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Martin S. LaScola

Martin S. LaScola

 
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets...
  • Illinois
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Legal Knowledge
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Legal Analysis
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Communication Skills
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Daniel J. Kollias
Daniel J. Kollias May 15, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I have referred dozens of my own clients to Mr. LaScola over the years, and will continue to do so for as long as he is practicing. He has invariably provided them with the highest quality legal representation. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Mr. LaScola and I worked together at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, in both the criminal appeals division and juvenile justice bureau.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Over the past 15+ years, there have been several cases where Mr. LaScola and I represented the same client. Typically, those cases have involved situations where the client had a pending criminal case at the same time as a pending family law case. Mr. LaScola has represented those clients in the criminal proceedings, and I have represented them in the family law proceedings.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Since Mr. LaScola left the prosecutor's office to work in private practice (approximately 2004), he and I have worked on dozens of cases together over the years.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Mr. LaScola is a highly effective advocate for his clients for several reasons. First and foremost, he is always forthright with his clients about the strengths and weaknesses of their case. He gives them an accurate idea of what they should expect. He is knowledgeable when it comes to the substantive law that applies to his clients' cases. He is an experienced trial attorney who knows how to present evidence to the court in a persuasive manner. Finally, he is respected by his peers.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mr. LaScola has focused his practice on criminal law for 20 years.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Mr. LaScola excels not only at evaluating the evidence and the applicable law, he also provides his clients with insights derived from his extensive experience.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Mr. LaScola provides thorough explanations as to what is happening in his clients' cases and why. He promptly returns calls and emails.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. LaScola observes the highest ethical standards in the practice of law.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
I have personally referred my own clients to Mr. LaScola for criminal felonies, criminal misdemeanors, driving under the influence, domestic battery, and orders of protection.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Legal Research
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Ana Guzman LaScola
Ana Guzman LaScola April 6, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
He has extensive experience and a multi-faceted legal skill set that enables him to be a highly effective advocate for his client. His 120+ online client reviews demonstrate this as well. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We are Law Partners in the same firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

We routinely handle client matters together.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
For many years - since 2015.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Yes - he was a former prosecutor and has now handle defense matters for roughly 15 years. He also handles many contested hearings and trials.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

As noted, he’s a former prosecutor and very experienced criminal defense attorney. His extensive experience makes him an extremely effective advocate for his clients.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Years of experience (nearly 20 as an Attorney) has equipped him with the skills and ability to analyze any legal issue that develops in his practice areas.

Communication Skills: Excellent

He takes the time to fully explain the legal implications of each client’s case to the clients. Some clients require additional explanations and he always takes the required time to do so and has patience required.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

He has always displayed and performed his job with the utmost and highest ethical standards.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Traffic defense, DUI defense, Criminal defense, and Federal matters.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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