David K. Wolkowitz

David K. Wolkowitz

4.8
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 14 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Skokie, IL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Uncontested Divorce

10024 Skokie Blvd, Suite 236, Skokie, IL

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 75%

Personal Injuries, including: car accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, slip-and-fall accidents, nursing home injuries, police brutality and misconduct.

75%
Uncontested Divorce 25%

Flat fee uncontested divorce in many counties in Illinois. Fast and affordable, with a lawyer.

15 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 14 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2011

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Wolkowitz Law Office

10024 Skokie Blvd, Suite 236, Skokie, IL, 60077

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David K. Wolkowitz's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

5 star (18)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Mayra Sanchez | September 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

5 Star Professional Service

if you need a great divorce attorney, I highly recommend Attorney David Wolkowitz. My divorced was completed quick within 90 days. My petition for divorce was filed right away and the office was in constant communication with me. They provided guidance every step of the way. I was pleasant surprised ...with how smooth the process was. It really helped ease the uncomfortable proceedings of a divorce. I would give more than 5 Stars if possible.

Posted by Liz | October 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Decision Ever

My divorce journey started with me trying to do a DIY divorce. However, after I saw the need for multiple filings- I realized- this is the one time in my life that I needed a professional. My search for a divorce lawyer led me to Dave, During the consultation, I was impressed with Dave. He was hi...ghly professional, asked questions and provided me with a plan, the cost and the process of a divorce. His rate was very affordable and he was extremely efficient. 35 days later, my divorce was finalized. Dave and his paralegal Sam- were the dynamic duo! I highly recommend! Hiring Dave to be my lawyer truly was my Best Decision Ever! Thank you Dave and Sam!

Posted by Irma | February 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Divorce Attorney

I have used Dave as my divorce attorney twice in my lifetime for uncontested divorces. Fair price and quick divorce. The procedures were well explained and I was divorced in less than two months. Very happy now.

David Wolkowitz

Replied last February 16, 2023

Thank you for your comments. An uncontested divorce should be fast, and easy.

Posted by Kamau | March 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely Knowledgeable, Competent, Compassionate and Effective

Dave made my highly-contested case a big win! Do not be deceived by the two negative reviews in the past month. Dave Wolkowitz is top-notch. When a reviewer has to resort to name-calling and has no details to his/her case, you have to suspect that something is more wrong with the reviewer than the... attorney. From the very beginning, I came to Dave with a case that proved to be quite challenging. Unlike any normal uncontested case, this one proved to be highly-contested and lasted for over 2 years. Throughout this process, there were two trials; an extended order of protection; supervised parenting; financial settlements; property-separation settlements; a court-appointed psychiatrist for custody evaluation; a guardian ad litem; expert witnesses; court transcripts; and hours and hours of testimony. Through it all, Dave was patient, attentive, kind and effective. Dave knew what to do and how to go about doing it, even before the opposing counsel acted. This divorce could have easily costed over hundreds of thousands of dollars. Dave was so cost-conscious that this divorce cost well less than even one hundred thousand dollars! My ex-spouse spent an estimate of three times as much, using four to five lawyers who threw everything but the kitchen sink at us, in court. Dave handled these motions, seamlessly, and with a disciplined fiscal responsibility that would make any member of Congress envious. Dave not only saved me heaps in the divorce, he was highly effective in neutralizing the opposing counsel (OC). One of the OCs tried to steer the case to a different court and by a different process. Dave was not fooled and fought to keep everything on track. Another OC literally tried to belittle him before the Judge, but Dave remained calm and determined. A third OC tried to justify a part of the law in an inaccurate manner, but Dave immediately retorted the correct interpretation. Dave knew the section and subsection of the law right away and brought this to the Court. Folks, this is what makes a good lawyer! Dave knows the law and he is quick on his feet. Dave also knows where to get good resources to back him up. In my case, Dave consulted with a psychiatrist and successfully discredited not one, but two of my ex-spouse's psychiatrists! This was a key battle in my case that I believe ultimately won me full custody of my child and everything else I wanted from the Court. And, because he is quick on his feet, Dave was able to discredit the major positions of both psychiatrists by simply demonstrate how they conflict their own logic and conclusions. Bottom line, if you want a lawyer with a quick wit and an in-depth knowledge of the law, then Dave is your man. Let's be honest, going through a divorce, especially a non-contested one and for the first time, can be emotionally exhausting. Dave made the situation comfortable, with his sense of humor, kind rapport and reassurance with a battle plan. He is open-minded; continuously asking for my input; without requiring me to take time off of work to go to Court every time the OC thinks of something else to falsely accuse me of doing. Even when one OC tried to get me in trouble with my job by involving Human Resources, Dave was there to reassure me and keep me focused on the end-goal. Every OC tried to provoke me in some way (hey, it's what lawyers are known for, right?), Dave showed compassion and understanding - something you normally do not expect from a lawyer. All of this, while keeping general costs low and offering discounts, helped making this divorce yield the best results one could ever ask for. It was well worth retaining Dave Wolkowitz.

Posted by Jessica | March 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Effective, worthwhile

My ex was pulling a bunch of stunts, filing emergency motions, and that type of stuff. Attorney Wolkowitz helped me understand what was going on. Like he said, my ex doing all that stuff just hurt him in the end. Attorney Wolkowitz doesn't like to waste time. At first, I did think he was being too sh...ort, but it was really just about doing what was effective. The facts of my case got complicated, but he helped me figure out what to do with all the evidence I had, and it worked. I have referred him to a couple of my friends, and they thought he did a good job too.

David Wolkowitz

Replied last February 16, 2023

Thank you for your comments - they accurately represent what clients hate about me before they like the very same thing. I don't have patience for screwing around, and that ends up helping my clients in the long run. Whether it is an uncontested divorce or a divorce that involves fighting in court, I like to focus on what is most effective, and skip the other stuff.

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David K. Wolkowitz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frederick Walker

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a great lawyer in the community. His contributions are well thought out and relevant."

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Veronica Silva

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with David on a client matter and I have come to know him as a diligent and savvy attorney who works hard to find the best solutions for his clients according to their circumstances. He is competent and efficient."

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Marie Fahnert

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David and I have worked on cases both formally and informally. David really cares about his clients and reaching the best outcome for them. He is also very intellectual, so his courtroom arguments are solid and extremely well researched. I highly recommend him."

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Wolkowitz is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."

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Rhonda Stuart

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chicago divorce lawyer David Wolkowitz is very responsive to clients. He is a strategic thinker and gives personal attention to his cases. Whether the matter involves litigation, or a quick uncontested divorce in Illinois, he is a solid choice. He practices in Illinois counties including Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Will County, and Kendall County."

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Veronica Silva

Family lawyer

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Joshua Schwartz

Family lawyer

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Gerald Nordgren

Family lawyer

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Marie Fahnert

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2016

10 Best Attorneys - Illinois, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Certificate of Appreciation, The Jewish United Fund

2014

Certification of Divorce Mediation Skills Training, Northwestern University

1996

Success Story, Radio Advertising Bureau

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, The Wolkowitz Law Office

2010 - 2010

Clerk, Office of the Public Guardian

2010 - 2010

Judicial Extern, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Law Office of Gerald Nordgren

Associations

2018 - Present

North Suburban Bar Association

Member, Mock Trial Evaluator

2017 - Present

ISBA - Standing Committee on Judicial Evaluations

Member

2016 - Present

Association for Conflict Resolution

Member

2010 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce & Order of Protection

Win

Divorce Trial

Won trial

Order of Protection

Order of Protection denied in favor of Client

Same Sex Divorce

Divorced

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Education

2010

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD

1999

Northwestern University

MS - Master of Science

1997

University of Illinois

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Industry Insiders Event

Legal Industry

2013

Practice Tracks

Family Law

Publications

2014

Boston College Law Review Quoted - Counsel for the Divorce

2014

Divorce Lawyer in Chicago Order of Protection: FAQ

2014

Child-Custody Jurisdiction: The UCCJEA & PKPA Foreword of a Am. Bar Association UCCJEA book

2013

Uncontested Divorce in Illinois Warnings for an Uncontested Divorce

2010

Languages

English

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