Steven Edward Wasko

Steven Edward Wasko

3.6
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 46 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Park Ridge, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

350 South Northwest highway, Suite 300, Park Ridge, IL

About Steven

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Divorce and Separation 100%

Martimonial law litigation and negotiation of custody and property settlement agreements. Child and spousal support, property valuations and distribution issues. Post divorce litigation. modification and enforcement

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 46 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1979

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Steponate & Wasko, Ltd.

350 South Northwest highway, Suite 300, Park Ridge, IL, 60068

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Steven Edward Wasko's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.6 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (6)

Posted by Edward | October 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stay Away!

Steve Wasko is a certified POS. Never conducted a home visit. Lied. Over billed. In my experience he is a child predator, hides behind the court system. Complete disaster. Left my children in harms way. Disgusting.

Posted by Francesco | July 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great experience

Steven Wasko was hired on my behalf as part of a guardian ad litem case; my former partner and I went through a not so amicable custody litigation and we needed a GAL to sift through all of our claims and decide what would be in the best interest of the kids. Steve did exactly that; he was very impa...rtial on his assessment, truly listening to both parties concerns, but eventually making the decisions that best served the interest of the kids. This speaks tons to his professionalism and dedication, and I found his work to be impeccable. In addition, he has shown kindness, providing words of encouragement when the case seemed to be dragging forever. You will be lucky if Steven is appointed as your GAL.

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Look elsewhere. Did not have kid's best interests in mind

Steve started strong with many promises, visited the children, and promised to help. Not only was he a poor communicator, but he made the divorce case even worse. He did not have the best interests of the children in mind, and legal teams on both sides of my case were extremely frustrated with him. I...f you're looking for good representation with an attorney who can communicate and advocate on your behalf or the kids, look elsewhere! Worst experience ever.

Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

ineffective representation

After representing my case for several years, Steve Wasko's appearance at trial was marked by serious misrepresentations and factual errors. When these were pointed out to the judge, she ignored his arguments. Mr. Wasko's irregular billing practices were also a source of confusion. For months on end,... his office sent two separate and contradictory billing statements each pay cycle, a problem they were for some reason unable to resolve. After the trial, it took several months and frequent outreach before his office finally returned the retainer balance.

Posted by Bei | September 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best divorce attorney

Steve representing my case for three years, he is knowledgeable, kind, super smart, full of justice. I am grateful forever of all his work done for me. He is such a great and kind man. No words to describe how grateful I am for everything he did for me and my children. I highly recommend Steve.

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Steven Edward Wasko's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Frumm

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Mr. Wasko on countless cases here in the Illinois Court System. Steve's straightforwardness and no nonsense approach commands respect among his peers; in the court room, with opposing counsel, and at the negotiating table. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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James Quigley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse and highly recommend this lawyer."

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Kari Cornelison

Family lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have had several cases against Steve and had found him to be very competent, trustworthy and reliable. I would hire him."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Education

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Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

Languages

English

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