Whether you're dealing with a small claim, undergoing a foreclosure or an eviction, we're here to help. Lawson & O'Brien, P.C. is a different type of law firm. We care deeply about our clients, and we strive to make them the focus of our practice. We take a sincere interest in every case we take on, and we'll do our best to treat your case the same way we'd treat the case of a close friend or family member.
Our practice is community-focused, and we're not going anywhere. That means that even though we know how to settle a case with a trial we'll talk to you about making cost-effective decisions and maximizing your outcomes through negotiation when it's appropriate. But don't just take our word for it.
Our practice is community-focused, and we're not going anywhere. That means that even though we know how to settle a case with a trial we'll talk to you about making cost-effective decisions and maximizing your outcomes through negotiation when it's appropriate. But don't just take our word for it.
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Lawson & O'Brien, P.C. was formed in 2014 by attorneys Benjamin Lawson and Patrick O'Brien and has been faithfully serving the Kankakee and northern Illinois communities ever since. Lawson & O'Brien is a general practice law firm founded by attorneys Benjamin Lawson and Patrick O'Brien. We regularly handle family law cases, criminal defense cases, and personal injury suits for clients in Kankakee County and surrounding areas.
Lawson & O'Brien, P.C. is committed to providing top-quality yet affordable legal representation to anyone facing a child support, custody or divorce matter. The attorneys at our firm are experienced family law practitioners who regularly appear in the Kankakee County, Will County, Cook County, and Iroquois County family law courtrooms.
The Kankakee County criminal defense attorneys at Lawson & O'Brien, P.C. are committed to providing high-quality yet affordable legal representation to anyone charged with a felony, misdemeanor, or traffic offense. We have personally tried dozens of criminal cases and we will aggressively fight to protect your rights.
Accidents happen every day, sometimes involving serious injuries. If you have been injured because another party engaged in negligent behavior, you have the right to pursue full compensation for current and future expenses incurred as a result of the accident. That includes pain and suffering.
And even if your insurance has covered some or all of your medical bills, you should still seek the advice of a professional personal injury lawyer at Lawson & O'Brien, P.C.Personal injury claims can involve complex situations in which victims must seek compensation from powerful companies or municipalities in order to protect their rights.
And even if your insurance has covered some or all of your medical bills, you should still seek the advice of a professional personal injury lawyer at Lawson & O'Brien, P.C.Personal injury claims can involve complex situations in which victims must seek compensation from powerful companies or municipalities in order to protect their rights.
To evict a tenant in Illinois, a landlord must comply with certain procedures that are mandated by statutes and by court rules. A failure to comply with those procedures could mean a non-paying tenant occupying a rental unit while you spend valuable time correcting the paperwork. Avoid the confusion and speak to the experienced attorneys at Lawson & O'Brien, P.C.
Reviews (12)
Melissa Gaddini
Nov 28, 2021
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Patrick was hired to go to trial. He came up with every excuse to try to settle. He and his office staff can't even keep straight who the Petitioner and Respondent are. After calling me names and filing a motion to withdraw, he didn't even have the court date on his calendar. How amusing to watch the judge send another lawyer around the courthouse to find him. Once he finally did show up on his own motion, he was frantically texting, his oh so rude secretary, I assume. Do not hire this guy if you want to get anything done in your case. All he is good for is showing up to court, most of the time
Deborah Byrum
Oct 25, 2021
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Wesley Jim
Jun 28, 2021
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Darren Fitzpatrick
Feb 24, 2021
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Justin Frumm
Jan 08, 2021
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Dylan Stephens
Dec 12, 2020
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Dixie S.
Mar 30, 2020
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Hired the firm to handle a divorce when our lawyer left mid-case to accept another position. It was the worst choice we could have made. If you want representation who will be prepared for court, look elsewhere. If you want representation who bills clearly and monthly, look elsewhere. If you want representation that actually does the work they promise to do, look elsewhere. We had to find other representation because they just stopped answering questions. The opposing attorney told our NEW representation that the OBrien-Lawson just went "off the grid" for over 3 weeks--they also
Robyn Baranowski
Oct 20, 2019
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VibezzGOD
Oct 12, 2019
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Kimberlee Lissman
Sep 01, 2019
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Colleen Longtin
Oct 04, 2018
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0 STARS! If this is any indication of his performance as a lawyer, I wouldn't recommend him. The first appointment was rescheduled at the last minute to Jan 10. After 1st meeting, Patrick O'Brien said he would call my nephew the next day, Friday. No call.
My nephew waited until Tuesday and called. He was told O'Brien wasn't in. He left a message asking him to please call. Again, no call.
My nephew called back again. He was told he was in Iroquois county. Again he left a message requesting a call back. AGAIN, no call! This is now 20 days later since his appointment.
My nephew waited until Tuesday and called. He was told O'Brien wasn't in. He left a message asking him to please call. Again, no call.
My nephew called back again. He was told he was in Iroquois county. Again he left a message requesting a call back. AGAIN, no call! This is now 20 days later since his appointment.
Jamie L.
Mar 31, 2016
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I had been charged with a DUI for the first (and hopefully last) time ever this year. I'm already a neurotic worrier, but adding this stress and how it would impact my job,
License and life made it so much worse. I am so very grateful for finding Mr. Lawson. Every conversation and email must have contained at least 20 questions and he patiently went over every single concern with me. He responded quickly,
Explained things in detail, and was totally honest and upfront about all the negotiating. I got what I believe to be the best deal possible thanks to him. Amazing guy and firm and I have
License and life made it so much worse. I am so very grateful for finding Mr. Lawson. Every conversation and email must have contained at least 20 questions and he patiently went over every single concern with me. He responded quickly,
Explained things in detail, and was totally honest and upfront about all the negotiating. I got what I believe to be the best deal possible thanks to him. Amazing guy and firm and I have
