Jason Paul Kopec

Jason Paul Kopec

3.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Wheaton, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

Wheaton, IL

About Jason

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 24 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2001

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jason Paul Kopec

Wheaton, IL

Kopec & Kent P.C.

118 S. Clinton St. Suite 200, Chicago, IL, 60661

Law Offices of Jason Paul Kopec

Aurora, IL

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Jason Paul Kopec's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

stay away from him

Hired Jason and at first was on the spot. As the case went on he fell apart. We went over things and a few weeks later he forgot about and had to go over it again. Late to court dates and even missed a few with an excuse it wasn't on his calendar. In the end he never investigated or gathered informat...ion on my case. He told me to plea a deal that was horrible offer. You can tell he just wanted to be done with my case. The day of my restitution trial he was more worried about another client in the back row crying then to stay focused on mine. Avoid him at all cost.

Posted by anonymous | May 7, 2014

Criminal defense

I was seeking to hire Jason to help me with a criminal case. From our initial consultation he was a bit arrogant and rude. After telling him I would like to hire him he said he would email me forms to get started. A week later never received anything. I kept calling him, left numerous messages with h...is partner and on his voicemail; no return phone call, text message or email. I then politely emailed him saying I don't need his services and of course he didn't reply. Very unprofessional!

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2013

Great attorney with a keen eye for detail

Jason Kopec has helped me several times, and to say the least, i could not be more satisfied with the outcomes. Mr. Kopec also helped a friend of mine and he had a very serious charge dismissed. I think that if there is an attorney who makes you feel assured about the results you are looking to get, ...this man would be the one.

Posted by Holly Frye | August 8, 2013

Happy Happy client

Jason Kopec helped get the facts straight with an accident that I was wrongfully accused with. I was driving in the left lane of a one way street when a driver from the right lane made a left turn in front of my car.....I went to the hospital with whip lash. The police entered my hospital room with 4... tickets. The man who hit me told the police I just ran into him. The night before court, I was feeling hopeless, my mother looked up findalawyer.com which referred her to Jason's firm. I received a call right after a conversation with my mother. Jason herd my case and meet me in court the next morning. I was given the best advice, Jason was able to give the Judge insight on how it truly went down in the accident . A lengthy bench trial later and all charges were dropped! I am one truly grateful client, I would definitely refer Jason to anyone in need of legal aid.

Posted by Diedra | September 13, 2012

Professional, Effective

Jason represented me in a multiple driving on a suspended license case where the state was recommending jail time. We had a consultation on the phone, he came to court reviewed the details of the case, negotiated with the prosecutor and got the case settled with no prison time and no conviction. He... is very knowledgeable, personable, and persuasive. A great negotiator. He kept me informed every step of the way. I highly recommend Jason Kopec.

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Jason Paul Kopec's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Beach

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason has exhibited a skill set rarely matched in the legal community. He knows how to handle a case and get a great disposition, whether it be through a negotiation or a trial. He is one of Chicago's best young lawyers."

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Daniel Hronek

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. I've known Jason Kopec professionally for over 9 years, and he is one of the most intelligent and knowledgeable defense attorney's I've met. He is an amazing advocate for his clients, and he will aggresively defend his clients both in and out of court. Jason has never been afraid to take a case to trial, and he has always been a relentless defender of his clients' rights."

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Jeffrey Kent

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Without a doubt Jason is one of the smartest and most dedicated defense attorneys in the Chicago area. As a former prosecutor Jason knows how a case is handled from both sides. Jason attacks the legal and factual issues in every one of his cases. When charged with a serious crime Jason is the attorney you want by your side when you enter a court room."

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Andrew Weisberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason Kopec is one of the smartest lawyers I know. Jason is fearless in the coutroom and the clients love him. I have witnesses his work as both a prosecutor and defense lawyer and I have always been impressed."

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Daniel Kiss

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Beach

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jeffrey Kent

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Weisberg

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2007 - 2009

Prosecuting Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office

2001 - 2009

Assistant States Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

Chicago Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

Education

2001

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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