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Joseph M. Beck

Joseph M. Beck

1.0
3 reviews

534 West Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187

Divorce, Family Law, Child Support and 8 more

About Joseph M. Beck

Joseph M. Beck is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, child support and 8 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years. Joseph practices at Beck & Houlihan, P.C. in Wheaton, IL.

Joseph M. Beck (Wheaton, Illinois)

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Family Law
Posted by Mike
August 29, 2023
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Words that come to mind after hiring Joe Beck for private mediation are: arrogant, lazy, uninformed and unprepared. He even tried to have his secretary try and bill me after I fired him. Simply put, Joe is truly awful at his job.

Family Law
Posted by Michael
April 26, 2022
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Do yourself a favor and find a different attorney. I'm not sure you can even call Joe Beck that because I get more communication from my dead grandmother. Does not return calls. Does not return email. When it is time to meet with him, he is unprepared, has not reviewed your case and bills you to sit there while he reviews his notes and case law for 45 mins. Speaking of case law, you'd think someone with years of practice would understand his field of work, but there he goes, Googling law questions, looking for answers. I wanted a lawyer, I got a joke.

 
Child Custody
Posted by Mike
November 15, 2021
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Mr. Beck was hired to mediate a new custody agreement between my ex wife and I. After our session 3 months ago, we have heard nothing. No email. No phone calls. Our requests and inquiries go un unanswered. He never did the work he was contracted to do. He is lazy. He is incompetent. Save your time, money and stress - look elsewhere.

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 4
    • Divorce
    • Child Support
    • Child Custody
    • Premarital Agreements
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Arbitration
  • Eminent Domain
  • Other 4
    • Family Law Mediator
    • Parenting Coordinator
    • Collaborative Law
    • Residential Real Estate Closing

Practice Details

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    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
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  • Firm Information
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    Member
    Firm Name
    Beck & Houlihan, P.C.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1985, Illinois
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    John Marshall Law School
    Class of 1984
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Illinois
    Class of 1981
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1959
    Chicago, Illinois, February 4, 1959

Joseph M. Beck

Member at Beck & Houlihan, P.C.
1.0
3 reviews

534 West Roosevelt RoadWheaton, IL 60187U.S.A.

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    Joseph M. Beck attended John Marshall Law School.
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    Beck & Houlihan, P.C. was established in 2001.

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