Joel Patrick Brown

Joel Patrick Brown

3.5
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Joliet, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

58 North Chicago Street, Suite 404, Joliet, IL

About Joel

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 70%

Divorce, parentage, child custody, orders of protection, stalking no contact orders, and child support matters.

12 years | 300 cases

70%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 17 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2008

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Reeder & Brown, P.C.

58 North Chicago Street, Suite 404, Joliet, IL, 60432

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Joel Patrick Brown's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.5 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

Posted by Brandon | March 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lazy money hungry drunk

Joel Brown repeatedly lied to me and my family about what kind of plan he had for my custody case. Everytime we got into court he'd show up the very second court started and was sweating and making mistakes like a hungover college kid. He told me not to inform the judge or DCFS about the proof I had ...of my ex doing coke. Judge Dobbs laughed in Joel's face numerous times for the ridiculous motions he'd file. The judge said he'd never seen such a incompetent mess when referring to the motion to split tax years. When talking to the lawyer representing my ex he asked her if she'd like to do sum dirty accounting. Meaning they were going to get drunk while preparing my child support. No surprise to find out he messed that up and gave the circuit clerk the wrong county ID number. When I asked him about y my daughter hadn't gotten support in 4 weeks he told me it was my ex's fault. Then later when my ex brought this up in front of the judge old drunk Joel Browns song and dance changed. He then said it was important for ME to figure out what was wrong. Joel will do u wrong but it's not his fault, he's deff got some kind of mental handicap. He deff shouldn't b practicing law and hopefully this review stops someone from becoming a victim of Joel Brown.

Posted by Myles | April 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Legal Representation

Joel was instrumental in helping understand my options, decisions, and path for my legal issues. Not only did his experience and skill ease my mind, but Joel also made crucial decisions that gave me the best possible outcome for my case. Without his expertise and guidance, my case would not have gone... how it did. He helped me receive one of the best possible outcomes that could have happened. I am forever grateful and appreciative of Attorney Joel Brown.

Posted by anonymous | October 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good lawyer

Takes care of business doesn’t fool around handles situations and subjects in a business professional matter.

Posted by Raul | September 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Greatest Lawyer In Town!

Initially went in for a consultation but from his knowledge and step by step guidance on how to move forward in my case I knew he would be my greatest option especially this being the first time I ever get a lawyer I highly recommend Mr. Brown His Professionalism, Guidance , and Knowledge Help Me Und...erstand All the paperwork all the requirements I needed to help my case move forward I Am Highly Greateful Thanks To Him I Have My Daughter Everyday In My life.

Posted by Missy | September 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Beware

Joel represented me on an OP case in 2019. He was not familiar with the law on multiple occasions and was not prepared in court. He failed to bring in a witness telling me he didn't have time although I gave him the name and phone number. He failed to subpoena documents needed as I requested. Wh...ile questioning a witness, he failed to identify discrepancies. He misspoke often, struggled with names, and did not know what the word "hear say" meant. He also lost a thumb drive that was to be given to me. He is very disorganized.

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Joel Patrick Brown'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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Tony Tomkiewicz

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked in the same courtrooms as Joel for several years and have known him to be honest, ethical, diligent in his practice of law. I am proud to call him a colleague."

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Gino Fimbianti

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have personally worked with Joel, when he was a highly respected prosecutor and I was a defense attorney. Joel is smart, ethical and an exceptionally skilled trial attorney. He was much respected by the defense bar for his candor, knowledge and tremendous trial skills. I highly recommend him."

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Craig Boston

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Joel is an excellent lawyer. I handled many matters with him as my opponent when he worked in the state's attorney's office. He always handled himself with professionalism and class. Therefore, I endorse this lawyer."

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Tony Tomkiewicz

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James Boness

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Reeder & Brown, P.C.

2017 - 2018

Owner, Law Office of Joel P. Brown, P.C.

2016 - 2016

Owner, Law Office Of Joel P. Brown

2016 - 2017

Of Counsel, Robertson Legal Group, LLC.

2010 - 2016

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

2009 - 2010

Owner, Law Office Of Joel P. Brown

2006 - 2006

Legal Intern, Ramsey County Attorney's Office

2005 - 2005

Legal Intern, Federal Public Defender Office (Ceder Rapids, IA)

Associations

2016 - Present

Will County Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2020

Black Bar Association of Will County

Member

2014 - 2016

Black Bar Association of Will County

President

Education

2007

University of Iowa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Iowa State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Lunchtime Presentation

Search and Seizure Law Since Heiein

2014

Annual Conference

An Overview Of the Illinois Fitness To Stand Trial Statute

Publications

2023

Reeder & Brown, P.C. Blog

Languages

English

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