Donna S. Polinske

Donna S. Polinske

4.5
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

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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 anonymous | August 10, 2011 | Child Custody

Divorce attorney

She handled my case and my friend's divorce/custody case. She is busy, but certainly knows what she is doing! Thank you!

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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

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