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 Art | January 02, 2013 | Family

Jeff is the best

Jeff is a great attorney , he knows the law and when he walks into the court room he knows exactly what he is doing and he gets it done! He took my case the at the time was in a different county. I had other attorneys try to transfer to will where I lived and where they failed Jeff didn't . My ex wa...s taking my to court every month for 2 years for nothing and she was 2 states away and never was at court, well Jeff helped me with and stopped the madness. She was unlawfully doing things that I didn't know and thanks to Jeff she has stopped . If you are looking for a great attorney and someone that will fight for you. Stop looking Jeff is your guy, he is the best and I would tell anyone that needed a attorney this.

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 Joe | July 24, 2011 | Child Custody

KNOWLEDGEABLE, HONORABLE, A FIGHTER FOR HIS CLIENTS

I went through 3 other attorneys before I was recommended to Jeff. He quickly grasped the intracacies of my case and compensated for the "errors" and procrastination caused by my previous attorneys and the court system. Jeff is extremely knowledgeable of the law and has a heart for people as well. ... Jeff has done GREAT by me - I doubted him from time to time during the frustrations that come with custody/visitation litigation - but it always turned out he was right and his judgment was right on. Whatever the case, he will do the VERY BEST for his clients. I thank God for Jeff and for what he accomplished for my daughter and me.

Posted by Tom | July 11, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

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Mr. McCarthy explored every possible avenue when representing me. I believe it was his persistence and knowledge of the law that produced a favorable result for me.

Posted by Kristine | June 21, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Attorney, Counselor and Teacher of Law...

In life you are fortunate when you find an Attorney that will counsel as well as teach you. I can honestly say that everytime Jeff directed me within my legal issue, he was correct and we prevailed. Thank you Jeff for educating me along the way...for leading me into the court room and for standing n...ext to me at a time in my life when I was so unsure of so much...could have never accomplished what we did without you.

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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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