Reviews

Within the limits of what can be stated. I hired Mike, as an unmarried father, with almost no rights under Illinois law. Mike seemed to be doing a good job but he didn't show up at court dates, and the case was defaulted and my ex got it transferred from Morgan County to Cook County. There were emergency petitions for my sons protection that as a result were never acted upon.

Focused, intense, efficient: a perfect advocate for someone in real trouble: especially when they are able to look this man in the eye and honestly say that they are innocent. Mike Costello defended me, and won, and I felt safe and protected. He seemed abrasive, but really he is just doing his job with a minimum of effort, since his workload is enormous. His assistant "Donna" is enormously helpful, and her advice is to be taken seriously: she knows what she is talking about, and anyone in trouble would do well to listen to her, carefully. If you truly deserve a great defense, this is the right attorney for anyone who is not afraid to go to trial. Michael Costello is the best trial attorney I have ever seen. His legal advice is always correct. Obey him. Obey Donna. Do not argue. Pay your bills, and you will see a fair result (assuming that you are telling the team the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth). I was faced with an unfairly given Order of Protection and, later, faced trouble with a bank president. Both times, Costello's skilled negotiation (coupled with some harsh advice that I took despite not wanting to) got me a solution that I could happily live with, at a price that was well worth paying. I am enormously grateful. I have considerable experience with law, so I can say with assurance: most lawyers are afraid to go to trial. Most settle too soon. Michael is never (visibly) afraid of anything. When he goes to trial, he will defend you to the best of his considerable ability. And whatever result you get will be the best possible result under the particular circumstances. I now keep him on retainer.