the day after through months of court scheduling issues, prosecution missteps and a revolving door of judges. We had a consistent strategy, and I was clear on what my options were at each stage and what the results of my decisions were likely to be.
I found I could rely on Jeff's advice -- he said he thought I had an 80% chance of acquittal at the point we were preparing for trial, and that's what ended up happening. I also had peace of mind that I was well-represented at a time in my life when I needed that. This is a law firm I can rely on, and suggest it to you, too.
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Response from Jeffrey FaganJuly 22, 2019
Thank you for the kind review, Rob. It was a pleasure assisting you. All of us at Fagan, Fagan, and Davis wish you the very best!
Posted by anonymous | December 2, 2013
My experience with Fagan, Fagan and Davis
I received a DUI this year and am very grateful to have found Attorney Jeffrey Fagan and his team, as they helped make this experience as bearable and comfortable as I believe a terrible experience like this could have been. I was guided step-by-step through every part of the court process and given thorough answers to all of my questions. Jeffrey Fagan and his team were compassionate, understanding, always readily available and extremely helpful to me throughout my whole case. In the end I was assigned 10 hours of alcohol education classes and a victim impact panel to go to, with a license suspension of 6 months. Most importantly: being that this was my first offense and I blew relatively low (.09), I was given court supervision as a opposed to a conviction, which would have most likely meant the end of my career. All of my concerns were directly addressed and dealt with. I couldn't imagine a better outcome to my case (as I took the breathalyzer, admitted to the officer that I had drank, and did poorly on the field sobriety test) and I most certainly owe it to the guidance and assistance of Jeffrey Fagan and his team at Fagan, Fagan and Davis.
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Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2013
Great Lawyer to have on your side.
I had an issue with my driving record and after speaking with someone who did business with Jeffrey's law firm, I was convinced Jeffrey could assist me as well. During our initial meeting, Jeff outlined a game plan to resolve my situation. After review of my driving record, Jeff helped me execute on the initial game plan discussed and the overall outcome was finalized in my favor. He is a down to earth individual and a great asset to have on your side.
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Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2013
Professional, Reliable, and Personable Service!!
I had 2 traffic tickets to clear up. Heading in, I was a little anxious - but, Jeff laid out everything in a very professional manner and gave me a better understanding of potential outcomes with my tickets. More importantly, he met with me 20 minutes beforehand to go through all of the documentation and proceedings.
Once we entered the court room, I knew I was in good hands - as Jeff took care of all of the details. Before I knew it, everything was cleared up - with the Judge issuing me supervision on a traffic violation. Good experience and great person to have in your corner!
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DUI and DWI Attorney | May 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Fagan is not just an exceptional criminal defense and DUI defense attorney, but he is patient, professional, but, more importantly, he is a kind man. I have had the pleasure of working in the same courthouse as Mr. Fagan and I have had the opportunity to see him in action as well as to see him interacting with his clients. Exceptional attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jeff is a highly skilled litigator, who fights tirelessly for his clients. Additionally, I have personally known Jeff to be a valuable resource to attorneys in the industry. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have worked in the same legal community with Jeff for years. Jeff is a well-respected attorney and represents his clients effectively. He is extremely thorough in his work and any client would be well represented by Jeff. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Jeff as an opposing counsel and fellow defense counsel for a number of years. Jeff has a clear and vast understanding of Illinois criminal and traffic law. Any client would be well represented by Jeff."
"I endorse this lawyer. I may be a little biased. No, forget that, I'm very biased. Jeff works with me and I could not be more proud of him as a brother and fellow lawyer. An old friend once told me he refuses to bring family into his business. Why? Because he feared they would not "work for it". That has never once been an issue for Jeff. He works extremely hard to produce results in the classic client-centric way our firm approaches all of our clients. In trial, he asks smart questions and makes insightful arguments, and is always conscious of protecting his client first.
Am I biased? Honestly, yes. But I highly recommend my brother and partner, Jeff Fagan."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 19
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeffrey is a very good lawyer. He appeared in court on many matters when I was a prosecutor. He was always prepared for battle and has an excellent demeanor. He fights hard for his clients and knows his way around the courtroom. Rest assured, you will be in good hands with Jeffrey."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have had the pleasure of meeting Jeff while a law student. He is a true professional who is dedicated to ensuring the best results for his clients and fighting for social justice. He is passionate about his work and truly cares about the outcome of his clients cases. I endorse Jeff as a great criminal defense attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Fagan is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."