Joel Daniel Beckwith
About Joel
Biography
Joel Beckwith obtained his undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2009, where he studied philosophy and political science. He later attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he obtained his law degree. As a student in his third year of law school his legal commentary was selected and published in the Journal of Legal Medicine. He has since practiced in the areas of personal injury, insurance defense, class actions and BIPA privacy law. He is an experienced jury trial lawyer. Mr. Beckwith is licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Missouri.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
9 years
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Missouri for 11 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 11 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
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Joel Daniel Beckwith's Reviews
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17 Client Reviews
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Posted by Madison | November 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent Service
Joel Beckwith is amazing to work with and did a fantastic job handling my traffic ticket. Throughout the whole process he was helpful, professional and reassuring. He was able to reduce my speeding ticket to a non-moving violation in a timely manner! I would recommend Mr. Beckwith to anyone who is lo...
Posted by Tim | November 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Dramshop Personal Injury Claim
Joel Beckwith helped me with personal injury claim that other attorneys said would be fruitless. I was assaulted in a bar and had injuries that resulted in over eight thousand dollars in medical bills. Joel does outstanding work and managed to get a settlement of over $16000. I highly recommend him a...
Posted by nick mitchell | November 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
He is a very helpful person and helps in anyway possible, hes straight froward about everything.
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Speeding Ticket
Joel did a fantastic job with my ticket. I am 19 and I was driving On 270 on a Saturday and got pulled over for doing 91 in a 60 in Maryland Heights, MO. I ended up only having to pay a small fine and I got probation, 16 hours of community service and a day of driving school. No points on my insuranc...
Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Work - Hihgly Satisfied
In my situation I was charged with a Class C Felony and two misdemeanors. We were able to get the felony and one misdemeanor dismissed while pleading guilty to one misdemeanor. In a scenario like the one I was in, it was quite honestly more than, and the best that I could hope for. Highly recommend t...
Joel Daniel Beckwith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Joel is one of the hardest working attorneys around. He is truly a rising star!"
"Joel is a skilled and hard-working attorney who always fights to get his clients the results they deserve."
"I've found Joel to be among the most ethical and intelligent lawyers with whom I've worked. He is diligent and highly aggressive. It's a pleasure to work with him and I'm proud to count him as a colleague."
"I have known Joel for years. He is an excellent attorney and someone with a high level of character and integrity."
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Experience
Honors
2025
2025 Illinois Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2024
2024 Illinois Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2023
2023 Illinois Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2022
2022 Illinois Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2013
Excellence for the Future Award in Bioethics and the Law, CALI
2009
Outstanding Senior Assignment, SIUE
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Attorney, Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas, LLC
2024 - 2025
Attorney, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
2023 - 2024
Attorney, Rynearson Suess Schnurbusch & Champion, LLC
2017 - 2023
Associate Attorney, Freeark, Harvey & Mendillo, P.C.
2016 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Burger Law
Associations
2022 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of IllinoisAdmitted
2018 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of IllinoisAdmitted
2017 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of MissouriAdmitted
2015 - Present
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
2014 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
2014 - Present
Missouri Bar
Sample of Legal Cases
Education
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2013
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers