David R. Del Re

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.

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.

Four years for only a parenting agreement?!?! No divorce. No child support issues. Just a parenting agreement! He does not return calls/emails promptly. Total fees were over $10k, but no results! He fired me as a client without notice. Is that legal?! I hired another attorney who got it done in l...ess than six months and for about 1/10 of the cost! If you have no clout in Lake Co., RUN!

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.

Honestly this is by far the most pathetic representation available. At the initial consultation he seemed very confident and very straight forward. He did not seem to have any holes in his presentation. He charged me a very low fee, but honestly I would have rathered invested a little more pocket cha...nge and actually go with someone that was representing me correctly. My case was to modify visitation, and get unpaid child support. Well let me tell you David never showed up. He sent in his assistant Fianna I think her name was and at the end my exs lawyer was telling her how to fill out the paperwork. I was the one arguing with my exs lawyer and negotiating. She was pathetic! Just a WASTE of time and money. I will never recommend David Del Re to anyone. After I was sooo upset at the results I made it my goal to post reviews anywhere and everywhere of Mr. Del Re's pathetic representation as well as his helpless asisstant Fianna, so that no one would waste their time and look elsewhere. Oh and final results were that my ex who never picked up my son on visitation got more time and he was 2500.00 behind on child support got ordered to pay an additional 20.00 a week. This was a month ago. I have still yet to receive the first Child Support Check. Child support was put in place July 2012. Have not received a dime. Visitation my ex has picked him up 1 out of 10 times. DO NOT GO WITH DAVID DEL RE!!