James Timothy Zuba

James Timothy Zuba

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Rockford, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

6067 Strathmoor Dr., Rockford, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 39 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1986

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

The Law Office of Zuba & Associates

6067 Strathmoor Dr., Rockford, IL, 61107

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James Timothy Zuba's Reviews

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20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Donna | December 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Professionalism at it's BEST!

I am a Real Estate Broker that has many clients in need of attorneys in their transactions. Therefore when I myself needed an attorney, I was familiar with many attorneys. I chose Attorney Zuba because he stands above all the rest. He is very professional, his fees are far lower than others, he ...has a financial background/degree and is compassionate about his work. I explained to him what I needed, he listened! He then proceeded with my case in more detail than I ever thought possible. He was well prepared, kept in constant contact with me and was very professional in court. He handled my case perfectly, saved me alot of money and we were in and out of court in one day. As you all know there are too many attorney's that will drag out a case just to increase fees. This is not the case with Attorney Zuba. He is fair, accurate, and the ONLY Attorney I would recommend. You want the best, hire him!

Posted by Chris | December 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney

An Expert in Family Court

Custody cases for single fathers are challenging in the best of circumstances, and for a single father like me seeking sole custody it can seem nearly impossible to follow through. I sought out Attorney Zuba on the recommendation of a respected friend who had not only been a client of his, but was al...so very knowledgable of top lawyers in the area. I was very glad I did. Attorney Zuba was calm, understanding, and professional from the initial consultation to the rendering of the final verdict. He kept me informed throughout the process, always responded quickly to my calls or emails, and eased my nerves before entering court each time. Realistic expectations for each phase of the process were set for me, and they were always met or exceeded. During the early stages of the case Attorney Zuba showed he was knowledgable and confident in the courtroom, and was clearly respected by opposing counsel, guardian ad litem, and judge. In the later stages, when witnesses were called, his skill as a litigator was very clear and I was impressed with his ability to turn each testimony on both sides to the advantage of my case. He fought vigorously for me, and defended me fiercely when false allegations were made during testimony. In the end, I was rightfully awarded sole custody. I believe whole-heartedly that it is important to research your specific needs when choosing an attorney, but I cannot imagine one finding someone better in Winnebago County to represent them than Attorney James Zuba.

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Top Notch

Attorney Zuba, has helped me through two support reductions and has communicated everything with me promptly. I live out of state and we did a lot of electronic communication and I never felt out of the loop. I will definitely use his services again.

Posted by Linda | December 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Attorney Jim Zuba provided professional and compassionate representation when I needed it most

Jim Zuba was a perfect fit for me. I would compare my experience with Jim Zuba and Associates to a life jacket that saved me from drowning. I needed legal advice and someone who I could trust to be "my voice" of reason, while I was devastated about my marriage ending. Mr. Zuba and his team were profe...ssional, caring and helpful. I appreciated that Mr. Zuba listened to my concerns and answered my endless questions with respect and would respond to me in a timely manner. I wanted justice, not revenge and Mr. Zuba was able to help me achieve that goal. He was organized and prepared for every court date. He was thorough in his research in every aspect of my case. I will be forever grateful to Mr. Zuba, his Paralegal and Secretary for making me feel as comfortable as possible during a very stressful and emotional time in my life. With Jim Zuba's representation I felt validated and confident. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who possesses outstanding experience and a caring demeanor. Sincerely, Linda

Posted by Jim | December 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney

I hired Attorney James T. Zuba.....

I hired Attorney Zuba to represent me in Family Court. Having worked hand in hand with several Attorney's I chose Attorney Zuba, I was not disappointed. He was very candid during the consultation and I knew it was an uphill battle. Attorney Zuba and his team of Legal Assistants (Lee & Pat) made th...e process seem effortless. He was very open and upfront with me during the entire process which made it easier to understand why "we" had to go the direction he took my case. I am pleased with the outcome of my Trial and understood what the Judge would or possibly could decide, or rule in my favor or against, prior to the final decisions being rendered. Attorney Zuba was open to all and any ideas that I had, using my input in a very professional manner during my proceedings. I do recommend Atty. Zuba and his staff for any family matters.

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James Timothy Zuba's Lawyer Endorsements

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Keith Morse

Family lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.He and I have had occasion to work together over a number of years and I have found him to be a competent,ethical practitioner in a very competitive and stressful field of practice. Keith S. Morse"

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Laura Baluch

Family lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim Zuba is a great attorney. We have worked on many cases against one another, and I have the utmost respect for him."

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Bradley Tengler

Family lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is an excellent attorney in our community, truly one of the best. He is both aggressive and able to settle cases, traits that are both necessary for a good family attorney. I highly recommend Jim to anyone seeking quality representation."

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Keith Morse

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Bradley Tengler

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1995

Director's Award, United States Department of Justice

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Zuba & Associates, P.C.

1986 - 1998

Prosecuting Attorney, United States Attorney's Office

Associations

1998 - Present

Winnebago County Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Matter of Silvestre Cascio v. Rosa Pace, No 13 C 6971

Rosa Pace, Mr. Zuba's client, was allowed to remain in Rockford, Illinois with her children.

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Education

1986

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1978

Rock Valley College

A.A

Speaking Engagements

2013

Winnebago County Bar Association, CLE Section

Civil Union in Illinois

2011

Winnebago County State's Attorney Seminar

Deposition Practice

1995

U.S. Department of Justice Training

Trial Practice

Languages

English

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