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David M. Fahrenkamp

Licensed for 47 years

Family Lawyer at Edwardsville, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

Edwardsville, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 47 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1978

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011

Licensed in Missouri for 46 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1979

Inactive

Location

Law Offices of David M. Fahrenkamp

Edwardsville, IL, 62025

Law Office of David M. Fahrenkamp

205 N 2nd St Ste 103, Edwardsville, IL, 62025-1632

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David M. Fahrenkamp's Reviews

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3.3 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Dan | August 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Poor Communication

The other reviews indicating the poor communication are 100% accurate. Not only is the communication bad, but also noted in the other reviews he will drag the case out for years and run the cost up with no refund. I would not recommend using him, you will not get the time given to you that is needed ...with the work load he has taken on and he will admit to that after you pay your retainer. I am in a worse position now then when I hired him over 3 years

Posted by Adam | August 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Good lawyer good man.

I have had Dave represent me twice. The first time he did a great job. We are in the middle of a child custody case. He genuinely cares about the well being of my child. It is taking a while but understand these things don't happen overnight. Dave is a very busy lawyer. His staff is great. I trust hi...m greatly. I have seen this man outside the office. He genuinely cares about other people. I've read other reviews. Some people say arrogance. I say confidence.

Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Arrogant, Disorganized, Lazy

Horrible Lawyer! Won’t return phone calls, emails or texts. Office staff won’t take or give him messages. He told us point blank his receptionist screens emails & messages and he only responds to the “important” ones. As well as he only responds to texts if it’s in the correct format?!?! We late...r found out that meant “less than 6 words”. We retained him a year and a half ago and not one single thing has been accomplished!! However; his bill always seems to be mailed on time. Worthless lawyer! Don’t waste your time or money on this guy.

Posted by ROBERT | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

EXCELLENT REPRESENTATION!

I came to David in a great time of need. He was able to clearly and thoroughly identify the issues in my divorce case. He was focused on my case; he was diligent in responding to my (now looking back) incessant phone calls and numerous text messages - and gave me the piece of mind, importantly, th...e results i desired. He treated me not just as another case, but treated me with respect and with dignity. He provided me a good roadmap moving forward for what to do with myself financially and with my property, post-divorce, in my future engagements. In court, he is a fierce advocate and the Judge, as well as the people in the courtroom seemed to really give him a lot of respect. I highly recommend David!

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2014 | Child Support

DO NOT HIRE!!!

I thought I was hiring one of the best attorney's in Madison County. Instead it was the biggest joke....nothing but case management and continued this case....This was a child support case! He did nothing! Except while in a meeting with him he was in the phone with opposing council and gave him Blue...s Tickets! Nice! Complete Waste of Money!! Madison County Needs Discipline Attorneys like Dave or he needs to retire and teach somewhere and not practice law!!!!

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Jeremy Sackett

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As a former prosecutor I have watched nearly every attorney that practices in Madison County in action. Mr. Fahrenkamp is the most persuasive and effective trial lawyer I have seen. My first jury trial was against Mr. Fahrenkamp and the jury returned a "not guilty" verdict in less than 10 minutes. He is an exceptional lawyer and I strongly recommend him."

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Experience

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.

Censure issued in IL, 2011

updated on 12/13/2011

Censure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Reprimand issued in IL, 2000

updated on 12/13/2011

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Education

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Saint Louis University School of Law

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Bradley University

B.S.

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