Jeffrey Michael McCarthy

Jeffrey Michael McCarthy

3.8
Rating: 3.2

Licensed for 33 years

Family Lawyer at Lockport, IL
Practice Areas: Family, DUI & DWI, Foreclosure, Bankruptcy & Debt

136 E 9th St, Lockport, IL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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About Jeffrey

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 30%

34 years | 1,000 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 25%

34 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Foreclosure 25%

21 years | 100 cases

25%
Bankruptcy and Debt 20%

34 years | 1,000 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 33 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1992

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Skilled Lawyer - Vehicle Seizure

This is the 3rd Case Jeff McCarthy has secured a decision in my favor. I had a vehicle confiscated and my prior atty had this 'dragging' through the system for over a year. I contact Jeff & he was 'all over it'. We wound up getting a quick court date for trial & Jeff's skill and indepth knowledge ...received a ruling for the defendant. THIS GUY WAS ON FIRE! I highly recommend Jeff for his skill, demeanor, knowledge and he kept me up to date on all information and I was treated with respect.

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2012 | Child Custody

Finally!!! A Lawyer That Is Worth Every Single Penny. No Joke.

Jeff McCarthy is absolutely the most insightful and intelligent lawyer you could ask for. He could have easily been an investigator, or a researcher because he's always "dead on" with vast amounts of knowledge and facts to back it all up. He doesn't nickel and dime you on fees like most lawyers, an...d he goes right to "bat' to get things done...plain and simple. He'll take the complexity of your case and simplify it to get it done in the most efficient way. He may be soft spoken, but he is a very confident and compassionate individual with a strong voice that emulates moving and powerful words in the court room. His inner confidence definitely defies and towers over his physical stature, but it is that same confidence that will transfer into you when you are standing next to him in court. When the "gloves come off" this is definitely the lawyer you want in your corner. In my eyes, he is truly the standard for which excellence should be measured. Why am I boasting so much, because he won me full sole custody...and in today's family court the father never wins. Try finding a lawyer that can do that...you can't. Jeff is the real deal, as far as the rest of the lawyers you can feed them to the sharks....lol. Don't even hesitate, just call him. (815) 838-5297 I hope my review has helped you. Good Luck. To Jeff, if you are reading this...In George M. Cohan style..."My Mother thanks you, My Father thanks you, My Sister thanks you, and I Thank you." God Bless.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2012 | Child Custody

INTELLIGENT, HONEST, AND HAS YOUR BEST INTERESTS AT HEART

Jeff virtually saved me from ruin. If it wasn't for Jeff I would have spent months in jail and would have lost everything to an ex wife who would have stopped at nothing to destroy me. Thanks to Jeff I was able to obtain custody of my son and end a case that lingered on for three painful years. Jeff... will always have your back and will give his VERY BEST effort to help you with your legal needs. He doesn't over charge you and is the hardest working guy I know. Thanks Jeff for helping and educating me along the way.

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Jeffrey Michael McCarthy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Forkan

Family lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Christi Alexander

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Angela Henderson

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is valiant and dogged in his representation of his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  3.2 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Suspension Stayed With Probation issued in IL, 2018

updated on 06/28/2019

This 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 04/16/2013

This 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 12/13/2011

This 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 Association

Member

2015 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

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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