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

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4.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Becky | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Todd Walters is the BEST!

Todd is an amazing attorney! Todd's expertise and professionalism were obvious from our first meeting. My consultation was extremely thorough and educational about the divorce process. Todd truly cares about his clients and demonstrated this by being available and responsive to any question or conc...ern that I had at just about any time of the day or night. Todd worked hard for me and made a stressful time in my life so much easier.

Posted by Scarlet | February 21, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Unprofessional Behavior

I hired Mr. Walters for my divorce. After two years I still wasn't divorced, but paid him $6,000 up front. He told me he was withdrawing from my case three times. He told me on the third threat of withdrawing two days before my divorce was supposed to take place. He really didn't have a good reason ...to withdraw. I highly recommend NOT to hire this lawyer for anything. I've read other complaints that he seems to have a habit of taking ones money, treats his clients like they are bothering him, and never completing the job he was hired for. He is one big mistake of a lawyer.

Todd Walters

Replied last February 21, 2018

Dear Scarlet- We are sorry that you perceive your experience with our office to have been a negative one, which is clearly atypical given the other positive reviews we have received. We certainly wish you the best of luck in the future-

Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2013

Compasionate American

There are so many possitive adjectives I could use to describe Mr. Walters. Therefore, II will not use just one. The minute I met him and sat down in his conference room, he displayed a high level of enthuiasm and concern for genuinely and immediately helping me with my problem. Mr. Walters went abov...e what I was expecting due to my limited financial position. He could have very easily told me he could not help me because I could not afford his initial fee but he did not go down that path. I will never for get thatMr Walters changed my hardened view of attorneys due to his concern and compassion for others.

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.

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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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