Donald Bruce Boyd Jr.

Donald Bruce Boyd Jr.

also known as Don Boyd

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 27 years

Adoption Lawyer at Oak Park, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

402 Lake Street, Suite, 200, Oak Park, IL

About Donald

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 7 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2019

Voluntary Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 27 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1998

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

The Boyd Law Firm, P.C.

402 Lake Street, Suite, 200, Oak Park, IL, 60302

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Donald Bruce Boyd Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Melissa | February 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

My Attorney and Friend

Let me tell you about Don he’s the best ! I first met Don when he was a new lawyer at Fahey and Boyd I had talked to 3 attorneys at that point who wanted a 5 to 10 thousand dollar retainer for my case as it was complicated I was a waitress with little money . He listened to me and said he didn’t k...now but was willing to try .I had given custody of my son to my ex during a ruff patch and when it was over he wouldn’t hear of giving him back. His home situation had deteriorated and my son wasn’t being cared for. Don took every phone call from this scared mother no matter the hour saw me through every psych evaluation home study and eventually a bench trial that saw I was correct and awarded custody of my son back to me . That was 20 years ago and I am very grateful that he listened that day and said he would try .Love you Don xo

Posted by Kathi | September 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The best!

Mr. Boyd took care of a child modification case for me. During that time I needed to sell my home, instead of hiring another attorney, he stepped out of his family law “zone” and helped me with that as well. Amazing lawyer, amazing guy! His office manager, Tavo, is a dream too, always on top of respo...nding to emails and questions.

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Responsive and effective

Mr. Boyd (Don) has assisted me for the last four years as I prepared to file for divorce, during the divorce negotiations, and continues to assist me with child custody and support issues. He and his team are responsive, knowledgeable of changing legal statutes, and always able to navigate the politi...cs of Cook County courts. While my ex has gone through several attorneys Don has been a steady and consistent advocate for me and my children's interests. While I hadn't anticipated that issues related to the divorce would continue for years, Don has been able to help me through those issues. I'd recommend him to others without hesitation.

Posted by Bryant | May 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Ivy League-centric Lawyering at Its Best

Mr. Boyd represented me during my divorce, and child custody hearings. Right from the onset of meeting him, during my initial consultation, I immediately took notice that he was intangibly intrinsic, and possessed an amplified degree of legal genius that would manifest and play itself out during my p...eriod of need. In the theater of law, where Mr. Boyd seamlessly has the innate ability to legally combat opposing counsel's claims, whereby he represented me with conviction, fortitude, and a tireless devotion to ensure he met the needs of me as his client. Mr. Boyd stood by me through it all, as my ex had a multitude of different counselors, none of whom, had the ability to dissuade and combat the characteristically strong traits that Mr. Boyd possesses. When we finally drew to the close of the case, Mr. Boyd remained as committed and devoted to ensuring that justice was rendered in alignment with facts, fairness, and the law. Donald Boyd Jr. is simply the best at what he does. Thank you Mr. Boyd for creating a trajectory for me and my children to escape the perils of parents who want nothing more than to take you for all you got. You are the best sir!

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A passionate attorney that got the job done!

Donald Boyd represented me on numerous post divorce child custody issues. He was a true advocate and he did a wonderful job representing me and my issues. What I liked most about Donald was that he was realistic yet optimistic about my case(s). Needless to say, I am happy with the outcomes. If... in the future I needed an attorney, I will go back to Donald because I know he will do his best to represent me.

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Donald Bruce Boyd Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Collopy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Don is a fantastic divorce attorney. He is highly skilled, knowledgeable, and a passionate advocate on behalf of his clients."

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Peggy Raddatz

Family lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Boyd works zeously on behalf of his clients. His knowledge of the law is excellent and he is well respected by both his clients and his peers. I endorse Attorney Boyd."

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Barry Boykin

Family lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Don works zealously on behalf of his clients. He is an energetic and contributing member of the legal community. He has an excellent knowledge of family law, and is creative in applying the law to the facts of a particular case. I recommend him highly."

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Leyla Parada

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Peggy Raddatz

Child custody lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

1992

Outstanding Scholastic Achievement, Golden Key National Honor Society

1991

High Honors, Phi Theta Kappa Society

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Owner/President, The Boyd Law Firm, P.C.

1999 - 2000

Partner, Fahey & Boyd

1998 - 1999

Associate, Fahey & Associates

Associations

2009 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Attorney

1998 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Attorney Member

1998 - Present

State of Illinois Supreme Court

Attorney

1993 - Present

University of Michigan Alumni Association

Alumnus

Education

1996

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

A.B.

1991

St. Petersburg Junior College

A.A.

Languages

Spanish

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