About James

Practice Areas

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

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 32 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1993

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

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Location

The Burton Plaza

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

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James W. Mertes's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Timothy | May 16, 2014 | Criminal Defense

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

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Education

1993

Northern Illinois University College of Law

Juris Doctorate

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Languages

English

Spanish

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