David Matthew Gotzh

David Matthew Gotzh

4.2
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 16 years

Appeals Lawyer Practice Areas: Appeals

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Appeals 100%

Appellate Practice

17 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 16 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2009

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

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David Matthew Gotzh's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 37 of 37 reviews

Posted by Betty | December 29, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

defended on indirect civil contempt

Knows his facts and law, did an excellent job in helping me defend myself! Wish I had his help from the start, would have saved me and my family a lot of grief and money. I would say he has a bright future in law!

Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2010

The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

Attorneys have a habit of making all kinds of promises just to land a client. However, when push comes to shove, nine times out of ten they will let the client down. I read your advise and was impressed. It is, what it is, or simply you can't answer the question without more information. You seem to ...have backbone and want to do the best job you can to help the client and not just offer them coffee and advise for $75.00. And to make things better, you have a website that offers people answers to their questions for free without any commitment. I really think that I would hire you. Thanks for restoring my faith in the legal system.

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David Matthew Gotzh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anthony Cameron

Family lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A perfect example of a specializing lawyer who has mastered his subject matter. I am always anxious to read his answers because I know they are going to be true to the statute and case law. I don't practice in this are but I surely admire the way David does."

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Channika Desilva

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 26

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"Mr. Gotzh is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered his primary area of practice over the course of his professional experience. His sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of his cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for his services."

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Gotzh. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Other

"A highly experienced, well-rounded and compassionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer"

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Sean Cleary

Child custody lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer is knowledgeable, efficient and talented. I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Scifo

Family lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Gotzh continues to show that he is knowledgeable and experienced in the realm of family law through the answering of his avvo questions. I have no reservation endorsing this attorney."

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Hovanes Margarian

Child custody lawyer | Jul 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chase Morinaka

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 24

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected among his peers."

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Gina Famularo

Child support lawyer | Jun 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Child custody lawyer | Jun 04

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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 21

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"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Daniel Tam

Unknown lawyer | Feb 07

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"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

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"With a great track record of hundreds of published answers to consumer questions on Avvo.com and the recommendations from clients and attorneys alike, it is easy to see that attorney Gotzh is skilled and knows the law well, too. Kudos."

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Judy Goldstein

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the privilege of watching David Gotzh in court and reading his contributions online both here at Avvo and on other professional listservs. Mr. Gotzh is a consummate professional with a wealth of knowledge. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him and highly endorse him."

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Jeffrey Hyslip

Family lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Roitman

Family lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Radke

Family lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gotzh consistently and continually provides accurate and reliable information in his answers on Avvo. He is very knowledgeable not only in the law, but also how it is applied and interpreted by the local judiciary."

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Bruce Burdick

Family lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I continually amazed at the brevity and clarity of the answers on Avvo by attorney Gotzh. Always helpful, accurate and to the point, I am pleased to endorse this service-oriented lawyer. I"

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Michael Gauthier

Unknown lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Certification in Mediation & Arbitration, Illinois State Bar Association

2011

Advanced Family Law Practioners Conference, Illinois State Bar Association

2011

Certification - Pets and the IMDMA, Illinois State Bar Association

2010

Certification in Child Visitation, Abuse, and Kidnapping, Prairie State Legal Services

2010

Title IV Child Support Certification, Chicago Bar Association

2010

Certification: Issues Impacting Children & Custody, Illinois State Bar Association

2009

Guardian Ad Litem Certification, Illinois State Bar Association

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Prairie State Legal Services Inc

2010 - Present

President, Law Office of David Gotzh

2009 - 2010

Attorney, Cabrini Green Legal Aid

2008 - 2008

Associate, Capital University School of Law Poverty Clinic

Associations

2018 - Present

Appellate Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

North Suburban Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Will County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Kankakee County Bar Association

Vice Chair

2009 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Co-chair

2001 - Present

American Legion

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

IRFMO Aref, 1-15-1357

Reversal of Support and Maintenance

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Education

2008

Capital University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor - Juris Doctor

2005

Valparaiso University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

American Legion Benefit

American Legion Benefit

Publications

2014

Accounts Recovery Collecting Illinois Debts

2011

Inside Track: State Bar of Wisconsin Crazy eyes: Why effective client intake is critical

2010

American Bar Association Journal Warning Signs

Languages

English

Activity

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