Atty. David B. Yavitz
David B. Yavitz is a lawyer practicing marriage / prenuptials, domestic violence, family law and 2 other areas of law.
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David B. Yavitz is a Senior Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Yavitz & Levey, LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on child custody, family law, dv defense, prenup, and paternity. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1969), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1969), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1971). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1969) and Drake University (B.A. Political, 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David B. Yavitz is a lawyer practicing marriage / prenuptials, domestic violence, family law and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Drake University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
- David practices at Yavitz & Levey, LLP in Chicago, IL
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David B. Yavitz is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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