Joshua Scott Schwartz

Joshua Scott Schwartz

4.9
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Riverwoods, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Litigation, Criminal Defense

2610 Lake Cook Rd, Suite 265, Riverwoods, IL

About Joshua

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 16 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2009

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Schwartz Wolf & Bernstein LLP

2610 Lake Cook Rd, Suite 265, Riverwoods, IL, 60015

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Joshua Scott Schwartz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 25 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Jeff | August 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Honest, caring, and upfront!!!

I can’t say enough about Josh and is whole staff. He took care of me for my divorce. Josh made sure that not only was everything fair for me but fair for my ex wife as well. My ex and I get a long so I wanted to make sure this was done amicably. When something came up that wasn’t fair for me he add...ressed the issue and took care of it right away. Josh always returned my calls and emails in a very timely manner. Thank you to Josh and staff for what could be a horrible experience and made it as smooth as possible. I would refer my family and friends to Josh for sure.

Posted by Katie | February 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great attorney!

had Josh represent me for over 2.5 years and I cannot say enough good things. He was a great attorney, very responsive, always kept me in the loop, and always made me feel at ease when going into a court date. Of course you always want an attorney that's on your side, but you also need someone to be... realistic so you know all possible outcomes of the situation. In the end, we were able to get what I was asking for and I am beyond happy to be done with this situation! Very rarely, Marc would need to stand in if Josh was out and he was just as a great!

Posted by Mary | January 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Attorney

I couldn't have found a better attorney to work with to shed 350 pounds of dead weight from my life (aka divorce). Joshua is a very caring, professional attorney who was patient during my occasional venting and calm as he clearly explained what I needed to know and do to obtain my divorce. He was per...sistent with getting needed information from opposing counsel. He fought for me and, in the end, I got the assets I originally set out to obtain. I could not have done that without Joshua. Thank you for a job well done!!

Posted by Kristen | March 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Highly Recommend!

Josh is a fantastic attorney! I retained his services to secure adult disabled child support and guardianship for my son and he did not disappoint. What should have been a few straightforward meetings became an...interesting... and protracted court battle with my ex-husband. Josh helped me obtain ...a settlement for my son that was more than I expected and, just as importantly, respected me throughout the process. He is thorough and appropriate in his communications and I never felt he was padding a bill. Josh is straight shooter. Sharp, dedicated, and professional. He's the guy you want representing you, not against you as opposing counsel!

Posted by Dillard | September 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Visitation during Covid-19 Pandemic

Joshua was hired to re-instate visitation that was still arbitrarily denied by a mother in spite of Illinois removing lockdown restrictions. He performed with persistence, without compromising the best interests of the child and the father. He was very prompt in all written, phone and e-mail communi...cations to all parties involved. He clearly distills issues and positions without ambiguity, but also with honesty and integrity.

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Joshua Scott Schwartz's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Wolkowitz

Family lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Josh impressed me as knowledgeable and straight-shooting attorney who represents his clients well."

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Nils Wyosnick

Litigation lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Josh is a respected attorney, and known for defending challenging legal matters."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Schwartz Wolf & Bernstein LLP

2009 - 2013

Assistant State's Attorney, Lake County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

Lake County Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

Education

2009

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Bradley University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2022

Lake County Bar Association Family Law Seminar

Support for a Non-Minor Child with a Disability - Best Practices Under 750 ILCS 5/513.5

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