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Joseph Gerard Howard

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 38 years

Domestic violence Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense ... +6 more

217 N Jefferson St, Suite 602, Chicago, IL

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Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Domestic Violence 25%

30 years | 100 cases

25%
Personal Injury 25%

32 years | 80 cases

25%
Criminal Defense 15%

36 years | 300 cases

15%
General Practice 10%

30 years | 50 cases

10%
Appeals 7%

38 years | 50 cases

7%
Child Custody 5%

30 years | 20 cases

5%
Child Support 5%

30 years | 60 cases

5%
Estate Planning 5%

30 years | 50 cases

5%
Admiralty and Maritime 3%

21 years | 30 cases

3%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 38 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1987

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

Law Offices of Joseph Gerard Howard

217 N Jefferson St, Suite 602, Chicago, IL, 60661-1114

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Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Animal Law

Highly Recommend!

Mr. Howard and his associate, Mr. Mergenthaler were patient, kind, and understanding even though my case had to do with my dog. Before I found Mr. Howard's law firm through a friend of a friend, I had called other attorneys who were not interested in my case. However, Mr. Howard and Mr. Mergenthaler... took my case, treated it seriously, and saw it through to the end. I thank them for their help and my dog thanks them, too!

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John Sawin

General practice lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is a great lawyer that is highly respected by his peers. He's ethical, very knowledgeable in many areas of the law, and pragmatic in working with his clients to favorably resolve their legal issues."

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Heather Blaise

Child custody lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jerry Bischoff

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Joe is one of the smartest lawyers I know. He is a terrific trial lawyer and the best appellate lawyer out there."

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Jerry Bischoff

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1987 - 1994

Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

1994 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ramirez vs. Madd Anthony's

Settled for $729,999

Wubs v. Sumitomo Rubber Inc.

$4,000,000 settlement

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Education

1984

University of Illinois

BS - Bachelor of Science

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