Peter George O'Connor

Peter George O'Connor

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 10 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Naperville, IL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence

50 S. Main, Suite 200, Naperville, IL

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

10 years | 500 cases

50%
Criminal Defense 30%

10 years | 500 cases

30%
Domestic Violence 10%

10 years | 100 cases

10%
Violent Crime 10%

10 years | 200 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 10 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2015

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

PGO Law Firm

50 S. Main, Suite 200, Naperville, IL, 60450

PGO LAW FIRM LLC

1333 S. Schoolhouse Rd. Suite 306, New Lenox, IL, 60451

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Peter George O'Connor's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Jonathan | March 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professional, informative and effective

I hired Peter for my 1st DUI which he was able to get me supervision for. Unfortunately, I landed myself a 2nd DUI offense during the supervision period and a felony offense for driving on suspended. Peter got me a deal that amended the felony to a misdemeanor AND the 2nd DUI to Reckless Driving. Rea...lly couldn't have asked for much more

Peter O'Connor

Replied last April 12, 2024

Thank you for the kind words, Johnathan - I am glad I was able to help you out and get such a good outcome. Best of luck in the future

Posted by Lorie | October 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

First Phone Contact

Well, I actually started my case with a public defender. But as we all know the Pc's job is to try and get the defendant to take a plea. All attorneys in K3 co. run together, so how do I receive a fair trial? Call Attorney O'Connor. Filled out a questionnaire online and within minutes got a call! I'm... very impressed with his professional outlook on my case. Made sure I understood everything. I will leave another review as my case continues. Mind you, I'm scared outta my mind. Never had charges like this, but Attorney O'Connor made me feel better after speaking with him. And he didn't try to get thousands of dollars out of my account. Gave me an affordable down payment price. I'm going with this man for the big win!

Posted by Tony | November 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Lawyer and the best at DUI cases

Peter and the frim he works with is one of the best in the industry! Their expertise with the DUI laws allowed me to keep my license and managed to dismiss all moving violations associated with my case. I would trust no other firm with such a charge and best of all they quoted me one fee and stu...ck to that fee even with added court time. I highly recommend Peter and his frim Tony

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Couldn’t ask for more

At the lowest point in my life- where I felt more hopeless and scared than I’ve ever felt- Mr. O’Connor walked me through everything with such care and understanding. Any time I was anxious or confused- he took the time to calm me and make sure I understood. As much as this will always be the lowest ...point in my life- with Peter as my lawyer- it wasn’t that bad.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Case closed on first appearance !

I highly recommend this attorney, Pete is a very smart DUI attorney and knows well how prosecutors work. He listened and analyzed all the details from the traffic stop to arrest and release and put a complete proactive plan for the first appearance date. Not only was he able to conclude my case on f...irst appearance but also negotiated getting my license back on that same day and avoided the suspension all together. thanks Pete, this meant so much to my family and career.

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Peter George O'Connor's Lawyer Endorsements

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Earl Vergara

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"What separates Peter O'Connor from many attorneys is his compassion and eagerness to help clients. Even if the odds are stacked against him, Peter sees the positive in every negative situation and will use the 'negative' to find the best solution to a problem. I am proud to endorse Peter O'Connor."

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Danielle Giannola

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Peter is a great attorney. Worked alongside him at a prior firm and he's a fierce advocate for his clients and easy to work with as well."

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Steve Klein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter is a smart and savvy lawyer. I HIGHLY recommend him."

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Phillip Haddad

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top notch attorney in DUI litigation.. One of the great ones. Highly recommend."

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Cary Dohman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Peter for five years or more. I have been able to see him at trial and hearings and his DUI knowledge is second to none. He knows the law, he is well respected in the field of DUI and he is a great trial lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."

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Donald Ramsell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I highly recommend Peter. He knows all the ins and outs. He is able to identify weaknesses in the prosecutions case and is often able to obtain dismissals and reductions of charges."

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Jason Kunowski

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Peter is an excellent and enthusiastic attorney. Peter is often able to obtain the dismissal and reduction of charges against his clients. I highly recommend Peter."

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Jessica Fangman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Peter is an excellent attorney and a trustworthy coworker. His dedication to the defense of our clients is unparalleled. I have personally seen him negotiate dozens of favorable outcomes for our clients as well as litigate complex issues at hearings and trials."

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Kimberly DiGiovanni

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Danielle Giannola

Litigation lawyer

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Phillip Haddad

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steve Klein

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jason Kunowski

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jessica Fangman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Earl Vergara

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Lawyer's of Distinction 2021, Lawyer's of Distinction

2020

Cross - Advanced Techniques, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2019

NHTSA Student Course, National College for DUI Defense

2015

Dean's List, John Marshall Law School

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Managing Partner, PGO Law Firm

2015 - 2020

Criminal and DUI Defense Attorney, Ramsell & Associates, LLC

2012 - 2015

711 Law Clerk, Cook County Public Defender's Office

2012 - 2012

711 Law Clerk, Chicago Board Of Education

Associations

2021 - Present

Will County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2016 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2016 - Present

Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

2016 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Attorney Member

2016 - Present

DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2015 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2015 - Present

Northern District of Illinois Bar

Attorney Member

Chicago Bar Association

Cook County Bar Association

2020 - 2022

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People of The State of Illinois vs. Cooley 17DT2747

Not Guilty

People of The State of Illinois vs. Gordon 16DV1498

Not Guilty

People of The State of Illinois vs. Schmidt 15CF2239

Case dismissed

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Education

2015

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Purdue University Calumet

MA - Masters

2008

University of Illinois, Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Pozner on Cross

Cross Examination

2016

DUI And Traffic Issues for the Defense II

Aggravated DUI

Publications

2021

2020 Illinois DUI Law and Practice Guidebook

2019

Westlaw Illinois DUI Law and Practice Guidebook

Languages

English

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