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

56 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Victoria | February 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend!

Mr. Borsberry successfully guided me through my divorce with a problem ex-husband that filed a lot of frivolous pleadings. He kept me calm and gave me great advice on how to proceed. He brought home a great outcome for me.

Posted by Tim | December 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce/Custody

Mr. Borsberry has done a great job, representing me during a complex divorce and custody situation. My son was in a very bad situation while living with his mother and now my son is living with me and doing a lot better. Joe is very knowledgeable in the law and is always prepared for court. Joe has g...iven very good advice and counsel through there proceedings. I would highly recommend Borsberry Law.

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 Jimmy | November 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

If you want sincerity and determined to win for you...dont hire this man.

I should've know on my consultation what I was dealing with when I asked him what my payment options were as I have never hired an attorney. "We are not a bank." He told me that my wife could not take my daughter away and he would have rights for me with in 24 hours. When it was time to file, he... told me to go into court house to submit for a order of protection on my daughters mother. That was denied. I had to hound him for information on details on how our case would go, length of time, next court dates etc. He gave me very vague answers and after asking ask me to let him do his job; when all I was doing was asking about my case and proceedings. He told me should have to pay half of bills and that he could get that enforced as she was not helping me with any of our bills. I had to sell some items and fall behind on payments on my mortgage and other bills due to this. He then made a mockery and joke of my situation saying that I was playing a game with my wife on who was going to pay bills. When all I was trying to do was stay afloat. Went to first court hearing and turns out my wife put a order of protection on me and Joe says that they tried to reach out to me. Later finding out this being an email with an attachment on things I don't understand because I am an IT guy and I overlooked. That order of protection was to take my cars and kick me out of my house with no visitation to my daughter( Shouldn't have been a phone call for a response before the court date? hahahhaha Then he argued with me that they did call me and they never did. In addition, my wife's attorney sat down with her and chatted politely. Joe came into court house looked at me and went to another client. Then after court hearing, my wife's attorney sat with her again. Joe didn't even come out to talk, he took another client in. Retainer fee of 2300 and end bill of an additional 500 for a few phone calls and one day at court. Turns out my wife has only paid 1200 so far and she was in regular contact with her attorney. Borsberry office will nickel and dime you to death. This guy is the epitome of an attorney you do not want to hire. Only facts here...I can't believe I hired this guy. Make your own decision.

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Service

I was very happy with the customer service and timely resolution of my divorce, which was handled by Borsberry Law. Responses were prompt and the overall process flowed well.

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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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