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John Manuel Montelongo
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Biography
I have tried criminal felony cases in Kane, Kendall, La Salle, Will, Du Page and Cook County. In 2011 I co-counseled a First Degree Murder Trial at 26th & California and my client was found not guilty. I also conducted an Armed Robbery bench trial and my client was found not guilty. I co-couseled a Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver (56 pounds of marijuana) in front of a jury in Ottawa, Illinois, La Salle County and the jury found my client guilty.
I have defended numerous clients in Driiving Under the Influence from preliminary matters to trial.
I am on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. My cell phone number is listed above. If you need representation - I will be there. Discount fees for military veterans. I am a Vietnam Vet - 101st Airborne - 1969-1970.
I have owned, buiilt and ridden Harley-Davidsons for 40 years. I currently own and ride a 1998 Softail Springer.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
34 years | 500 cases
Real Estate
30%
21 years
DUI and DWI
20%
34 years | 80 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Illinois for 33 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
John M. Montelongo, Attorney at Law, P.C.
71 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, 60432
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Posted by Carlos M. | May 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Resilient Fighter Experienced Affordable
John M. Montelongo is a Great Attorney that can be contacted by anyone finding themselves in a serious legal jam. I met John at the Bridgeview Courthouse back in 2023. I was in desperate search for an attorney to represent my husband Josaiah in a bond hearing. John not only got my husband released bu...
Posted by Linda | September 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Traffic
My granddaughter age 17 was stopped doing 30 mph over the speed limit. First offense, was able to do community service and driving school and did not lose her license.
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Experience
Associations
1994 - Present
Hispanic Bar Association of IllinoisMember
Illinois State Bar Association
Languages
Spanish