Jack L. Zaremba Jr.

Jack L. Zaremba Jr.

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 22 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Joliet, IL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

26 East Clinton Street, Joliet, IL

About Jack

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

As a former Will County Prosecutor, I tried or disposed of hundreds of DUI cases. Experience counts. The DUI law changed in 2009, know your rights under the new law.

50%
Criminal Defense 40%

Former Will County Prosecutor providing aggressive criminal defense in all criminal matters, including Juvenile arrests, DUI, Narcotic offenses, and Drug offenses.

40%
Juvenile Law 5%

Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyer, Joliet Illinois. Has your child been arrested or charged with criminal trespass to vehicles or residence, theft, burglary, underage drinking, fake id, drugs; or been involved in a school fight and charged with assault and battery. I can help.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 22 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2003

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba, P.C.

26 East Clinton Street, Joliet, IL, 60432

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Jack L. Zaremba Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

111 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 26 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by Mario | March 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best Decision I Made, Great Lawyer

I was faced with a big concern when I found out my son had been charged with a DUI, speeding and a couple of other tickets. Worse case is that he would get jail time as well as a conviction that would stay with him forever. I have never been in a situation like this and didn’t know what to do. Ini...tially not having a lot of time to find a lawyer before the first court date, I found Jack on Avvo read his reviews and decided to call him. Jack called me back promptly and was able to get us in that same day to gather all the facts. That first day Jack was straight forward and honest telling us that these were serious charges, but if we followed his instructions we would be able to minimize the collateral damage. He was able to put us at ease (especially me) by explaining everything clearly ensuring we understood. He explained step by step what would happen and in what order, by the time we left that first day we already had a list of items he said my son would have to get completed. He provided us all the information we needed, as well as letting us know he would drive this to closure. The first court date was nerve racking for me, but Jack again made sure to explain what would happen that day and every other court date. Jack kept up on everything going on with my sons’ charges and made sure to keep us updated. Fast forward to the trial date this is where I was really impressed; Jack analyzed the court room taking into consideration the temporary judge vs the actual judge who was out that day. Explained to the both of us what the Prosecutor had agreed to and what she was seeking (conviction on 2 of the 4 offenses), weighted the options between the two judges and we decided to move forward that day. During the trial there wasn’t anything Jack said or did that did not have a purpose, this proved to be a huge advantage. Jack was able to get two of the tickets dropped, 24 months supervision and some community service. Compared to convictions that would be with my son forever this was a huge win. I can’t thank Jack enough for all the work he did and for helping me get my son on the right path by not having a conviction on his record that could have potentially ruined his life before it even started. Thank you Jack thank you very much for all your help with this serious problem.

Posted by Pat | May 25, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Highly Recommend

I never thought I would need an attorney for a DUI and traffic violations. Once the situation happened I was bombarded in my mail with letters and brochures from lawyers wanting to represent me. I found Jack online. I thought his background and the reviews I saw matched with what I was looking for.... Jack did an excellent job explaining to me potential outcomes and the steps that would need to be taken through the process. He was patient and answered all my questions. He was clear that he thought I would have a 50/50 chance of getting a verdict of "NOT Guilty", but stated he would do his best to get me out of this mess. Bottom line - HE DID! If you are in need of a great lawyer; Jack is it! I am very glad I selected him and now can put this situation behind me. Thanks Jack! I HIGHLY recommend him! It's clear he is good at what he does and he did an excellent job establishing reasonable doubt.

Posted by Staying West of the Mississippi for Awhile | April 23, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

First Class Law Firm

On a recent visit to Illinois, I received a serious moving violation. The penalty for the citation carried an automatic three-month license suspension and a heavy fine. Good news-- I won't be walking this summer (unless I want to). Due to Mr. Zaremba's expertise, my license was not suspended.... I couldn't have found a better attorney for my situation. He knows the system/players and is very effective. I was especially appreciative that I did not have to return to Illinois for my court hearing. He handled everything. His fees are also very reasonable. I would highly recommend him to anyone. An added bonus is his very capable secretary, Jackie, whose helpfulness and patience makes a stressful time tolerable as you deal with all the paperwork.

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

DUI: first offender

I was searching through lawyers, this being my first time needing one ever...i came across jack and saw that over 40% of the cases he sees are DUI cases and after reading his reviews and talking with him i knew he was my lawyer. He let me know what was going to happen step by step, he answered all m...y questions, and he was very thorough in presenting my case in court (questioning the officer, presenting my case to the judge). I was charged with speeding and a dui, jack helped me get the dui ticket thrown out and supervision for the speeding. Thanks again Jack

Posted by Lawrence | July 03, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Reversed DUI!

Mr. Zaremba, was excellent! Not only did he get my charges dropped for an alleged DUI stop, he assisted with my traffic citations in which I received the minimum penalty. He is extremely knowledgable in the court room covering worst case scenario first and fighting to get the best outcome for his cl...ient. In my opinion, he's went above and beyond to get positive results in my case and because of his rapid response/knowledge, my license was return and I avoided a suspension. I HIGHLY recommend him! Thanks Jack!

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Jack L. Zaremba Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Kaitlyn Copi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Polacek

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jack is very professional and prepares thoroughly."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jack. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Kristi Breseman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jack is very competant and I have referred several clients to Jack and they have been happy with his services. He is very knowledgeable and well respected in the community."

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Steven Haney

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jack is an attorney I have known now for several years. He has established himself as an extremely competent defense attorney and is well respected in the courtroom. I highly endorse him for his skills in the practice of criminal defense, aggravated traffic/dui, and secretary of state hearings."

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Bamidele Adelayo

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jack Zaremba and I worked together at the prosecutor's office. He is a knowledgeable and capable attorney. Well liked in the community and gets good result for his clients."

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Tracy Ries

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Having known Jack for over 10 years, I know he is thorough, knowledgeable and tough. He gets the job done. As a former prosecuter, Jack understands both sides of his cases, which allows him to effectivly and efficiently serve his clients. Jack Zaremba is a name I would not hesitate to refer to any person contacting my office looking for a criminal lawyer."

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Gino Fimbianti

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jack is an outstanding attorney, with many years’ experience in the criminal law field, as both a prosecutor and now as a highly regarded defense attorney."

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Eric Blatti

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jack and I first started working as adversaries in 2007 when he was an assistant state's attorney, and I was an assistant public defender. I found out early on that Jack is sharp, prepared, honest, and has great character. These are the qualities that make him without question one of the best defense attorneys in Chicagoland."

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Kristi Breseman

Family lawyer

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Steven Haney

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bamidele Adelayo

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Paul Ivec

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gino Fimbianti

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2016

10 Best 2015-2016, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2014

Top 40 Lawyer Under 40, ASLA

2013

Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2013

Client's Choice Award DUI, AVVO

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner / Owner, Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba, P.C.

2006 - 2009

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

2003 - 2006

Assistant Attorney General, Illinois Attorney General's Office

Associations

2006 - Present

Will County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Northern District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

2003 - Present

Northern District Court of Illinois Federal Trial Bar

Member

2002 - 2003

Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity

President and Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. L.W.

NOT GUILTY

People v. D.B.

All Charges Dismissed / Case Thrown Out

People v. D.O.

Not Guilty / Avoids License Suspension

People v. name omitted

Case Dismissed / Thrown Out of Court

People v. name omitted

Not Guilty after Bench Trial

People v. name omitted

Not Guilty after Bench Trial

People v. C.K.

NOT GUILTY / CASE EXPUNGED

People v. J.T.

DUI Dismissed / Motion to Suppress and Quash Arrest Granted

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Education

2003

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Juris Doctor

1998

University of Alabama

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Mock Trials

Criminal / Civil Trials

Publications

2024

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Languages

English

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