Michael John Young

Michael John Young

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 31 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Westchester, IL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

9842 W. Roosevelt Road, Westchester, IL

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 34%

32 years | 3,400 cases

34%
Criminal Defense 32%

32 years | 1,900 cases

32%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Michael J. Young

9842 W. Roosevelt Road, Westchester, IL, 60154-2759

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Michael John Young's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by Matthew | November 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

BEST LAWYER IN ILLINOIS!

Michael Young is prompt, professional, and accurate. He makes magic happen in the court room. He has represented me a number of times over the past 15 years and I would never turn to anyone else FOR ANYTHING! He always seems to have great relationships with EVERYONE in the court room. He recently got... my class A misdemeanor for criminal speeding (35+ mph over the limit) reduced to supervision for a regular speeding ticket. Beside what I paid Michael, I only paid a small fee to the court, no marks on my criminal record and I have my license. I already had a great deal made before my name was called. I was able to walk to the judge with confidence because I already knew what was going to happen. The first words out of the judges' mouth was "Your lawyer has done a great job for you today" Need I say more? Thank you Michael!!!!!

Posted by Lee | October 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Lawyer!

I was cited for doing 57mph in a 30mph zone. Class B misdemeanor. I contacted Michael Young as a reference from a friend. He told me what he would present to the court in order to reduce the speed to a standard traffic citation and also ask for court supervision. That was exactly how it went. I ...walked out of court with a standard speeding citation and 6 months court supervision. Of course my clean driving record helped that! He was very up front with everything and was very personable. If there is another need to call a lawyer, hopefully not, I wouldn't hesitate to give Michael Young a call! Thank you Michael Young!!

Posted by Ricardo | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best lawyer hands down....

Mr.Young got me 6 months supervision and a $500 fine. After getting caught twice within 30 days driving on a revoked. Now after the supervision is done I will be able to get my license back. I will be having Mr.Young help me with that too. Thank you for getting me the chance to get my license back. ...God bless you.

Posted by Adam | May 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Honest and Hardworking

I got caught driving on a suspended DL for the second time coming home from work. I was facing a felony charge a year in prison and all the that come with that. Michael J Young discovered that my lawyer on my previous case basically did nothing for me except take my money and that the IL Sec of State... made errors on my drivers abstract that affected my driving status. He came up with a battle plan and delivered. He fought the IL Sec of State and got me my DL back when I wasn't supposed to get it back until 2019 and saved my life. We met at his office he was pleasant he was honest well spoken and friendly. I felt he wasn't feeding me BS. The second time I went to his office he even let me play his pinball machine to entertain my 18 mouth old son. HE IS THE BEST. Every time I went to court I felt like I was with the smartest person in the room. Getting my DL back lifted an incredible weight off my soul it was and unbelievable feeling when it happen. Michael J Young saved myself my family from much pain. Don't bother with anyone else call Michael J Young first. He is by far the best.

Posted by jkennelly1976 | April 21, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best Lawyer In The Business

I've used Michael Young a number of times and he has ALWAYS followed through with what he said he was going to do. he was honest from the start and gave no false hope. luckily he has always gotten my cases dropped like he said he was going to do, gave me my chances for success told me to relax and le...ave it in his hands, just recently he got 2 driving on a suspended and failure to appear on both dropped at district 3 which is the toughest court house. on another case of leaving the scene of an accident with multiple tickets stacked on top of that he dropped. I've used a few lawyers in the past and NONE of them hold a candle to Michael Young. I stand by him 100%

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Michael John Young's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Roach

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a fantastic lawyer. Very knowledgeable in many areas of law. He is quick on his feet, and well liked in the court system. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sara Gray

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have consulted with Michael Young several times when dealing with perplexing criminal defense cases and other types of cases. He always has valuable input on procedure and strategy. He also successfully helped a family member with an unemployment appeal against an employer who was driven to have benefits denied. He definitely has that fire in his gut that it takes to zealously advocate for his clients."

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Mia Mcpherson

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Michael Young. He is a tireless advocate that fights for his clients rights."

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Paige Feldmann

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Young is a fighter, and that is exactly how a criminal defense attorney should be. He stands up for his clients' rights and does everything in his power to ensure they get fair and just treatment."

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Gal Pissetzky

Unknown lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an excellent attorney. He is very knowledgeable and reliable."

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Kostas Kostopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known attorney Michael Young for almost 20 years. I have gone against him as a prosecutor and also know him as a colleague in the criminal defense bar. Mike is a great attorney who fights hard for his clients and gets good results. I endorse attorney Michael Young!"

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Nrupa Patel

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very experienced in criminal defense and DUI cases!"

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Frank Scarpino

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a sharp attorney who knows the law."

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Michael O'Donnell

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Michael Young for several years and have seen him in action in court as opposing counsel. He always aggressively represents his clients to get the best result possible. A great choice for anyone facing a traffic or criminal court case!"

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Brent Christensen

General practice lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael Young since law school and I enthusiastically endorse him."

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Jason Wilkins

Unknown lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Navarro

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael Young's 19+ years of experience in criminal defense show through his everyday practice. He is exceptionally knowledgeable in his field and is an attorney who will go to trial and fight for his clients' rights."

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Nicole Sartori

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a fantastic lawyer. He advocates for his clients and isn't afraid to try a case."

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Christopher Cosley

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Sanchez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Albanese

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Steven Roach

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Marshall Libert

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Paige Feldmann

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gal Pissetzky

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kostas Kostopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ingrid Nierman

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Gustavo Santana

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Mark Battaglia

Family lawyer

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Sara Gray

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nrupa Patel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Maureen Williams

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Benjamin Martinez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer Stallings

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kimberly DiGiovanni

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jorie Johnson

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Superior DUI Attorney, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2021

Top Attorney, Top Attorneys of North America

2021

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2017

AVVO Client Choice Award, AVVO

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Michael J. Young

Associations

1996 - Present

Federal Trial Bar

Member

1995 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Third DUI Dismissed After Client Blew a .16

Not guilty

No Witness DUI Win

Not guilty

Telephone Harassment Win

Not guilty

August 2014 DUI Win

Not guilty

Driver Asleep at Green Light at 4:15a.m.

Not guilty

Client Sued for Five Million

Win

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Education

1993

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2017

DUI Conference

Winning a DUI Case

2017

Criminal Defense Attorney Speaking Tour DUI Cases and How to Win Them

Publications

2024

Fat Bike Publishing Litigation 2025

Languages

English

Activity

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