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I provide legal services to people throughout Northwest Ohio, with a focus on criminal, domestic relations, juvenile, traffic, and personal injury cases. I am licensed in Ohio and the U.S. District Court, Northern Division, Western District in Toledo, Ohio.
In my free time I enjoy boating on the Great Lakes, cooking, and playing basketball.
I have three daughters: Jacqueline, Jillian, and Jocelyn.
I am a member of Gesu Catholic Church.
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Acquired: 2005
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State: Ohio
Acquired: 1990
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3450 W Central Ave Ste 326, Toledo, OH, 43606
18 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2014 | Child Custody
Exceptional Lawyer
As a father, I can tell you that David Shook has done an exceptional job of representing me in gaining custody of my children. From my very first encounter with David, he gained my trust as an experienced lawyer. If you want an attorney that will go above and beyond and will do what it takes for h...
As a father it is truly gratifying to help another father regain custody of the children, especially when that father's children were wrongfully removed from their custody. I know the importance of children and strive to provide all of my clients the representation they deserve during such a trying time.
Posted by Dallas | January 23, 2014 | Child Custody
Great Attorney
Mr. Shook is an amazing attorney. He went above and beyond to help me get custody of my child. He was always available to assist me and was very knowledgable about child custody matters. He truly cares about his clients and works hard to get you the results you want. He always maintains a positive ...
I'm glad Dallas was pleased with my services. It is truly a pleasure to help a client obtain a result that makes them write such a review. I strive to get these kind of results for all my clients. In the end I would like to think I help all my clients. Often, it is the client who is the biggest help to a case, and Dallas was just such a client.
Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2012 | Child Custody
Mr. Shook is one of a kind....
To be very specific when people use the phrase grabbed the bull by the horns that is what Mr. Shook did for me and my case if you are looking for a top notch lawyer without all the bullshit that comes along with getting one Mr. Shook is definitely the way to go I can assure you that you won't be diss...
Posted by Robert T. Vestal | July 13, 2012 | Child Custody
Highly recomended!!
I have tried three prior lawyers all of which seemed like good lawyers came in with the bark but had no bite. David Shook did all and then some for what he said I was going to recieve. David was on time with call backs, had a great understanding of the majistrates decision making which in return help...
Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2012
Awful. Just awful.
He treated me very unprofessionally in my case. Never returned my calls, was nearly impossible to get a hold of. He knew what he was doing, but it took him nearly 3 times longer than it should have to resolve my case. Was constantly "losing" and "misplacing" required forms to fill out. Very lazy, ver...
"Mr. Shook is a highly respected attorney in his community and I recommend him to meet your legal needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is ethical and knowledgeable. I know that when he is on the other side of a matter, he will be pleasant and efficient; he will not create conflict where none exists. He is responsive and protects his clients. He is a good advocate."
"Dave is a hard working, dedicated lawyer with the highest integrity. He is a skilled litigator, in both civil and criminal matters. He also is a caring family man who recognizes balance in his personal life."
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2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2005 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of David C. Shook
2004 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Bunda Stutz & DeWitt
2003 - 2004
Associate Attorney, Manahan Pietrykowski Bamman & DeLaney
1997 - 2003
Associate Attorney, Bunda Stutz & DeWitt
1994 - 1996
Associate Attorney, Kitch Drutchas Wagner & Kenney
1990 - 1994
Associate Attorney, Schuller & Associates
2005 - Present
Toledo Bar AssociationJudicial Candidates Committee
1991 - Present
Toledo Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2009
Toledo Bar AssociationCo-chair
2007 - 2008
Toledo Bar Association, Lawyer Referral & Information ServiceChairman
1990
Juris Doctorate
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Avoiding A Second OVI
2013
When Good People Do A Bad Thing; Avoiding A Second OVI
English
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