McCarthy & Allen

I've worked with them twice. Saved me from going to court both times. Prompt response and even my retainer money was given back quickly because we didn't have to go to court again. Very odd other guide had a problem. Principal of firm was very polite, but was straight to the point about what I could and couldn't do in my case and how expenses would be. I found that honesty rare and others that work in the Metro East area know of him and backed my decision on using the firm.

I would not hire this firm to defend me in a jaywalking case. If you need someone with courage and a backbone to be on your side, look elsewhere. The attorney on the other side of the case even said I was correct in my claims, but this firm refused to engage. He refused to read my emails because (like Dr. Fauci) said they were too long, despite the fact that I had given him a $1,000 retainer. I wouldn't even had known about it had I not called him, and that's when he actually LAUGHED at me. I will be lodging a complaint with the Illinois BAR. I wish there was a zero star. RUN AWAY!!! FAST!!!!

Ed McCarthy has always made himself very available to us...even on weekends when necessary to prepare for our case. The entire office staff, secretary and paralegal, are very kind and helpful. We were very pleased with the service received and the outcome of our case.

I was told several days in a row that the Attorney would be in touch with me. After 4 days I gave up and contacted someone else.

No one ever returned my phone call. If they can't help me they could have at least let me know.