Atty. Thomas Patrick Polacek

Atty. Thomas Patrick Polacek

Thomas Patrick Polacek is a lawyer practicing personal injury, dui defense, driver's license reinstatement and 4 other areas of law. Thomas received a A.B. degree from Washington University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Joliet Joliet 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (224) 732-2214

Profile Summary

About Thomas Patrick Polacek at a glance

Thomas Patrick Polacek is an Attorney based in Joliet, Illinois, practicing at McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, employment, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1992), Illinois (1993), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1994). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Washington University (A.B., 1988). Serves clients in Joliet, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas Patrick Polacek is a lawyer practicing personal injury, dui defense, driver's license reinstatement and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a A.B. degree from Washington University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Thomas practices at McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC in Joliet, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Patrick Polacek's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Patrick Polacek handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

Find experienced DUI and DWI defense attorneys near you. Compare verified profiles, read client reviews, and consult about your case for free.

Thomas Patrick Polacek is one of 26,859 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Thomas Patrick Polacek is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Thomas Patrick Polacek is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Thomas Patrick Polacek is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Thomas Patrick Polacek is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Joliet are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Joliet or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Patrick Polacek

Where is Thomas Patrick Polacek's law office located?
Thomas Patrick Polacek's law practice is located in Joliet, Illinois. The firm is McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Patrick Polacek handle?
Thomas Patrick Polacek focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, employment, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Patrick Polacek practiced law?
Thomas Patrick Polacek has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Thomas Patrick Polacek go to law school?
Thomas Patrick Polacek earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (A.B., 1988).
How can I contact Thomas Patrick Polacek for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Patrick Polacek directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Washington University School of Law
- 1992
A.B.
Washington University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1992
Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994

Reviews

4.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.