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Law Office of Robert A. Stavins Pro

4.6
37 reviews

325 W. Washington Street, Suite 205, Waukegan, IL 60085, U.S.A.

Family Law, Divorce, Custody and 11 more

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About Law Office of Robert A. Stavins

If you or a loved one had a divorce, family law, or injury question Contact The Law Office of Robert Stavins today for a No Cost Consultation.

Stavins & Associates has a long and distinguished history representing clients in the following areas of Law:

- Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Support, Visitation, Domestic Violence, etc).

- Medical Malpractice Law.

- Guardianship for Disabled Adults.

- Guardianship for Minors and Juvenile Law.

- Criminal Law including traffic violations.

- Personal Injury and Property Damage Law.

- Bankruptcy Law (Chapters, 7, 11, and 13) and / or Foreclosures.

Whether you are involved in a high income/asset divorce, personal injury or other legal matter; regardless of whether it involves a simple cause of action or complex litigation;

Contact Stavins & Associates for excellent legal representation and a no-charge initial consultation!

Stavins & Associates is a leading law firm located in Waukegan, Illinois. For years, our experienced staff has been providing personalized, cost-effective, and practical solutions for clients with family law and other needs.

For divorce matters- including child custody & support, maintenance/alimony and visitation; and onto adoption, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency and dependency issues- Our attorneys' focus is on the client! Our success is measured by your success. We will not hesitate to advocate zealously on behalf of your rights in court when amicable mediation is not possible. Regardless of the complexity of your case, our staff has the experience and skill that you need to protect your rights. We are committed to ensuring that you achieve the best possible outcome during what is, understandably, one of the most difficult times of your life.

For personal injury and/or property damage matters-we will advocate zealously on your behalf to obtain the best possible settlement or judgment possible. We leave no stone unturned, regardless of whether we represent you in a small claims or multi-million dollar type of litigation. Our staff has represented and/or advised individuals in product strict liability, property damage, automobile accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, pedestrian-automobile negligence and more.

 

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Law Office of Robert A. Stavins got this award in 2021

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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
August 07, 2017
Hired Attorney Robert A. Stavins

He was amazing!! He helped me through the whole process defanitly a repeat custome and i will refer him to anyone and everyone.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 14, 2013
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Having to be a part of the "system" is never fun - no matter what, but with Mr. Stavins it was not only tolerable but not scary at all. I actually felt protected and cared for and I didn't feel like I was being swindled by the "ol' attorney". He is about as human as an attorney can be. I will likely invite this guy to my wedding one day because of what he did for me in such a short period of time.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
July 12, 2012
Hired Attorney Robert A. Stavins

Mr. Stavins is a good man and a great attorney. He listened to me when I needed someone to talk with.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
December 05, 2018
Hired Attorney Robert A. Stavins

Robert has accumulated a great deal of experience, and was very prompt in getting back to me to answer any question I had, very easy to work with and explains in terms I could understand..

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Donna
April 26, 2024
Hired Attorney Robert A. Stavins

I do not recommend this attorney. He does not pay attention to details, gets frustrated when you ask questions. Did not keep me up to date on anything. This case lasted almost two years and he left many emails from me unanswered. He seemed intimated by the other parties' attorney. Did not fight for me and even told me he pissed off the judge. Cost me $6000 for nothing. I was in an inheritance dispute with a will and I lost out on hundreds of dollars, paying his fee is his priority and did not provide bill showing hours worked. He is disorganized and even complained to me about his workload. Has no secretarial support and can't keep track of emails. I had to forward and email to him he had sent to me because he couldn't find it. Hmmm look elsewhere. Don't be duped like me. My case was an estate case and I do not think he really cared.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
August 08, 2022
Hired Attorney Robert A. Stavins

I went with Robert because he had stellar reviews. I guess no one was being honest. This guy is a joke. Refused to communicate by email and as a result, I had no proof of what he advised me to do. His incompetence got me found in contempt of court. If you're shopping for a "bargain lawyer", take some advice from me, spend the extra money upfront to retain someone who won't cost you in the long run. Additionally, his experience with custody needs to be called into question because as a DIRECT result to his actions, I haven't seen my kids in almost a year. DO NOT HIRE!

 
Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
February 03, 2022
Hired Attorney Robert A. Stavins

After reading positive reviews, I visited Mr. Stavins and he spoke a big game. All the cliches, all the metaphors...big promises. He'll only fight the client, debate the worth of your argument, and all the while, tell you things are going to be ok. If you decide to not settle on the basis of principle, he'll get in your face and tell you that you owe him $2K for showing up to court, and 5K for representing you at trial. Thanks to Mr. Stavins, I'm still going through the troubles of a very difficult divorce and custody battle. If he was a good lawyer, it must have been a while ago. This Robert Stavins is more flair than fight. If you decide to be represented by Mr. Stavins, prepare for a big disappointment after the sales job he'll pull on you.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 5
    • Divorce
    • Custody
    • Visitation Rights
    • Child Support
    • Paternity
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Guardianship
  • Criminal Law 1
    • DUI/DWI
  • Construction Law
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Negligence
  • Consumer Law 1
    • Consumer Fraud
  • Other 2
    • Maintenance
    • Post Decree Matters

Office Details

  • Languages

    English
    Spanish.

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features

    Free initial consultation

    Accepted Credit Cards

    MasterCard
    American Express
    Visa

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    2008

  • Partnership & Affiliations
    Partnerships

    An Association of Independent Attorneys

  • State Bar Summary

    Member: Lake County, Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations.

  • Representative Clients

    Representative Clients: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services; Prairie State Legal Legal Services.

    Representative Clients: State Legal Services; Chicago Volunteer Legal Services; Cabrini Green Legal Aid; First Defense Legal Aid.

  • Pro Bono Services
    • Family Law
    • Divorce
    Pro Bono Coordinator

    Robert A. Stavins

    Total time spent on pro bono work

    20%

    A commitment to public service is a fundamental part of our firm culture. We actively provide probono legal services to the indigent community.

  • Additional Links

    http://www.stavinslaw.com

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325 W. Washington Street, Suite 205Waukegan, IL 60085U.S.A.

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