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Michael John Costello

3.8
3 reviews

820 South 2nd Street, Springfield, IL 62704

Appeals, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law and 23 more

About Michael John Costello

Michael John Costello is a lawyer practicing appeals, criminal defense, criminal law and 23 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Bradley University in 1955, and has been licensed for 64 years. Michael practices at Michael J. Costello in Springfield, IL.

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3.7
Value for Money
4.0
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
December 23, 2010
Hired Attorney

very good firm

Criminal Law
Posted by Leo
June 05, 2022
Hired Attorney

With a minimum of time spent in court, but with a straightforward,, good discussion at Attorney Costello's office beforehand, I came to court well-prepared and won my case. Costello is very good with flawed cases and/or clients. He is legally brilliant, knowledgeable in a wide breath of law-- especially defense -- greatly efficient, easy to pay his fees, very theatrical in Court, and "client-protective" as an advocate in dending people against criminal-offense charge. (You can get sound initial advice for free.) Law Assistant Julie is very kind and helpful at explaining payment arrangements.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 07, 2010
Hired Attorney

While he is a kind and gentle person, he failed to show up at court causing a default judgement to be entered, at the reconsideration hearing he showed up entirely unprepared. He took over on calender year to file an Emergency order of protection. He has minimal support staff. I heard at one time he was one of the best in Illinois but illness and age to mine and my sons regret have taken their toll and as a result of his laxity my son continues in a household with a sex offender.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 8
    • DUI/DWI
    • Drug Crimes
    • Felonies
    • Homicide
    • Misdemeanors
    • Parole and Probation
    • Sex Crimes
    • Traffic Violations
  • Family Law 6
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Paternity
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Visitation Rights
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Restraining Orders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Fathers Rights
  • Other 5
    • Appeals
    • Criminal Defense
    • Assault and Battery
    • Juvenile Crimes
    • White Collar Crimes

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Michael J. Costello

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1962, Illinois
    1970, U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    1962, U.S. District Court, Central and Northern Districts of Illinois including Trial Bar
    Memberships
    Chicago (Member, Civil Practice Committee, 1966-1967), Sangamon County, Illinois State (Member: Civil Practice Committee, 1980-1981
    Criminal Justice Committee, 1982—) and American Bar Associations
    Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    American Judicature Society.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Chicago-Kent College of Law
    Class of 1962
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Bradley University
    Class of 1955
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1934
    Chicago, Illinois, 1934

Michael John Costello

Member at Michael J. Costello
3.8
3 reviews

820 South 2nd StreetSpringfield, IL 62704U.S.A.

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