Donald J Cosley

Donald J Cosley

4.1
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Arlington Heights, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

3030 Salt Creek Drive, Suite 120, Arlington Heights, IL

About Donald

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 65%

Practicing for 25 years in family law cases specializing in divorce and parenting issues

33 years

65%
DUI and DWI 15%

Practicing for 25 years in family law cases primarily out of the Rolling Meadows courthouse

33 years

15%
Criminal Defense 10%

Practicing for 25 years in family law cases especially order of protection and domestic battery cases

33 years

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

Practicing for 25 years in family law cases primarily out of the Rolling Meadows cases

33 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Donald J. Cosley

3030 Salt Creek Drive, Suite 120, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004

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Donald J Cosley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Posted by Anna | August 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Be aware

The worst possible attorney for divorce cases. If you want to lose your money and let your ex-get everything than he is perfect, because he won't defend you in court or work on you behave. In my case he prepared divorce settlement without even letting me know about it before court hearing. He worked ...strictly with opposite site attorney and with my ex on it. I wasn't even allowed to read settlement in court just asked to sign it in front of Judge with his lame statement "trust me everything is fine when I rise my objection, please just sign it". I think he should be disbarred for taking full advantage on me.

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incompetent con artist attorney

Does not review court paperwork for accuracy and then refuses to correct his mistakes and instead asks for more money to file motions in court to fix his own errors. Careless scoundrel attorney.

Posted by anonymous | August 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not thorough and doesn’t care. Just wants the money.

Cost me $2,000 for absolutely nothing. Needed help getting a restraining order and he couldn’t get it done. Never asked any real questions when I met with him and explained what happened. When it came to the hearing he barely objected while I was badgered and victim shamed.

Posted by Katie | April 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY

Ignored a judge’s order and made a simple case much much worse. He will waste your money BEWARE

Posted by Anastasia | June 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best lawyer ever!!!

The best lawyer ever! I was involved in a messy high conflict divorce case and Donald was the steady hand and guiding light during the entire process. He got my case after another attorney that made a mess. I thank Donald for being very knowledgeable, responsive, organized, dedicated, calm, steady, ...and being a strong advocate during the case. When I felt lost because of the process, Donald was there to help make sense of things. He knows all the answers for all the questions. I also thank his team for being responsive, organized, and lending a hand to my case. For those who may need to deal with high conflict personalities, I would highly recommend Donald for being very effective, steady, and strong in negotiation. In the end, I received the results I was looking for and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Donald Cosley. I’m so grateful for the opportunities work with you.

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Donald J Cosley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stavri Vako

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Donald is a highly skilled criminal attorney. His experience gives him the ability to handle many different criminal matters. He is one of the most professional and ethical lawyers that I know. I do not hesitate to endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Mevorah

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Cosley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Albert Salvi

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shawn McKenna

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Donald is an incredibly smart, honest, hardworking, and wise lawyer."

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Moe Ahmad

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Don's very knowledgeable and respected in the legal community. He fights hard for his clients and delivers positive results. I have no reservations endorsing and recommending Don."

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John Callahan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Don is a respected lawyer and a great source of information for other lawyers to consult with. His reputation is impeccable and I endorse him completely."

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Gary Newland

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Don has earned the respect of his all the lawyers in the community evidenced by Don being elected to president of the Bar Association. He can be counted on to provide the highest quality representation."

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Christopher Cosley

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Moe Ahmad

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Cozzi

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John Callahan

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Meschino

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Miriam Cooper

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Distinguished Alumni Award, Buffalo Grove High School

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Donald J. Cosley

Associations

2003 - Present

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Chairman

2000 - Present

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Chairman

1999 - Present

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Chairman

1997 - Present

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2012

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

President

2003 - 2006

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Board of Governor

2001 - 2003

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Chairman

2000 - 2003

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Board of Governor

1999 - 2000

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Parlimentarian

Education

1994

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

Juris Doctorate

1991

DePauw University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

School District 214

Traffic Seminar

Languages

Spanish

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