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Maciej Sokolowski

also known as Matt Sokolowski

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation ... +3 more

5097 North Elston Avenue, Suite 204, Chicago, IL

About Maciej

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 11 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2014

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 12 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2014

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Sokolowski Law Office

5097 North Elston Avenue, Suite 204, Chicago, IL, 60630

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Maciej Sokolowski's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2016

great absolutely

He verified exactly what went on and clearly understood I recommend him to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

good lawyer

I was charged with felony burglary. The prosecutor refused to make an offer and the lawyer that I first hired was pressuring me to plead guilty because they had me on video. I refused to plead guilty and ended up firing that lawyer. Ended up hiring maciej because a friend recommended him. He explaine...d the risks of asking for a trial, but said he had no issue with fighting the charge as long as I understood the risks. Ended up with the judge finding me not guilty. Hired him again afterwards to expunge my record for this incident and some others I had in the past.

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Excellent lawyer

Ended up hiring him after talking to a number of other lawyers who tried to scare me into hiring them and paying them high fees. I was facing 2 misdemeanors with the potential for a year in jail and a traffic violation. Hired him because he seemed very knowledgeable about my situation and could answe...r questions I had off the top of his head while the other lawyers I talked to couldn't, and quoted me a very reasonable flat fee. I wanted to plead guilty and end up with a criminal record in order to avoid jail time. He talked me out of it and took care of it very well... ended up getting the criminal charges dropped and paying a small fine on the traffic matter without anything going on my record. Definitely a better result than out was hoping for. Would definitely recommend.

Posted by Rob | January 08, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Gets results!

I hired Maciej when I found myself in a legal jam for the first time in my life... I had a whole list of concocted charges against me from a disagreement between me and my ex boss. He helped me walk away from all of this with all charges dismissed. I would recommend him to anyone needing a criminal d...efense attorney.

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Jeremiah Stephan

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sokolowski routinely volunteers his time within the AVVO community to assist the general public in understanding the legal system. He provides excellent and thorough advice and has demonstrated he is highly knowledgeable in the area of traffic law."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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John Richardson

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Other

"Maciej's advice is professional and well-reasoned"

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Honors

2022

Volunteer of the Year - Divorce Litigation, Legal Aid Chicago

2017

Volunteer of the Year - Divorce Litigation, Legal Aid Chicago

2016

Top Contributor Award, AVVO

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, The Sokolowski Law Office

Education

2013

Washburn University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, magna cum laude

2006

Loyola University Chicago

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Community legal issues

Criminal Records and Employment

Languages

English

Polish

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