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 Marcin | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

The best lawyer

MR. Michael Sweeney was very professional, very helpful, and got the job done beyond my expectations, I would recommend him highly to anyone!!! Thank you again Michael

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 Isaac | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Lawyer

I hired mike for some legal issues. He was confident from the start on resolving my legal problems. He answered any questions I had and made me feel good in a difficult time. I highly recommend Mike! You won't be disappointed at all.

Posted by Jorge DeJesus Ibarra | September 07, 2017 | Domestic Violence

Thank You Sweeney

Michael Sweeney has to be the best lawyer I've came across. He helped me with my DV cases and my DUI case. Not only is he very professional he actually enjoys getting to know who he represents he isn't just concerned about the case he's also concerned about what is best for his client. I cannot thank... Sweeney enough for all that he has done for me anyone would be lucky enough to have him as a lawyer.

Posted by Shakela | August 28, 2017 | DUI & DWI

The BEST of the BEST

Sweeney is an excellent public defender and he should be paid as a personal lawyer because he is just that good! Sweeney was always very professional and always kept me updated with any concerns or questions I had. He got me the best deal when I felt I was treated unjustly. I got my license back for ...my DUI that was dropped. When I had finals for school and I couldn't make it, he appeared for me. I would recommend this public defender to anyone with the confidence he will handle your case swiftly and accurately. I appreciate him for his services and time.

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Benjamin Dacin

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"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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