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Donna S. Polinske

Donna S. Polinske

2.1
4 reviews

701 N. Main St., Edwardsville, IL 62025

Adoption, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and 6 more

About Donna S. Polinske

Donna S. Polinske is a lawyer practicing adoption, criminal defense, dui & dwi and 6 other areas of law. Donna received a B.A. degree from Benedictine College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years. Donna practices at Polinske & Associates, P.C. in Edwardsville, IL.

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 18, 2011
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My divorce was uncontested and therefore did not involve a lot of time to be spent on my case. Mrs. Polinski always returned phone calls in a timely manner and spent as much time with me as I needed to understand my rights. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a divorce attorney. She is very knowledgeable in divorce law.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
September 16, 2024
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Plenty of other fish in the sea. Look at the peer reviews. Was not a liked person by the people that worked along side her. If you have the money to throw away, more power to you.......................

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 09, 2022
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I would avoid Donna Polinske like the plague. She is abhorrent at communicating and enjoys playing devils advocate way too much. She is hurried and rude. As a client, I was absolutely disappointed by her willingness to take my case and retainer money and then just ignore my email and phone communication. She is distracted and arrogant when called out on her forgetfulness and lack of basic communication. Going through family law drama is hard enough. Donna will only make it more miserable.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 02, 2010
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 3
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
    • Paternity
  • Other 5
    • Adoption
    • Criminal Defense
    • DUI & DWI
    • Custody & Visitation
    • Prenuptial Agreements

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Polinske & Associates, P.C.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1993, Illinois
    1991, Missouri
    1991, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri and U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
    Memberships
    Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
    The Missouri Bar.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    St. Louis University
    Class of 1991
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Benedictine College
    Class of 1988
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1966
    Canton, Illinois, January 30, 1966

Donna S. Polinske

Member at Polinske & Associates, P.C.
2.1
4 reviews

701 N. Main St.Edwardsville, IL 62025U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Donna S. Polinske was admitted in 1991 to the State of Missouri.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Donna S. Polinske is admitted to practice in Illinois and Missouri.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Polinske & Associates, P.C. has 2 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Donna S. Polinske attended St. Louis University.

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