Van A. Schwab

Van A. Schwab

3.7
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 47 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

134 N. LaSalle St. Ste. 1820, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 43 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 43 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1982

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 47 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1978

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Van A. Schwab

134 N. LaSalle St. Ste. 1820, Chicago, IL, 60602

Law Offices of Van A. Schwab (Skokie)

10024 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 245, Skokie, IL, 60077

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Van A. Schwab's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2023 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Despicable

Look how many people he’s disappointed!! Anyone can write a good review, I’m sure he tries to hide them himself. How sad it must be to have been hurt so badly that he has turned a potentially honorable career into a travesty for so many innocent people. Shame on you for degrading the American justice... system. You are deplorable. Be better.

Posted by Igor G | December 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Happy with representation.

I hired Mr. Schwab to represent me in court regarding child support/ spousal maintenance/ marital property issues. My case was complicated and lengthy. However, I was advised by Mr. Schwab on each step and turn it may take, on how to act in particular situation, which happened the way he had predicte...d. Due to this outcome he has earned my full trust. I am very happy with the fact that he was my attorney and with the end results. I could not have wished for a better lawyer! Highly recommended!

Posted by Gary Oppenhuis | November 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Responsive, experienced, effective

Mr. Schwab and his team were very responsive and experienced on matters for my case (pension payments on hold due to issues with Domestic Relations Order). He researched my case and related cases, and proactively took actions with the court and opposing counsel to obtain a determination in my favor.... Mr. Schwab and his team were professional, clear and cost effective in resolving my case.

Posted by Ebony | August 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Awesome Representation!!!

I'm a resident of Buffalo Grove and work in Skokie. Mr. Schwab, I would like to sincerely thank you for all that you have done to assist me with my legal case** I prayed and asked for directions and God sent me your way. Every time I needed to speak with you--you were available (or returned my cal...l in a timely manner). When I sent you an email, you responded swiftly---I am certain this process would not have ended the way that it has if it was not for your professionalism, competence and thoroughness. I have never been through a storm such as this one but I am forever grateful that you were available to assist me during the turbulence. Your affectionate guidance, understanding, your interest in me and my son, your belief that I was worth being your client was everything that I needed. You taught me a lot about myself through this process and I am so eager to set sail and move forward with confidence, peace, optimism, and joy. You made an impression on me that softened the stress and encouraged me to take responsibilities for my choices. I don't anticipate needing your services again, but in the event that I do, and/or if I meet anybody that does, please know, you are my only choice!!!!! Warm Regards.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

anonymous

Do not hire Mr. Schwab. Only out to make money for himself. He did not layout all the details in my divorce case as far as all the items I could be asking for in court. I had to look up laws regarding property division and consult with 2 different attorneys to kind out the about the things I could be... asking for in court, which Mr. Schwab said I can't ask for. He was only looknig for ways to bill me for more money. Mr. Schwab falsely accused me of making threats only because I had said I would like the Bar Association and the Better Business Bureau to look into the case. I reached out to and e-mailed opposing counsel to settle my own case which Mr. Schwab was over paid to do and did not.

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

2015

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Chicago Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

1978

Southern Illinois University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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