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About Timothy
Biography
Timothy S. Mahoney is a Principal in the law firm of Mahoney & Mahoney, LLC. who has lived in Stephenson County his entire life. He graduated from Aquin High School in 1985 and then received his under graduate degree from St Ambros University, graduating with BA in 1989. In 1992, he graduated from Northern Illinois University College of Law. He was the third person in the University named to their Moot Court Hall of Fame.
Since receiving his license to practice law he has practiced at Mahoney & Hauser, Ltd. exclusively. He has been involved in all areas of litigation from criminal law, family law and estates, to now specializing in personal injury. Tim has successfully prosecuted cases on behalf of injured clients and their families throughout Illinois and in other states across the country as well.
Tim has been honored by being inducted into the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, national groups of trial lawyers who have achieved million or multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of their clients. Statewide and nationally, Tim has been a long time professional member of the Illinois State and American Bar Association as well as the American Association for Justice. Locally, he has been the chairperson for the Stephenson County Merit Commission from 1995 to present. He was the President of the Stephenson County Bar Association from 2002 to 2008. He has received a rating from Martindale Hubbell that indicates his peers consider him to have a high to very high legal ability and exemplary reputation having been recognized for the highest levels in integrity. Tim has been the recipient of the Freeport Journal Standard’s Best in the Region readers choice awards. He was voted one of the top three attorneys in the region, from the conception of the poll in 1999 to the present. He has been voted best attorney in the region nine years in a row. Tim has also taught business law at Highland Community College, and is a graduate of the Highland Leadership Institute. He has sat on the boards of United Way, Jane Addams Mental Healthcare, Parkview Nursing Home, and the Aquin Open Committee, as well the Catholic Education Foundation to name a few. He has also received acknowledgments from VOICES the Stephenson County Domestic Violence Program and Malcolm Eaton Enterprises Day Facility for Adults with developmental disabilities for significant pro bono services to their organizations.
Tim’s daughter resides in Los Angeles, California, where she is following her dream of becoming an actress.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Car Accident
25%
Personal Injury
25%
11 years
Trucking Accident
25%
Wrongful Death
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
1%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 33 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Mahoney & Mahoney, LLC
(815) 233-4004
Fax
50 W. Douglas St., Suite 300, Freeport, IL, 61032
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Posted by Tracy | April 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Tim Mahoney is the best
I recommend Tim Mahoney and his staff. He is very professional and also is a down to earth person who cares about you and is very easy to talk to and he will help you any way he can. I can call him still after he helped my family with our case with any situation and ask him anything and he will guide...
Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Tim Mahoney - Trustworthy, Prepared, Passionate & Committed to his Clients
Hiring Tim Mahoney was the best decision our family made. Tim and his entire team were responsive to our questions and needs every step of the process. Tim kept us informed and had impeccable follow through in preparing for our case. Tim established trust with our family and advocated for our loss...
Posted by Katherine | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice
Mr. Mahoney's help with my dog bite case.
Mr. Mahoney took on my case with knowing it was going to be hard to prove that the damages were true. The papers I had from the hospital failed to write down all the sickness that had occurred . Mr Mahoney sent endless hours on his own looking up all my meds and side effects that were caused from mi...
Posted by Brian and Kathy | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Hire Tim Mahoney
Tim represented us on a person injury case. We found Tim and his staff to be very knowledgeable and professional. He was always available to answer questions. Tim kept us completely informed as our case progressed and we were very impressed with his attention to detail. His thorough preparation f...
Posted by Jason | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Tim Mahoney is the guy for you!
Tim was great to work with. Very professional and he gets things done in a timely manner. He and his staff did a tremendous job of answering any questions and making me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend Tim Mahoney to represent you and feel that he is the one of ...
Timothy Sean Mahoney's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Tim Mahoney for over 20 years. We practice in adjacent counties. I refer clients to Tim with no worry at all. He is well versed and very competent in all areas he practices."
Paul Whitcombe
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 1%, Distinguished Justice Advocates
2021
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2021
Best in Region, Freeport Journal Standard’s
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Distinguished Justice Advocates Award, Distinguished Justice Advocates, Inc
2015
Best Attorneys of America, Rue Ratings
2014
Litigator Award, Trial Lawyers Board of Regents
1999
Best in the Region (top three attorneys), Freeport Journal Standard
1992
Moot Court Hall of Fame, Northern Illinois University
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Of Counsel, City of Freeport, IL
1992 - Present
Partner, Mahoney & Hauser LTD
1999 - 2009
Business Law Professor, Highland Community College
1992 - 2010
Attorney General, Township of Freeport, IL
Associations
1995 - Present
Stephenson County Merit CommissionChairperson
1993 - Present
Illinois State and American Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2002 - 2008
Stephenson County Bar AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Personal Injury
$8,000,000 settlement
Wrongful Death Lawsuit
$1,000,000 Settlement
Personal Injury
$1,100,000 personal injury settlement
Education
1992
Northern Illinois University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
St. Ambros University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1985
Aquin High School
High School Degree
Speaking Engagements
2008
Stephenson County Bar Association
Stephenson County Bar Annual Meetings President 2008
Publications
2021
Journal Standard’s
Freeport Journal Best in Region
Languages
English