David J. Shestokas
David Shestokas' Suite 101 writing concentrates on legal issues, particularly the US Constitution, but there is information regarding many subjects including criminal law, wills & estate planning, real estate contracts, tax deferrals, and more.
He is the author of Get Your Illinois Suspended Driver's License Back: Step by Step Instructions. Available on Amazon in hard copy or as an eBook for immediate download.
A compilation of his writing on the first ten amendments is Dave Shestokas on the Bill of Rights is available as a downloadable ebook.
Mr. Shestokas has his law practice in southwest Florida. He has has recently joined the Law Offices of J. Patrick Buckley III. The concentration is in wills, trusts, estate planning and criminal defense work. The practice is located at 1342 Colonial Blvd., Suite H-60, Fort Myers, FL 33907 The phone is 239-278-7700
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Information regarding both Illinois and Florida criminal law can be found on the law firm's website.
Mr. Shestokas earned his B.A. in Political Science from Bradley University in 1975 and his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School, cum laude, in June of 1987. In 1986-87 he served on The John Marshall Law Review. He also studied law at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.
Mr. Shestokas founded the Law Office of David Shestokas in November, 1987. After practicing in areas such as criminal defense, corporate law, real estate, and business financing, he later served as Assistant State’s Attorney for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in Chicago, IL, from 1994 to 1998, involved in over 10,000 criminal prosecutions. During that time he also worked on the Felony Review Unit, participating in police investigations and making charging decisions in over 400 felony matters. He is the senior and founding partner of the law firm of Shestokas, Raines & Malavia, with offices in Chicago, Joliet and Lemont, IL and Fort Myers, FL.
Mr. Shestokas has been admitted to practice law before the Illinois Supreme Court in 1987, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 1988, the Supreme Court of Florida in 2004, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in 2006. Additionally, he has participated in numerous activities and associations; for instance, he has been a member of the Lemont Law Enforcement Association (1998-2004), Lemont Public Library Trustee (1995-2004), Lemont Township Board of School Trustees (1998-1999), the Chicago Bar Association (from 1999 to the present), the Baltic Bar Association (1991 to the present), and has been a contributor to RWSCC Insider from 2005 a publication for real estate professionals. Additionally, from 2004 to 2006 he did a column entitled "Ask an Attorney" for the Joliet Herald.He has recently had published articles in the Fort Myers News-Press and the Naples Daily News.
Mr. Shestokas was also the Republican nominee for the United States Congress (5th District) in 1990 and a Republican candidate for the U.S. Congress (13th District) from 1997-1998. He has studied Spanish in both Cuba (2005) and Costa Rica (2006).
Dave also enjoys playing guitar. His rendition of Van Morrison's "Gloria" can be found on YouTube.
Latest Articles
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A Will Alone Does Not Avoid Probate, A Living Trust Can Help
There are many reasons to have a will, but avoiding probate is not among them. Other tools such as a living trust can help achieve that goal,
Apr 28, 2012
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Direct vs. Circumstantial Evidence: Observation vs. Inference
There are two types of evidence at a trial: direct and circumstantial.. One, if believed, directly proves a fact, the other allows a fact to be inferred.
Apr 22, 2012
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Mental Health Professionals Involved in Florida's Baker Act
Florida's Mental Health Act defines specific mental health professionals able to initiate an involuntary mental health examination, for others it's illegal.
Apr 21, 2012
- David J. Shestokas
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FL Involuntary Mental Health Exams: Being "Baker Acted"
In 1971 Florida overhauled its mental health law. A detailed process was established to involuntarily examine those with suspected mental health issues.
Apr 10, 2012
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Florida's Baker Act: Involuntary Exams for Mental Health
Florida's Baker Act is intended to strengthen the protections of the due process and civil rights of those suspected of suffering from mental illness.
Apr 8, 2012
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Mango Rain, A story of Two Cubas and America
Students of 20th Century history have knowledge of the 1959 Cuban revolution.The effect of that revolution on families and Cuban life is less well known.
Dec 1, 2011
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The US Constitution's Separation of Powers: 1800 Years of Thought
Americans know about the three branches of the federal government: legislative, executive and judicial. This separation of powers developed over 1800 years.
Nov 11, 2011
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The US Constitution's Bill of Rights, Promise Made, Promise Kept
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution are collectively known as the Bill of Rights. These amendments limit the power of the federal government..
Sep 26, 2011
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Appellate Conflict on Obamacare Sets the Table for Supreme Court
As health care reform works its way through the courts, a Supreme Court hearing is now assured as two appellate courts have issued conflicting opinions.
Aug 21, 2011
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A Primer on Social Organization from Communism to Republics
The American flag represents the Republic of the US, but what is a republic in relation to other ways to organize human society?
Aug 2, 2011
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