Thomas Patrick Naughton

Thomas Patrick Naughton

4.6
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 45 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Joliet, IL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Workers Compensation ... +2 more

23 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 25%

Attorney Naughton will work with you to help keep a traffic offense off public record, avoid increased insurance premiums, avoid a driver’s license suspension, and work to eradicate the consequences of a DUI or other traffic violation conviction.

43 years

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 25%

A CDL – commercial driver’s license holder is held to a higher standard than a person holding a regular drivers license. The Illinois Secretary of State closely regulates the federal guidelines to govern its commercial drivers. The CDL privileges can be taken away through disqualification of your CDL – Commercial Driver’s License. We will help you for fight for your job and your career if you have been charged with a moving violation or other CDL violation.

43 years

25%
Workers Compensation 20%

Attorney Naughton has represented clients before the Industrial Commission for his entire career. His personal injury and worker’s compensation experience has allowed him to understand what steps need to be taken to ensure a compensable case (case of value). On many occasions attorney Naughton has taken his clients employers and their insurance companies to the Appellate Court to establish his clients entitlement to fair and just compensation.

43 years

20%
Car Accident 15%

Tom is not afraid to take a case to court and go to trial to fight for what is right. If the offer from the negligent party or insurance company is not a fair and right settlement offer, Tom will fight in court for you! In fact, Tom has tried many injury and accident cases to verdict and has obtained record verdicts on personal injury trial cases. Tom has a reputation of trying cases rather than folding before the intimidating tactics often used by insurance companies.

43 years

15%
Criminal Defense 15%

Attorney Thomas P. Naughton is a former policeman, prosecutor and has been a criminal defense lawyer for over 30 years. Experience and knowledge are both crucial for providing the strongest defense possible. Attorney Naughton brings both to the table. His unique background gives attorney Naughton a unique perspective and insight into his clients cases. This experience and perspective is not available to merely book trained attorneys.

43 years

15%

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 45 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1980

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Thomas P. Naughton

23 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL, 60432-4301

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Thomas Patrick Naughton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dave | July 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Still Waiting.....

People I work with have used him for WC, carpal tunnel etc..I went to him for this plus another injury (2). Told him i was referred from people who used him. He called and told me I was denied, usually do this, he stated we will appeal and move on. He never asked for money, went a year waiting for hi...m, still going to Drs and being treated. I called, left message, no return call. I finally spoke with Naughton, He was rude, firm, bold, and not nice. Said he would call back since he screwed up, Nothing, seems useless, everyone else got 40-65k for the injury, I had 2 and he dragged his feet and now I go through reg insurance and received nothing , I Do Not Recommend him or his staff. Thank You

Posted by James | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Very Helpful

Tom Naughton was very helpful in my 3 tickets in court. He explained to me why I should not plead guilty at arraignment and was very informative during my phone call consultation. All 3 tickets were dismissed. I would highly recommended him.

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Jeannine Parker-Ross

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 01

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"Tom is an excellent and knowledgeable attorney, I would not hesitate in referring a client to him. I endorse this lawyer."

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Whitney Cameron

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

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"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is an intelligent and compassionate attorney who works dilligently for his clients."

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Courtney Mehta

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rachel Fugett

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christi Alexander

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Schrock

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom has decades of experience. He is a formidable adversary and I always enjoyed his style."

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Gino Fimbianti

Unknown lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thomas Naughton is a vastly experienced attorney with a diverse and remarkable background as a former US Marine, police officer and prosecutor. Over the years, I have seen him in a courtroom and I highly endorse him as a skilled and professional attorney for just about any legal matter."

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William Cassian

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kaitlyn Copi

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amy Melton

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is a terrific and aggressive litigator. Among many, a particular qualification I have noticed about him is his creativity. He never ceases to amaze me with his creative ideas which have worked wonders for his clients. I highly recommend Tom!"

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Angela Henderson

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chantal Host

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Attorney at Law, Law Office of Thomas P. Naughton

1981 - 1982

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

1980 - 1983

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

1972 - 1972

Police Officer, Village of Park Forest

1972 - 1981

Special Agent, Illinois Bureau Of Investigation, State Police, Special Agent,

Associations

2011 - Present

Joliet Area Community Hospice

Veteran Volunteer

2002 - Present

Village of New Lenox

Administrative Hearing Officer

1992 - 2002

New Lenox Police Board

Board Member

1961 - 1964

United States Marine Corps

Education

1980

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

Loyola University

MS - Master of Science

1967

Roosevelt University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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