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David R. Del Re

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David R. Del Re

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Family Lawyer at Waukegan, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Adoption, Child Custody

200 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave Fl 2, Waukegan, IL

About David

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Adoption 25%

25%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%
Family 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016 2015 2013

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 27 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1998

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Del Re Law Group

200 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave Fl 2, Waukegan, IL, 60085

daviddelrelaw.com/

David R. Del Re's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Family

Posted by Larry | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Absolutely the BEST ADVOCATE for you...FEARLESS Trial Attorney

I interviewed quite a number of attorneys before hiring David Del Re to represent me in my divorce proceedings ending a 30 year marriage. My wife was CFO for a disreputable private individual and most of the firms I spoke with were quite frankly afraid of the reputation of my wife's employer who was... paying all of her legal fees with the NATION's LARGEST Matrimonial Law Firm. Needless to say, my chances looked pretty bleak. She seemed to hold all of the Aces and I was positioned to be squashed like a grape in court.....but that didn't happen because David Del Re fearlessly accepted my case and went to war for me. My ex's legal team put me through every imaginable legal obstacle they could devise. David counter-punched at every opportunity and continued to score point upon point in the court and moved the ball down the field against a seemingly ominous law firm with millions upon millions of dollars in available assets and numerous ex-judges on their team. Long story, short version: after a FOUR YEAR battle, David Del Re and Fiona McCormick obtained an incredible judgment for me in a process that was nothing short of grueling. David and Fiona took command in the courtroom during my FOUR DAY trial and absolutely overwhelmed the opposition who were lead by an ex-judge with over 20 years' experience on the bench. David and Fiona just plain out-lawyered the opposition and buried them. I actually felt bad for my ex with how inept her legal team looked compared to mine....even though she outspent me 3:1. YES! That is right. David Del Re took on the giant at 1/3 the cost of his opposition and CRUSHED IT!! If you want to win with a legal team who will represent you with the honor and integrity your reputation deserves, call the offices of David Del Re RIGHT NOW! I am getting phone calls and emails from other friends who work in the legal profession who are congratulating me for an incredible win over this powerhouse law firm (SD&F) and wanting to know more about David Del Re and Fiona McCormick. All I can say is I basically trusted them with my life and they protected me against incredible odds. I feel confident in being able to move on with my life now. Thank you David, Fiona, Rachel, Courtney and Nidia as well as anyone else who worked on my case since 2011.

Posted by Dee | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Received Sole Custody

I was fortunate enough to find and use the services of David Del Re and his law practice to assist in a custody battle. I was able to get Sole Custody of my 8 year old daughter and after several years of having to go through the ringer with my ex, David was able to take on my case quickly and execute... so we were on the offensive instead of on the defense in our case. He used the proof or information I had and put it to good use so we were able to have a likely outcome and in the end in Trial. As a proud Father I would definitely refer David and his office to any person who is looking for someone to have their back and be efficient to serve the Best Interests of the Child. So glad I hired this lawyer and you should too.

Posted by Dan | August 22, 2013 | Family

A lawyer worth hiring

I was in a custody fight for my 2 children. After a year and a half with my first lawyer and thousands of dollars spent I was nowhere. I found David and after my first meeting with him I felt very confident with him on my case. He was very honest with me telling me that my case would not be easy b...eing a father fighting for custody. From the beginning he took charge and I was extremely pleased with the way he handled my case. If you think any lawyer has the time to be at your beckon call you have never dealt with lawyers. They have a ton of cases and are very busy. David always responded to my emails and questions and took the time to keep me informed. After a long case and a lot of frustration with the court system, David worked very hard to win me custody of my children. He is well worth every penny I spent on him. I would highly recommend David to anybody who is looking for a lawyer. David is a lawyer who knows what he is doing and won't waste your money.

Posted by J | March 17, 2013 | Family

Experienced and knowledgeable with realistic expectations provided to client

If you are realistic and want a brutally honest assessment of your expectations in your divorce, make an appointment to see David. He is very experienced, knowledgeable in the matters of family law and is equally comfortable in the ways of the Lake County court system. He represented me quite skil...lfully at my divorce trial and did so at a very fair price. Importantly, he was always up front about what he could or couldn't get for me. He could have charged more money but billed me less out of concern for me. When has your lawyer done that for you? You can go ahead and hire a high priced divorce specialist and think you'll get everything you want ( because you won't ) or you can hire a pragmatic negotiator who gets an unpleasant job done in the most cost efficient manner possible. I highly recommend this attorney

Posted by joe | June 07, 2010 | Family

Best lawyer at reasonable rate and dedicated to clients success

Mr Del Re recently successfully represented me in an order of protection hearing. (As a male the odds of one succeeding in this kind of case are about 20%). He did a great job through skillful questioning and cross examination. You have to trust him when he says he knows his business because he do...es. He runs a high volume practice, so his level of expertise regarding domestic violence, divorce and family law matters is one that few peers can match. I believe he is dedicated to his client, begins most workdays in his office by 5:30 AM. If you don't need handholding he would be my first choice. I'll use him again without hesitation.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Principal Attorney, The Law Offices of David R. Del Re, P.C.

1998 - 2000

Attorney, Lake County States Attorney

Associations

2018 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Board Member

Lake County Bar Association

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2018

Judicial Selection and Retention Committee

Chairman

Education

1998

University of Tulsa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Augustana College; University of Illinois at Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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