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Douglas Wayne Smith

Licensed for 45 years

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

3407 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1996
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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 45 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1980

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1996

Location

Law Offices of Douglas Wayne Smith

3407 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, 60641

Law Offices of Douglas Wayne Smith

PO Box 410427, Chicago, IL, 60641-0427

Law Offices of Douglas Wayne Smith

Po Box 410427, Chicago, IL, 60641-0427

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3.7 /5.0

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Posted by Sera | July 02, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Stay away from Doug Smith

I met with Doug and he took a few notes about my divorce case. I gave him $500 for my retainer fee, and then decided not to hire him. He refused to return my money, and did absolutely nothing for me! Horrible person!!! Do not hire him!

Posted by Mike | November 20, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Had for a DUI in 85

I had him for a DUI in 1985 he charged me $300 bucks. He did a great Job . I never lost my license or went to jail. He was very affordable. At that time I was not able to afford more. I also hired him for a chapter 7 Bankruptcy and he did a great job. I paid another $300 bucks for that. You deal ...with him only

Posted by Dan | August 10, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Douglas W Smith is one good man.

This man listens well. He never leaves his client uninformed. He is an agressive fighter. I used his services for both of my divorces. Both my ex's hated him. Mr Smith always goes the extra mile. He is no nonsense in the courtroom. He promply gets back to you anytime of the day or night.

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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1996.

Further suspension stayed issued in IL, 1996

updated on 08/29/2013

Further suspension stayed means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements. Typically the requirements are included in a probation term the lawyer has been given at the same time.

Suspension followed by probation issued in IL, 1995

updated on 04/16/2013

This type of suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice the State monitors the his or her activities for a period of time.

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