Marie Joanna Taraska

Marie Joanna Taraska

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

1300 W Belmont Ave # 550, Chicago, IL

About Marie

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 70%

Ms. Taraska practices DCFS defense starting with the investigation phase, indicated appeals and abuse and neglect court cases. She also handles parentage, child support and custody cases.

28 years

70%
Criminal Defense 30%

Ms. Taraska has practiced criminal defense for 9 years. Prior to being a defense attorney, she worked as a prosecutor for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office in Chicago.

20 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 28 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1997

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Marie J. Taraska, Attorney At Law

1300 W Belmont Ave # 550, Chicago, IL, 60657-3200

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Marie Joanna Taraska's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jay | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

My first experience with an attorney....OUTSTANDING

This was my first experience with a serious legal matter and I wasn't really sure what to expect. I won't get into the details of my specific case but I will say this....Marie treated me with dignity and respect from day one. She believed in me and fought hard for me and because of this the case ende...d favorably for me. In addition to this she also saved me money on my fees due to her diligence and efficiency! She was always available to talk when I needed her and she made me feel like I was her only client. I cannot thank her enough!!

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Marie Joanna Taraska's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mrs. Taraska. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up a great work!"

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Charles Beach

Child abuse lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been on the same side as Ms. Taraska and have been against her as well. She is tough and smart and a great lawyer, better to have her on your side."

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Michael O'Meara

Unknown lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Marie on many cases. She is a top notch trial attorney who is always prepared."

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David Freidberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Marie is an excellent attorney who is respected not only by her clients and peers but by the judiciary as well."

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Jayne Ingles

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Beach

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael O'Meara

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Freidberg

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney At Law, Marie J. Taraska

2005 - 2006

Attorney, Querrey & Harrow

1997 - 2005

Prosecutor, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Chicago, Il

Education

1997

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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