Jeremy Wayne Sackett

115 N. Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL

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Jessica lilley

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13 Nov, 2024
Awesome Attorney who takes his time and listens. Very affordable and will give his all in trying to to get you every option available.
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Sean schaeffer

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07 May, 2024
I literally can't say enough great things about this law firm. Jeremy and Lexi are head and shoulders above the rest. I had a ridiculously, insanely nonsensical case that in a million years had no business having to cross their paths and throughout our entire process they never made me feel like my case was any anything less then the most important case they had. Lexi, Jeremy's Legal Assisstant, is a complete god send. I can't express how many times I counted on Lexi to "talk me off the ledge" so-to-speak. She is as much of a Mental Health Counselor as she is a legal assistant. The cost for the service and piece of mind they both provided was ridiculously affordable. I know if I EVER have any other need for a criminal lawyer or if ever anyone I know should need a criminal lawyer, the SackettLaw Firm is the first and only law firm I would recommend. If you are seeking a criminal lawyer and you're reading these reviews to try to decide whom you should call, let me tell you to stop your search and call Sackett Law now. You WILL NOT be disappointed. Tell Lexi Sean Schaeffer said hello. Thank you, Jeremy and Lexi, for everything you did for me and all you had to put up with over me. You guys are the best and now officially the first lawyers on my yearly Christmas card list.
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Kelly alexander

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21 Mar, 2024
I can not say enough good things about Jeremy and of course Lexy. The communication is incredible. We originally spoke about my case on a Friday evening when other offices would be closed for the weekend. He was there to answer any questions I had at any time including weekends. Lexy was just as awesome answering emails within minutes of me sending them. I had a lot of anxiety going in and they were both very reassuring. I know there were times when I wasn't the easiest to deal with and I appreciate all of their efforts. Besides the communication, the payment was considerably lower than I had expected or been quoted by other attorneys. I only wish I had known about Jeremy earlier because the whole expierence was so easy. I hope I don't need an attorney in the future but if I do, I know I've found a good one. Thank you both so much!!!
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