Sole practitioner at The Law Offices of Michael F. Carroll, with offices in Orland Park, IL. Previously partner in the Orland Park law firm of Carroll & Truesdale, P.C. Past (2007-2008) President of the Southwest Bar Association. Member of the Will County Bar Association. Member of the Illinois State Bar Association. Past-President and Past-Secretary of the Orland Park Lions Club and Charter Member of the Orland Park Law Enforcement Organization. Former police officer. Practice concentrated in the areas of Criminal/Traffic/DUI Defense, Commercial & Residential Real Estate Matters & General Litigation.
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1995 | 06/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 20 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Melvin Jones Fellowship | Lions Clubs International Foundation | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Sole Practitioner | The Law Offices of Michael F. Carroll | 2008 - Present |
Partner | Carroll & Truesdale, PC | 2005 - 2008 |
Sole Practitioner | Law Office of Michael F. Carroll | 2002 - 2005 |
Associate | Beranek & DeWilkins | 1998 - 2002 |
Sole Practitioner | Law Office of Michael F. Carroll | 1995 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Will County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Southwest Bar Association | Past-President | 1998 - Present |
Orland Park Lions Club | Past-President | 1997 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
Orland Park Law Enforcement Organization | Charter Member | 1995 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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John Marshall Law School, Chicago | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1985 |
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1985 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Southwest Bar Association CLE Week | Real Estate Contract Comparison and Review | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Assault Case | Finding of Not Guilty |
Roofing Contractor v. Homeowner | Successfully defended the homeowner. |
People v. Young lady | Defendant found not guilty. The Court found the evidence of prior harassment credible |
People v. Bucket Loader | The court ruled in favor of the owner for both defenses presented and ordered the return of the property. |
Motorist v. Secretary of State | The Court agreed that SOS did not have legal authority to support its action, and ordered the Motorist's license be reinstated. |
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Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 6, 2014
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I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Gino Fimbianti, Criminal defense Attorney on May 13, 2014
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Michael Carroll is a terrifically skillful and experienced attorney. I have worked closely with him in the past and have found that his experience as a police officer gives him a unique insight into the representation of his clients. His professionalism was first rate. I highly recommend him.
Michael Chomiak, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 24, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey McCarthy, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 19, 2013
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