Jay Timothy O'Brien

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.

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.

I was so disappointed by my relationship with Mr. O'Brien. He is very disrespectful and not reliable when it comes to his word. He was very frustrated with my case, as I was, and because of some things that HE did not follow through on as a professional, it cost me quite a bit of money. After contact...ing other agencies I was informed that my attorney did not follow through with necessary paperwork, again, costing me. Instead of trying to make things right due to mistakes HE made, he blamed me and was very verbal in his frustration of my case instead of doing what is needed to conclude the madness. My ex-husband’s attorney got the best of him and he let it happened, at my cost, while bills continued to be emailed to me. He never even offered to make things right when there were areas I did the research but in court, things were not presented accurately, as a result, I lost and it cost me, but yet the demand for money is consistently coming. When I communicated my concerns and issues, I received very disrespectful communication with nothing but a threat regarding billing and pointing out my shortcomings and downfalls. I had a much better relationship with his associates and secretaries. THEY were responsive and kept me informed.

Jay handled my divorce in 2008. He is extremely bright, very knowledgeable of the laws, and the complex court system. He doesn't leave a stone un-turned. He was gentle, when my emotions took over, but firm when needed. He saw it through all the way to the end, and showed up for every appointment and ...court date as scheduled. He came beyond prepared, even supplying a document that my soon-to-be x 's attorney did not have. Jay ate that other attorney for breakfast, had a relationship with the judge that was clearly mutual respect both ways. If you need an attorney, look no further than Jay O Brien. I am in need of help with custody, and I am going back to Jay for legal representation.

I never doubted Jay's ability and skill as a lawyer. He is very competent and knowledgeable in his field. Jay listened and guided me through my divorce and kept in mind how I wanted to proceed with the case. He offered sound advice and keeping with my best interests, always allowed me the final say... on what he would do regarding the divorce. Jay gave me the whole picture of what may or may not happen in my divorce case which was very beneficial to me because I had no prior knowledge of divorce or what to expect. Before I even began any legal proceedings, he recommended a professional for me to talk with to help me regain my self worth and self respect. This gave me the ability to think clearly and have the emotional strength I needed to get through an unexpected and unwanted divorce. I have every confidence and trust with Jay O'Brien and the staff who work with him.