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James W. Mertes

James W. Mertes

4.2
5 reviews
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 32 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

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 32 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

5 Client Reviews

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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (2) Lawsuits & Disputes (2) Car Accidents (1) Personal Injury (1)
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Recommendation (4) Case Results (3) Professionalism (3) Practice Area Knowledge (2) Advocacy (1) Character & Conduct (1) Communication Style (1) Cost of Services (1) General Knowledge (1)

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Posted by Stewart | December 01, 2014 | Criminal Defense

GREAT Lawyer!

Jim Mertes is a great lawyer. He has represented me twice now, and I have referred my family and friends to him. They have also been thrilled with him. You can actually see him in action by searching his name in youtube and watching his opening and closing arguments in a first degree murder trial.... After that three-week trial, his client was found not guilty of first degree murder in just 22 minutes! My case was not nearly as big as that case, but he treated it with just as much care and attention.

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2013 | Personal Injury

Great experience

James Mertes represented me after I was injured in a car wreck. He explained everything very well to me throughout the process. He was professional and hard-working, and I was extremely happy with the outcome of the case. My whole family uses him now.

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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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