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
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  • 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 21 - 25 of 43 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Mark | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Second DUI

It was my second DUI and I put myself in a very bad place this time. We sat down and in great detail and with patience he explained what was in front of me, I had no idea of the long process I was required to go through, I had made a large regrettable mistake this time and I needed expert representat...ion this time and I left knowing I had just that with Jack, I had witnessed his skill and reputation with my first DUI. I’m half way through everything now and in a short time I will be able to drive again, I thought that it would be years before I drove again, but Jack is so skilled at this and does exactly what’s necessary to get the unexpected become available to me. Every step along the way Jack has always been there for me, there are never any communication problems for me he’s always there. And at every official appearance court officials and hearing officials all know him and have worked with him and all of them are familiar and confident with how he practices law, it seems like they never later got surprised by Jacks clients and his representation of them, that’s obvious to me. He makes difficult appearances a little easier because of his experience and reputation. No one can make a mistake hiring Jack as their attorney, no one. He expertly manages you through this unfortunate mistake you made and he is great to have by your side.

Posted by james | May 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Lawyer

Jack is a great lawyer. He was great with helping me get my license reinstated from a revocation. He seems well connected; He knew the Hearing Office officials well by name. He educated me on my situation and the questions I would face. Very good a prepping you for what you will face. I was a p...erson who I thought could do it on my own but after some of the questions from the Hearing Officer, I was very glad I went with Jack. I would recommend him to anyone that needs a license. Background: 2 DUI's (led to revocation) Marijuana History Driving on Revoked License

Posted by Mario | March 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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 Judy | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Decision No Regrets & Extremely Grateful, Thank you Jack

When the incident occur, I was beside myself, what do I do? Get a lawyer or Use a public defender? Wait and see what happens before I retain a lawyer? Not knowing much about the court process and what is to be expected. Incident occurred at 11 PM and I called Jack Zaremba's office around 2 AM - so...meone answered, took a message and Jack returned my call in the morning. Jack explain the possibilities of situation, straight forward on his fees and was extremely accessible and patient to my "freak out" and indecision on what to do. Jack never discourage using the public defender, he never pushed us to use him - it was our decision, no pressure, extremely knowledgeable of the law and the particular of Joliet courthouse and players. For my situation - retaining Jack immediately definitely helped our case. He was able to step in and talk to the police, prosecutors right away on our behalf. Something we could not do ourselves, and public defender could not as it takes time to be assign one. This definitely stop things from getting worse by having Jack step in immediately on our behalf, sending the message that we are well represented. Jack knowing the system / players is the expertise we needed, we had a Bench trial. And Jack pointed out things to the judge that was in our favor - it was a really border line case down to the wire - and we prevail with some stipulations but it's all good. Extremely doubtful that we would have had the same outcome with anyone else representing. This is a long overdue review and my first review ever, and we are grateful to be able to put this incident behind us so very quickly. Thank you Jack. Judy

Posted by Edgar | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Must Hire

Jack Zaremba is a phenomenal criminal defense attorney. His extensive court room experience is clearly visible when you're sitting next to him in court arguing in your favor. I hired Mr. Zaremba for a DUI case, in which he did a magnificent job. Mr. Zaremba was not only able to help me keep my driver...'s license, he was also able to argue his way into victory and I was able to walk out of the court room with no charges. The straightforwardness, dedication, and diligence Mr. Zaremba brings to the table is what sets him apart from other criminal defense attorneys. I highly recommend Jack Zaremba to anyone facing legal issues. Again, Mr. Zaremba is a must-hire attorney for any individual in need of legal counsel and who is looking forward to positive results.

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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

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Steven Haney

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bamidele Adelayo

Criminal defense lawyer

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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

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

Languages

English

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