About Jose Hernandez
Jose M. Hernandez Jr. founded Omega Locksmith in 2006 after spending years apprenticing under master locksmiths and discovering a trade that perfectly matched his approach to work: precise, honest, and built on trust. What began as a solo operation out of a single van has grown into one of Chicago’s most recognized locksmith services and Jose still handles the calls himself.
Credentials & Affiliations
Illinois requires locksmiths to pass a background check and a state licensing exam before they can operate legally. Jose holds an active state license issued in his name, License #191-000821 a credential many Chicago locksmiths skip entirely. This positions Jose as the trustworthy choice.
The Associated Locksmiths of America is the premier professional locksmith organization in the United States. Every ALOA member undergoes an in-depth background check and license verification. Jose’s membership number is 44272, verifiable at aloa.org. Membership signals that Jose is held to a professional standard that goes beyond the minimum.
Angi’s Super Service Award goes to service providers who consistently earn top ratings from real customers. Omega Locksmith earned this recognition in 2020 for delivering friendly, reliable service across Chicago and for treating every job, big or small, with the same level of professionalism and care.
NASTF membership gives Jose access to OEM security data and key-programming resources for virtually every vehicle on the road including late-model push-start systems and transponder-equipped vehicles that most locksmiths can’t touch. If you need a car key made or a lockout handled on a modern vehicle, this credential matters
Over the years, Jose has developed deep expertise across all three branches of the trade from car key programming and transponder work, to high-security residential rekeying, to access control systems for commercial properties. His diagnostic approach means he rarely needs to drill; damage-free entry is the goal, not the exception.
Jose is also a fully licensed Illinois locksmith (License #191-000821) a credential that not every locksmith in Chicago holds. He maintains active membership in both the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA #44272) and the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF), ensuring he stays current with the latest vehicle security systems and industry best practices.
His reputation on Angi including a Super Service Award reflects thousands of Chicago residents and business owners who’ve trusted Omega Locksmith when it mattered most: locked out late at night, keys stolen, a break-in requiring immediate lock replacement. Jose answers those calls personally.
Chicago roots & Community values
Locked out or need a locksmith today? Call Jose directly.
My promise is simple: I show up on time, I give you a real price before I touch anything, and I leave without a scratch on your property.