Joseph Pierce O'Brien

Joseph Pierce O'Brien

also known as Joe O'Brien

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Wheaton, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Appeals

310 S. County Farm Road Suite D, Wheaton, IL

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 95%

I practice in all areas of family law, including but not limited to divorce, paternity, orders of protection, adoption, child custody, removal litigation, and appeals.

18 years

95%

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 17 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2008

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Opal O'Brien LLC

310 S. County Farm Road Suite D, Wheaton, IL, 60187

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Joseph Pierce O'Brien's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

264 Client Reviews

Showing 181 - 185 of 264 reviews

Posted by Gina | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend

I was referred to Joe by two of my family members who at the time had been using his services and highly recommended that I reach out to him in regards to my own need of legal council. After all has been said and done, I'm definitely happy I did because he couldn't have done a better job in getting m...y divorce finalized in such a short period of time. He kept me in the loop throughout the entire process and was always very professional, keeping my best interests in mind. After all is said and done I would definitely recommend him to anyone seeking a lawyer they could trust and someone they can count on to get the job done. Thank you again Joe for all of your help. I very much appreciate everything.

Posted by Michael | May 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional, honest and knowledgeable!

Joe is a great attorney. Besides an attorney, he is a regular guy and a family man that understands your needs when you consult with him, he is honest, knowledgeable, and very professional. When he is in court, he is a machine. Nothing gets past him. Detail oriented and very impressive. He really k...nows his stuff and is a great trial attorney! He really cares about his clients and the result of your case shows his passion for his profession. He did an outstanding job for me which wasn't a simple everyday divorce case. I was very pleased in the way he handled it from beginning to end and the office staff is outstanding. They are always available for you and very accommidating. Joe never leaves you hanging and unsure in any way. Joe Obrien is well recognized and respected by his peers. The reason is he's just a straight shooter that delivers results. Just a damn good attorney and not to mention very reasonable as far as his fees. You get way more than you pay for when you hire Joe Obrien and walk away with piece of mind!

Posted by Mohammed | April 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Mohammed

I hired Joe after looking at reviews on AVVO and he met beyond my expectations. My case was really complex. There were lot of aspects of the settlement that me and my Ex was not agreeing to…which end up with lot of dispositions of different family members. My Ex started sending lot of subpoenas to my... banks, credit card companies, My work and it was really stressful and at one time I just wanted to agree on everything she wanted but Joe helped me a lot on dealing with all the issues and we fought really well in the court with all the things she was coming up with. My case went on for 2 years because of one of the lawyer I hired before Joe was very greedy and he tried to make my case more complex and top of that he didn’t know what he was doing. Once he was trying to do child support calculation worksheet and couldn’t do it. That point of time I realize he is useless. I don’t know how these kind a people can just become lawyers. So after 16 months I fired him from my case and hired Joe and he fixed lot of mess which I was in. Joe did a wonderful job in fixing things that was left from my previous lawyer and worked really hard to get me on track. He is very open and very prompt in responding with in no time if I had any questions regarding my case. I highly recommend Joe.

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Unmatched level of service

Joe is bye far the best attorney I've ever been associated with. He is very prompt, knowledgeable, and has you're best interest. Joe is thorough, and makes you feel comfortable in everyway possible. I would highly recommend his services. I was blown away with his professionalism, 10 out of 10!!

Posted by Jack | March 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

He's the best in Dupage County....hands down!

I cannot begin to tell you how pleased I am with Joe and his representation through my divorce. Let me start off by saying I think he is the most accessible lawyer I have ever known or heard of. Doesn't matter whether you email, text, or call him, he will either return it within 10 minutes or by th...e end of the day. He never leaves you hanging, answers all your questions, and doesn't nickel and dime you for every conversation you have. By not nickel and diming you for every email, call, or text...I think it shows that he truly wants to resolve your concerns and isn't interested in just racking up your bill. I had a rough divorce, and it was a hostile break up and Joe was there every step of the way to make sure I avoided any potential criminal charges based on false accusations my ex wife started to make. We prevailed on everything and he was incredibly supportive. My ex attorney dragged on what should have been an easy 4 month at most divorce, but Joe again didn't nickel and dime me along the way. He kept the costs reasonable and no lie...I cannot think of one time we went to court and lost a motion. It didn't help my ex's attorney was a criminal defense lawyer and I felt I could have done a better job, but Joe was still on top of every motion. Every time we went to court it was super fast and the results were more than acceptable on my end. We didn't spend all day in court, we were in and out and business was taken care. I have zero complaints about Joe and think he already is and will be a fantastic divorce lawyer for anyone in need. I was so pleased with him and trust him so much that I referred him to my sister who unfortunately is going through a divorce of her own. I also referred him to another family friend going through a rough divorce who had been screwed over by his previous divorce lawyer. Everyone I know who has hired him is amazed at his skill, knowledge, and trustworthiness. Before you look anywhere else, go have a consultation with Joe...you will walk out there saying "this is my guy!"

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Joseph Pierce O'Brien's Lawyer Endorsements

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Aaron Vanagaitis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe has always focuses directly on the client and what they want!"

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Sean McCumber

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Joe is kind and compassionate attorney. While he is a zealous advocate for his client, he does take the time to consider peaceful solutions for everyone. He will not simply bend to someone's will, but he is reasonable, kind, funny, and smart. He is almost always a pleasure to work with."

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Mario Palermo

Family lawyer | Apr 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kaitlyn Copi

Family lawyer | Aug 31

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Biederstadt

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shay Formanek

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Engle

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Joe is both a terrific person and an attorney. In a very difficult business, Joe practices with integrity and honesty and STILL EFFECTIVELY advocates on behalf of his clients."

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Megan Harris

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Family lawyer | Oct 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Chiero

Family lawyer | Apr 21

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"Mr. O'Brien is an extremely talented attorney; I did not qualify my endorsement by stating his age, as his skill level is highly advanced for his number of years in practice."

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Boris Djulabic

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joe is a top notch lawyer and human being. It is rare to find an attorney who knows the law, court system, and how to relate to clients in an effective, down to earth manner. I've known Joe for many years, and have recently worked with him successfully. I recommend him highly and without hesitation."

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Camilo Oceguera

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. O'Brien is truly an expert in the area of family law. He is very competent and responds to his clients quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend Mr. O'Brien."

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Nicholas Galasso

Family lawyer | Sep 15

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd Scalzo

Family lawyer | Aug 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sara Roberts

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bella Rappaport

Family lawyer | Apr 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gia Conti

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 21

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"Joe is always a gentleman in court and I would recommend him to any potential client."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2016

2017 Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2015

2015 Top Contributer Award, Avvo

2015

2016 Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2014

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Top Contributor, Avvo

2014

2014 client's choice award, Avvo

2013

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2013

Featured Attorney, Avvo

2013

Top Contributor, Avvo

2008

Cali Award-Secured Transactions, The John Marshall Law School

2007

Dean's List, The John Marshall Law School

2007

Law Review, The John Marshall Law School

2006

Dean's List, The John Marshall Law School

2004

Phi Alpha Theta Historical Honors Society, Marquette University

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Opal O'Brien LLC

2010 - 2015

Attorney, Roberts PC

2008 - 2008

711 assistant, Cook County State Attorney's Office, Felony Trial Division

2008 - 2010

Attorney, Denis J. McKeown and Associates

2007 - 2007

Research Assistant, The John Marshall Law School

2007 - 2008

Legal Intern, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Civil Actions Bureau

2007 - 2007

Law clerk, The Honorable Richard J. Elrod

2006 - 2006

Legal Intern, Cook County Public Defender

Associations

2015 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

2014 - Present

Inns of Court

member

2012 - Present

DuPage County Legal Access Committee

2010 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

2011 - 2012

Young Lawyers Committee

2006 - 2007

John Marshall Law Review

Sample of Legal Cases

Will County Hearing

Successful

Oral Argument-Second Circuit Court of Appeals

successful

Motion to Terminate Maintenance Based Upon Cohabitation

Successful-maintencance terminated retroactively

Family Law removal case and subsequent appeal

Successful

Kane County Divorce Case

Successful

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Education

2008

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Marquette University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Inns of Court

Alternative Fee Arrangements

2014

DuPage County Bar Association

Family Law Intake

2011

DuPage County Bar Association

(Assisted) Section 503(g) Trusts and "Adult" Child Support under Section 513 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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