Zachary Thomas Townsend

Zachary Thomas Townsend

3.8
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Rockford, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Adoption

405 W. State St., Rockford, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 13 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2012

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 14 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2011

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Pro Legal Care LLC

405 W. State St., Rockford, IL, 61101

Pro Legal Care LLC - Freeport

223 S. Chicago, Suite 5, Freeport, IL, 61032

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Zachary Thomas Townsend's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Only helped stall my case

I hired Zach under a contract for my divorce case. I was told we could get everything accomplished rather quickly. In 3 months my retainer was spend in 3 court status hearings before I was sent to billing for an additional monetary supplement. Was not worth the 6 K retainer for him to go to court ...and say no change to the judge. I was grateful he was able to file but abhorred the money hungriness shown with zero results in 3 months. Ultimately changed lawyers. At the charged rate It would have taken me over $42,000 for 21 appearances to accomplish nothing by saying no change your honor. Can't even imagine what the cost would have been to go to trial as ultimately 2 trials were associated with my case before divorce was finalized. Ultimately changed to another lawyer who at least did follow-up and more than stand in front of judge and say no change and schedule himself back in court within the month.

Posted by Dale | January 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Got the job done

Attorney Townsend did a great job took longer than I wanted it to but in the end all that really matters is WE WON !!!!! Would highly recommend attorney Zachary Townsend a real professional for real people

Posted by Michelle | December 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Grandparent rights

Zach and his secretary Jeannie have helped me in the most devastating time in my life. My son without notice passed away he left behind his 9 yr old son wich I love dearly. The child's mother decided that now that my son is gone that I no longer could see my grandson. Its been a battle and going on ...for over a year. Zach and his team have helped me through this difficult time and because of him I have been able to see my grandson on regular visits. I highly recommend him for great results!

Posted by Liz | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Custody Lawyer in Rockford!

I hired Attorney Townsend to handle what I thought would be an amicable, civil, simple case between two people who just needed to get the paperwork done for custody and child support. It quickly became evident that my ex's goal was to drag out the case as long as he could as a means of having as muc...h contact as possible with me after our breakup. Attorney Zach Townsend was the perfect lawyer for this sort of case. He was calming, reassuring, and always able to de-escalate tense emotional developments in my case. I had to attend court ordered mediation and I felt so completely prepared and ready to make important decisions to move forward when we were stuck. He was also very responsive - I called or texted him several times at odd hours for advice because my ex didn't show up for exchanges and involved police in his attempts to bully and intimidate me. He answered and provided quick and helpful advice and reassured me that I was doing everything I was supposed to per my court orders and parenting plan. Many of my friends have complained that their attorneys have been most concerned with extending the case and maximizing their payments. I felt the opposite - Attorney Townsend was focused on taking care of my problems as efficiently as possible. I can't recommend him enough.

Posted by derek crocker | December 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Went to bat for me

Zach is who you want as your attorney, he dont pussyfoot around. Unfortunately, ive had to deal with lawyers before, and its hard to get em to do anything. Not so with Zack. He s always doing something or pushing someone n he knows what he's doing. HeAnd got a style too that gotme in good with the j...udge.

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Pro Legal Care LLC

2009 - 2011

Judicial Clerk, Ogle County

2009 - 2015

Attorney, A Law Office of Crosby & Associates

2009 - 2009

Law Clerk, Cook County Public Defender's Office

Education

2011

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2012

Georgetown Journal of Gender and the Law Procreative Sex and Same Sex Parents

2012

Journal of Law and Family Studies The Price of Pleasure: Children Hurt Too,

2011

Bar Briefs (Kane County) To Admit or Not to Admit: Evidence of Cannabis Consumption

Languages

English

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