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Colleen Mary Wengler

3.4
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 24 years

Guardianship Lawyer at Joliet, IL
Practice Areas: Guardianship, Litigation, Wills & Living Wills ... +2 more

181 N. Hammes Avenue, Joliet, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 24 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2001

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Wengler Law Firm, LLC

181 N. Hammes Avenue, Joliet, IL, 60435-6675

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Colleen Mary Wengler's Reviews

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3.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Run like hell

She can have her attorney friends endorse her but i would not have her represent my dog!!!! I am a cancer survivor and she accidently sent my attorney an email making a nasty comment. about my cancer. My lawyer was appalled!!!!!! Her comment was asking in a negative tone oh, is she sick "again" How d...are her, you try going through cancer treatment, it is a nightmare, and i was the lucky one, i lived!!!!! This email was sent to my attorney, but it was meant for her client!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The email contained other content which is so bad i will not write on this forum. Run the hell away from this women, she is without compassion and is only in it for the cash!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Lauren Sherman | October 6, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Compassionate and mindful

We have had the opportunity to work with Colleen on multiple cases. She has always been compassionate and worked to find creative solutions for her clients. She is an expert in her field and we would not hesitate to refer people to her.

Posted by Ashleigh Nussbaum | March 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Proficiency and Urgency

Colleen, a professional, ethical, and proficient attorney, made a lasting impression by the manner in which she handled my guardianship concerns. She responded to difficult and complex legalities with ease and urgency. I highly recommend retaining her, not only because she will get your needs firml...y met, but because she will do her utmost to utilize her extensive experience in litigation and, from my personal experience, make the right judgement calls.

Posted by Lisa | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, ethical, and knowledgeable

I would recommend Ms. Wengler without hesitation or reservation. I first met Ms. Wengler several years ago, when she helped me with a complicated probate matter arising out of the death of my mother. Without exception, I found her to be competent, knowledgeable, and ethical. She is honest, fair, a...nd smart and always -- ALWAYS -- "kept her eye on the prize" -- she does not get sidetracked or caught up in unimportant minutiae. Ms. Wengler is on a very even keel and possesses the utmost integrity and a stellar work ethic. I have never been unpleasantly surprised by her actions or demeanor. My experience with Ms. Wengler led me to reach out to her recently, when I was again in need of similar assistance. She has not disappointed. More lawyers ought to take a page from her book....

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2015

negligent,incompetent ,lazy

I had the extreme misfortune of retaining this attorney.She was hired to establish a limited guardianship. for my disabled daughterto obtain a 300,000 inheritance which had been denied,the process to take 6 months.32 months later no funds have been disbursed..she did not request any discovery from th...e trustee who had repeatedly ignored his fiduciary obligations for 12 years.my repeated calls to me office we're never returned your was my hand delivered letter answered. Although my verizon records clearly show that you made no attempt to call me she lied repeatedly in open court. She didn't even recognize her own clients in court a precursor of things to come. She pads her bills.In retaliation, she met with the guardian ad litem ,her friend and colleague,who had me removed as guardian although no reason was cited and I am my daughters strongest advocate.this is an attorney with no integritywho prefers to be abusive to her own client rather than do her job. If a 0 was available that is the score I would give. I'm reporting her to ADRC.My daughtet reported that two other associates with whom she workad an had an equally negative experience. guardian

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Colleen Mary Wengler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frank Andreano

Guardianship lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Colleen is a go-to person for probate/guardianship matters. Great attorney and person. She is a credit to the professional and I recommend her without reservation. I hope I don't need a probate or guardianship attorney, but if I did I'd call Colleen."

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Judy Goldstein

Probate lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen is an incredibly knowledgeable and articulate attorney. She is a strong advocate for her clients. She has a strong sense of ethics and professionalism. I have referred many cases to her and admire her expertise."

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Judy Goldstein

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Rating:  6.8 (Good)

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