James Di Bella

James Di Bella

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-1000 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 12 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2013

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

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James Di Bella's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
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Posted by terry | March 10, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

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

Phone consultation

James Di Bella reviewed my situation .the 15 minute consultation he gave me a lot of information that I can work with on getting my record expungement. reputation repair etc . James is worth the 15 min to talk too

Posted by Mary Grace | May 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Jim is an excellent Personal Injury Attorney!

Jim is an awesome lawyer. He takes the time to know his client as a person rather than just a client. He is easy to get a hold of and is easy to talk to. He'll explain the legal process in an understandable way. I'd recommend Jim to anyone and trust him completely! Jim helped me out in a time of nee...d and I am very grateful!

Posted by brooke | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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Mr DiBella helped with my son's first ticket. He was very helpful and since we don't live in the area he was able to go to court for my son. He was able to do what he said he would do and get it dropped.

Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

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

Excellent, concise advice on a multifacited issue

Jim listened closely to my issues and was able to deliver clear, actionable steps towards resolution. I'm very happy to have been connected with him.

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Criminal Defense advice session

Overall, I feel like I had a more communicative experience in this 15 minutes than I did with a previous attorney over several months. It was $39 that I can easily justify having spent. In 15 mins I had enough information to make an informed decision regarding a serious legal issue.

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James Di Bella's Lawyer Endorsements

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Wayne Addis

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is a highly skilled and experienced attorney and a consummate professional. He approaches his cases with tremendous care, preparation, and diligence to ensure that his clients receive exceptional representation. I have the utmost confidence in Jim and strongly endorse and recommend him."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Other

"Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Veronica Silva

Unknown lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Di Bella. His insightful answers to questions on this forum demonstrate his breadth of knowledge and his commitment to his clients."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Car accident lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse James. Highly respected in the legal community with an outstanding reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Sean Cleary

Child custody lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Alimony lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Lindsay Stella

Unknown lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Jim. He is a competent attorney who is especially good with the minor details other attorneys may overlook. Jim is an excellent lawyer in his practice."

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Christa Winthers

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jim is a great attorney, with an excellent understanding of the law."

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Henry Kass

Business lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Aside from his knowledge of the law, Jim is professional, personable, and easy to work with. As a client, I would feel at ease with Jim as my attorney."

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George Frederick

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jim is a very competent, skilled and confident attorney. I fully endorse Jim Di Bella."

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Kevin Monsour

Unknown lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He gives good, solid, practical advice in the AVVO community, and to his clients."

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Curtis Romanowski

Business lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Give him a call for your business needs."

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Robert Adams

Business lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He as a great reputation."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney."

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Wayne Addis

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Gary Schlesinger

Family lawyer

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Christian Lassen

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2000

Benjamin Asbell Memorial Scholarship Winner, Rutgers University Law School

1990

Full Graduate Scholarship, University of Delaware

1989

Disabled American Veterans Tuition Scholarship, Disabled American Veterans

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of James Di Bella, LLC

Associations

2014 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Attorney Member

1999 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

MGS v. Allstate

100,000

State of Illinois v. E.S.

Dismissed

State of Illinois v. B.A.S.

Supervision and non-moving violation. License restored.

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Education

2002

Rutgers University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

ISI Annual Meeting

Do's and Don'ts: Traffic Stops 101

2012

ISI Annual Meeting

Estate and Succession Planning 101

Publications

2002

Rutgers MILOSEVIC'S RISE AND FALL FROM POWER; THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL FOR THE FORMER YUGOSLAVIA'S INDICTMENT OF MILOSEVIC; THE LEGITIMACY OF THE TRIBUNAL

Languages

English

Activity

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