David R. Del Re

David has represented me for almost 5 years in post-decree divorce matters, and we have faced just about every allegation you can imagine involving Child Support, Custody & Visitation. I have been divorced for almost 10 years and have 3 minor children. Over the years I have had several different at...torneys and have found David to be the best! He is extremely smart and efficient and he knows the law and can think on his feet. He has great relationships with the people you need on your side and is definitely respected by the Judges. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has issues in Family Court. He is fair, honest, capable and knows how to get things done. He isn't the cheapest solution available but he's not the most expensive either - you definitely get a good bang for your buck. His support staff is also very capable and smart which makes a bigger difference than you might realize. I don't know how I would have gotten through the last 5 years without David. He really is a trusted adviser and the peace of mind from knowing that you're in good hands and that he will be there when you really need him is invaluable!

If I could give negative stars, i would. Originally the contingency of hiring DelRe was that he represent my case, not his associate Kat Allen. He assured me he would represent, which was a compete lie. The case has been ongoing for almost a year and thousands of dollars later, nothing has been accom...plished. David never once worked with us as he promised, he passed the case to his associate Kat. She does not understand the nuances of child support calculations and was completely at a loss when up against opposing counsel.

My story is the same as others. I paid him over $8000 dollars and he filed motions and never followed through. My ex broke 3 court orders and I was charged over $3000 for him to file motions that never came be. Now he filed a motion to withdraw 6 weeks before my trial. I have filed a complaint t...o the Illinois Bar Association--- I think if more people file complaints we can get these lawyers to be held to the high standards their rates reflect.

When I initially interviewed with him I thought he was competent and felt very confident in retaining him. After he took the retainer he became impossible to reach . HE WAS ALWAYS BUSY AND DIDNT RETURN CALLS. Hes very slick upon meeting him but did not have good follow thru. He then decided that i ...should seek different counsel.

When my husband was charged with a crime that he did not commit, we were advised by my attorney to go to Mr. Del Re. He said that although he can't guarentee it, he felt that my spouce's case was very winnable, the state's case was full of holes and inaccuracies. After obtaining the needed down payme...nt (we had to empty our savings and borrow from family while waiting for the disbursement of my retirement acoount to be paid to me). I did all the leg work on the case giving him all the documentation on the case for my husbands defense. On the first day of "trial" when jury selection was to begin, he asked for additional money. I told him that my retirement money would be in hand in 3 days...he told me "I have kids to feed" (in his sharp expensive suit) then turned to judge Rosetti and said "I need to recuse myself from this case as I have a difference of opinion with my client." So my husband was stuck without an attourney at the beginning of trial, after he took alot of money for defending my husband. There was no way we would have had enough to get another lawyer. He ruined our lives. Yes, my husband was convicted.