Timothy James Ting

Timothy James Ting

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 17 years

Litigation Lawyer at Carbondale, IL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Power Of Attorney ... +5 more

100 North Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL

About Timothy

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Litigation 30%

Trial Specialist

30%
Criminal Defense 25%

Felony, Misdemeanor, DUI, and Traffic Offenses

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 17 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2008

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Barrett, Twomey, Broom, Hughes, & Hoke, LLP

100 North Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL, 62902

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Timothy James Ting's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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Posted by anonymous | December 9, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Timothy Ting is a brilliant attorney with a caring heart

Incredibly conscientious and knowledgeable attorney that shows understanding of the human side of every case and the impacts on families.

Posted by Crystal | January 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

More help needed please

I wish that mr. Teen could do more legal stuff like help mentally ill people like me where I can get a place to live and somewhere safe in murphysboro Illinois and that I can also do you like my medical stuff and you know what I mean that he can help me more that would be really good

Posted by crystal | March 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

crystal

he is at court with you and he dresses nice ! and he helpd you and so anyways why call the doc king ????

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Timothy James Ting's Lawyer Endorsements

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Evan Howard

Litigation lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Tim is an absolutely amazing criminal defense attorney and trial litigator whom I had the pleasure of working for and learning from. Tim is passionate about the cases he handles and the clients he represents."

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Aaron Wise

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Ting is one of the greatest trial attorneys I have had the privilege to be near. His dedication to his clients, regardless of how bad the case is, is unparalleled by any in the field. No matter the charge or the type of client he is representing, he represents that client with zeal. Anyone alleged of committing any crime would be well served to have Mr. Ting as their attorney."

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Evan Howard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sarah Taylor

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Aaron Wise

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Teaching Excellence Award, Southern Illinois University

2016

National Outstanding Young Lawyer Finalist, American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

2015

Young Lawyer of the Year Award (Down-State), Illinois State Bar Association

2015

Outstanding Teacher Award (College of Liberal Arts), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

2008

Fifth Best Appellate Brief Award, American Bar Association Regional Appellate Competition (Washington D.C.)

2008

Competition Finalist, American Bar Association Regional Appellate Competition (Washington D.C.)

2006

Moot Court Champion Award, Southern Illinois University School of Law Intramural Appellate Competition

2006

Best Appellate Oralist, Southern Illinois University School of Law Intramural Appellate Competition

2006

Best Appellate Brief, Southern Illinois University School of Law Intramural Appellate Competition

Associations

2017 - 2018

Jackson County Bar Association

President

2017 - 2018

Illinois State Bar Association

Judicial Advisory Council Member

2016 - 2017

Jackson County Bar Association

Vice President

2016 - 2020

Illinois State Bar Association

Criminal Justice Section Council Member

2016 - 2017

Illinois State Bar Association

Continuing Legal Education Committee Member

Education

2008

Southern Illinois University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

BS - Bachelor of Science

2003

John A. Logan Community College

AA - Associate of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Illinois State Bar Association Joint CLE Conference

New Cases on the Block: Pending Decisions and Recent Precedent in Criminal Law

2018

Jackson County Bar Association

Final Words: A Sentencing Hearing Guide for Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys

2017

Illinois State Bar Association

Using Ordinary Technology in Extraordinary Ways for your Practice

2016

Jackson County Bar Association

Encountering Clients with Mental Health Issues

2016

Illinois State Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Practice Institute

An Advocate’s Craft: Utilizing PowerPoint for Modern Litigation

2015

Williamson County Bar Association

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Utilizing PowerPoint for Trials

2013

Jackson County Bar Association

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Utilizing PowerPoint for Trials

Publications

2023

Southern Illinois Bar Journal Time’s Up: Evaluating the Effect of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Illinois Speedy Trial Act

2020

Southern Illinois Bar Journal Tuning the Moral Compass: The Evolving Standards of Sentencing Juvenile Criminal Defendants as Adults

2018

Illinois Bar Journal Reasons to Doubt: An Undefined Standard of Proof

2018

llinois Bar Criminal Justice Newsletter Fit to Be Tied: Unraveling the Mysterious Knots of Fitness Proceedings for Criminal Defendants

2018

Illinois Bar Criminal Justice Newsletter Pandora’s Box: The Predicament of Incarcerating Mentally Ill Defendants in the Illinois Department of Corrections

2017

Illinois State Bar Association Racial and Ethnic Minorities Newsletter Batson Revisited: Exploring Racial Bias in Contemporary Jury Selection

2017

Illinois Bar Association Criminal Justice Newsletter Plain and Simple: The Illinois Supreme Court Provides Clarity for the Burglary Statute

2016

Illinois Bar Journal Final Words: A Sentencing Hearing Guide for Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys

2015

Illinois Bar Journal When “Or” means “And”: A Trap for Criminal Appeals
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