Todd A. Walters

Todd A. Walters

4.8
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Palos Park, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

9700 West 131st Street, Second Floor, Palos Park, IL

About Todd

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-375 per hour


Payment Methods

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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1995

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010

Location

The Walters Law Group, Ltd.

9700 West 131st Street, Second Floor, Palos Park, IL, 60464

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Todd A. Walters's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Melissa | May 15, 2012 | Child Support

Child Support Abatement Case 09 D 1490

I hired Todd to help me with a restraining order and take care of a motion to abate child support that the children's father had filed. Not only did he help me on both issues, He was effective and did not back down. He answered all my questions in a timely fashion and gave more than enough informa...tion for me to fully understand what was happening. Todd also kept me well informed with every thing that was going on with my case including correspondences that were taking place between him and opposing council.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2012 | Child Custody

Fathers Rights

Mr. Walters has been my attorney for four years now. Each time a new situation has arose with respect to my visitation with my daughter he has successfully fought for me. He remained honest as to what he believed the outcome would be. He also kept me informed as to what my rights are as a father. I a...m greatful for all his hard work, and success in fighting on my behalf.

Posted by Frank | May 13, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent lawyer

When my ex wife tried to get 7 years back pay of my retirement I called Todd. Although I reside in Texas and the case was out of Illinois I knew I could count on Todd to represent me without incurring additional traveling expenses.He was very honest with me by indicating that it may not be an open an...d shut case, we discussed the retainer fee and he allowed me to be on a payment plan, Todd kept me informed of the details and I thought it would be a very long drawn out case, Todd was able to settle the case without me having to pay my ex-wife any back pay and the best thing of all was that the original retainer was decreased because the case didn't require the time Todd had originally thought. Todd is not your typical lawyer, he becomes part of your family. He won't nickle and dime you or draw out the case. Because of his passion and knowledge of the law,he gets it right the first time.

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2011 | Uncontested Divorce

Knowledgeable no-nonsense attorney

Todd helped me with my uncontested divorce. At one point it was being contestested by my ex. Todd was so helpful in guiding me through how to proceed. The case ended up being uncontested in the end. Todd tells you like it is, knows the law very well and most of all was attentive. Todd always responde...d promptly to my needs and questions regarding my case. I would highly recommend and should any further legal cases arise I will be retaining his services.

Posted by anonymous | October 02, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Hardworking, aggressive and trustworthy

My divorce case was very complicated. It lasted 3 1/2 years. Property and assets were stolen from my children and me before Mr. Walters representation. My now ex-husband hid assets, sold property, and presented many lies before the court. He is a very unreasonable person and would not take advice... from his attorneys complicating matters even further. Mr. Walters had to deal with an unethical 3rd party attorney as well and a judge that errored in prior rulings or recommendations. My previous attorney made numerous mistakes and didn't follow through with different matters of litigation. Mr. Walters had to clear all of that up. If I had hired Mr. Walters from the start, I probably would have come out a lot further ahead.

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Todd A. Walters's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ralla Klepak

Family lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Walters is a person of high standards: intellectually, ethically and in commitment to his clients and the dignity of the profession. He continally displays compassion for his clients and he patiently endures the most difficult of adversaries in order top bring the best results to his clients."

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Jonathan Shimberg

Family lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a zealous advocate, who, most importantly, also maintains a strong sense of practicality."

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Rex Huner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Todd as a Lawyer from his beginning in Law School. He was smart and quick thinking back then with a disciplined approach to the issues he took on. He continues to successfully apply those positive attributes to his practice and the clients I have referred him."

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Kari Cornelison

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked against him on several cases and he has been professional and trustworthy."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.

Reprimand issued in IL, 2010

updated on 11/06/2012

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, The Law Offices of Todd A. Walters, Ltd.

1995 - 2009

Senior Associate, a distinguished family law firm in Chicago

1994 - 1994

Clerk, United States Attorney's Office, Grand Rapids, MI

Associations

Will County Bar Association

Member

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Custody and Contested Visitation Cases

Goals are defined, results are achieved.

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Education

1995

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Ithaca College

Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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