Joseph Michael Olstein

Joseph Michael Olstein

4.4
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 16 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Consumer Protection, Real Estate

10450 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 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

Olstein Law LLC

10450 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60643

Olstein Law LLC

5225 Old Orchard, Suite 50, Skokie, IL, 60077

Olstein Law LLC

1320 Tower Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60173

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Joseph Michael Olstein's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Posted by Martin | February 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unprofessional

Paid him a $1500 retainer to help with a bill that went into collections. Never showed up to the scheduled hearing date and would not answer the phone. Found out a few days later he was out of town or something with his family. Ended up settling the case myself and also never received a refund for th...e unused retainer funds.

Posted by Samantha | November 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very knowledgeable and smart attorney-

Joe Olstein was a BLESSING for me! He knew what to do for me!! Without putting my personal info out there, I was in a very devastating financial situation and nowhere to turn. I spoke to so many older seasoned high power expensive attorneys and not 1 of them could figure out how to help me. Right... off the bat when I spoke to Joe on the phone he told me I won’t loose my house and he could help me! He was very knowledgeable and smart and was able to protect me from a disaster. He immediately filed for bankruptcy and protected me. He was able to work with the opposing attorney and get me out of the bankruptcy into a settlement and continued to lead me to a very positive outcome. Joe was the answer to my prayers and saved me from doom. He was very thoughtful, caring, smart, thinks out of the box and had good ideas to advocate for me. I am very happy with the outcome of my situation because of Joe and his professional caring service he gave me. Joe has good communication skills, explains things, is organized, returns emails and phone calls. He’s an excellent Bankruptcy attorney and represented me perfect in my opinion. I would highly recommend Joe Olstein for any of his services because he’s on top of the game, is trustworthy and not one of those cold hearted attorney’s after you give them your retainer fee you have to chase after them!

Posted by Amy | June 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Joe is awesome!

Joe is awesome. He is so calm, kind and professional. He takes the time to walk you through the experience. He’s down to earth, non-judgmental, and professional. My husband and I are un-organized creative types and he was so patient with us. I would recommend Joseph Olstein Law to anyone having to ...go through bankruptcy.

Posted by Jessica | January 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A very nice attorney!

I hired Joseph for my chapter 7 bankruptcy and I couldn't be happier with the way everything turned out. Joseph made everything easy. He is very kind and understanding and was also very patient with me when I was worrying about things I didn't have to worry about as I tend to do sometimes. He was alw...ays there to answer calls and emails and he always answered my questions thoroughly. I do highly recommend him and I'm thankful he was recommended to me. I could not have had a better bankruptcy attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Successful bankruptcy- then stopped returning calls

Joseph was warm, friendly, and put me at ease that he would be handling my bankruptcy case well. I was ready to tell anyone I knew to see him for their bankruptcy filing needs. because he made the process that simple and straightforward. He was unable to make it to my 341 and sent another attorney in... his place which he did tell me about beforehand. My bankruptcy was successful and closed without any issues. One of the creditors continued to collect on a garnishment after the filing and before closing. Joseph was initially helpful, but once my case closed, he would not return any of my calls. The amount may not be significant to him, but it was to me, the client. Basically it felt very "on to the next one" as I never heard from him again aside from a mailed copy of the bankruptcy discharge.

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Joseph Michael Olstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Floss

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Joe for several years and he's an excellent bankruptcy attorney. If I ever had a question I would ask Joe."

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Brian Massimino

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joseph is an excellent attorney. He holds himself to the highest standard and gets great results. I have no hesitation referring him to any of my clients."

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Christopher Ackeret

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Smart, sharp, and extremely competent. All around a great attorney."

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Jonathan Schatz

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joseph in knowledgable in his field, conducts himself professionally, and constantly strives to obtain the best possible outcomes for his clients."

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Brian Reidy

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joseph is the go to guy when it comes to consumer and small business financials. As a divorce lawyer I know that divorce can be very difficult on the finances of a family. Joseph has provided insightful information for me and my clients during the most difficult period of their life. I have no reservations in endorsing Joseph."

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Brian Reidy

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Attorney, Olstein Law LLC

2010 - 2015

Associate Attorney, The Law Offices of Chad M. Hayward

Associations

2015 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

2013 - Present

Credit Abuse Resistance Education

Member

Education

2009

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2016

American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Journal American Bankruptcy Institute

Languages

English

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