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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

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O'Brien & Somer

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

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4.4 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Child Support

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2014 | Child Support

Pleased Customer

Just wanted to take a few minutes and let people know about my experience with the Law Offices of Jay O'Brien. I recently went through a nasty divorce. Is there ever a good one? I hired a different lawyer at first because she was one of the cheaper quotes I received. Cheaper is not always better as ...I found out. Actually with all of the court continuances because she wasn't prepared ended up costing me hundreds of dollars each time she stepped in the court room to get another date on the docket. Finally I had enough and searched for other lawyers in my area and I came across this site and read some of the reviews and decided to call for an appointment. I'm glad I did. I knew that after being married for several years and having children under the age of 18, that I was going to have to pay something to the Ex. Jay was able to help me get a fair deal and actually brought things to the table that my first lawyer didn't even think about. I would highly recommend his office. I'm glad I came across this site and called.

Posted by Andy | September 22, 2009 | Child Support

Don't use in a contested case

Used Jay in a contested divorce case that went to trial. My final judgment was as one sided as they come. During the course of the case he made many mistakes 1. Didn't subpeona records my wife was withholding, This cost me thousands 2. Asking for abatement of child support instead of recalculat...ion. At the final judgment I was forced to pay. This cost me thousands 3. Didn't go to court with market value of valuables. Instead let a judge determine the value. This cost me thousands 4. Constantly allowed the respondants lawyer to file continuances. 5. Very passive arguments during the trial 6. Recommended not to appeal the judgment. Every lawyer who reviewed case since disagreed with this recommendation. Other lawyers have reviewed my case and are suprised by the fact I even had a lawyer.

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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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Education

1981

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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