Reviews

I had the absolute pleasure of having Jim represent me in my parentage case, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very start, Jim was incredibly professional, timely, and supportive. He always made sure to respond to my emails and phone calls promptly, even when he wasn’t immediately available. His response time was outstanding, especially considering how busy he is. Jim's dedication to my case was clear at every step. After each court date, he took care of the next steps quickly, ensuring the case moved forward at a steady, reasonable pace. His professional etiquette was impeccable, and he truly put me first, fighting for what I wanted throughout the process. What stood out most was how he made the entire experience much less stressful. Jim was great at coaching me through each step, ensuring I fully understood what was happening and what to expect next. He was reasonable, clear, and always had my best interests at heart. If you’re looking for an attorney who is professional, dedicated, and reliable, Jim is your guy!

I employed the services of Jim Zuba to finish my almost 2 year-long divorce. As my case was fairly complex in nature, I was concerned that my change in attorneys would result in a significant loss in ground resulting in a lengthy delay in its ultimate settlement. From the initial consultation with Jim, I was extremely impressed with his strong grasp of numbers, business scenarios, and marital law. I could also tell that he had an exceedingly high moral character and would be very comfortable to talk with both which I knew would make the whole process much easier. Jim was able to both immediately jump into my case and have a dramatic positive impact on my next pre-trial hearing which took place only three weeks after Jim started. This ultimately set the stage for what I believe was an equitable settlement that was realized only 6 weeks after Jim started. I consider this a remarkable feat in light of the fact that prior to Jim’s entrance, I had been struggling with the case for almost 2 years. I could not give Jim higher marks in the way he represented me with one of the most difficult situations in my life. Whenever I need any legal expertise/representation in the future, I will look to Jim for his help. I consider Jim a true expert in his field and even more, a friend. I cannot thank you enough Jim.

Jim Zuba came into our case halfway through my sister's custody battle of my 10yr niece after our previous lawyer quit. We had our backs against the wall with a gal who was pro dad's and a narcissist father trying for full custody, feeding the gal tons of lies. His knowledge and experience completely turned the tables for us. He definently was pricey but worth every penny. We won our case and I know it was do to Jim Zuba. Eternally grateful for our decision to go with him and his tenacity to get our case won.

I had been waiting for a dissolution of marriage on a simple case with no children involved for 13 months and was no closer to a settlement than when I began. In fact I was being taken to court for termination of maintenance when I fired my old attorney and retained James Zuba. Almost immediately he prepared a settlement agreement to be sent to my husband's attorney and assisted me in my termination of maintenance hearing so that I did not lose that monthly income. His secretary, Mary and his paralegal Lee were very helpful and knowledgeable and went out of their way to see that things were expedited. I'm happy to say that my case was settled within 3 1/2 months! Since I live in another state, Attorney Zuba arranged for the dissolution trial to be done by telephone so that I did not have to make a very long trip! I'm very pleased with Attorney Zuba's assistance and feel you will not find a better Attorney in Rockford!

Mr. Zuba handled my divorce in 2011-2014. He watched out for my interests, and offered much valuable counsel during a difficult time. He was always accessible to me. I feel that his CPA background and experience as a lawyer were both very helpful in achieving a favorable outcome in our settlement.

I was very happy with how well attorney Zuba did in my case. It's such a long, drawn out and frustrating process, but working with him made it a lot easier. I would go back, and I would highly recommend him. Thank you Mr. Zuba!

I am a Real Estate Broker that has many clients in need of attorneys in their transactions. Therefore when I myself needed an attorney, I was familiar with many attorneys. I chose Attorney Zuba because he stands above all the rest. He is very professional, his fees are far lower than others, he has a financial background/degree and is compassionate about his work. I explained to him what I needed, he listened! He then proceeded with my case in more detail than I ever thought possible. He was well prepared, kept in constant contact with me and was very professional in court. He handled my case perfectly, saved me alot of money and we were in and out of court in one day. As you all know there are too many attorney's that will drag out a case just to increase fees. This is not the case with Attorney Zuba. He is fair, accurate, and the ONLY Attorney I would recommend. You want the best, hire him!

Custody cases for single fathers are challenging in the best of circumstances, and for a single father like me seeking sole custody it can seem nearly impossible to follow through. I sought out Attorney Zuba on the recommendation of a respected friend who had not only been a client of his, but was also very knowledgable of top lawyers in the area. I was very glad I did. Attorney Zuba was calm, understanding, and professional from the initial consultation to the rendering of the final verdict. He kept me informed throughout the process, always responded quickly to my calls or emails, and eased my nerves before entering court each time. Realistic expectations for each phase of the process were set for me, and they were always met or exceeded. During the early stages of the case Attorney Zuba showed he was knowledgable and confident in the courtroom, and was clearly respected by opposing counsel, guardian ad litem, and judge. In the later stages, when witnesses were called, his skill as a litigator was very clear and I was impressed with his ability to turn each testimony on both sides to the advantage of my case. He fought vigorously for me, and defended me fiercely when false allegations were made during testimony. In the end, I was rightfully awarded sole custody. I believe whole-heartedly that it is important to research your specific needs when choosing an attorney, but I cannot imagine one finding someone better in Winnebago County to represent them than Attorney James Zuba.

Was my lawyer for a divorce/custody battle. Was very quick with responses with both me and my ex's lawyer. Staff in his office was very quick as well and professional. He is very upfront whether you want to hear but knows the laws very well and knows what will hold up in court and what won't. He was exactly what you need during a custody and divorce as emotions need to stay out of the court room and helped keep things focused and pushing forward quickly. I would highly recommend Mr Zuba to anyone.

I recommend Jim Zuba in a heartbeat! He understands your situation and will defend you 100% with his full effort to protect your rights you deserve. I am so appreciative for what he has done for me and my rights as a father. He has been in practice for many years, so he has seen every case that will fit your needs to defend you. Thanks Again Jim Zuba ! Much Appreciated

Jim's integrity, knowledge, patience, compassion and professionalism is unsurpassed. I felt confident that Jim was concerned about our best interest at all times. There was never any issue with communication, Jim was always very prompt at returning calls and keeping us informed at all times. We always felt very comfortable in his hands. He is a no-nonsense attorney. Thank you for all of your help, Jim

Attorney Zuba was very thorough through my divorce. I was given his cell phone number and was able to contact him outside of office hours for certain situations. I really felt like I had someone who was on my side and making sure that I was aware of all situations that were occurring regarding my divorce. I truly felt Attorney Zuba was on my side and had my best interests through all of his dealings. I happened to call him about 4 years later and he remembered me and the situation and gave me some advice over the phone. Great Guy! Would definitely thoroughly recommend him!