Paul Matthew Marriett

Paul Matthew Marriett

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Rockford, IL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury

308 W. State Street, #327, Rockford, IL

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Personal Injury 100%

Trucking accidents, car accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, workplace injuries.

14 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2012

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 14 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2011

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Marriett Legal, LLC.

308 W. State Street, #327, Rockford, IL, 61101

Rockford Personal Injury Lawyers

6735 Vistagreen Way Suite B, Rockford, IL, 61107

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Paul Matthew Marriett's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

86 Client Reviews

Posted by Robbie | August 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Human Resources Professional

I had high expectations for this attorney, and he still exceeded that. I am so very grateful for what he was able to accomplish with my case. It appeared grim from the beginning, and I felt threatened with this case that came out of nowhere. I just can’t Thank Atty Paul Marriett enough. I Highly ...Recommend him!

Posted by Valarie | May 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Educational Law Attorney

My son brought a squirt gun to school and got caught with it. I know this is a silly reason to need and attorney. The school board wanted to expel him for one full year for bringing a "weapon" to school. My son should have known better but we felt like a one year expulsion was too extreme. Paul repre...sented us for the school board hearing. While doing some work on the case he discovered that the school district was not protecting my son's rights under the law regarding his 504 plan. Paul made sure everything was done by the book. He also opened up communication with the school board's attorney and got them to agree to a one month suspension that won't go on his record. If you need an educational law attorney, Paul is your guy!! It's obvious that he genuinely cares about his clients and what they are going through. 5 stars, highly recommend! Thanks again Paul!

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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Posted by Josh | June 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Poor communication

Paul never communicated effectively throughout my case.He would even make rude remarks to me about things like how no other lawyer would want my case.He would be selective on how he would respond to my emails and would refuse to talk to me on the phone

Posted by anonymous | May 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Feel Safe With Paul

Some years ago I was facing up to 10 years in prison. As you can imagine this was a very troubling time for me and I was unsure as to what would happen next. I met with Paul and from that day forward I knew i was in good hands. Very professional, highly intelligent (without boasting it), and extremel...y empathetic, Paul is someone who makes you feel comfortable regardless of the circumstances as he is very easy to talk to. He even offered me advice in other minor cases that I had going on at the time as well as every day life advice. My case took a few years to be resolved but in the end he was able to reduce my sentence to no jail time at all and now the entire charge has been dismissed. I would recommend Paul to any person, with any case regardless of the difficulty. You will not regret having him on your side.

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Paul Matthew Marriett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anthony Cameron

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Other

"Some lawyers are smart about one thing. Paul is smart about EVERYTHING. a strong advocate and an active listener, he's my "go to" guy in the great white north of Illinois. You won't go wrong with Paul."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Maksim Tikhvinskiy

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Marriett has an excellent reputation in the legal community. He will take your case, will make your feel comfortable and will get the best possible results for you. He likes his job and I could recommend this legal professional to everyone!"

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Eric Arnquist

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Peska

Immigration lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Lamorena

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adrian Murati

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is an excellent Rockford criminal defense lawyer. I have referred several criminal cases to him and he has handled them with the utmost care."

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Jonathan James

Unknown lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Myzia

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brendan Caver

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michelle Hubbard

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul Marriett has a reputation for being dedicated, professional, sharp, and responsive to client needs. His results are exceptional. He's a top lawyer in all areas of practice. I'm impressed with his ability to assess the issue and formulate quick strategy."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer for being an advocate for clients."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Such a wonderful spirit and is truly dedicated to clients."

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John Singer

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Prior to Paul moving to Rockford he practiced in the Rock Island and adjoining county area. From my observations he is always punctual and prepared. I would not hesitate to refer cases to him."

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Dennis VanDerGinst

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryan Hamlin

Sexual harassment lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Paulson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Marriett persistently seeks to obtain positive results for his clients. Whether it be a dismissal, a finding of not guilty, or a favorable plea negotiation, Mr. Marriett will not stop working until he has obtained the best possible resolution on your case."

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William Housley

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator."

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Ronald Payne

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Marriett is an outstanding attorney who fights hard for his clients and is very knowledgable in the law. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to my own clients in his area."

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Michael Myzia

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Michelle Hubbard

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Anthony Cameron

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys

2018

rising stars, SuperLawyers

2017

member, Lawyers of Distinction

2017

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2017

Premier Attorney, National Academy of Jurisprudence

2016

Nominated as a "10 best" attorney for Illinois., American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Nominated as one of the "10 best" DUI attorney's in Illinois, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

N/A

Member, Lawyers of Distinction

N/A

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

N/A

Listed, Illinois Leading Lawyer Network

N/A

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

N/A

Listed, Florida Super Lawyers

N/A

Listed, Illinois Leading Lawyer Network

N/A

Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

N/A

Premier DUI Attorney, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

N/A

Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

N/A

Listed, Who's Who Legal

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Office of Paul M. Marriett

2012 - 2012

Staff Attorney, Legal Services Of North Florida

2011 - 2011

Student License, Cook County Domestic Violence Legal Clinic

Associations

2022 - Present

American Association for Justice

member

2021 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2021 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

graduate

2019 - Present

Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2017 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2015 - 2019

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

member

2015 - 2019

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, DUI Committee

Member

2015 - 2019

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, White Collar Crime Committee

Member

2012 - 2013

Bay County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Rock Island County Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2013

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2012

Winnebago County Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2014

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Suppressed

All evidence suppressed. The State Attorney appealed to the Illinois 3rd District Appellate Court where the trial court's decision was affirmed.

Rescinded

Rescinded

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Education

2011

Florida Coastal School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

Visiting Student

2007

Western Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts

2007

Western Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Domestic violence and human trafficking

U visa

2013

Guest Lecturer at Western Illinois University - Macomb

Philosophy of Law

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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