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Dorothy Meindok

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Licensed for 9 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Immigration

Language

English

About

Simply, I love my job. I am a - Smart, aggressive trial lawyer with a strong background in criminal law and trial advocacy. Like all lawyers, well most of us, I have sought out my niche. While my primary focus rests with federal criminal defense, I practice other areas of federal law with competency: Consumer bankruptcy, federal civil claims, and immigration to name a few. I am licensed in New York, the Federal Circuit and am certified by the United States Veteran's Administration as a veteran's attorney.I practice heavily in FEDERAL LAW and practice Illinois state law with ARDC permission. Illinois practice is very limited. I have served the public for the majority of my life beginning with service in the United States Navy which included combat service during the Persian Gulf War in 1990-1991. I traveled after the service and became active in the insurance industry in Texas deciding later to return to college and pursue an advanced degree. I became engrossed in clinical research and trials, specifically microbiology and virology; I saw the need researchers had for grant writing and protective patents and decided to study intellectual property and enhance my skills with a law degree. In law school, I got bit by the "trial bug". Hand-selected and trained on an individual level by national advocacy champions, I represented South Texas College of Law as a varsity advocate domestically and internationally, in Australia.  I love practicing law. I love trial work. Simply, I love what I do. I wake up each day thinking how blessed I am to be a lawyer.  My profession affords me the ability to pick a jury, build a case and do what I do best - zealously advocating for my client and ensuring a fair trial is had by all in accordance with the United States Constitution.  In my spare time, I give pro bono services to fellow veterans and spend time with my family and friends.  I serve on two charitable boards as Director.  DISCLAIMER:Any answer which is provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended as the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which I am not licensed. The answer does not constitute legal advice nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. The answer is based only on the information provided, and may be inaccurate in the context of additional facts that have not been provided. The questioner should be aware that I am only licensed to practice law in the state of NY and federal courts of Illinois and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Accordingly, before taking any action or refraining from taking any action, the questioner should consult with an attorney licensed to practice in his or her jurisdiction.

Practices Areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Immigration

Civil Rights

Language

English

Contact

Law Office of D. Meindok222 Ross StreetKewanee, IL, 61443-1953

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Sabrina Liller
June 7, 2015

Hello Ms. Meindock is very hard working and took both mine and my fiance's cases on probono.Ms. Meindock got my fiance out of a world of trouble at no charge to us and really worked very hard on the case as if we paid her good money, which was not the case cause she did it out of the goodness of her heart. Dot got right to work on my case and did everything she could on her part to get my lawsuit settled through GEICO insurance company but unfortunately I did not follow through on my part but GEICO did get back to Dot with an offer. As for my fiances case she got him out of a bogus gun charge on her own dime and for that We were so grateful!!.She worked very hard and really knows her career in and out, very knowledgeable. I give ms. Meindock an A+ all the way around. Ms. Meindock comes very highly recommend by my fiance and myself

Chad Felker
May 24, 2015

Dorothy was my Fiance's and my lawer in NY state. Dot was very knowledgeable and really did her homework when it came to our cases..She always kept us informed and up to date.. Dot fought very hard on our cases and she would inform you of what she thoughtbyour best route for you to go but ultimately she we tell you its your decision and she would back you and fight for you 110%..Dot is very professional and very passionate in her career and ultimately cares for her clients and their rights.. She got me out of a bogus felony gun charge the D.A. was trying to get me with..I would very highly recommend Ms. Meindock as your lawer cause she will fight for you unlike a few other lawyers I had in the past that just told you here is the offer better take it..If you want a very good chance at winning your case call Ms. Meindock.. Chad, NY State

Tara
April 14, 2015

I would never have been able to afford a conventional bankruptcy. Dorothy was very knowledgeable and helpful at every turn. Would highly recommend her to anyone.

Tara
March 18, 2015

Dot did exactly what she told me she would do. She was very open and honest that I was not in the best situation. She laid out all of the options, both good and bad. She explained how each option might turn out. It happened just like she thought it would. I am happy to have found her because I can understand her.

Anonymous
February 4, 2015

Ms Meindok has an extensive knowledge of law and is able to combine her legal expertise with human compassion. She is very helpful with fundamental questions and is able to provide beneficial guidance. Highly recommended.

Angela
February 3, 2015

I had so much difficulty affording a BANKRUPTCY! Who knew you had to have money to say you don't have any money? It was stressful. Dot was there every step of the way and gave many options for payment of her fees. Thanks Dot.

anonymous
March 2, 2015

We would like to start with the positive remarks first. Dorothy Meindok is a knowledgeable attorney who we feel is quite capable of handling a diversified case load. However, our experience with Dorothy Meindok was at best stressful and distrustful. We were one of her initial cases in New York State after she had passed the bar exam (2012). We were thankful and very appreciative towards Dorothy for taking our civil case in (2012). In the initial stages she was responsive, caring and seemingly dedicated with our case. Prior to going to Discovery in (summer 2012), she mailed our case file back to us and attempted to drop our case with letters sent stating her unhappiness with us personally as clients. We notified the Judge and submitted all letters and personal emails sent by Dorothy Meindok to us. Following these events, we were all brought in front of the Judge and Dorothy continued with our case and the Discovery proceedings meeting in (summer 2012). We were fine with a fresh start and hopeful outlook until Dorothy mentioned she was going to appeal a decision that the Judge had made allowing the plaintiffs' attorney to continue. Ms. Meindok had told us in (December 2012) that she was going to begin writing an appeal and in the following months of February and March (2013) when we contacted her to find out what was happening with this appeal she mentioned that she felt that the appeal did not wish to be heard and she was not going to proceed any further. We looked into this matter and found this was not true that the appeal would be at least heard. Shortly thereafter Dorothy had mentioned that she would be leaving New York State and going to Illinois. We met with her in June (2013) and she had stated to us that she would keep our case since no one else would probably take our case. We were very thankful to her until we received a copy of a letter that Dorothy had faxed/sent to the court in June (2013), on the very same day that we had met with her, at her office in Bath, New York, stating to the court that she would not be keeping us as clients and that she advised us to find another attorney.

Sabrina Liller
June 7, 2015

Hello Ms. Meindock is very hard working and took both mine and my fiance's cases on probono.Ms. Meindock got my fiance out of a world of trouble at no charge to us and really worked very hard on the case as if we paid her good money, which was not the case cause she did it out of the goodness of her heart. Dot got right to work on my case and did everything she could on her part to get my lawsuit settled through GEICO insurance company but unfortunately I did not follow through on my part but GEICO did get back to Dot with an offer. As for my fiances case she got him out of a bogus gun charge on her own dime and for that We were so grateful!!.She worked very hard and really knows her career in and out, very knowledgeable. I give ms. Meindock an A+ all the way around. Ms. Meindock comes very highly recommend by my fiance and myself

Chad Felker
May 24, 2015

Dorothy was my Fiance's and my lawer in NY state. Dot was very knowledgeable and really did her homework when it came to our cases..She always kept us informed and up to date.. Dot fought very hard on our cases and she would inform you of what she thoughtbyour best route for you to go but ultimately she we tell you its your decision and she would back you and fight for you 110%..Dot is very professional and very passionate in her career and ultimately cares for her clients and their rights.. She got me out of a bogus felony gun charge the D.A. was trying to get me with..I would very highly recommend Ms. Meindock as your lawer cause she will fight for you unlike a few other lawyers I had in the past that just told you here is the offer better take it..If you want a very good chance at winning your case call Ms. Meindock.. Chad, NY State

Tara
April 14, 2015

I would never have been able to afford a conventional bankruptcy. Dorothy was very knowledgeable and helpful at every turn. Would highly recommend her to anyone.

Tara
March 18, 2015

Dot did exactly what she told me she would do. She was very open and honest that I was not in the best situation. She laid out all of the options, both good and bad. She explained how each option might turn out. It happened just like she thought it would. I am happy to have found her because I can understand her.

Anonymous
February 4, 2015

Ms Meindok has an extensive knowledge of law and is able to combine her legal expertise with human compassion. She is very helpful with fundamental questions and is able to provide beneficial guidance. Highly recommended.

Angela
February 3, 2015

I had so much difficulty affording a BANKRUPTCY! Who knew you had to have money to say you don't have any money? It was stressful. Dot was there every step of the way and gave many options for payment of her fees. Thanks Dot.

anonymous
March 2, 2015

We would like to start with the positive remarks first. Dorothy Meindok is a knowledgeable attorney who we feel is quite capable of handling a diversified case load. However, our experience with Dorothy Meindok was at best stressful and distrustful. We were one of her initial cases in New York State after she had passed the bar exam (2012). We were thankful and very appreciative towards Dorothy for taking our civil case in (2012). In the initial stages she was responsive, caring and seemingly dedicated with our case. Prior to going to Discovery in (summer 2012), she mailed our case file back to us and attempted to drop our case with letters sent stating her unhappiness with us personally as clients. We notified the Judge and submitted all letters and personal emails sent by Dorothy Meindok to us. Following these events, we were all brought in front of the Judge and Dorothy continued with our case and the Discovery proceedings meeting in (summer 2012). We were fine with a fresh start and hopeful outlook until Dorothy mentioned she was going to appeal a decision that the Judge had made allowing the plaintiffs' attorney to continue. Ms. Meindok had told us in (December 2012) that she was going to begin writing an appeal and in the following months of February and March (2013) when we contacted her to find out what was happening with this appeal she mentioned that she felt that the appeal did not wish to be heard and she was not going to proceed any further. We looked into this matter and found this was not true that the appeal would be at least heard. Shortly thereafter Dorothy had mentioned that she would be leaving New York State and going to Illinois. We met with her in June (2013) and she had stated to us that she would keep our case since no one else would probably take our case. We were very thankful to her until we received a copy of a letter that Dorothy had faxed/sent to the court in June (2013), on the very same day that we had met with her, at her office in Bath, New York, stating to the court that she would not be keeping us as clients and that she advised us to find another attorney.

Sabrina Liller
June 7, 2015

Hello Ms. Meindock is very hard working and took both mine and my fiance's cases on probono.Ms. Meindock got my fiance out of a world of trouble at no charge to us and really worked very hard on the case as if we paid her good money, which was not the case cause she did it out of the goodness of her heart. Dot got right to work on my case and did everything she could on her part to get my lawsuit settled through GEICO insurance company but unfortunately I did not follow through on my part but GEICO did get back to Dot with an offer. As for my fiances case she got him out of a bogus gun charge on her own dime and for that We were so grateful!!.She worked very hard and really knows her career in and out, very knowledgeable. I give ms. Meindock an A+ all the way around. Ms. Meindock comes very highly recommend by my fiance and myself

Chad Felker
May 24, 2015

Dorothy was my Fiance's and my lawer in NY state. Dot was very knowledgeable and really did her homework when it came to our cases..She always kept us informed and up to date.. Dot fought very hard on our cases and she would inform you of what she thoughtbyour best route for you to go but ultimately she we tell you its your decision and she would back you and fight for you 110%..Dot is very professional and very passionate in her career and ultimately cares for her clients and their rights.. She got me out of a bogus felony gun charge the D.A. was trying to get me with..I would very highly recommend Ms. Meindock as your lawer cause she will fight for you unlike a few other lawyers I had in the past that just told you here is the offer better take it..If you want a very good chance at winning your case call Ms. Meindock.. Chad, NY State

Tara
April 14, 2015

I would never have been able to afford a conventional bankruptcy. Dorothy was very knowledgeable and helpful at every turn. Would highly recommend her to anyone.

Tara
March 18, 2015

Dot did exactly what she told me she would do. She was very open and honest that I was not in the best situation. She laid out all of the options, both good and bad. She explained how each option might turn out. It happened just like she thought it would. I am happy to have found her because I can understand her.

Anonymous
February 4, 2015

Ms Meindok has an extensive knowledge of law and is able to combine her legal expertise with human compassion. She is very helpful with fundamental questions and is able to provide beneficial guidance. Highly recommended.

Angela
February 3, 2015

I had so much difficulty affording a BANKRUPTCY! Who knew you had to have money to say you don't have any money? It was stressful. Dot was there every step of the way and gave many options for payment of her fees. Thanks Dot.

anonymous
March 2, 2015

We would like to start with the positive remarks first. Dorothy Meindok is a knowledgeable attorney who we feel is quite capable of handling a diversified case load. However, our experience with Dorothy Meindok was at best stressful and distrustful. We were one of her initial cases in New York State after she had passed the bar exam (2012). We were thankful and very appreciative towards Dorothy for taking our civil case in (2012). In the initial stages she was responsive, caring and seemingly dedicated with our case. Prior to going to Discovery in (summer 2012), she mailed our case file back to us and attempted to drop our case with letters sent stating her unhappiness with us personally as clients. We notified the Judge and submitted all letters and personal emails sent by Dorothy Meindok to us. Following these events, we were all brought in front of the Judge and Dorothy continued with our case and the Discovery proceedings meeting in (summer 2012). We were fine with a fresh start and hopeful outlook until Dorothy mentioned she was going to appeal a decision that the Judge had made allowing the plaintiffs' attorney to continue. Ms. Meindok had told us in (December 2012) that she was going to begin writing an appeal and in the following months of February and March (2013) when we contacted her to find out what was happening with this appeal she mentioned that she felt that the appeal did not wish to be heard and she was not going to proceed any further. We looked into this matter and found this was not true that the appeal would be at least heard. Shortly thereafter Dorothy had mentioned that she would be leaving New York State and going to Illinois. We met with her in June (2013) and she had stated to us that she would keep our case since no one else would probably take our case. We were very thankful to her until we received a copy of a letter that Dorothy had faxed/sent to the court in June (2013), on the very same day that we had met with her, at her office in Bath, New York, stating to the court that she would not be keeping us as clients and that she advised us to find another attorney.