Charles Bretz Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Joliet
Charles Bretz has an average rating of 4.2/5 based on 54 reviews and practices at Chuck Bretz & Associates, P.C in Joliet, Illinois. Practice areas include General Practice, Criminal Defense law.
Charles Bretz
Chuck began his legal career in 1982 as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Will County, Illinois. He successfully prosecuted his first murder case at the age of twenty-five and won every murder case that he tried as a prosecutor thereafter, along with numerous other Felony cases involving various crimes. In 1986, Chuck joined the oldest law firm in Joliet, Murphy, Timm, Lennon, Spesia, and Ayers as a litigation Associate. For six years, Chuck tried various civil cases including Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Commercial disputes in the state and federal courts. Subsequently, Chuck rejoined the State’s Attorney’s Office as the First Assistant and successfully prosecuted several cases, including obtaining a First Degree Murder conviction as to an inmate at a local prison who had killed a correctional officer. Since leaving the State’s Attorney’s Office, Chuck has been in Private Practice on his own, except for a three year period of time when he was employed by a local Real Estate Developer. In 1999, Chuck formed the Law Offices of Chuck Bretz, P.C., which is now known as Chuck Bretz & Associates, P.C.. Since that time, Chuck has built Chuck Bretz & Associates, P.C. into a dynamic law firm featuring distinguished and accomplished attorneys who concentrate their practice in the areas Criminal, Family, and Personal Injury litigation and advising various businesses pertaining to multiple commercial matters.
Average Rating: 4.2
Total Reviews 54
Total Reviews 54
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4.1 (45 reviews)
Sunny Singh
Rating:
5/5
4 months ago
Chuck and his team exemplify professionalism and expertise at every turn. They navigated my team through a series of complex business challenges, streamlining the entire process and delivering the outcomes we were looking for. Highly recommend!
Star Money
Rating:
1/5
7 months ago
Whatever you do DONT get this dude he will continue your case 50million times on the same day as other clients leaving NO TIME to hear your issues out! He makes everybody feel small and privileged to hear one word from him, even after …
Naanci Abram
Rating:
5/5
4 months ago
Mr. Bretz — where do I begin?
I am beyond thankful for Chuck and his paralegals who helped me through a …
Chuck Bretz & Associates, P.C
Practice-Area(s)
General Practice, Criminal Defense
Joliet, 60432
Address
58 N Chicago St Fl 2,
Joliet
,
60432
Counties Kendall , Will County
Counties Kendall , Will County
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Average Rating: 4.40/5
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Nted me to speak and everything felt like a threat. Once I pleaded my case out and really wasn't exp Louis is a well-rounded attorney. If anyone is looking for solid defense in a case, look no further. Feeling like someone is looking after you like he does is priceless. I’m always very glad to be able to recommend him to my friends, family, and our community. Thank you, Louis! You are dependable. ...read more ...read more
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I had acquired attorney Gbenga Longe for a case back in April 2018. She was very professional and responded to me within minutes after my inquiry. Not only......yyyy...I've used this law firm on several occasions seeking legal advice and they never fail to disappoint. The company responds really quickly and addresses all... Attorney Longe truly changed my life. She helped me resolve matters from a younger age that I was told by several other attorneys could never be removed. Through her hard work, dedication, and persistence, she accomplished what others said … ...read more ...read more
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Average Rating: 4.40/5
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