Charles Luther Bretz

Charles Luther Bretz

also known as Chuck Bretz

4.6
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 43 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Joliet, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business

58 N Chicago St Fl 2, Joliet, IL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1996
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About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 43 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1982

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1996

Location

Chuck Bretz & Associates, P.C

58 N Chicago St Fl 2, Joliet, IL, 60432-4375

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Charles Luther Bretz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (1)
1 star (0)

Posted by Robert G. | May 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disappointed!

I am truly disappointed in the representation by Mr. Bretz. I hired him 3 years ago for a felony matter. He agreed in writing--the Retainer Agreement--to bring the matter within 1 year. Finally, after 3-years of languishing in the court, the state dismissed the case without any input from Mr.... Bretz. As a matter of fact, Mr. Bretz's total strategy was defense by 3-month continuance with the exception of a motion to dismiss that I insisted upon. It was actually a motion that I had previously prepared that Mr. Bretz merely had to copy and spruce up. Unfortunately, he did not make the hearing an evidentiary as I requested and consequently the motion was denied. Subsequent to the case dismissal, I requested in writing an itemized bill and an equal division of my bond refund. After going to his office to sign for my refund he tried to get me to agree to a refund of $5000, which I refused. A few weeks later I received from him the $5000 with no itemized statement. I am sending the check back because I am filing a lawsuit against him.

Posted by April | July 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best

Chuck Represented my Son in a felony case when I say he's the Best is an understatement , I truly grateful for his knowledge and commitment to my Son. I'm so blessed to have had the opportunity to hire him!

Posted by Dennis C. | May 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The G.O.A.T

Chuck is the best I’n the buisness folks!!! He has represented me on numerous cases and has came through for me every time!! He’s hands down the best Iawyer I have ever had and knows the the law inside and out!!! If you want the best in the game Chuck is your man!!!! Thank you chuck again for everyth...ing u did for me I am forever grateful for you and your team

Posted by Michael | August 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

When you’re in deep, this is the guy to hire.

This guy is the one you want if you need some serious representation. My father is a lawyer that doesn’t do criminal law but he said ‘this is the guy to hire if we want a real chance at getting through this in one piece’. I had a criminal case where the cops had me dead to rights. When I met with Chu...ck he gave me a game plan (go do this class, go take care of this other thing, etc...) and so by the time my case was up for decision I got a DREAM deal. This guy is a courtroom Merlin if you do what he says. Worth every penny.

Posted by Teronie | March 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best You Can Get

All i can say is he made the impossible possible for me! He is a very fearless lawyer, not wavered by emotion. His skill matches his sharp look and posture. He is so well respected in the courts that the whole court moves for him and his clients.. Chuck Bretz is the bomb i owe him way more than i pa...id to have him represent me.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1996.

Suspension issued in IL, 1996

updated on 10/10/2011

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

1980

Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service, Bolingbrook Police Department

1978

Who's who among students in Universities and Colleges, Trinity College

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Owner, Chuck Bretz & Associates, PC

1994 - 1996

Owner, Law Office of Chuck Bretz

1992 - 1994

First Assistant State's Attorney, Will County State's Attorney's Office

1986 - 1992

Litigation Attorney, Murphy, Timm, Lennon, Spesia, and Ayers

1982 - 1986

Assistant State's Attorney, Will County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

1986 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Will County Bar Association

Member

Education

1982

University of Illinois

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Trinity College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

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