David Russell Phillips

David Russell Phillips

also known as David R. Phillips

4.2
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Valparaiso, IN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

56 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

OWI & DUI Law. Traffic law. License suspensions. Drug charges. Expungements. All levels of Misdemeanor and Felony charges.

37 years

40%
Family 40%

Divorce, child support, custody, visitation. Legal guardianship. Paternity.

37 years

40%
Personal Injury 20%

Focusing on Vehicle Accidents and Slip and Falls.

37 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 37 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1988

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Shaw Law Offices

56 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN, 46383

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David Russell Phillips's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Kate | October 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Could not have done it myself; grateful for his help.

I was in danger of losing everything after a divorce. Attorney Phillips went to bat for me and came through with an agreeable outcome that allowed me to get my life back on track.e

Posted by Elleigh | March 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

AMAZING LAWYER

l hired this lawyer to deal with a felony charge I received. He got it dropped to a misdemeanor, and no jail time. He’s very talented and responds timely. He showed up at every court date I had before I even was there! Very very great lawyer. I highly HIGHLY reccomend hiring this attorney. If you are... teeter tottering in hiring him, go into his office and have a chat with him. You’ll be convinced as soon as you hear this mans knowledge.

Posted by Brandon Klein | March 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Competent, Diligent and Effective Attorney!!!!

Attorney Phillips has been representing me on a family law case for the past year. Attorney Phillips is highly respected by his peers and the Courts in Northwest Indiana. He came recommended to me by multiple other counsel when I was looking for another family law attorney to take over the case, and ...I am very pleased that I engaged Attorney Phillips. He has honestly accomplished more in one year as the attorney in my family law case than what three different local attorneys had collectively accomplished over a 4-year time frame. The issues that have arisen from my family law case have been abundant, and it by no means has been your average divorce and/or custody dispute. However, that hasn’t stopped Mr. Phillips from relentlessly litigating the matter on its merits and representing my interests in Court. Throughout my family law case Attorney Phillips has successfully argued evidentiary matters, contempt matters, jurisdictional matters, an injunction matter, and custody matters. He has briefed issues of fact and law through various motions and memorandums of law, he has successfully argued multiple motions in oral arguments made to the Court, and he is a skilled at cross examination. Attorney Phillips has always been responsive to my inquiries. He has on numerous occasions set aside time for me to come into his office for us to go over matters and issues pending in my case so that I know what’s going on, and if there are ever any issues that come up he has always reached out to me to discuss them. Attorney Phillips is extremely compassionate and understanding, and he genuinely cares about his clients. My only wish is that I would have hired Attorney Phillips earlier in my case. If I had, I am certain that it never would have become the mess it had become. But, as the old saying goes…it’s better late than never. If you are looking for a family law or personal injury attorney, you should sit down and have a conversation with Attorney Phillips. You’ll be glad you did!

Posted by Allen | May 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very happy with his service

Dave Phillips is a very professional lawyer, I couldn’t be happier with the end result of my case. If your looking for a lawyer that won’t rip you off and waste your time Dave Phillips is the legal representation that you need. Dave Phillips will explain everything very clear that and you can rest as...sure when you hire Mr. Phillips you won’t regret it.

Posted by Charlie S. | February 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce is Hard; He Made It Easier

I know it’s easy to demand immediate results in today’s world but that’s not realistic in the divorce legal arena. David helped me understand that my case moved at the Judge’s pace — not necessarily mine. He would listen to me for hours when I wasn’t in my best frame of mind unlike other attorneys I ...know.

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David Russell Phillips's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Shaw

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"One of the best legal minds I have ever encountered. Very good in the courtroom and a gentleman to work against. I endorse this lawyer. I wouldn't want him as my opponent on a regular basis because it would be difficult to win."

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Jeffrey Shaw

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Top 10% America's Most Honored Professionals, America's Most Honored

2016

Notable Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2017 - 2017

Partner, Shaw Law Office

Associations

1988 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

1988 - Present

United States District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana

Education

1988

Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

1984

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science,

Languages

English

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