Michael John Sweeney

Michael John Sweeney

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Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Wheaton, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

503 N. County Farm Rd. Dupage County Public Defender's Office, Wheaton, IL

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Reason: Government Attorney

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 12 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2013

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Dupage County Public Defender's Office

503 N. County Farm Rd. Dupage County Public Defender's Office, Wheaton, IL, 60187-3942

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5.0 /5.0

62 Client Reviews

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Posted by Fazo | October 26, 2017 | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer u could ask for

Sweeney is the best public defender in the Wheaton court house he got my case dismissed and kept me positive through out the whole process he was better than any lawyer I’ve ever had he really goes the extra mile to get the job done

Posted by Justin | October 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Lawyer! Highly Recommended!!!

Mr. Sweeney possesses an amazing attention to every detail and knowledge of his clients case and the laws! Ive never experienced a lawyer who treats all his clients on such a caring personel and professional level as does Mr Sweeney ! Thanks again for every way you approached and argued my case! Yo...u are the BEST!!!!!

Posted by Partrick | October 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer i've had by fa4

I have Michael sweetie is my public defender if I didn't know that you was a public defender I would have thought he was his own private lawyer. He is amazing people skills and everybody in the courtroom including the prosecutors like them as he's a great lawyer and a great guy he bent over backwards... to help me out with my case and it came through as he said he would every time he sees me in the hall the courthouse even though he's not my lawyer anymore ejects on my well-being see how I'm doing I personally am one who totally thinks Michael Sweeney should be his own private lawyer and should Branch off Courthouse he is an excellent knowledgeable lawyer

Posted by Lori Hamilton | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best Advocate in DuPage County

I'll be the first to admit that I was leary of having to use a Public Defender on a DUI charge in DuPage County. But, fate teamed me up with Michael Sweeney & I couldn't of had a better Advocate if I shelled out thousands & thousands on one for hire! He's intelligent, responsive and at the top of his... game. Not only did he get the charge dismissed, he also got them to Rescind the 3 YEAR Summary Suspension that they placed on my license! BAM-No Fees, No Fines, No Nothing. Thanks again Mr. Sweeney for giving me my freedom back. I am forever in your debt.

Posted by Michael | May 10, 2017 | DUI & DWI

Excellent Public Defender

Mr. Sweeney showed to me that he had vast knowledge of his field and he did everything he could in his power to get the best outcome for me and he did that in spades as I was hit with a dui charge for smoking cannabis and had admitted to doing so. Right off the bat the odds were weighed against us a...nd in favor of the prosecution but he saw some discrepancies and was able to show the court that although i had admitted to smoking cannabis it did not show that it impaired my ability to drive. This is a PUBLIC DEFENDER! that had a million cases around the same time as mine but didn't let that get in the way of my own. I couldn't recommend this man enough and would give him my highest recommendation for saving me huge fines, classes and community service and walking away with just a meager speeding ticket. He knows his stuff and will be honest to you if he thinks you can beat it take him on his word, trust me i could of caved and pleaded guilty but instead went to court with him, fought it and won!

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Relationship: Friend

"Mr. Sweeney is a great attorney whom I have known in law school and beyond. He combines sharp analytical skills with a penchant for research far above his colleagues. Overall, a professional, courteous, and highly competent attorney!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

Top Tier Lawyer, American Trial Academy

2018

Rising Star, American Institute of Legal Advocates

2018

Top 40 under 40, American Academy of Attorneys

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