$ 275-475 per hour
David Blair Frumm
About David
Biography
David Frumm is a founding partner of Frumm & Frumm. He has been practicing law since 1979, exclusively in the areas of family law and domestic relations since 1989. As a tenacious litigator, David successfully represents clients in all stages of domestic relations matters. David is known for his zealous advocacy and commitment to obtaining favorable outcomes for his clients. David prides himself on his personalized attention to each client, to provide them with the best guidance throughout emotional divorce proceedings.
David received his Bachelor’s Degree, with Honors, from Arizona State University, and received his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in 1975. Upon his admission to the bar, David was employed by the City of Chicago as an Assistant Corporation Counsel assigned to their law division. During his tenure with the city, David was trial counsel in complex jury trials, obtaining numerous verdicts in favor of the city of Chicago. He also had the opportunity to attend several prestigious trial advocacy programs and seminars.
EDUCATION
Arizona State University-Bachelor of Science, 1975
John Marshall Law School, Juris Doctor, 1979
BAR ADMISSIONS
Illinois (1979)
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (1980)
Frumm & Frumm is a boutique Chicago law firm focusing exclusively on family and matrimonial law for over 25 years. Specifically, the attorneys of Frumm & Frumm have expertise in divorce (pre-decree and post-decree), custody and visitation, child support & maintenance (alimony), property division, business/income valuations, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and parentage cases.
Our clients retain us knowing we have the experience and compassion to help them through this challenging time. We especially pride ourselves on our personalized attention to all clients and all matters. The attorneys of Frumm & Frumm are thoughtful and skilled negotiators but also possess extensive trial experience which enables us to zealously advocate on behalf of our clients. We will provide you with realistic and honest assessments to help you navigate through the legal process
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Alimony
20%
37 years | 300 cases
Child Custody
20%
37 years | 300 cases
Child Support
20%
37 years | 300 cases
Divorce and Separation
20%
37 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 46 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Frumm & Frumm
10 S La Salle St Ste 1420, Chicago, IL, 60603-1078
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David Blair Frumm's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
Bottom of the barrel, bottom feeding con artist
This absolute bottom of the barrel, bottom feeding con artist came to court multiple times and accuse me along with my ex-wife who he represented, of sexual abusing my child. He made the most heinous accusations with zero evidence or proof. In fact, a 2 year investigation had already determined his c...
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Extremely Rude, Unprofessional, Steals your money!!
Rude, Rude, Rude did i say Rude!! Degrades you as a person! Verbally abusive! Yells on phone calls!! Thinks he knows it all! Will know absolutely nothing about your case, his paralegal Maddie will do all the work for your case! Not prepared for hearings! Takes your money and runs not doing anything i...
Posted by Ted | March 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Divorce representation
Extensive experience. Excellent insights. Exceptional representation. Responsive.
Posted by Cathy | April 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney
David Frumm
I would recommend David to anyone. He has been a pleasure do deal with during such a difficult time. He has given great advice and has proven to be honest and truly cares about what is in the best interest of his client.
Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Indefatigable
David Frumm is a high energy attorney with pristine ethics, honesty and integrity. Not only was he enthusiastic and strong in my case, but he also encouraged me as a parent to look more closely at the challenges my child was having in school and socially. He appreciated my priority in parenting my ...
David Blair Frumm's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse Mr. Frumm. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up a great work!"
"David Frumm has all the noble and notable qualities of any family law practitioner. Diplomatic yet unrelenting; knowledgeable yet unpretentious: very aggressive, yet courteous. He fights for clients like no one I know. Whether he is fighting for custody for his clients or negotiating sophisticated financial disputes. He just gets the job done. I am proud to call him a fellow member of the legal community and a mentor as well. He is the perfect family law practitioner to bounce your strategy ideas off of. He tells you how it is, knows the law, and is an excellent reader of people. I have come to know David throughout the years; first observing him inside the courtroom, then getting to know him outside as well. He is a man of tact, compassion, and principle. Anyone that can run a half-marathon every Sunday, while working 24 hours-a-day (devoting his life to his clients), is someone that I admire. Great choice if you are looking for a lawyer that will be there for you."
Steven Wasko
Divorce and separation lawyer
Michael Elkin
Family lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1988 - Present
Founder - Principle, Frumm & Frumm
1983 - 1987
Trial Attorney - Lead, City Of Chicago Law Department
Associations
1979 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Education
1979
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
Arizona State University
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Publications
2007
Divorce Magazine
When your Ex won't pay
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers