Philip Robert Nathe

Philip Robert Nathe

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Naperville, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

552 S Washington St Ste 104, Naperville, IL

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 37 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1988

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008

Location

The Law Office of Philip R. Nathe

552 S Washington St Ste 104, Naperville, IL, 60540-6658

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Philip Robert Nathe's Reviews

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12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

What a great person

Phil was with us all the way for 4years and was so kind and heartfelt in our time of need. He always see's the best in people. He is resourceful, knowledgeable, well liked in the Du page court systems and always had different ways to approach a situation. Seems to be on top of it all. Knows the ...system like the back of his hand. Even the courts seen to have a high regard of respect for Phil...I know we do. I wouldn't have anyone else ever handle our affairs but Phil Nathe.

Posted by Shawn | November 11, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Service for High School Students

There was a period of time at the end of my high school years and my first year of college where I was charged with weed procession, underage alcohol and DUI. Mr. Nathe represented me in all charges. He was very understanding, supportive, and non-judgmental. Each time he explained options and helped ...me decide a course of action. His experience and knowledge of the court system and the tactics of the local police department were extremely valuable in minimizing the charges. Later he was very helpful in working with me to expunge or seal several records to avoid future impact.

Posted by Lisa | November 10, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best of the best!

I cannot say enough great things about Phil. Having dealt with other attorneys in the past, Phil was beyond patient, understanding, and knowledgable while working on my case. His years of experience working from various sides of the courthouse system provide exceptional insight and he is hugely respe...cted within the county of DuPage by all parties. Without Phil, my case would have been a complete disaster. I cannot thank him enough for his hard work and commitment to getting me above and beyond the results that I ever would have expected. Phil will help to prepare you for the worst, but he will get you the absolute best case scenario available to you based on your individual circumstances. I am so grateful for his continued patience and dedication to my case. Highly recommended.

Posted by Troy | July 06, 2014 | DUI & DWI

OUTSTANDING Dupage County DUI Lawyer!

I received a DUI a little while back over Memorial Day weekend in Naperville (Dupage County), which absolutely ruined my holiday weekend, as well as had the potential to ruin at least 6 months of my life with a loss of my license. I have never been arrested for anything before and was in absolute sho...ck. As soon as my long day was over from dealing with my bond as well as getting my car out of the tow yard, my only focus was to start my search to find a lawyer. Knowing nothing of lawyers, I Google searched for experienced Naperville and Dupage County DUI lawyers. A few websites popped up, but most were very non-informative and amateur looking. When I came across Phil's website, I was thoroughly impressed. He has many years experience, specializes in DUI cases, and was a former prosecutor in the Dupage court system. I scheduled a free consultation right away. I went in with my Mom due to she had experience with lawyers in the past and would help me make a good decision. In the consultation, he was very personable, down to earth, and was very informative and knowledgeable about the DUI court process in regards to my case. After reviewing my case, he told me he would fight to get the DUI rescinded and at worst should have no problem getting me 1 year court supervision. Unlike other lawyers, he had a straight fee of $2500 which took any guesswork out of the cost and was a very fair price. Upon hiring Phil, he got to work right away on my case and kept me informed of steps I needed to do, as well as copied me on all letters to the city/prosecutor etc. All the weight and stress on my shoulders right after the DUI was lifted knowing that I had chose a great lawyer to fight for me in this situation. During court he was extremely professional and after meeting with the prosecution, told me that they had agreed to put me on 1 year court supervision which meant I don't loose my license!! I was so happy and so relieved. I walked up to the judge signed a few papers with Phil and was done. After walking out of court, he explained all the steps I needed to take after that and although court was done, he stated that just cause court is over does not mean that he his done being my lawyer. He said to contact him with any questions at any time and he would be there for me. Phil has the knowledge and professionalism that you expect when working with a lawyer, but he also had that caring and casual personality that made it feel like I was just talking with one of my friends. If you are faced with a DUI in Dupage county, and it can happen to anyone, I highly recommend you meet with Phil Nathe right away. Here are the advantages in my opinion: • Many years experience in the Dupage Court Systems • Specializes in DUI • Former prosecutor in the Dupage Court Systems • Works in the Dupage Courts every day and he personally knows many people there, including judges, so they will give him more respect than some random out of town lawyer You will not be disappointed! I have my license back because of Phil and he is not only my lawyer, he is now my friend! Thanks again for everything Phil!!

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DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 31

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"Phil is an excellent attorney and is well respected in the legal community. He is knowledgeable and professional and does a great job for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008.

Censure issued in IL, 2008

updated on 03/14/2010

Censure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Reprimand issued in IL, 2005

updated on 03/14/2010

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of Philip R. Nathe

1988 - 1990

Assistant State's Attorney, Dupage County State Attorneys Office

1984 - 1988

Probation Officer, Dupage County Probation Department

1981 - 1984

Court Clerk, Dupage County Circuit Court Clerk's Office

Associations

2005 - Present

Will County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

Education

1988

John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Western Illinois University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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