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Daniel J. Winter
also known as BankruptcyLawChicago
About Daniel
Biography
My firm will give you "Peace of Mind" to help you through your financial problems. You'll feel comfortable speaking direclty with an attorney in a free personal consultation. Call or email to set up a free in-person, virtual or phone consultation. After we talk, you'll have a plan of attack to solve your financial problems and take control!
We provide full service legal counsel for individuals and businesses. We help give you debt relief. Over 30 years of Bankruptcy experience in Chapters 7, and 13, and litigation.
We have offices throughout the Chicagoland area to serve you.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
40%
34 years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
25%
34 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
25%
34 years
Debt Settlement
5%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in Illinois for 34 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices Of Daniel J Winter
3330 Old Glenview Road, Suite 16, Wilmette, IL, 60091
Daniel J Winter
7110 W 127th Street, Suite 150, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
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Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Outstanding work!
Dan Winter and his associate, Rebecca Engelmann, did an excellent job in helping me successfully through the Chapter 13 bankruptcy process. They explained everything clearly and carefully so that a novice like me was able to understand what I needed to do. They understood the impact this would have...
Daniel Winter
Replied last May 27, 2019Glad we could be there with you to guide you along the right path!!
Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Financial Freedom
I was having financial difficulties with consumer debt. I was referred by a friend to contact Daniel J. Winter for a consultation for bankruptcy. After I met with Mr. Winter, he took me through the necessary steps to understand the process. Once I did, I was relieved to get out from under the mount...
Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Caring, Compassionate and Efficient!
Mr. Winter made me feel like he truly cared about me and my situation. He listened, evaluated and then gave advice regarding my best option. He helped me with a credit card case that just got away from me. He was able to stop a judgment and obtain a payment agreement for me. I felt like he was ge...
Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Wonderful Experience!
Filing for bankruptcy is not something one wants to do, but Dan was fantastic! He really spent the time to get to know my case and me. He was very kind, knowledgeable and kept me informed about my case from start to finish. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Posted by Kristin | May 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure
Daniel Winter was there for me when I needed him
I hired Daniel Winter in 2010 to help me save my house from foreclosure. After the recession of 2008 and a job loss, I couldn't keep up with my mortgage payments. My "dream house" was in a wonderful area and it had taken all my savings and a recent inheritance to acquire a down payment in 2007, so wa...
Daniel Winter
Replied last May 01, 2017Thank you! Your satisfaction is my goal!
Daniel J. Winter's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dan is very smart and ethical. I referred a client to him with highly positive results. Dan formulated a creative solution to arrive at a successful strategy for alleviating the client's debt crisis."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have sent many clients to him over the years for their Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy needs. He is practical as to their needs, and compassionate about the personal pain the process of bankruptcy can cause them. He is well respected by the courts, colleagues, and his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is well regarded and knowledgable."
"I referred a client to Dan when my client's husband attempted to delay divorce proceedings by filing a bankruptcy matter. Dan quickly advised and was able to have the appropriate Orders entered in the bankruptcy court so that the divorce could proceed. I recommend him highly."
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"I endorse Dan Winter and know him to be a hardworking and tireless advocate for the rights of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is a great guy which is most important. He also has the highest level of knowledge and experience regarding bankruptcy and is very trustworthy and kind. The single most important trait though is that he cares."
"I have known Dan Winter for most of my professional career. Dan has been my opposing counsel on numerous consumer bankruptcy matters that I handled in the Chicago area as a Creditors' Lawyer. Dan always came to court well prepared, and his knowledge of Bankruptcy Law far surpassed most of our colleagues. He is a tough but very practical advocate for his clients, often working out solutions to problems that both parties could live with. Dan's clients benefit tremendously from his zealous advocacy as well as his levelheadedness-- as bankruptcy is an area where parties need to come together to find common ground and mutual benefit in working toward practical solutions. Dan's honesty and integrity are unquestioned and he is highly regarded by all of his peers. Dan is an all around good guy. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He knows what he is talking about."
"I have had the great pleasure of knowing Attorney Winter for some years. This is an attorney who understands the laws and uses them for his clients benefits. I cannot give a higher recommendation. I endorse Attorney Winter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Always provides excellence client service."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Dan in court many times, he is very good with his clients and give them excellent representation. He has known my Father for a long time. And is a respective attorney in our community. He attends NACBA each year and very active on Linkin. I enjoy his writings and comments."
"I know Dan going on two decades. He is personable, knowledgeable, and committed to his practice and clients. I endorse him without reservation."
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"Dan is a solid lawyer and tireless advocate for his Clients. I endorse him as a practitioner and colleague."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Highly Rated in Ability and Ethics, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Patriotic Employer, ESGR
Work Experience
1993 - 1999
Associate, Feld & Korrub
1991 - 1993
Attorney, Law Offices of Russell Hirsch
1991 - 1993
Contract Attorney, Law Offices of Ira B. Kahn
Associations
2015 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationISBA
2005 - Present
National Association for Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
2013 - 2014
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re Doyle
client keeps life insurance proceeds
Education
1991
Washington University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Downers Grove South High School Consumer Economics Classes
Student Loans and College Funding Strategies
2017
Carl Sandberg High School Consumer Economics Classes
Credit and Debt Education
2016
Credit Abuse Resistance Education
Credit Use Tips
2016
Bankruptcy Basics From The Experts
Client Interview Techniques
2015
Credit Abuse Resistance Education
Credit and Student Loans- Midlotian Public Library
2014
Napfa Study Group-Chicago
Bankruptcy- Myths v. Reality
2014
Credit Abuse Resistance Education
Credit Education at Local High Schools
2014
AVA Breast Cancer Webinar
American Bar Association Breast Cancer Webinar
Publications
2015
Bankruptcy Law Chicago Blog
BankruptcyLawChicagoBlog
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I file for bankruptcy or get a debt loan I always see advertised. I owe $49,000.00. I Get $2,000.
06 Apr 2026
Q&A
How do I deal with about 15,000 in tollway debt in Illinois.
02 Apr 2026
Q&A
Can more than 25 percent of SSDI,Veteran's Disability Compansation or Fed D R fund a chapter 13
18 Jan 2026