Peter Thomas Manikowski, experienced Litigation attorney in Oak Park, IL with 295 reviews
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Peter Thomas Manikowski

1010 Lake St Ste 200, Oak Park, IL

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Rina

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19 Feb, 2025
Nunca contestan teléfono. Scammers.. I closed my cased and waiting to hear back a letter stating my case was never opened.
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Chriscuit s

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07 Feb, 2025
Overall great attorney ,very professional and informative.
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Jc gonzalez

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23 Jan, 2025
It was great to be working with Brandon. He was very professional and responsive. i understand that immigration is a slow process but none the less he would still keep me updated even if there wasn't an update.
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Knowledgeable and experienced attorneys who are dedicated to their clients
“Brandon Carter is by far the best of what you need in an attorney. He is thoughtful, conscientious, knowledgeable, professional and has a tremendous amount of integrity.”
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Excellent customer service and communication
“Nichole and her assistant Jana made my latest transaction incredibly smooth. They were on top of all contingencies and extremely prepared and professional.”
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Affordable and cost-effective legal services
“Brandon Carter's services were top tier and reasonably priced. He made the process an easy one for us.”
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Successful case outcomes and satisfied clients
“Mr. Carter won my asylum case. I am very grateful and I highly recommend him.”
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Bilingual attorneys who can assist Spanish-speaking clients
“I really appreciate Mr. Carter for being bilingual and assisting my Spanish-speaking family.”
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Unprofessional and unresponsive staff
“Ni se les ocurra venir con estos abogados tengo mas de 3 meses que pague para las huellas y ninguna ves que an salido bien segun ellos asta el momento no las e buelto a aser por que segun no ahi quien las aga en la ofisina y siempre me disen que me ban a llamar y asta aorita nada pero para cobrar asta sin sita te atienden.”
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Deceptive billing practices and hidden fees
“Dicen que sus consultas son gratuitas Pero cuando acaban de decirte todo Te piden anticipo que porque según uno tiene que ya ir preparando con dinero La consulta gratuita me salió en 1000. Dólares y para que para nada no hicieron nada.”
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Failure to appear in court and neglect of client cases
“No los recomiendo para nada ESTAFADORES ESO ES LO QUE SON!!! Solamente engañan a uno y roban el dienro, y ni se presentan a las cortez!!!”

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