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Robert K. Downs
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Biography
Mr. Downs was President of the Illinois State Bar Association in 2005-2006 and was a member of the ISBA task force on attorneys for minority children, which drafted the Illinois revised child representative law. He also chaired the ISBA Family law Section Council and was Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Matrimonial Law Committee. He was also one of four recipients of the 1995 American Bar Foundation Family Law Pro Bono Services Award. Mr. Downs' efforts have also been recognized by the Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and others. He did his undergraduate work at Grinnell College, where he was awarded their Distinguished Alumni Award, and he received his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law, where he was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2009.
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Licensed in Illinois for 59 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1966
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 60 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1965
No misconduct found
Location
Downs Law Offices, P.C.
150 N Wacker Dr, Suite 1870, Chicago, IL, 60606-1657
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Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2011 | Family
Most Ethical and Compassionate Family Lawyer!
Bob and his associates are the most efficient, ethical, caring family lawyers I have encountered. I only wish they'd represented me since the start of the process, but am so glad to have found them three years ago! They are effective, reliable, responsive, and honest. You will do yourself (and you...
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"Bob Downs and I work together on a committee of the Illinois State Bar Association. He is a strong advocate and an excellent lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Hall of Fame Award, Stetson University College of Law
2009
Recognition of Meritous Service, ISBA Mutual
2007
Certificate of Appreciation, Illinois State Bar Association
2006
Recognition of Service, Illinois State Bar Association
2000
Award of Merit, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
2000
Recognition, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois
1998
Distinguished Alum Award, Grinnell College
1996
Leading Illinois Attorney - Family Law & Adoption Law, American Research Corporation
1995
Pro Bono Service Award, American Bar Association
1976
Ethel Parker Award, Independent Voters of Illinois
1976
Best Legislator, Independent Voters of Illinois
1972
Governor's Justice Award, State of Illinois
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AV Rating-highest possible, Martindale-Hubble
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Merit Award, Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago
Work Experience
1975 - 1976
State Representative, 79th Illinois General Assembly
Associations
West Suburban Bar Association
Synod of Lincoln Trails
Moderator
Illinois Bar Foundation
DuPage County Bar Association
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
Cook County Bar Association
Attorneys' Title Guarantee Fund, Inc.
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Justinian Society of Lawyers
American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
2005 - 2006
Illinois State Bar AssociationPresident
2005 - 2005
American Bar AssociationMember - House of Delegates
2001 - 2005
Illinois Academy of LawyersRegent
1998 - 1998
Chicago Bar Association, Matrimonial Law CommitteeChair
1997 - 2007
Illinois State Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
1996 - 1997
Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
Education
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Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
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Grinnell College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2001
ABA Annual Meeting
Presidential Showcase Speaker
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New Member Admission Ceremony
Responsibilities of a Lawyer
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ISBA Conference
Substitution of Judge
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ISBA Conference
Legislative Updates
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ISBA Conference
Civility and Professionalism
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ISBA Conference
Role of the Attorney for the Minor Child
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers