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Joseph J. McNerney III
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Biography
Mr. McNerney has practiced law for more than thirty years.
He has extensive Criminal and Civil experience litigating a broad range of legal disputes.
Mr. McNerney was a partner in the law firm of Johnson and Bell, one of the finest litigation firms in the city of Chicago. Prior to joining Johnson and Bell, he was a supervisor in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office where he tried many cases as lead trial counsel, including high-profile and complex matters.
While practicing law full-time, Mr. McNerney served ten years as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law.
The Chicago Bar Association awarded Mr. McNerney its highest rating when it evaluated him and found that he was "Highly Qualified" for the Office of Associate Judge.
He was trained as an instructor in Trial Advocacy on the campus of the Harvard Law School and is a faculty member of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. He holds the highest rating awarded lawyers by the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating Service.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Illinois for 45 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1980
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Location
The Mcnerney Law Firm
9760 S Roberts Rd Ste 2, Palos Hills, IL, 60465-1686
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Trustworthiness
Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2017 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Made me feel safe and went extra mile to help.
I am an international student and unfortunately was given a court date for a traffic error. Being non-native speaker I was not confident ad Mr. Joe was fantastic throughout in making me feel very comfortable and delivering what he told me. Best thing for me was to see him take extra efforts for me. I...
Posted by Ryan | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing Criminal Defense
Joe pulled through with his own personal touch of a miracle. He was very fair and number one goal was to "Keep me out of the "crosshairs". He did much more than that and performed a miracle. Joe is the definition of a professional. I've had quite a few attorneys in my days. I've never had someone car...
Joseph J. McNerney III's Lawyer Endorsements
Daniel Calandriello
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer with gusto. Joe talks with his clients and makes sure his client's understand what is going on. He knows the law and knows how to get things done!"
Marshall Libert
Criminal defense lawyer
Joel Degrazia
Divorce and separation lawyer
Joseph Barbaro
Criminal defense lawyer
Thomas Bilyk
Criminal defense lawyer
Daniel Calandriello
Criminal defense lawyer
Scott Anderson
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
AV-Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
Reginal Vice President's Award, The Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation
1993
Vice President's Award for Excellence-Trial of Capital Cases, AGACL
1991
Highly Qualified for the Office of Associate Judge, Chicago Bar Association
1991
Head Coach-National Champions-National Trial Competition, American Bar Association and The John Marshall Law School
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Principal, The McNerney Law Firm
2006 - 2017
Managing Member, Absolute Return Management, LLC
2004 - 2006
National Director of Education, JP Morgan Private Client Services
2001 - 2004
National Director of Education, Smith Barney
1994 - 2001
Shareholder, Johnson & Bell, Ltd.
1991 - 2001
Adjunct Professor, Chicago Kent College Of Law
1980 - 1994
Supervisor, Felony Trial Division, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
Associations
2013 - Present
Influence EcologyAlumni
1993 - Present
National Institute for Trial AdvocacyFaculty
1980 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of IllinoisMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People vs. Derby
Finding of Not Guilty
People vs. Montez
Felony Charge reduced to Misdemeanor.
People vs. Tucker
Dismissal
Village of Dolton v. Murphy
Finding of No Liability
People v. Guzman
Finding of No Probable Cause at a contested Preliminary Hearing.
People v. Moore
Finding of Not Guilty after Trial.
People v. Parker
DUI case dismissed.
Education
1980
The John Marshall Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
Loyola University of Chicago
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Podcast
Being Critical is an Asset
2016
Regional Trial Competition
Trial Advocacy
2004
Investment Management Consultant's Association Conference
The Art of Persuasion
2001
Seminar
Trial Advocacy
2001
Seminar
Re-Direct Examination
2001
Seminar
Trial of Capital Cases
2001
Seminar
Cross Examination
2000
Seminar
Trial of Capital Cases
2000
Seminar
Cross Examination
2000
Seminar
Trial Advocacy
1999
Seminar
Trial of Capital Cases
1999
Seminar
Cross Examination
1999
Seminar
Trial Advocacy
1998
Seminar
Trial of Capital Cases
1998
Seminar
Cross Examination
1998
Seminar
Trial Advocacy
1997
Seminar
Trial of Capital Cases
1997
Seminar
Cross Examination
1997
Seminar
Trial Advocacy
1996
Seminar
Trial of Capital Cases
1996
Seminar
Cross Examination
1996
Seminar
Trial Advocacy
1995
Seminar
Trial of Capital Cases
1995
Seminar
Cross Examination
1995
Seminar
Trial Advocacy
1994
Seminar
Trial of Capital Cases
1994
Seminar
Cross Examination
1994
Seminar
Trial Advocacy
1993
Seminar
Trial of Capital Cases
1993
Seminar
Cross Examination
1993
Seminar
Trial Advocacy
1992
Seminar
Trial of Capital Cases
1992
Seminar
Cross Examination
1992
Seminar
Trial Advocacy
1991
Seminar
Trial of Capital Cases
1991
Seminar
Cross Examination
1991
Seminar
Trial Advocacy
Publications
2017
Podcast - Influence Ecology
Joe McNerney – Yes, Being Critical is an Asset
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have 4 felonies in 2 different counties that I would like to seal.
16 Jun 2018
Q&A
What happens to my driving record once I turn 21 if I have one moving traffic conviction?
14 Feb 2018
Q&A
What will happen if I am on court supervision and receive another ticket for the same offense but lower speed?
01 Sep 2017