Shay T. Allen

Shay T. Allen

4.5
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 20 years

Litigation Lawyer at Flossmoor, IL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Appeals, Family

19150 South Kedzie Avenue., Suite 201, Flossmoor, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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The Law Office of Shay T. Allen

19150 South Kedzie Avenue., Suite 201, Flossmoor, IL, 60422

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Shay T. Allen's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Thankful

I just want to Thank Attorney Shay Allen for Saving my Life in February 2020, I was falsely accused of a Felony DUI.. I was fighting for my life which if found guilty would have ruined my life... I Thank him for believing and fighting for me, really did his homework on the case and showed the courtro...om the unjust in the judicial system of an innocent young man, I am forever grateful.

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Terrible Attorney

hired Mr. Allen for a criminal case. No, I would not hire him again, would not recommend him, and I would not use his services even if it was free. His court performance is the opposite of his resume. Mr. Allen’s resume is not completely true it’s a lot of puffing & misrepresentation of the truth.... I was baffled when he told me 3 minutes before court started he never handled a case like mine and was unsure. Yes Mr. Allen performance was evidence that he was unprepared and never handled a sample case period. Was nothing complicated or unusual about my case (12 people told the police that they were going to attack me upon my return to my house). Mr. Allen's performance in court was absolutely horrible. He was unprepared, stumbled and stutter over his words, he was incompetent. Mr. Allen is faint at heart he would a sample case as mine go on his record as a lost. The perpetrators incriminated themselves in court and you would think an experience and so call brilliant attorney would have use that valuable information to predicate a case & win. The attacker made a public threat in court in the present of Mr. Allen and the judge. once again Mr. Allen with his nonchalant attitude downplayed the threat instead of bringing attention to it. Mr. Allen is a poor communicator he does not return calls, he was careless and carefree about how he handled my case. Due to him I missed a time sensitive moment to sue the city for their negligence. Mr. Allen being such an experienced prosecutor should have been aware of the time. If anyone read the court transcript they would ask the question, How did he lose this case? I had judges, attorneys, and regular people ask me , What kind of lawyer did you have ? And what is his name to make sure I want hire him for anything? In conclusion, I do not give him any recommendation he is a terrible

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Shay T. Allen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Medina

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer.I worked with Shay for several years when we were both Assistant Cook County State’s Attorneys. Shay is a brilliant, creative and eloquent attorney who is highly esteemed among his clients and peers in the legal community. I give Shay my highest recommendation."

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Jason Stevens

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shay Allen was an outstanding conscientious prosecutor. He now uses his legal skills and experience to defend clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors. He stays on the cutting edge of statutory and case law developements and enjoys a fine reputation."

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Daniel White

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Education

N/A

Howard University School of Law

JD

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Xavier University of Louisiana

B.S.

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