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 - 1 of 1 review | Domestic Violence

Posted by Hogan | October 30, 2014 | Domestic Violence

my experience

Mr Borsberry is very good at what he does. There is no doubt in my mind that he had a plan and knew what he wanted to do. The problem and why I decided to change lawyers was based on a few reasons. He charges by the minute at a rate of $200 per hour. So, he probably didn't want to charge me a lot of ...money explaining all the details of what was going to happen with my order of protection and divorce. Which was a concern that had me freaking out and thinking I was never going to get to see my kids again. So when I went to my supervised visits with my kids, I was warning them that their grandma was probably going to offer them drugs and all kinds of other things to prepare them for a life without me. Which is a big no-no and is going to work against me in all of this. Then of course, I never knew what my final bill with Mr Borsberry was going to be because he billed me per minute. After a court continuance and all the standing around trying to schedule times for visits and other stuff, I went through my $1000 retainer in no time. So, I switched to another lawyer that charged a flat rate. All in all, I would say MR Borsberry is one of the best family lawyers in Peoria. If you can afford him and trust that he has your best interest at heart. When I tried to tell DCFS agent Ms Allin how my wife stabbed me with ink pens, punched me and slapped me on daily basis, yelled at me and the kids constantly, and promoted drug use to my children till they began talking about using drugs themselves, the DCFS agent told me to quit slandering my wife. I never got to tell him about that. I gave Mr Borsberry 5 stars on every category except kept me informed. He did provide me with copies of all the court orders and sent me letters to keep me updated, but I am not a lawyer. What I needed was to be told what was going to happen and what to expect since I have never been through anything like this before and was totally bullied and intimidated by my wife, the cops, the dcfs agent, and fear of losing my children. If you are cool with being billed by the minute and can trust someone to do their job without informing you with tips and suggestions to improve your chances. Then Borsberry is your man. If you are like me and need to know every detail and be informed down to the last detail to make your own choices on how to be represented but not be billed for every second.. Then Borsberry isn't your guy.

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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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