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Licensed in Indiana for 22 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015
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Steele Legal Group
3021 East 98th Street, Suite 105, Indianapolis, IN, 46280
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Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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Hired the Steele Group to represent me in a child custody case. To make a long story short, all of his associates and his staff left in mass exodus. This guy went off the deep end and when I found out certain papers hadn't been filed with the Court, he made excuses, sent ranting emails, voicemails ...
Posted by wilma | November 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Unhappy client
David worked for a family member in a custody case for two years. In the two years he never showed up for one meeting in fact we never met him. After two years we are at the same place we started. fortunately for us CPS became involved due to bad decisions on the moms part and they did more for us ...
Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2015 | Family
Child Support
Atty Steele's vast knowledge of family law is second nature. His advice is not sugar coated, but laced with genuine concern for the child's best interest. Thank you for so much for the consultation. If my case was closer, I'd have hired him in a heartbeat! Class act!
Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2015 | Uncontested Divorce
HORRIBLE. DO NOT USE!
I had a very simple divorce-literally just wanted someone to process the paperwork. David was completely inappropriate and charged me a fee and said even if it went to court he wouldn't charge me another dime. I ended up having to pay an extra $200 for what reason, no one knows. Then, he processed pa...
David Steele
Replied last July 12, 2015As any divorce lawyer will tell you - you do this long enough, you will get some crazy clients there is simply no pleasing. This is a woman who believes my associate attorney is actually a paralegal pretending to be a lawyer but she knows the truth about her, only "lazy" lawyers use the U.S. Postal System and real lawyers hand deliver the 50 documents they send out a day to 50 different people, and that getting a bill from an attorney for a whopping $200 is inappropriate, so, you can judge her intelligence or sanity for yourself. The other 24 people who took the time to give me rave reviews, of which I am incredibly proud, must be insane. Best of luck to you! You are absolutely going to need it.
Posted by Bolden | July 12, 2015 | Child Support
Steele not worth a penny
Steele was tardy on replies when I called/emailed his offices (over a week delay). He also managed to have me pay almost double what I should be paying for child support by not correctly filing income that belongs to my child. He sent emails to me at 2 AM with an aggressive nature. I would strongl...
David Steele
Replied last July 12, 2015I find it interesting that it has been such a horrific experience for your family since it was your family who referred you to me. Your entire family. Your brother was a great client who loved working with me enough that he sent you to me and your parents loved what I did for him as they were there in the courtroom with us when I did it and they sent you to me. 44 people have taken the time to write very kind reviews of me on this site because they appreciated what I did for them and the way we worked together. You are the exception so what does that tell you your brother's expectation? You do not understand how divorce works; there's simply nothing I can do about clients who don't get it. And when you write me 11 emails a day, every day, telling me how divorce law works since you are the expert, I'm bound to take some time answering some of them, and probably start getting aggressive with you. I apologize sincerely. By the way - that's why people hire me. You want a pushover who will let idiots yell at him when they're wrong, you should have hired someone else.
David James Steele's Lawyer Endorsements
"Having worked with Dave Steele on several matters, I can attest to his intellect and legal accumen. Although I have not personally observed him in the court room, he is without question one of the most outgoing and approachable people I have ever met, and I am certain this translates into great results with both his clients and in front of the court. I am certain Dave would be a fine choice as a litigator on any matter. Congratulations on your success Dave!"
"I endorse this lawyer. David J. Steele is a top notch attorney. His responses in public forums such as AVVO showcase his experience, expertise, and a deep understanding and knowledge of the law. Any person in need of an attorney will be greatly served by this superior attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is a true and passionate advocate for his clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Steele provides clear and helpful advice. He is knowledgeable and cares about his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. His AVVO answers demonstrate significant experience and expertise in family law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Steele is a superb divorce lawyer. Excellent reputation and results."
"Attorney Steele has a superb rating on AVVO and is a credit to AVVO and the legal community for his volunteer efforts helping the community understand legal issues."
"I've carefully reviewed Mr. Steele's qualifications and answers. He breathes insight and compassion into a profession that badly needs both."
"I endorse Counsel Steele. He provides valuable and helpful advice to the Avvo community and would make a great choice for family law situations."
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"I endorse this lawyer. David Steele's advice on this site has been spot on. It is to the point, easy to understand and he clearly grasps the issues."
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"Excellent lawyer. Well respected."
"Outstanding lawyer in the community."
"David is a wonderful attorney, very talented and client-driven. I would highly endorse him."
"Mr. Steele and I do not practice in ANY of the same areas of law. We somehow crossed paths on a particular Avvo question and have communicated a couple of times, since. What I have noticed in my interactions with David is he is not your typical lawyer. That is a good thing, because people often despise "typical lawyers." If you review David's profile, his philosophy and his client reviews, you get a sense that not only is David not typical, but he is exceptional, in who he is and what he does. The kind of work that he does is difficult. He is often meeting with people who are at their very worst. You can tell from the reviews that David not only helps them through that, but that he also gives them a whole new outlook on lawyers and the law. How many lawyers can you say that about? For these reasons and because I really admire the man's philosophy and his bio, I am very happy to endorse David and his services. James Frederick"
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.
Disbarment issued in IN, 2015
updated on 12/01/2015This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the the Indiana State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
Interim suspension issued in IN, 2015
updated on 11/19/2015This means the attorney temporarily lost his or her license to practice law while the State investigates whether the attorney should be disciplined. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
Honors
2006
President, Howard County Bar Association
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, Steele Legal Group, LLC
2009 - 2010
Attorney, Nice & Steffey, LLP
2005 - 2009
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Howard County Prosecutor's Office
2005 - 2009
Owner, Steele Law Office
2003 - 2005
Attorney, Russell, McIntyre, Hilligoss and Welke
Associations
2006 - Present
Indianapolis Bar Association
2003 - Present
Indiana State Bar Association
2003 - Present
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
2009 - 2011
Indiana State Bar Association, Legal Ethics Committee
2003 - 2007
Howard County Bar AssociationPast President
Sample of Legal Cases
David Steele
Receiving $1.2 million settlement in January
David Steele
$350,000 settlement
Dental Malpractice
Received $235,000 settlement
Education
2003
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Ball State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
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