Michael John Sweeney

Michael John Sweeney

5.0
Rating: 7.1

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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5.0 /5.0

62 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Thanks !

Great awesome person ! He truly loves what he does he really try his best to help others ! He helped my husband today with his DUI CASE AND WE WON! I WAS VERY IMPRESS ! I will absolutely recommend him ! It was a pleasure of meeting you ! Thanks a lot again and good luck on your career you got this ! ...

Posted by Antonella | February 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great at what he does

Michael Sweeney is an awesome lawyer! You can tell he genuinely cares and goes beyond expectations. He's really nice and confident. Since I met him he assured me he'd beat the case and he did. I'm very grateful I had him as a pd and would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Blanca | January 15, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best in Dupage County!!

I wanted to express my gratitude for your efforts and dedication for my case. It was quite a long and upsetting process and I could never thought anyone would stay by my side for this long but you were very generous regarding it. I am grateful to you that you took all the stress and restored everyth...ing out for me. Your faith, knowledge and determination were something that solves my worries. Thank you.

Posted by Steven | January 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Awesome public defender!!!

Mr Sweeney handled my domestic violence case with diligence. Like a true professional lawyer should or what you expect seeking a legal adviser. I am still amazed by his fortitude in the courtroom. Mr. Sweeney beat my domestic violence and I was acquitted due to self defense. Thanks again Mr. Sweeney,... if I need legal advice again; I'll be seeking you.

Posted by Willie | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I’m very thankful

I would like to recommend Michael Sweeney for anybody looking for A1 legal representation on a criminal cases, traffic or minor ordinance violations because he represented me and I am very satisfied with the outcome and results. So if you ever need legal representation you can rest assure you are in ...good hands with Michael Sweeney.

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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:  7.1 (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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