Patrick Michael O'Brien

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Patrick Michael O'Brien

4.3
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kankakee, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

One Dearborn Square, Suite 320, Kankakee, IL

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About Patrick

Biography

Are you facing criminal charges? Have you been injured? Call Lawson & O'Brien today.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

I am a former prosecutor now practicing as a private attorney. I have litigated hundreds of criminal cases and numerous jury trials. If you have been charged with a crime, please contact my office to learn about your options and to ensure that your rights are being respected.

14 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Car Accident 15%

Car accidents are among the most common reasons that a person will find themselves consulting an attorney. I have been able to work out agreeable settlements on numerous accident cases. In many instances, it is not even necessary for my client to appear in court.

14 years | 10 cases

15%
DUI and DWI 15%

As a prosecutor, I represented the State on hundreds of DUI. I am now using the knowledge I gained working for the State to benefit clients in my private practice. If you have been charged with DUI, please contact my office to learn about your options and to ensure that your rights are being respected.

14 years | 250 cases

15%
Divorce and Separation 15%

Getting a divorce can be a difficult decision. Fortunately, I have been able to work out agreeable separations between couples choosing to dissolve their marriages.

13 years | 10 cases

15%
Personal Injury 15%

I have had the opportunity to litigate numerous personal injury cases, generally involving auto accidents.

14 years | 20 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 13 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2012

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Lawson & O'Brien, P.C.

One Dearborn Square, Suite 320, Kankakee, IL, 60901

lawsonobrien.com/

Patrick Michael O'Brien's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2025 | Criminal Defense

Terrible lawyer

He's garbage,don't hire this guy!! He's rude, ignorant and represents people who physically abuse children! How disgusting!

Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Another joke of an "Attorney"! Kankakee's finest

I will be brief but to the point. First off just buy seeing there has not been any reviews that are remotely recent I am sure the real posts get deleted. 2nd explained the case in great detail before hiring him, was reassured he could handle it no problem. Yet the following 6 court appearances was a...s if he never heard a single detail about my case? It finally got so bad he couldn't even remember if his client was or was not the respondent!!! Personally either playing Assistant states Attorney over in another county and let that title go to his head, or possibly his client load is so overwhelming that he couldn't possibly handle as many cases as one may think he has? In summary people if you want a ple bargan lawyer who does the bare minimum then O'Brien is definitely your guy! If you want someone to actually stand up and do what they say they will then I suggest anyone else!

Posted by Robert | February 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

DO NOT RECOMMEND

IF I COULD GIVE 0 STARS I WOULD. NOT EVEN WORTH THE 1 STAR. Patrick O'Brien is the most unprofessional lawyer I have ever dealt with. I constantly try to call/email and receive no response. Additionally whenever I do have a confirmed appointment for him to call me he NEVER calls I have to call an...d always told "he is in court in another county right now". So my question is why doesn't his office call and say he is unable to meet at that time. Nope nothing I have to call after waiting for 30 - 60 minutes. I am Active Duty Military and live in another state so when I was in town for a court date he showed up 45 minutes late and then left the court room and I had to go and find him to come back. And his paralegal Suzy Berrones is the rudest person ever. She acts like you are interrupting her. I am still waiting for my court orders from when I went to court in September 2018. Don't waste your time or money.

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Patrick Michael O'Brien's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bart Beals

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very dedicated and smart lawyer."

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Brian Hiatt

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Patrick is an attentive and conscientious attorney. He is aggressive, intelligent and thorough. As a former prosecutor and public defender, he knows both sides of criminal defense. I recommend him to anyone."

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Kimberley Donald

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He truly cares about his client. He is a "gloves off" fighter. If I have a conflict on a case I often recommend him."

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Benjamin Lawson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Patrick is a conscientious and dedicated attorney who has a great deal of courtroom experience."

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Jeffrey Godin

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Lawson & O'Brien, P.C.

2012 - 2014

Assistant State's Attorney, Kankakee County State's Attorney

2008 - 2011

Law Clerk, Hennessy & Roach, PC

Associations

2013 - Present

Kankakee Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Criminal Defense - Kankakee County, Illinois

Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict Granted (acquittal)

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Education

2012

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Lewis University

Undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2013

Illinois State Police Seminar

Illinois Traffic Law

Languages

English

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