John Patrick McNeil, experienced Criminal Defense, Federal Crime attorney in Memphis, TN with 10 reviews
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John Patrick McNeil

294 Washington Ave, Memphis, TN

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Alton

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19 Oct, 2020
First let me thank God for sending me to a good law firm... Thank the Claiborne team, but I'd really like to thank Att.John McNeil. John it wasn't an easy ride I know I stressed alot..,but you kept the course...Thank you for the great hard work it all paid off...Just want to say thank you and God Bless Al..
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24 Jun, 2020
Short version: ***When working/talking with attorney John McNeil there was never any issue with feeling judged or discouraged. There was always timely communication, meetings, new information, and follow up’s post court dates. He responded to my questions and presented all information, leaving me without questions or concerns related to his knowledge and attention to each case. I would highly recommend this office and their services. Longer version: Hiring a lawyer for someone when you’ve never been in any trouble yourself is daunting to say the least. Will the attorney judge the situation, client, myself? Will they take advantage of my ignorance and inexperience? How will I know if they are actually good or just like a ‘car salesman’? The client had a very complex case with two current cases in Shelby county, a hold in MS, and then later complicated by a new hold and transfer for federal charges. This wouldn’t be a 100% honest review if I didn’t admit it took a couple days to originally hear back from the office (I recommend using their online inquiry instead of calling, it seems the electronic paper trail works best); but in those couple of days calling around to many other attorneys some referred me back to this office while others seemed to be judgmental and discouraging (maybe trying to make me feel desperate for their services). ***When working/talking with attorney John McNeil there was never any issue with feeling judged or discouraged. There was always timely communication, meetings, new information, and follow up’s post court dates. He responded to my questions and presented all information, leaving me without questions or concerns related to his knowledge and attention to each case. All cases were settled in a timely manner, some even earlier than expected. I would highly recommend this office and their services.
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Anonymous

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26 Sep, 2019
Mr. McNeil did an amazing job with my case. I would highly recommend him and the firm if you're looking for a criminal defense attorney. I hope I never need them again lol but if I do, I'll definitely be calling them.
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Excellent communication and responsiveness from the attorney
“There was always timely communication, meetings, new information, and follow up's post court dates. He responded to my questions and presented all information, leaving me without questions or concerns related to his knowledge and attention to each case.”
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Caring and understanding approach by the attorney and the law firm
“I realized quickly I wasnt being treated like another criminal or client, but an actual person they cared about and wanted to help.”
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Successful case outcomes, including charges being dropped and cases being settled in a timely manner
“All cases were settled in a timely manner, some even earlier than expected.”
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Proactive and effective legal strategies to achieve the best possible results
“John didn't just get me out of jail he got my bail dropped from $ 20,000 to being released on my own recognizance.”
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