Joel Daniel Beckwith

Joel Daniel Beckwith

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 11 years

Insurance Lawyer Practice Areas: Insurance, Personal Injury

About Joel

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Insurance 70%

Insurance Defense

9 years

70%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

20%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 11 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2014

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 11 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2014

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

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Joel Daniel Beckwith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Cost of Services

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...nd will contact him in the future for any other legal services.

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...e. He did a great job!

Posted by Jacob | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Fast and efficient

Got a speeding ticket. Contacted Joel. Paid a small fee and he got my ticket off my record as he told me he would. Though I am now watching my speed more, if I happen to be ticketed again. I know who I will call, and so should you. Joel Beckwith.

Posted by JOHN | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

REVIEW

Hired Joel after getting speeding ticket in Jefferson Co, MO. They told me in MO I had to hire ATTY to get court supervision. I called Traffic Law Center and a couple others and they were outrageous on pricing. I found Joel's number and he only charged $38 and had resolved In a couple weeks. V...ery happy with service received.

Posted by Zach | February 19, 2016 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Prices, Nice Guy

I called 7 attorneys including Joel to have my speeding ticket fixed. Joel was not only the most pleasant to speak with, but his prices were the best by a longshot. He even offered to drive 5 hours round-trip to appear at court for $100. I did not get to work with Joel, as it turns out the judge p...laced a recommendation to change the charge from speeding to non-moving all on his own. If I need similar services in the future, however, Joel will be the first guy I call.

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Joel Daniel Beckwith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicole Gorovsky

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel is one of the hardest working attorneys around. He is truly a rising star!"

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Eric Abramson

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel is a skilled and hard-working attorney who always fights to get his clients the results they deserve."

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Jonathon Burns

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Brady McAninch

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Eric Abramson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gary Burger

Personal injury lawyer

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Jonathon Burns

Personal injury lawyer

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Nicholas Adkins

Personal injury lawyer

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Jackson Fredman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lauren Gearhart

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

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 Illinois

Admitted

2018 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

Admitted

2017 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Admitted

2015 - Present

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

2014 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

2014 - Present

Missouri Bar

Sample of Legal Cases

Simpkins v. Thillens et. al. (3:17-cv-01251) Southern District of Illinois

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Education

2013

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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