John Patrick Lonergan

I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible legal services provided by my attorney during the seemingly never-ending ordeal of my divorce proceedings. I was trapped in a relentless battle with a narcissistic ex who refused to cooperate or negotiate on any terms. From the very first consul...tation, John demonstrated an unparalleled level of attentiveness, empathy, and professionalism. His genuine concern for my well-being and understanding of the complexities involved in my case immediately put me at ease. I finally felt like I had a competent and compassionate advocate fighting by my side. What truly sets John apart is his remarkable ability to navigate the intricacies of my divorce. Despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacles presented by my ex, he fearlessly forged ahead, leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of justice. His tenacity, strategic thinking, and thorough preparation were simply awe-inspiring. Finally, after ten long years, my divorce is final. John’s expertise and mastery of the law, combined with an unwavering commitment to my case, ultimately led to a favorable outcome. I cannot adequately express the relief and joy I experienced when the divorce was officially concluded, thanks to his unwavering efforts. To anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation, I wholeheartedly recommend John Lonergan. He possess an extraordinary ability to tackle the toughest of cases and an unwavering dedication to his clients' best interests. His outstanding legal skills, coupled with genuine compassion, make him an absolute gem in the legal field. Thank you, John, from the bottom of my heart!

My 6-week old daughter was taken from me when my ex-husband made a false abuse allegation during our separation that elicited an Order of Protection, criminal charges, and a DCFS investigation. I was distraught, terrified, and desperate for help. I immediately went and retained the first attorney I c...ame across, and spent over $14,000 with no results before I finally met John Lonergan. I knew instantly that I needed John to represent me. Unlike my former attorney, John recognized the urgency of my case, and expressed sincere concern and understanding as to the devastation this was causing to my daughter, my family, and myself. Securing the help of John Lonergan was the best decision I ever made. He worked tirelessly to defend me throughout my divorce, DCFS case, and criminal proceedings, while keeping me well-informed every step of the way through phone calls, texts, emails, and face-to-face meetings. The compensation agreement for his services was more than reasonable, and he graciously commuted numerous miles to appear with me in court, which was located a full hour away from his office. Because of John, I was completely absolved of all charges and the DCFS allegation was entirely exonerated. He helped me secure primary care of my daughter and finalized the divorce quickly and efficiently. He saved my family, my career, and my future. There are no words to describe how deeply grateful I am for the kindness, compassion, and respect he showed to me throughout it all, and I truly appreciate the unparalleled effort and commitment he provided to me as my attorney.

I sought out John Lonergan because of a friend's recommendation. I was very satisfied with my lawyer's representation in my DUI case. He gave me the confidence I needed to fight my case. I was also in a predicament of loss of my job because of the DUI pending case where again Mr. Lonergan helped me... believe in myself and understand that a DUI pending case is not a reflection on who I am as a person or to possible employers. During the case I obtained a new, better job and took his advice on how to answer potential questions concerning the DUI charge and my firing because of this. I took his advice and received more than one new employment opportunity and feel successful in my new position. I was found not guilty and sincerely thankful to John Lonergan for helping me move on into a future not under a black cloud of a DUI but a future in which I can thrive.

As the parents of an out of state college student who landed in a Peoria jail for felony drug trouble while attending the Summer Camp music festival in nearby Chillicothe, IL, we frantically contacted attorneys in Peoria seeking one we could trust. Whereas others we contacted made unrealistic claims ...about moving mountains on our behalf and negotiated fees based on how much they thought they could get us to pay, John's team was realistic concerning the outlook of the case, expressed sincere empathy that translated into aggressive advocacy, and was straightforward in communicating fees. We trusted John and his team and are very glad we did. He worked with the judge and prosecuting attorney on the novel approach of obtaining access for our son to an Illinois diversion program, even though he resides out of state. The program accepted him and delegated to the probation authorities in our state the follow-up related to mandatory drug testing, probation check-ins and completion of community service, all of which were completed on time and without incident. This minimized the overall impact: our son was able to complete his final year of university on schedule and avoid losing his job. Once the required time has elapsed to apply for expungement, we will be contacting John's team again to help him get that taken care of. We hope we never need his legal services again, but would not hesitate to call him if we did. M