Daniel Christopher Kay

Daniel Christopher Kay

also known as Daniel Kay

4.5
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Herrin, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

1 North Park Avenue, Herrin, IL

About Daniel

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 65%

Includes Child Support, Modification, Order of Protection

14 years

65%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 29 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1996

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Daniel Kay, Attorney at Law

1 North Park Avenue, Herrin, IL, 62948

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Daniel Christopher Kay's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fast, Friendly, Fantastic!

I was very nervous about going to court, and Daniel instantly made me feel differently. He was very thorough in what information I should gather, and getting the ball rolling on my case. At the end of the day, I ended up just needing to jump through some court mandated hoops, be patient, and the char...ges were dismissed. I believe I got an extremely generous offering from the courts, and largely in part to the strong relationships Daniel has within the legal community in the area. I would recommend him to anyone needing legal support.

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2015

Great attorney.

Mr. Kay is an attorney like no other. I had his personal cell phone number even and our first consultation (free) was literally two hours long. He walked through every possible scenario and we talked through every "what if" and worst case scenario. He charged a flat fee for his service, which I wa...s a little concerned about, thinking communication would be limited after he sold himself to me, but it was quite the opposite. Even when I was out of town, Mr. Kay would do a video chat! Communication was great. It seemed he was very respected within the courtroom and had a good rapport with other attorneys and respectful to everyone from the security guard at entrances to the bailiff, to the judge and to me at all times. I would advise that he is quite a bit more expensive than the other attorneys I talked to for the free consult, but the end result in the form of great communication, which equaled peace of mind, was worth the extra money. I have some additional legal work to do in the next year and I will, no doubt retain Mr. Kay for the same services.

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2015

Talented, precise, honorable, and completely honest....

I have had a couple of lawyers which were extremely horrible experiences; so needless to say I was a bit uneasy in meeting Daniel. I had spoke with Daniel on the Phone and he seemed very honest and forthcoming about information (which is exactly what was needed no BS). Daniel was straight forward a...nd advised me in every aspect of my situation to get the outcome that was beneficial. Daniel put forth towards the case with sensitivity to the situation and made it seem like it was his own situation which helped me feel at ease in him handling the proceedings. There are a lot of individuals out there that will take your money and do the minimum they need to do; but if you want a lawyer that is going to do his job to the end and be there for you when needed (meaning return your call personally with answers to your questions), and having respect for your situation and you then he is the lawyer for you. Daniel was not just a lawyer, but a friend through a difficult time that took the time to care and research my case to make sure he was doing all in his power to get a good outcome in the proper way. I would highly recommend Mr. Kay for legal situations that you are facing. He is fair, knowledgeable, straightforward whether you want him to be or not, and trustworthy these are admirable traits and a rarity in lawyers. Today's society seems to be the least they can do for the most money they can charge; simply this lawyer is not like that. I would suggest highly that just make the call to him and make your own judgement and then you will understand he is not out for just the money, but to help the best way he can! Now I ain't to good with words, and I do like to give people a hard time but this person does deserve recognition for his efforts and hard work that he accomplishes daily for the clients he helps (at least this client). Thank you for all your hard work it is appreciated!

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Flexible payments but do not expect much

Mr Kay was quite impressive during initial consultation. When it came to actually putting in the work his efforts were lack luster. I would not use his services for anything more complex than an open and shut case. He did not deliver.

Daniel Kay

Replied last January 08, 2014

I am aggressive criminal defense and DUI attorney and have worked hard to establish my reputation as a good attorney. I will attest that I have had no problems with any of my DUI clients since I opened my doors 1 ½ years ago. No complaints about my performance or not keeping clients informed or anything like that. I believe the above “review” is fictitious. I have recently expressed political ambitions and have a haunting suspicion the above review was written by a would-be political opponent or someone closely aligned with them. I have asked AVVO to disclose the name of who left this “review” so I could verify the claim that this person was my client. AVVO has a policy against disclosure of disclosure, saying they want to promote “openness.” I could sue AVVO and attempt to compel them to produce the records. In the end, its not worth my time or money to learn that my political opponent is willing to play dirty tricks. That is no great shock to anyone.

Posted by Richard | September 18, 2012

Being professional and courteous goes a long way.

Mr. Kay was very timely and professional with my case from the very beginning to the end. He returned phone calls and emails within hours of hearing from me. This helped to put me at ease, knowing that my case was receiving immediate attention and details were not being forgotten over time. Mr. Ka...y provided me with a detailed bill for everything that we talked about concerning my case. This alone was very comforting, knowing that my money was being applied for a good cause. Upon terminating my services, he immediately refunded my remaining retainer and included an appreciation letter. He has my highest recommendation.

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Daniel Christopher Kay's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nathaniel Elmore

Unknown lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Daniel Kay is a Trial Attorney, who possessions a wealth of experience and knowledge."

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Jerry Tuffentsamer

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kay is an outstanding lawyer with top notch trial skills. I would not hesitate to recommend someone to Mr. Kay."

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John Delaney

Litigation lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dan & I have worked on opposite sides of Sexually Violent Person's cases in both jury & non jury trials. He was an Assistant Illinois Attorney & I a private defense attorney and he was very capable and knowledgeable regarding both trial & civil discovery. I heartily recommend him for any litigation."

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Jerry Tuffentsamer

Divorce and separation lawyer

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John Delaney

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Solo Practitioner, Daniel Kay Attorney ay Law

2006 - 2011

Judge Advocate General - Senior Defense Attorney, United States Army Reserve

1999 - 2012

Assistant Attorney General, Illinois Attorney General's Office

1996 - 1998

Assistant Public Defender, Jackson County Public Defender's Office

Associations

Illinois State Bar Association

Education

1996

Southen Illinois Unviersity School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Joint CLE Conference

IL's Firearm Concealed Carry Act for the Busy Practitioner

Languages

English

Activity

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