Joseph Francis O'Hara

Joseph Francis O'Hara

4.9
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 40 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Independence, MO
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury

411 West Maple Ave., Suite C, P.O. Box 435, Independence, MO

About Joseph

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 30 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 40 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1985

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Deluccie & O'Hara Law Offices, L.L.C.

411 West Maple Ave., Suite C, P.O. Box 435, Independence, MO, 64050-3713

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Joseph Francis O'Hara's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Michael | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

He is the guy to get things done!

I contacted Mr. O'Hara for advice with a legal matter regarding a dispute with a neighbor. He took the time to listen to my overall concern, and then ask me specific questions to narrow down and isolate what the issue really was and if it warranted my hiring him to assist. At the end of the discus...sion he advised me what he believes the reality would be, he documented the conversation and addressed a letter to contact the person I had an issue with. In this case, he put an end to my issue and avoided excessive cost or going to court. His fee was minimal and I believe that many large law firm's would have charged me much more just to have a conversation let alone write the letter.

Posted by abby | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Joseph Francis O'hara

Mr O'hara fixed a messy traffic problem as well as my son's MIP.He was professional, thoughtful and above all an amazing strategist and problem solver. I observed as we were leaving court the huge amount of respect Mr O'hara's colleagues have for him. He is clearly a person who is well liked and hig...hly admired.

Posted by Jack | April 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Mr. O'hara Review

Attorney O'Hara has represented me numerous times over the past years. I first hired him in a dispute with Blue Cross where they cancelled my insurance by mistake, causing me to be responsible for bills where I should have been covered. Mr O'Hara quickly got me reinstated and the bills covered wher...e I could not have. Mr. O'Hara also represented me in a legal partnership dispute which resulted in my business saving many thousands of dollars. The dispute was settled by Mr. O'Hara in a very creative way which resulted in my side winning and saving many thousands of dollars. There have been numerous other instances over the years where I have consulted with Mr. O'Hara and he has always prevailed. I have never met an attorney that has the depth of legal knowledge, procedure and experience as does Mr. O'Hara. And in addition to all those important basics, Mr. O'Hara also possesses one of the qualities I value most in any business or personal associate; and that is integrity. If Mr. O'Hara tells you something, you can take it to the bank. Guaranteed! He is honest, moral, just, and kind. There have been times he told me things I did't want to hear, or that my side was in the wrong. Though I didn't want to hear it I knew I was getting the best advise available on how to proceed. Which points out one of the most important factors necessary for the best possible relationship between a lawyer and client...trust! I have trusted Mr. O'Hara with the most delicate of life's issues and have always received the best legal and personal advise I could hope for. I could not offer a higher recommendation nor endorsement for anyone!

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Partner, DeLuccie & O'Hara Law Offices, LLC

Associations

1996 - Present

Missouri State Bar

Member

1996 - Present

Eastern Jackson County Bar Association

Member

Education

1984

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Scranton

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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