David Zwaska

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David Zwaska

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Support ... +2 more

440 W Randolph Street, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL

Virtual Consultation Available

About David

Biography

I am a dedicated family law attorney working in Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will counties.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

15 years | 20 cases

50%
Family 25%

25%
Child Custody 10%

15 years | 20 cases

10%
Child Support 10%

15 years | 20 cases

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 13 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2012

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Merel Family Law

440 W Randolph Street, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60606

merelfamilylaw.com/

Online Presence

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David Zwaska's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Support

Posted by David | July 04, 2015 | Child Support

Long-Distance Lawyer

My situation is a bit different than most, in that I live 1,000 miles from the courts. Furthermore, my lawyer and I have never actually met face2face. I was divorced about 8-years ago, but as everyone knows, there will be future matters that will involve lawyers and the courts. Well, one of those ...issues developed involving my income withholding order. As all things change, my original lawyer hired an assistant lawyer to handle his lesser important clients, which is how I met David Zwaska. Unlike my original lawyer, David was very responsive in answering my telephone calls and emails promptly. Being so far away and after trying to resolve issues with the Department of Social Services myself to no avail felt rather helpless in dealing with this issue involving an arbitrary Income Withholding Order change, needed representation since I was 1,000 miles from Cook County. David immediately responded to my call, addressed the problem, discussed a course of action, and detailed next steps required to solve my problem. David did an excellent job resolving this frustrating and stressful IWO problem. Upon resolution of the matter, David immediately contacted me to explain the outcome and resolution. Just recently, my eldest daughter graduated high school and such a milestone is followed by a trip to the courts prompted by my ex. So, when I got the email, I put out a call to David, not my original attorney. After a couple of weeks my firm informed me that David Zwaska was no longer working at their offices. After tracking David to his new firm, he immediately informed me of the steps needed to retain his services since he switched firms, sent me all necessary documents to sign, expedited the transfer, researched my case, and presented options, all in a very timely fashion. Since I live so far away, I already feel out of control, and it is David's responsiveness that I most appreciate. When he responds to my emails and text messages within hours if not minutes. Although, we have never met face2face, I believe that David Zwaska genuinely sees me as a person rather than just another client.

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David Zwaska's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gabriela Asrow

Family lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"David is courteous and professional, a great advocate for his clients, and well-versed in the law. It is always a pleasure to have David as my opposing counsel on matters. I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Napoli

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Merel

Family lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had to opportunity to work with David on several matters. David is a zealous advocate for his clients and has a wonderful skill set and great knowledge of the law. He was a pleasure to work with."

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James Keleher

Family lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked with David on a number of cases, and he's an excellent attorney. He's bright, well-prepared, and easy to work with while still strongly advocating for his clients. I highly recommend, David."

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Patrick Markey

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse David. He practices family the right way."

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Robert Buchanan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Zwaska is a compassionate and smart advocate who knows how to achieve the best result possible. I endorse him without hesitation."

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Jordan Sartell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Schuster

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had a case against David where there was a lot of hostility between the parties but David brought diplomacy and professionalism to the case. He is a creative problem-solver when it comes to settlement and a worthy opponent in the courtroom."

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Kelly Petersen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David has extensive knowledge of family law and is a zealous advocate for his clients."

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Brian Reidy

Unknown lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Colette Gallo

Family lawyer

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Robert Buchanan

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Schuster

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Leading Lawyer, Illinois Leading Lawyer Network

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Chancellor’s Award for Service, DePaul University College of Law

2012

Senior Service Award, DePaul University College of Law

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Dussias Skallas Wittenberg LLP

2015 - 2016

Attorney, Grunyk & Associates, P.C.

2013 - 2015

Attorney, LeVine, Wittenberg, Shugan, & Schatz, Ltd.

2012 - 2012

Law Clerk to Honorable Raul Vega, Domestic Relations Division, Cook County

Associations

2012 - Present

Young Professionals Board of Illinois Legal Aid Online

Membership Committee Co-Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Marriage of Turk, 2014 IL 116730

Reversed and remanded

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Education

2012

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2025

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Live Web: 40 Hour Family And Divorce Mediation Training Fall 2024-September 5 2024

2016

DePaul Family Law Center

Family Law Practice Panel

Publications

2015

Dupage County Bar Association Family Law Case Updates

2015

Dupage County Bar Association Family Law Updates

Languages

English

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