$ 200-300 per hour
About Jeffrey
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
30%
34 years | 1,000 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
34 years | 1,000 cases
Foreclosure
25%
21 years | 100 cases
Bankruptcy and Debt
20%
34 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 33 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1992
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
Location
Mccarthy Law Group, Ltd.
136 E 9th St, Lockport, IL, 60441-3402
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Jeffrey Michael McCarthy's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Worst lawer
Worst lawer. never get back to you many phone calls asking how my case is going .no return calls.always late like 45min.to an hr.told me stuff that never happened. He is all bout the money. Would not recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Straight up crook
Buyer beware this guy needs someone to dis bar him. Tried to collect money that he didnot work for. He has ruined my case with no results. Don’t hire him.
Jeffrey McCarthy
Replied last August 11, 2022No idea who this is. Would be happy to discuss whatever issue you have.
Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer in Town
Jeffrey McCarthy is a great and honest lawyer. If you want a great lawyer who will have your back and get your case handled in the most efficient manner possible, Jeff is your guy. I hate to see individuals who are leaving bad reviews simply because their case did not go their way. Jeff is the best l...
Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Ripp Off
Do not use this attorney. He will take his fee and you will never here from him again. We hired him 5 months ago and called over 50 times for a follow-up on our case, he never responds. Already filed a claim with the ABA against him. He needs to be disbarred.
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very Unprofessional
He shows up late over an hour late, he doesn't explain what he's doing or what's going on, & he is extremely unprofessional- swearing while he takes personal calls in front of you. He walked into the court room for my case (without me), didn't tell me what he was doing or if I needed to follow, then ...
Jeffrey Michael McCarthy's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked for Jeff when I first became licensed. He is incredibly intelligent and a tenacious advocate for all of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is very knowledgeable and has been able to assist me with a number of difficult matters. He will go toe to toe with the best litigators out there."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is valiant and dogged in his representation of his clients."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.
Suspension Stayed With Probation issued in IL, 2018
updated on 06/28/2019This type of suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Suspension followed by probation issued in IL, 2011
updated on 04/16/2013This type of suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice the State monitors the his or her activities for a period of time.
Suspension stayed issued in IL, 2003
updated on 12/13/2011This type of suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Principal, McCarthy Law Group, Ltd.
1996 - 1998
Corporate Counsel, Enesco, Inc.
1994 - 1996
Corporate Counsel, PeopleSoft Inc.
Associations
2015 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
1996 - Present
Will County Bar Association
1992 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
Education
1992
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism
BS
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I am filling for chapter 7 bankruptcy, do I have to cancel my cell phone and Uverse?
21 Oct 2012