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Biography
For nearly 20 years I have successfully represented clients throughout the world with interests in Illinois, as well as in federal jurisdictions and other states. Today my firm is eight-lawyers strong, with offices in Aurora, Chicago and Lombard, Ill., and representing U.S. clients as far away as Texas and Florida, as well as Americans living abroad, including those serving in the Armed Forces, and international clients with business or personal legal issues in the U.S. More about my background and the other attorneys at JPMA can be found at .
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Family
25%
25 years
Foreclosure
25%
19 years | 200 cases
Litigation
20%
25 years
Criminal Defense
15%
35 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 100-400 per hour
Contingency
33%-34%
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 34 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1991
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015
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Joseph Patrick McCaffery's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2013
i regret hiring this lawyer
This lawyer did not handle my case seriously.they just took my money and basically did nothing on my case. They are full of promises. You and will take your money.away. please be careful hiring lawyers like this.
Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2013 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
STAY AWAY from Joseph P McCaffery and Illinois Homeowners Fighting Foreclosure
Extremely unethical and unprofessional "attorney." Google "Joseph P McCaffery Bolingbrook" and read about what he is being accused of. It will show you his true character. He has already been suspended once and it sounds like he will be again. Hiring him was the biggest mistake I ever made. He is all...
Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2010 | Divorce & Separation
Do not hire this lawyer
I hired this lawyer and paid in full to do a simple divorce for me. After 2 months he never filed the petition for my divorce. He doesnt return phone calls or emails. He took the money and ran. If you decide to hire this lawyer dont give him any money.
Joseph McCaffery
Replied last May 07, 2010We recognize this case. We accepted an initial retainer to prepare a divorce filing. After producing all documents for filing we waited weeks for the client to provide requisite court filing fee which was never paid. During this time the client's estranged wife died. As he now is a widower, there is no longer need for divorce. Even if he had provided the court fee, it would be unethical to proceed under the circumstances. We have not returned the earned fee for preparing the the matter for filing as the work was done and any delay in filing was caused by the client. Had the case been filed it would have been summarily dismissed once the court was informed that our client now is a widower.
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2010 | Foreclosure
Best foreclosure lawyer
Sometimes I'd get frustrated waiting to hear what was happening with my case but that's because there was no change. "No news is good news!" I was still in my house - for more than two years - during foreclosure procedings so I was able to save money for a new home when it was all over and these law...
Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2008 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Most responsive and great in court
Mr. McCaffery is the most responsive lawyer I ever met, even on weekends he calls back and if you try to call and leave messages even late at nite, he will call back usually within 10 minutes. He completely shut down the other side and got the case against me dismissed with one court document.
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.
Disbarment issued in IL, 2015
updated on 08/25/2015This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Illinois State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
Interim suspension issued in IL, 2014
updated on 04/06/2015Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
Interim suspension issued in IL, 2014
updated on 04/06/2015Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
Suspension issued in IL, 1999
updated on 03/07/2012Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Principal, Joseph P. McCaffery & Associates
Associations
2008 - Present
Will County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
USS McCaffery DD/DDE 860 AssociationGeneral Counsel
2000 - Present
Special Music by Special PeopleGeneral Counsel
1991 - 1996
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
1990
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
University of Dayton
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2008
The Law Blog - Joseph P. McCaffery & Associates
various
Languages
Greek
Russian
Spanish
Polish