Donna S. Polinske

Donna S. Polinske

4.4
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 34 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Edwardsville, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Criminal Defense ... +3 more

701 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL

About Donna

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 32 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1993

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 34 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1991

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Polinske & Associates, P.C.

701 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL, 62025

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Donna S. Polinske's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

AVOID at all costs

Donna is literally the worst lawyer I've come across. She was very friendly with opposing counsel (nicknames, etc) and let my ex's attorney run the show. Donna was condescenging and rude often cutting me off and nearly yelling at me. She is very disorganized and an awful communicator. She went wee...ks without answering my emails and then blamed me when I didn't have paperwork ready never acknowledging that she never told me I was supposed to have it. I fired Donna after 5 months because she was just an empty suit but had no fight in her. She was lazy and incompetent. If you think divorce and/or custody is stressful, hire Donna and you'll find out how much worse she can make it.

Posted by Edith | December 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Satisfied customer

I was referred to Donna Polinske after a call to Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance regarding a family matter. At the consultation, she was stern and to the point. I had a hard time keeping my mouth shut. Once I did, Donna set forth a strategy to have my case dismissed. I hired her and can honestly say... that I'm glad I did. She appeared in court on my behalf and was successful in the dismissal of it. I'm pleased and would use her again if these matters should arise in the future. Thank you Donna!

Posted by Andrew | December 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent service - Highly Recommended

Donna's professionalism in court was just outstanding! Donna and her team provided excellent service and were very helpful and informative in filing all the necessary court documents in a timely and efficient manner. She was very approachable and handled my situation very professionally. I highly... recommend her services and will definitely contact her should I need her services again.

Posted by Melissa | January 28, 2014

Recommend

Donna Polinske has helped me with several speeding tickets over the past 3 years in a prompt and professional manner. I was also involved in a motor vehicle accident a couple of years ago that she assisted me with and really went out of her way to get things resolved. I have recently hired her wit...h a couple of speeding tickets that my son and daughter got. I have been extremely happy with her work. Highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2014

Exellent Attorney

I have retained Donna for a few different matters over the last ten years. Most recently, I had an emergency family situation happen. I had retained another attorney, who did not call me back or direct me in the right direction. I called Donna and she helped me right away and filed the appropriate... motions and did a wonderful job at the emergency hearing. I was very pleased with the way that she helped me. She did such a great job, one of my family members hired her the very next week. I would like to thank Donna Polinske for everything she has done for my family. I would highly suggest retaining Donna Polinske for any family matters you may have.

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Donna S. Polinske's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Polinske

Family lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Donna works very hard at representing her clients. She oftentimes goes above what is required of her to ensure her client's satisfaction is met. I have worked with her for 16 years and can absolutely give her the highest rating among all local family attorneys."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Missouri State Bar

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Federal Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Fredrick Hood

Remanded

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Education

1991

St. Louis Univ.

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Activity

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