Justin M. Hastings

Justin M. Hastings

4.6
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 9 years

Family Lawyer at West Dundee, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +4 more

526 Market Loop, Suite D, West Dundee, IL

About Justin

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

Child Support, Relocation, Parent Child Relationships, Parental Alienation, Visitation, Adoption.

10 years | 200 cases

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Divorce (Contested/ Uncontested/ Collaborate), Custody, Pre/post- nuptial agreements, Child support, Maintenance, Pre / Post Decree.

10 years | 200 cases

20%
Family 20%

Divorce, Custody, Pre/post- nuptial agreements, Child support, Paternity, Guardianship, Pre/Post Decree Matters, Guardianship.

10 years | 200 cases

20%
Child Support 10%

Divorce, Custody, Pre/post- nuptial agreements, Child support, Paternity, Guardianship, Pre/Post Decree Matters, Guardianship.

10 years | 200 cases

10%
Estate Planning 10%

Wills, Trusts, Estates, Probate.

10 years | 100 cases

10%
Real Estate 10%

Buyer, Seller, Short Sale, Title, Residential, Foreclosure, Landlord/Tenant (Eviction).

10 years | 100 cases

10%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

Divorce (Contested/ Uncontested/ Collaborate), Custody, Pre/post- nuptial agreements, Child support, Maintenance, Pre / Post Decree.

10 years | 200 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 9 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2016

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Castlebrook Law, P.C. (Formally Koch Law Group, P.C.)

526 Market Loop, Suite D, West Dundee, IL, 60118

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Justin M. Hastings's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 30 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Evelyn | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Great Listener, Great Person!

I hired Justin to represent me with problems I had after my divorce case, I had gone to other lawyers and was thoroughly unimpressed. Most attorneys wouldn’t listen to what I had to say and just kept jumping to how much I was going to have to pay them. Justin sat with me, listened, and I could tell h...e actually cared. To top it off his rate was way more reasonable, and the results were better than he originally told me.

Posted by David | June 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

My pitbull

This man right here will make things happen! The mother of my children tried moving out of state and I wasn’t having it. Justin came in like an attack dog and put up every obstacle to prevent it. He was ferocious! I told him there was no halfway and that I wanted my children within arms reach and and... that’s all he needed to hear. She came to the table with all sorts of offers and he told them no because he knew I wasn’t having it. My girls are my world and I didn’t care if she lowered the child support, gave me more visitation, and offered to pay for travel expenses. Justin laughed at them and told them this was only going to go one way. My girls weren’t moving anywhere. This man right here will change your life for the better. If you’re willing to go the distance then he’ll be right beside you. Thank you Justin.

Posted by Shelly | June 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Excellent!

Let me first start out by saying I had talked to a couple different lawyers before learning about Mr. Hastings. Seems as if some lawyers just didn't really care to sit and listen to the plights of their potential clients. I was recommended to Justin by a friend who had previously worked for the pra...ctice, as well as seeing his name posted by someone else on social media. I walked into his office for the first time and he sat there and listened to me for much longer than any other lawyer I have dealt with in the past. I didn't feel rushed or pressured to retain him at any point in the initial consultation. It was his personality, genuine concern and demeanor that made me retain him. Throughout the duration of my divorce case, he was always courteous, sympathetic, and seemed to actually care. He advised me on what fights to fight and which ones just to let go. If I had a concern, he was always a phone call/email away and answered in a timely manner. I also dealt with other attorneys from his office and the entire staff is amazing. Thank you for making my nightmare divorce a bit more bearable.

Posted by Mary | January 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Professional with good communication!

We hired Justin in 2016 to assist us. The legal process was full of details which Justin was able to clarify for us and make us feel educated when we had decisions to make. He was in communication with us to keep us informed and answered all our questions in a timely manner even when I asked questi...ons multiple times and just needed reassurance. We’ve already recommended Justin to a friend and would do so again in a heartbeat.

Posted by Gregg | January 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great lawyer

Justin has delivered to the highest expectations I could possibly ask for. I highly recommend him as an attorney.

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Justin M. Hastings's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Polcyn

Family lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Exceptional attorney, very down to earth and passionate about his job."

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Austin Davies

Unknown lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Friend

"Justin is pragmatic and knowledgeable. Great attorney."

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Igor Bozic

Child custody lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Great attorney, persistent and fair."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyers Rising Star 2022, Thomson Reuters

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney at Law / Partner, Castlebrook Law, P.C. (Formally Koch Law Group, P.C.)

2015 - 2016

711 Intern, Northern Illinois University Foreclosure Mediation Clinic

2014 - 2014

Intern, Kane County Public Defender's Office

2012 - 2016

Owner / President, Hastings Home Restorations, Inc.

2012 - 2012

General Manager, Zeo Group, Inc.

2010 - 2012

Outside Sales Representative, Expert Roofing, Inc.

2006 - 2009

Account Executive / Team Manager, Countrywide Home Loans

1998 - 2006

Sales and Leasing Consultant, General Motors (Multiple Dealerships)

Associations

2016 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

McHenry County Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2017

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2016

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, Certificate in Civil Advocacy

2013

DePaul University

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Major Philosophy and Sociology

2011

William Rainey Harper College

Associates in Arts

Languages

English

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