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Jay Timothy O'Brien

Licensed for 44 years

Family Lawyer at Mokena, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

19065 Hickory Creek Dr Ste 150, Mokena, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 44 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1981

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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O'Brien & Somer

19065 Hickory Creek Dr Ste 150, Mokena, IL, 60448-8597

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Jay Timothy O'Brien's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

Posted by Dan Roy | September 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hired for Divorce

I hired Jay to represent me during an ugly divorce and he was great to work with. Jay was responsive and listened to what I had to say and walked me through the process. Highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

NEVER USE THIS GUY EVER !!!!!!!!

This guy is a DIVORCE lawyer. He sold me out on my 3rd court date. Tried to send me to jail for a year. Didn’t even know where I worked or anything about me. $2500 down the drain. this guy didn’t contest any evidence. Filed no motions. NOTHING. just had a 402 conference and sold me out. But his ot...her client who got caught drunk with cocaine and wearing bulletproof vest with guns got probation. Any attorney I talked to said u NEVER have a 402 with 2 peoples cases at the same time. This lawyer is not even known in the markham courthouse. Acts like he has juice with people. Nobody knows this guy. My new lawyer which is a TOP KNOWN LAWYER in cook county has been fighting for me 3 years now .... has left no stone unturned. Never sold me out and can call the judge ahead if it’s something to be asked. My new lawyer comes out the back with the courthouse staff cause he knows everybody there. Lol. He works for ME !!!! Jay Obrian is a will county divorce lawyer. He needs to stay in will county playing golf .... he is not a criminal lawyer. He will not fight for u. He only wants the money ... and had the nerve to send me letter once i FIRED him to say me going to jail is inevitable. Really. I’m still OUT !!!!!!! Because my lawyer is fighting. And won’t stop till the last trick is done. I don’t even have a criminal record but jay Obrian sold me out. what a JOKE !!!!!! I rather use a public defender than him. He should refund me my money ... and has the nerve to send his son in his place the days he can’t make it. at my bond hearing they said absolutely nothing to help. nothing. !!!!! Stay away from this guy and his office

Posted by Leslie | February 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Retired Judge

Throughout the years I have retained Attorney Jay O’Brien to represent my son on various domestic relations matters. I have found his representation to be of the highest quality as far as legal knowledge, experience, reliability, and courtesy are concerned. He has never hesitated to respond to our... phone calls whenever we had questions about the progress of the cases and was open to meeting with him in his office. Every single matter was resolved to our satisfaction. One cannot ask for a better track record than that. I first met Attorney O’Brien when I sat as a circuit court judge in the Sixth Municipal District of the Circuit Court of Cook County. As a judge, I worked with many lawyers during my 20-year career. When my son needed legal representation, the only person who came to mind was Jay O’Brien. He did not disappoint. I recommend him to anyone looking for high-quality legal representation. Leslie, retired judge of the Illinois Appellate Court.

Posted by Cindi | June 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Just Amazing

I was recommended to Jay from a previous client. I was told he's a tad expensive but worth it. From my first meeting with Jay I was hooked. He listened to everything I was saying. I knew in my heart he genuinely cared for me and was definitely going to fight for me and fight hard. I explained how... sneaky and nasty my ex was. Obviously not the first nasty ex Jay has dealt with he jumped right in and was on top of everything. My ex had hidden funds and spent marital funds on gifts and vacations for his girlfriend, Jay nipped that immediately. My ex's attorney was no match for Jay. Jay had to handle other obligations and I was given Jessica or shall I say I was given to Jessica. She was just as amazing and just as brutal and tough as Jay. Although at times the communication could have been a teensy bit better by keeping me in the loop about what our next step will be and why we were doing what we were doing but I blame it on how focused and determined Jessica was to conquer this beast. Jessica was so confident and powerful I could see my ex lower his head every time she spoke. My proceedings lasted almost 28 months but not by fault of my attorneys. My ex's attorneys were pulling crap out of the sky to try and trip mine up and drag it out even longer but it didn't work my attorneys were done with the dog and pony show that they put on. To anyone out there afraid to take this step, walking through Jay O'Brien's doors and letting his firm take over and get what is rightfully yours is the hardest but the best step you can take. At one point Jay told me that I need to trust him and if I didn't then we need to go our separate ways. He told me I don't like to lose. This being my first dealing with an attorney I was scared and I was afraid every attack from my ex's attorney I needed to battle back but I didn't that's what Jay and Jessica were prepared to do and they did. Jay's firm CRUSHED my ex. I got everything I deserved and then some and then some more. My daughter and I will be truly okay. Protect yourself take the step so you can enjoy life again. Get an attorney who's not afraid to fight back, hire this firm. I cannot express how thankful I am that I scheduled an appointment and walked into the beginning of my new life.

Posted by Heidi | June 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best firm in town

Mr. O'brien and his awesome team of attorneys handled my case with the upmost care and professionalism. From day one I felt that I was in good hands. When things came up, which they did frequently, I was notified immediately and given a plan. I was always given a explanation of what the law allows an...d how we would proceed. I would highly recommend Mr. O'brien and his team to anyone! They are the best!!

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Kaitlyn Copi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 14

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Richard Stake

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 14

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"I highly recommend Jay O'Brien. We worked on several cases as opposing counsels. Jay is dedicated to his clients and always extremely professional. I have sent personal friends to him and they were extremely pleased with his services."

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Martin Ryan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 03

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Experience

Education

1981

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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