Joseph Michael Borsberry

Joseph Michael Borsberry

4.8
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Peoria, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Domestic Violence

203 NE Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL

About Joseph

Biography

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

Borsberry Law Offices, P.C.

203 NE Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, 61602

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Joseph Michael Borsberry's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

57 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 57 reviews

Posted by Dawn | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Attorney

The whole office did a great job. Joe was sensitive to my needs. He listened to what I said and followed through with a favorable judgment. Barbara was very nice to work with. They made a not so great situation a bit easier to deal with. From billing to emails and communication. This is the pla...ce!!

Posted by Joe | March 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent D.C.F.S. Attorney!

Attorney Joseph Borsberry won my D.C.F.S. case. He is a very knowledgeable attorney with excellent people skills.His staff was easy to talk with,and very helpful during this difficult time for me ,and my family. I highly recommend Attorney Joseph Borsberry for legal counsel.

Posted by Bruce | January 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best lawyer in the area - DEFINITELY!

Joseph Borsberry and his office staff were very professional to deal with. My divorce was very stressful making me wonder if I would be able to survive financially. Mr. Borsberry was very convincing in letting me know that things would turn out OK. But he was also very convincing to the judge too. A...nd because a wrench was thrown in at the end by my ex-wife, the results in the final part of the case turned out way better than I expected. Mr Borsberry also explained more than once how he was saving me money by doing what he recommended in certain situations that came up. He also definitely helped me in having the upper hand in a lot of situations that could have turned out not so good for me.

Posted by Kylene | January 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Third Custody Case

Since my divorce back in 2010 I’ve been in 3 custody battles with my daughters father, this last one I hired Joeseph Borsberry to take my case. It was a long process but not due to Mr Borsberry but due to my ex husband and his attorney. Mr Borsberry is located an hour away from the town we lived in, ...he did everything in his power to work with us to save money on traveling fees, we were able to do most of our meetings via phone, during this process we only had to go to the court house 2 times and kept most of it very civil. He and his staff kept me up to date regularly through email and phone calls it made it so much easier as I couldn’t drive due to a health condition. He and his staff were very courteous and were always prompt with answering any questions I had. During our depositions with my ex husband and his attorney, it was a pleasure to watch Mr Borsberry work, he was able to get information from my ex husband that no other attorney could in the past, he kept me up to date with the ever changing laws so I knew what was going on and where we stood. I highly recommend Mr Borsberry and his staff, as they were prompt, courteous and very friendly, in the end I’m very pleased with our outcome and has finally brought some peace to our lives. They never made me feel like I was a burden or a hassle they always made me feel like our case was a top priority!

Posted by Dawn | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Accused of Hit-N-Run

I came to know Joe while going through a nightmare of a case. The previous year I was accused of a hit-n-run, and after many court appearances and two public defenders later, I found myself without any formal representation. When I started contacting lawyers in this area, I was amazed at how many wer...e judgmental without even first knowing my side of the story (just like the public defenders) and they were looking at strategies, not to prove my innocence but to make the sentence I would receive "lighter". Not one of them considered I was actually innocent. Joe was different. Unfortunately our judicial system is flawed and if I hadn't hired Joe, I believe I wouldn't have had a chance, even with my evidence. I definitely recommend Joe.

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Jason Netzley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Every time I meet Joe in court, I appreciate his professionalism and preparation. His courtroom demeanor inspires confidence and trust, and his staff is top-notch. Both parties benefit when a competent, caring attorney like Joe is involved in a case."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Appellate Brief Writring, American Jurisprudence

Work Experience

2008 - Present

President, Borsberry Law Offices, P.C.

2005 - 2008

Assistant Public Defender, Stark County

1993 - 2008

Public Defender, Peoria County Public Defender’s Office

Associations

1993 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1993 - Present

Peoria County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Alcorn

Not Guilty

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Education

1993

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Illinois State University

Speaking Engagements

2015

Peoria County Bar Association

Child support

2013

Self Sefenze for Women

Self Defense Legally

Languages

English

Activity

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