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Mr. Messineo received his bachelor’s degree in communications from DePaul University, Chicago, IL and his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota School of Law. During law school, Mr. Messineo was a 711 law clerk at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, where he assisted in several felony trials. Mr. Messineo handles criminal cases that range from traffic offenses to serious felonies.
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Posted by Jonathan Guzmán | October 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Misdemeanor
I came into some trouble with the law and being my first ever having to hire a lawyer was difficult. When a good friend of mine told me about Joe at Kostopoulos Law Group I had a good feeling about him. Around the time I came into some trouble with the law I was in the process of enlisting for the Un...
Posted by THOMAS | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
JUST "GO WITH JOE"
I was facing multiple charges of Domestic Battery , had 3 warrants issued for my arrest and had these stupid charges weighing on me for 6 years, not wanting to face the music. I finally got picked up and with 6 small children at home, there was NO WAY I could afford to have jailtime. Joe listened and...
Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A God Sent
I got myself into some trouble and the first lawyer that i called was Joe Messineo. It was midnight and he still talked me off the ledge and assured me that everything was going to be okay. Joe walked me through all the possible outcomes of my case, and told me how he planned on getting me the best p...
Posted by Yesenia | September 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Extremely happy with my results
I worked with Joe on my DUI case and I was very happy with my outcome. I was facing two cases where one may have jeopardized my job and future. Joe walked me through step by step through my process to assure me that I would get the best outcome possible which allowed me to sleep at night. He was abl...
Posted by Eryk | July 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Eric Beiganski
In 2018 I was stopped doing 117 mph in a 60 mph zone. I contacted Joe Messineo and after he explained to me what I was being charged with and how he could help me I hired him. He gave me a list of things to do before the court date, like character references and service hours. He was always on call f...
"Phenomenal attorney. One of the best in the business. Highly respected by his peers and judges. No messing around with Messineo. If I were in trouble, Joe is who I would call."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Joe has a hand-on approach that not a a lot of attorneys have. I refer cases on a regular basis to his firm and each one has been more than satisfied with his service and compassion."
"I see Mr. Messineo around the DuPage courthouse and am happy to provide this endorsement. Good lawyer."
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"Joe Messineo is a skilled attorney with a reputation for results. He has the experience and skill to handle the most complex case, a well respected professional in the community."
"Joe is a great attorney with an amazing reputation. He has tremendous experience and knows the ins and outs of the legal system like no one else. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Joe for several years now. He is a very smart lawyer that provides excellent service to his clients. Joe is very responsive to his clients and respected by his fellow lawyers."
"Joe Messineo is a phenomenal lawyer. A very skilled lawyer who is a master of the courtroom. I would strongly endorse him for any litigation practice area."
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2018
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2017
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2013 - 2014
Legal Intern, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
2013 - 2014
Prosecuting Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017