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Dirken Douglas Winkler
About Dirken
Biography
The reason I practice law is to help individuals and families going through difficult times. Whether you are dealing with the end of your marriage or grieving the loss of a loved one, I am here to help you. As your attorney I will advocate on your behalf and protect your interests at every stage of your legal matter. Providing you clear guidance regarding difficult decisions is paramount. I represent each of my clients as though they are my only client, and I provide personalized legal services tailored to your specific needs.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Probate
30%
21 years | 100 cases
Divorce and Separation
25%
22 years | 250 cases
Estate Planning
25%
19 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-250 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 28 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Winkler Legal Services, LLC
490 City Park Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Dirken Douglas Winkler's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2014 | Probate
Difficult Estate to Settle
I had a complex estate to settle involving no will, 4 properties, and many problems to solve before settling the estate. With Atty. Winkler's help and guidance, and the help of his paralegal, Heather, this case was settled by mid February of 2014. I had engaged him as my attorney in October of 2013...
Dirken Douglas Winkler's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dirk is professional and diligent and cares about his clients. I would recommend him to anyone."
"Dirk puts tremendous effort into his work and is highly focused on achieving a positive result for his clients. I feel confident endorsing him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Winkler is a multi-faceted attorney in both family and estate law. My area is primarily family law and he demonstrates a great knowledge of the law and provides diligent representation for his clients."
"I have worked with Dirk on cases involving divorce and child custody. His work is of excellent quality and I have no hesitation in endorsing this lawyer."
Chelsea Long
Divorce and separation lawyer
Robert Koblentz
Family lawyer
Richard Morris
Divorce and separation lawyer
Jodi Smilack
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner / Attorney, Winkler Legal Services, LLC
2010 - 2014
Owner / Attorney, Winkler & Rovito, LLC
2004 - 2010
Owner / Attorney, D. Winkler Law Office
1998 - 2004
Assistant Consumers' Counsel, Ohio Consumers Counsel
1997 - 1998
Compliance Counsel, Nationwide Ins. Company
1994 - 1997
Law Clerk / Bailiff, Court of Claims of Ohio
Associations
2013 - Present
Columbus Bar AssociationMember
Education
1997
Capital University
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
West Liberty University
BS
Publications
2006
Columbus Bar briefs
So, I Opened My Law Practice
2004
Columbus Bar briefs
So, You Want to Open a Law Practice
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers