David Wendlinger

David Wendlinger

Google Rating

4.3(44 reviews)

  • Funk & Wendlinger, LLC - 24 E. Lincoln Hwy (US 30), 24 E. Lincoln Hwy (US 30) Schererville, IN 46375
  • +1-219-865-0002
  • david.wendlinger@gmail.com
Family Law, Juvenile/Dependency, Personal Injury Law, Criminal Law

About:

Attorney David M. Wendlinger grew up in Schererville and graduated from Lake Central High School in 1994. He graduated from Northwood University in 1999 with a B.B.A. in International Business Management. He attended Valparaiso University School of Law and graduated in 2002. While in law school, David participated in the Mediation Clinic. Members of this clinic helped parties in small claims cases reach non-trial dispositions through mediation. David was admitted to the Illinois State Bar and the U.S. District for the Northern District of Illinois in 2002. He was then admitted to the Indiana State Bar in 2009. Upon graduation from law school, David was In-House Counsel for LaSalle Bank and Chicago Title. In 2009, David joined the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office. As a Deputy Prosecutor, he handled cases in most of the criminal courts in Lake County. He gained experience prosecuting criminal charges as minor as traffic violations, to more serious matters involving gun charges, theft, battery and OWI/DUIs, to the most serious of crimes: murder. David joined R. Cordell Funk, LLC in 2011. His practice consists of both Criminal Defense and Family Law. Under criminal defense, he handles cases such as OWI/DUI, Felonies/Misdemeanors, Traffic Cases/License Suspensions, and Juvenile Delinquencies. Under family law, he handles Divorce, Child Custody and Visitation, Support Modification, Paternity and Adoption. He also handles personal injury cases as well as general litigation.

Jurisdiction:Illinois, Indiana

Practice Area

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Juvenile/Dependency

Advocates in CPS cases to separate perpetrator from protective parent, ensure safe visitation, reasonable services, and trauma-informed findings without punishing the survivor.

Personal Injury Law

Seeks compensation for assault-related injuries, trauma costs, lost wages, and property damage, coordinating with protection orders, insurance claims, and victim compensation programs.

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Languages

English

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University School of Law
2002

Awards

Very Good Rating
Avvo
2023
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Hammond
Expertise.com
2023
Leaders in the Law Award
Leaders in Law
2023

Associations

Member
Indiana State Bar
- Present
Member
Lake County Bar Association
2010 - Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

May 10, 2025Googlevia Google

james carter

"Sharp ,far , empathy , sympathy and give you a good understanding will recommend to any"

RATED 1.0

Oct 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Jacob Hibbler

"Michelle Wendlinger milked me of my money and did not come through with any results. Neither does she return phone call messages left with her secretary. Wasted about 9 thousand dollars over the course of 6 months just to continue court dates and having numerous parental agreement meetings with an uncompromising mother. She charges top dollar by the hour just to try to convince you to accept unfair agreements. This attorney makes stupid errors from typos that can be easily fixed with proof reading and has sent wrong documents via email of her other clients. She's lazy. Had to drop this lawyer and just let the state do what they do."

RATED 5.0

Oct 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Rachel Collins

"David Wendlinger, Great Lawyer. Works hard, makes you feel heard and understood. Prepares you for court and really fights for you. He’s expensive, but good lawyers are."

RATED 5.0

Sep 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Eric Quiroz

"Excellent to work with"

RATED 5.0

Sep 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Michael Cueto

"Dave Wellinger was extremely helpful and informative throughout the whole legal process. Highly recommend."