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James W. Mertes

James W. Mertes

4.2
5 reviews
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 33 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Sterling, IL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice ... +2 more

4015 East Lincolnway, Suite D, Sterling, IL

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 30%

Attorney Mertes represents the injured. Attorney Mertes concentrates in plaintiff's personal injury, medical negligence and workers compensation.

33 years

30%
Criminal Defense 20%

Attorney Mertes represents the accused. Attorney Mertes handles criminal felony cases at both the federal and state level, criminal misdemeanor, and DUI cases with a record of outstanding trial successes throughout his career.

33 years

20%
Medical Malpractice 20%

Attorney Mertes represents the injured. Attorney Mertes concentrates in plaintiff's personal injury, medical negligence and workers compensation.

33 years

20%
Family 15%

Attorney Mertes represents parents and spouses going through the breakup of a relationship. Attorney Mertes handles divorce, paternity, custody, visitation, child support, and other domestic cases.

33 years

15%
Workers Compensation 15%

Attorney Mertes represents the injured. Attorney Mertes concentrates in plaintiff's personal injury, medical negligence and workers compensation.

33 years | 3,000 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 33 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1993

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Burton Plaza

4015 East Lincolnway, Suite D, Sterling, IL, 61081-7623

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James W. Mertes's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (2) Lawsuits & Disputes (2) Car Accidents (1) Personal Injury (1)
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Posted by Timothy | May 16, 2014

terrible lawer , Do not hire this man

Please do not hire this lawyer , He is never right about anything , he was going to allow a man that was convicted for criminal sexual assault on a nine year old girl to testify against me in lee county court . The mans name is DAN Mccune from rockfalls Illinois . IT was a battery case that i was fig...hting when my girlfriend got hooked on drugs by a local drug dealer , to make a long story short i walked in on it and he did not fair very well . 911 was never called and he never saw a medical professional. I gave this James Mertes 7500.dollars cash and he with drew after almost 3 years of wasting my money . He wanted me to take a plea that i refused he got pissed i questioned his ability and he withdrew I FEEL VIOLATED

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Associations

Chicago Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

American Association of Justice

Whiteside County Bar Association

Education

1993

Northern Illinois University College of Law

Juris Doctorate

Languages

English

Spanish

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