Steven Paul McCollum

This was my first time getting into trouble and at first it was overwhelming to say the least. Knowing Steve through a friend, I gave him a call the following morning. He provided guidance all the way through the process and was very informative. He provided my options clearly and was willing to d...o anything he could in order to get me the most favorable outcome. Inside of the court room it was very obvious that Steve was well known and highly respected among fellow defense attorneys and prosecutors alike. I could not be more grateful to have been referred to Steve and would recommend him to anyone. Overall he's a great guy and great at what he does.

First, I should point out why I titled this "A different kind of lawyer". When Steve finished my case, I offered him a bonus, and he refused it saying that I'd already paid him and he didn't think it was ethical to take a bonus for the results. He told me to go online and review him if I was happy ...-- so that's why I'm here. I had another lawyer on my case, a serious felony in Lake County, Illinois, for a year. I'd hired her because she had a nice looking website and she wasn't as expensive as some of the other lawyers I looked at. It was a mistake. After a few court appearances and a year of wasted time, I realized that she really didn't know what she was doing. So I found Steve through a friend. Let me say that you never realize it until you get someone good how important your lawyer is. Steve knew everyone, always showed up on time, knew exactly what he was doing, and we ended with a total victory. My other lawyer had been wanting me to accept a plea bargain, but Steve did what it took to convince the other side that we were right. I can't stress how much different it is to have a lawyer that you know both cares about your case and who clearly knows what he is doing. Even before we won, I felt better knowing he was handling the case. He has extensive experience, knows the people in the system, and is respected by all of them. I overheard the prosecutor ask him a legal question once on another case. I strongly and without reservation would recommend Steve to anyone who has a criminal case.

Quite frankly, I was very concerned when I was arrested. I did not know what was going to happen and was concerned about my job. Steve explained all of the options and made me feel much better about my case even before I went to court. While I was prepared for what would happen, I was not prepared... for how great Steve handled the case. He was knowledgeable about the law, familiar with the court system and all of the individuals involved. I hope I never need an attorney again, but if I do, I would definately hire Steve.

I was very impressed with Mr. McCollum from the time of my initial consultation. He is intelligent, compassionate, and genuinely cared about me and my situation. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case. He went the extra mile. When hiring a criminal law attorney, you really do get what you pay... for.