John George Steckel

John George Steckel

also known as John Steckel

3.8
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rock Island, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

2100 18th Avenue, Suite 5, Rock Island, IL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020
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About John

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2000

Not Authorized To Practice Law Due To Discipline

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Licensed in Iowa for 28 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1997

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

Steckel Law

2100 18th Avenue, Suite 5, Rock Island, IL, 61201-8019

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John George Steckel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Case Results

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2020 | Lawsuits & Disputes

NOT WORTH YOUR MONEY OR TIME

i was a client of John's for over a year and a half, he got lots of money from me and never produced any results. He came unprepared for hearings and was always late, made the judge mad many many times, and was unresponsive when called. I left many many messages and hardly ever returned my calls, ... He lost me lots of money and time. please search for another person to handle your cases. If i knew what i know now about him, i would have never hired him. This one is not worth any of your time and certainly not worth the money he wants. RUN RUN AWAY FAST

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Glad I want with John

I hired John for a first offense dui in rock island county. Was a little skeptical at first but the money was well spent. Got the deal I wanted even tho it took a few times he got it done and that's all you can ask for! Would not hesitate to hire again or recommend to anyone

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Successful Divorce

Attorney John Steckel resolved my divorce in approximately 4 months. What could have been an overwhelming process was handled quickly and efficiently by the team at Steckel Law.

Posted by Nichole | July 06, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Did nothing but cash my checks

Attorney Steckel charged me an upfront fee to take my case. He repeatedly communicated with me that my issue was almost resolved and I was to "be patient". I even met him at the court house once and he supposedly talked to a judge on my behalf - except I saw and spoke to no one. I paid additional ...fees for him to file paperwork that he never filed. Then, he stopped replying or communicating with me at all. In the end, I still have the problem I started with - and he has my money. He did nothing; continues to ignore my repeated requests for, at the least, an explanation.

Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2014 | Personal Injury

YES! So happy right now!

I was injured while riding on the back of my boyfriend's motorcycle. A car ran a red light and hit us dead on in the middle of an intersection. My man was fine but I got hurt. I flew off the bike and broke my collarbone and had some serious road rash. Even though I wasn't insured, Mr. Steckel stil...l took my case. In the end, all my medical bills were paid, my man got a new Harley, and I was able to pay off my student loans! It did take some time but it was well worth the wait.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Suspension issued in IA, 2020

updated on 09/14/2021

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in IA, 2019

updated on 09/14/2021

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Disbarment by Consent issued in IL, 2019

updated on 05/19/2022

Disbarment on consent means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred, the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Suspension for a time certain/ Court order required issued in IL, 2019

updated on 10/16/2019

This type of suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. Once the suspension expires, the attorney must show the Court that he or she has reformed and should be allowed to return to the practice of law.

Honors

1997

Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society, Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society

1997

Honors: Best Grade, Creighton University School of Law

1997

Honors: Evidence, Creighton University School of Law

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Steckel Law

1997 - Present

Prosecuting Attorney, Marshall County Attorney's Office

2004 - 2010

Attorney, Neppl Law Firm, LTD

1999 - 2004

Civil Lititgator, VanderGinst Roche & Westensee

Associations

2001 - Present

Rock Island County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Iowa Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1997 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Associations

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1993 - 1997

Zeta Psi Fraternity of North America

Founder

Education

1997

Creighton University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Colorado - Boulder

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2002

Moline High School Career Day

So you want to be a lawyer?

1998

Spring Seminar

Search and Seizure Law

Languages

English

Spanish

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