On a late Chicago summer evening, I was charged with illegal lane usage, driving below the minimum speed limit, and driving under the influence. I was facing serious jail time if convicted since I had 2 previous DUI arrests. Prior to calling Mr. O’Meara I did my research as any other person in m...y situation should do. After extensive hours of research not only for an attorney but what I should do to prepare myself for the months to come; I came across Michael O’Meara who has been practicing law since 1994. I read about his background and noticed that he was a former prosecutor which was a huge plus. I hired Mr. O’Meara and he proceeded to tell me my options. He was honest and to the point. Everything that Mr. O’Meara stated was going to happen…happened. On the day of my trial Mr. O’Meara put on a poetic show. His years of experience and knowledge were quickly observed by the entire courtroom. His objections, cross examination of the trooper, and rebuttals were flawless. Mr. O’Meara won that day, and that is the day I started living again… I highly recommend Michael O’Meara. He is professional, experienced, doesn’t treat you like a lesser person, and personally replies to messages. I must add and remind everyone that as a client you have to do your part as well. Everything helps - from the way you dress, the way your demeanor is in court, being punctual to all appointments, and ensuring you do your part and get everything in order prior to a trial or hearing helps. Thanks again Michael… Regards, -RM

I was arrested on a DUI, aggravated speeding, and illegal lane usage at 1AM in the morning on a Sunday. After extensive research and numerous calls with Lawyers I chose Mr. O'Meara as my lawyer. He was one of the few lawyers to respond to my calls on a Sunday. I appreciated Mr. O'Meara's professio...nalism and honesty. He was very clear on my options and possible outcomes. If you are looking for a lawyer to promise you that you will be exonerated of all charges, Mr. O'Meara is not the attorney you are looking for. He understands the law enough to provide you with the options that will result in the best outcome whether or not this is what you want to hear. I faced a possible 3rd DUI (1 out-of-state 18 years ago and another in-state 20 years ago). He did not sugarcoat the possible outcomes and clearly outlined my options in defending my case. He also understands the process enough that I was able to drive during the entire duration of the case. In the end, Mr. O'Meara was able to get the DUI dismissed and supervision for the traffic violations. It was a very unpleasant experience, however I believe I had the right lawyer providing me with the best information possible. I would definitely recommend Mr. O'Meara to anyone in need of a DUI lawyer.

Michael O'Meara is the most professional attorney I've ever worked with. It is very difficult to admit, but this was my third DUI, and you can image the stress, the shame, the uncertainty I felt after it happened. Although my last one happened sixteen years ago, a third one, if convicted, can be a ve...ry serious offense that can take away your family, your freedom, your livelihood, and it can lead to a felony which can eventually lead to inability to find employment after all is done. So you can imagine that finding the right attorney becomes a challenge. There are a lot of attorneys that claim they specialize in DUI defense and many of those are what we call "A Jack of All Trades but a Master of None." They'll take your money and you'll end up in jail. Those are the attorneys that you definitely want to avoid. Michael O'Meara was referred to me by a friend that hired Michael to defend his second DUI, and the reason I decided to go with Michael is because not only did he win his case, he got his license back. When I first called Michael he explained everything to me, the circumstances of a third DUI, and all the possible outcomes and worst case scenarios of what can potentially happen if you don't hire the right attorney. During the entire conversation, Michael was professional, kind and patient, and took his time to answer all of my questions. Michael has been a DUI attorney for over two decades, and in the early stages of his career he was the state of Illinois DUI prosecutor so he's been on both sides of the law. I decided right away that he was the attorney for my situation and that DUI law is his specialty. Throughout the entire case from finish to end he was nothing less than professional. He exceeded my expectations. He looked at my evidence, he prepared a defense and we took it to trial. Not only did he win the case for me, meaning it was dismissed, he also got my license back. After seeing him in action in the courtroom during my trial I gave him the nickname, Michael "Bruce Lee" O'Meara or even MOJO ;) I highly recommend him as a DUI attorney, and especially to someone who has more than one DUI offense on their record. Michael, thank you so much for what you've done for me. This entire experience was scary, but it sure was an awakening and you've made it possible for me to move on with my life without any repercussions, and learn from this horrific incident. The best defense in a DUI is not to get in a car while intoxicated. However, if you've already made a bad decision and you're looking for an attorney that will give you the best possible outcome, call Michael "Bruce Lee" O'Meara right now!

To those who have been charged with a DUI, I used Michael O’Meara’s services for my third DUI. When I contacted Michael for counsel and he was very direct and clear on all of the possibilities and consequences and how different scenarios could possibly play out up front. He did not lead me on w...ith wishful thinking or give unrealistic outcomes. Michael navigated through the courts and used every possible legal angle so that I could avoid spending any time in jail. I was facing not only prison time but also a minimum of 90 days in jail if found guilty since this was my third DUI and my blood alcohol level was more than double the legal limit. Due to Michael, I did not spend any time in jail. Not only did Michael show up to every court date fully prepared, he also was available anytime I needed to discuss my case. I had a very real problem with alcohol and Michael told me that if I ever needed to talk at all, to contact him so as to avoid me drinking and driving again and making my situation worse than it already was. There were several instances when I did contact Michael at inopportune times, and he made time for what I needed. This type of service and his concern for me is not something that is commonly found in an attorney. I must also state that if someone has more than one DUI offense, or an addiction problem you need rid yourself of the insanity. I recommend checking yourself into an inpatient program to really get the help you need. I did this for myself through Cornerstone of Recovery in TN and it was one of the best things that I could of done for myself. I highly recommend this facility to anyone who is need of any kind of help. Not only did this help my life, it also greatly assisted Michael in keeping me out of jail. My case was completed over 6 months ago and Michael has followed up with me just to check and see how I am doing. I would HIGHLY recommend the services of Attorney Michael O’Meara to anyone who is in need of legal council. JD

I have to say that Michael is one awesome lawyer. In regards to my case he stayed by my side for over two years to get the best resolution for me. He listened to me even when I called him in panic, he always gave me the options and allowed for me to make certain decisions before we stood in front of... the judge. Michael was honest with me from the beginning. He informed me that this was going to be a long process and for me not to give up because he was not going to give up on me. This was the reason that I decided to go with him as my lawyer. I was charged with a DUI more than twice the legal limit and I was facing serious jail time due to me having prior Dui arrest in the past. He was able help keep me from doing any jail time. Michael is a busy person and if I called and he did not respond he made sure to contact me back within the same day or within the next day or so. I am glad that I had Michael Omeara as my lawyer. Thanks Mike for all your help. BB