Matthew Paul Prengaman

Matthew Paul Prengaman

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, General Practice

140 South Dearborn Street., Suite. 404, Chicago, IL

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 16 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2009

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Matthew Prengaman

140 South Dearborn Street., Suite. 404, Chicago, IL, 60603

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Matthew Paul Prengaman's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Donna | February 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

I am eternally grateful to Attorney Matthew.

I had a judgement against me since 2015 for over a quarter of a million dollars. I had retained a prominent attorney to take the case and he got ill in 2018. I searched high and low for another attorney. No attorney wanted the fight. I found Attorney Matthew through a website engine search. I call...ed him and the rest is history. Though this case wasn't his field of expertise; Attorney Matthew felt compelled to fight for me. Late 2022 a settlement was agreed upon. My life had been on hold for close to 8 years. I am eternally grateful to Attorney Matthew for sticking it through with me. He was more than my Attorney; he was my peace. Mind you, I only met him once and that was for a preliminary hearing close to the end of our journey. And when the case was settled, he humbly said to me; " Take care and good luck with everything in the future."

Posted by Renee | July 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Fantastic !!!!

Matthew diligently handled my frustrating case. I filed an emergency order of protection (restraining order) against a family member due to safety concerns. My family member hired an attorney and wanted the emegency order of protection thrown out. I was discouraged, emotionally and mentally drained. ...Matthew reassured me that he could handle my case. He was honest and forthcoming about what to expect during the process. I had multiple zoom court appearances. He would reach out the day before, show up on time and call afterwards to discuss the case. I never had an issue contacting him via phone, text and/or email. My case was even dismissed by accident and he got it reinstated. I definitely would hire and recommend him to ANYONE.

Posted by Dragos | March 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best

I rly appreciate his work I just had a criminal case and he did his best work to get me out in the best position possible. He s a really nice person and will help you no matter what. Thank you so much!!!

Posted by Steve | October 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Federal and state court

I hired Matt Pegnaman for assistance with a Cook County case involving alleged damage to an automobile. He was extremely responsive -- so much so that I went back to him for help on a federal court business dispute.

Posted by Mary | September 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Made a Will

I had Matthew Prengaman draw up a will for me & was very pleased with the whole process. We did it all on line which was so easy to do. He never rushed me to just get the job done but answered all my questions & concerns. He spent so much time with me & answered so many emails. I highly recommend... him to anyone needing legal services.

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Matthew Paul Prengaman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Schmiege

General practice lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Mr. Prengaman on several cases over the years. Matt epitomizes the intelligent advocate who practices law with the highest integrity. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Feldman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a truly fantastic attorney, he is dedicated, caring, smart and able to help clients in a wide array of different areas of law, both criminal and civil, as well as debt collection etc. I don't know any other lawyer who is equally as skilled in so many different fields. I recommend him."

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Michael Cheronis

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is a well-respected and sought after member of the trial bar in Cook County. I you have the opportunity, hire him."

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Richard Dvorak

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a very hard-working attorney who will go the extra mile to get the job done."

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Michael Schmiege

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Feldman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Cheronis

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Matthew Prengaman

2010 - 2011

Associate, Albukerk & Associates

2009 - 2010

Associate, Dvorak, Toppel & Barrido, LLC

Associations

2010 - Present

General Bar of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Member

2009 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

University of Idaho College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Redlands

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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