Joseph Michael Borsberry

So I worked for a small rural school district in Illinois. A group of students were having sexually charged and clearly inappropriate conversations at school. I being an educator, had a duty to stop the conversations, and I did. Well that made the students mad, so they made up allegations and I wa...s initially investigated (and later cleared) under Title IX procedures. Well the Title IX progress wasn't enough for one of the parents, so they called DCFS and blew what was allegedly said way out of proportion and made it look like I was some sort of sick freak that you hear about on the news, or lets be honest, on facebook as I seem to get more news there than a news outlet. Well DCFS rightfully launched an investigation into the allegations, and despite conflicting stories, conflicting timelines, and changing stories, decided I was guilty. At one point they even threatened unless I agreed to a "safety" plan, that they would remove my children from the home for their own "safety". So I agreed. I was doe eyed, and trusted that the system wasn't broken and that my honest, and consistent telling of the events would clear my name with DCFS. Boy oh boy, was I wrong! So I appealed, lost, and then finally appealed to the ALJ for DCFS. This is when I decided I needed an attorney, as I realized facts where what DCFS decided they were. So I called Joe, he was easy to speak to, understood, and stated that he would take my case. Shortly after retaining Joe, I got to speak to Denise, one of his paralegals. She would become my life line. Joe and Denise never once seemed to judge, and seemed genuinely concerned that an injustice had been done. They wanted to make sure that justice was done. Denise kept me updated the whole way, and often Joe would have her do work, that he could have billed for, but to make this cost effective he had her do it. Which, hey, who doesn't want a break on a bill right? I haven't used a ton of lawyers in my day, but some you get the feeling they are all about the billable hours, and not the justice side of things. That is not the case here, from the first time I had my consultation, I could tell, that Joe cared about getting this wrong righted, and getting me a sense of my life back, though it'll never be whole again. As these types of allegations regardless of the outcome follow you. The level of thoroughness Joe and Denise put into this case, is one I would expect out of "the dream team" that represented the late O.J. Simpson. I honestly was overly impressed with how much had been done to prepare for the case. I can't speak highly enough of Joe, and his firm! If any of my family or friends need a good attorney that is going to treat them fairly, and fiscally responsibly, I am going to give them Joe's name, and number without any sort of reservation!

I utilized Borsberry Law for a DUI case. Joe was straight forward, explaining what I options I had and what the law was regarding the charges from incident. After a long legal battle, we had the DUI dropped and a very favorable result. This prevented me from having to work through a reinstatement ...process if the charge had held up. I would recommend Joe and his office to anyone in central IL with a case in criminal or his other areas of expertise. Excellent lawyer. A very helpful staff. Overall, a great law practice that produces results.

Joe and his staff are absolutely amazing. I went through a nightmare case and sadly hired him late in the game but he still put in all the effort he could to get me a good outcome even though he was late to the game. Can i also just point out that when i was crying and having a panic attack after one... of the hearings he calmed me down and let me cry on his shoulders! he didnt have to stay late he didn't have to talk through things and make me laugh but he did! He and his staff were always there to answer my questions and work with me even down to the bill. I will always go to him and recommend him in the future if i ever need help again! let's hope i don't but if i do its him ill choose. Thank you Joe for everything!

...I couldn't be more pleased with the time and generosity I've been shown by the staff of Borsberry Law Office!!! Mr. Borsberry has invested a great deal of effort to ensure a favorable outcome for my Child Support Modification. There may be other attorneys who's fees may be less expensive, howeve...r, the relationship of trust, respect, gratitude and dignity that's been mutually developed with Borsberry Law is invaluable! I highly recommend Joe Borsberry and his office!! ~Erica A.