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

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Posted by Jodi | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

BEST DIVORCE ATTORNEY, CREME DE LE CREME

I was referred to David by another attorney (he is that well respected in the community)..best decision ever. Just finished a 4 day trial with him (post decree work) and he slaughtered opposing counsel who charges almost 50% more than him! He KILLED it! Nobody can hold a candle to David. Previously I... have worked with Beermann and Berger Shatz, 2 prestigous firms, both of which are awful! They severly over-charge for jr. attorneys and you never know who is going to court for you (whomever is available). David represents his clients 150%, is EXTREMELY familiar with the law (child support statue just changed and opposing counsel didn't even understand it). He is VERY well respected by colleagues and the judges. This is extremely important to your case. He contacts you when he needs to, doesn't over-prepare... is considerate of your dollars. His staff is great too, Courtney is a doll. DON'T EVEN THINK TWICE, HIRE DAVID FOR ALL YOUR FAMILY LAW ISSUES.

Posted by Bill | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Simply Awesome!!!! The best Divorce Attorney in Lake County Bar-None!

David R. Del Re represented me very recently regarding an Emergency Motion that was filed by my ex-spouse. Prior to being introduced to David, I was working with what was considered by many trusted friends, as one of the biggest and best family law firms and attorney in the Chicago area. What a ...joke! The bottom line- after wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars with another firm, David provided me with the best representation I have ever had. No attorney has ever shown such passion, care and understanding of the situation and more importantly, the law. Needless to say, David prevailed in the matter of the Emergency Motion that my ex-spouse filed. David was successful in persuading the judge to deny my ex-spouses demands outlined in her Emergency Motion. He has proven himself to me like no other attorney I have engaged with. David is a true winner! Bill

Posted by Tuls | January 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fortunate to find David R. Del Re

I was fortunate to find Attorney David after my previous attorney took me for $13,000 over 3 weeks. David was honest, professional, kind, and a strong advocate for my little family (during a difficult divorce and child custody case). I would recommend him to anyone looking for an individual who is fa...ir, a good listener, and excellent at communicating (without charging all those hidden fees).

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Respectful, Efficient, Effective, and Affordable

Many times, people want to complain about their attorney because they either are inexperienced in how the legal process works or they had a bad case to begin with and they expected their attorney to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. I have had to use professional legal services from many attorne...ys in many states over the course of my career. I have found that if you keep the emotions out of it, your attorney can get you the best result. This includes not hammering your attorney with daily calls and emails seeking "updates". The legal process moves incredibly slow by most peoples' standards and can be frustrating for the litigants as well as their attorneys. Unfortunately, there isn't much anyone can do to make the courts go faster as they too are clogged with heavy caseloads. The point is you have to set reasonable expectations with your attorney and they need to work as efficiently and effectively to get you results without wasting your precious resources in gaining you the best possible outcome the court may allow. Nothing is ever guaranteed because you just don't know what a judge or jury will determine. It's how the system works. Mr. Del Re did a great job for me. He and his staff kept me updated throughout the proceedings...he filed motions that moved my case along expediently...he was able to negotiate with opposing counsel to save precious time and dollars in litigating my case. This saved me thousands of dollars. Choosing an attorney for life's important matters is always worth the time of investigating before deciding on who you will hire to represent you. I strongly advise you meet with David Del Re for a free consult before making that decision. Come prepared with your facts as best you can and have honest expectations and you will not be disappointed in the outcome.

Posted by Larry | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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.

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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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