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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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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62 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The realest

When I was incarcerated in DuPage County I felt like I had no more options due to other lawyers experience when I was assigned Michael Sweeney he brung all of those options back to me when I first met him he asked me what did I want to do instead of giving me a choice to pick he didn't use any sophis...ticated words to try to throw me off or maybe not understand he kept it 100 and DIDN'T beat around the bush and gave me some realistic ideas and options I think he deserves better because it is not about the money it is a dedication to his work and i can tell he love's it a lot he is not like other lawyers which I think are a little mean a little stuck-up and could be butthole sometimes what Michael Sweeney is a people's person and gets to understands his clients and sees what's the best option for them instead of him

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 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!

Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney

One Of The Best!!

I needed legal representation and was skeptical on who to choose to represent me. After speaking with multiple attorneys regarding my case I knew Mr. Sweeney was the one hands down. Out of the 4 attorneys I spoke with, Michael was the most knowledgeable and had the integrity that I was looking for. I...f you want to feel reassured and in the right hands, Mr. Sweeney is without a doubt the attorney you need.

Posted by Beverly | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Mr. Sweeney will go beyond your expectations and win!!

When you meet Mr. Sweeney you'll immediately get to feel where his heart is. He isn't trying to represent you for the money, you can tell he actually cares about each and every one of his clients. Since the beginning of my case, he made it clear what moves he was going to make. He made sure I underst...ood what was happening and made the smartest arguments to defend me. Everything he said was going to happen, happened. We won the case exactly how he said it would go down. And to put the cherry on top, he went beyond my expectations of simply winning. He got my license back through some connections even though he didn't have to do this at all AND is helping me to expunge the arrest off my record. He completed an amazing service for me that I can't seem to appreciate him enough for everything he has done that he didn't HAVE to do at all. I'm beyond grateful to be blessed with such a caring person to represent me in such a professional way, and I would recommend Mr. Sweeney to everyone that wants a lawyer that cares about other people and wins.

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Benjamin Dacin

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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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