Jon Michael O'Toole

Our case was very odd and difficult. It definitely didn't align with any "normal procedures". That's said about a charge that has a lot of bad bad stigma, and where many people are "true believers". Meaning, that they judge in their minds before hearing any evidence or seeking the truth. We knew our ...son was innocent of a very weak accusation... not simply because we're biased, but because the evidence (or lack thereof) was horrible. Many friends and family of ours that heard his case couldn't believe it ever got as far as it did; but nevertheless, the prosecution and "system" was treating him like he was already guilty and pressing full force for a conviction by any means. Jon shined a light on the situation we were in and showed us the reality of the cards, the system, and the politics we were up against. Honestly, I didn't want to hear or believe any of it, and some of it made me think he didn't quite know what he was talking about. But I did my research on what he told us and found it to be legit. He was always very well dressed and professional at meetings and hearings. He communicates well; returns calls and emails; and had things ready when they were supposed to be ready. He never promised or even really suggested any particular outcome and at the same time, he explained his plans for defense and his overall strategy every step of the way. We ended up with a deal that we could accept, and our son is on a path to have the entire ordeal be nothing more than a bad memory, and completely wiped from his record. Bottom line; he fought for us and I never felt like we were just another paycheck. We started out knowing he had a lot of brick walls to run through. He didn't hesitate on any of them, and he had a tactful plan for each one. Considering all that, and the things I didn't mention, he was very fair and reasonable with his charges and payment plans. Yes, I'd refer him, but I'd also want hire him again if we ever found ourselves in this kind of situation.