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Firm Overview

A Toledo practice built around personal attention, manageable caseloads, and effective representation for clients in family law, criminal defense, and DUI/OVI matters.

About the Office

Dedication to personal attention in Ohio

The Law Office of David C. Shook provides representation in family law, criminal defense, and DUI/OVI law. Attorney David C. Shook has more than 25 years of experience handling family and criminal matters, and the office keeps a well-managed caseload so that each client receives individual attention rather than an assembly-line approach.

  • Personal attention maintained through carefully managed caseloads.
  • Representation grounded in effective and efficient legal work.
  • Free initial consultations available to prospective clients.
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The Building

Conveniently located in Westgate

The office sits centrally in Toledo, just off the I-475 expressway in the Westgate area, making it straightforward to reach from Lucas, Wood, Fulton, and Ottawa counties in Ohio, and from Lenawee and Monroe counties in Michigan.

A Toledo law practice built on personal attention is the defining idea behind this office, where family law, criminal defense, and DUI/OVI representation are handled with a deliberately small, well-managed caseload. The reasoning is straightforward: when a lawyer carries too many open files, the quality of communication suffers and the person facing a divorce, a custody dispute, or a criminal accusation feels like a case number instead of a client. Keeping the docket controlled allows time for preparation, follow-up, and the kind of steady guidance people need during stressful legal proceedings.

Family law work often involves the most emotionally charged issues in a person's life, including divorce, child custody, and disputes between former partners. These matters rarely resolve quickly, and they require an attorney who can explain options plainly, weigh practical consequences, and stay focused on the long-term interests of children and families. Representing clients in negotiations and in court proceedings alike, the approach emphasizes preparation and clear strategy rather than reaction, so that decisions are made deliberately instead of under pressure.

Criminal defense and DUI/OVI matters bring a different set of concerns, since an accusation can affect employment, driving privileges, reputation, and personal freedom long before any verdict is reached. Building a defense means examining the facts, testing the evidence, and challenging the charging authority's case with diligence. Clients facing felony-level allegations or misdemeanor charges deserve counsel who treats the matter as serious, protects their rights, and pursues the best available outcome without unnecessary delay or inflated promises about results.

Serving Toledo and the surrounding area, including southeast Michigan and nearby Ohio communities, this office was founded on the belief that clients facing a difficult legal battle deserve an experienced, trustworthy lawyer who remains accessible throughout the process. The practice spans divorce and custody disputes, theft and other criminal accusations, and DUI/OVI defense, and it invites prospective clients to schedule a consultation so that questions about fees, timelines, and strategy can be addressed directly before any commitment is made. Personal attention and realistic expectations remain the cornerstones of every engagement.

Easy Access

Centrally located just off the I-475 expressway in the Westgate area of Toledo, with the office at 3450 W. Central Avenue, Suite 326.

ADA Compliant Building

The building is ADA compliant, so clients of all mobility needs can comfortably reach the office for appointments.

Free, Well-Lit Parking

Well-lit parking is available on site at no charge, so arriving for a consultation does not mean searching for a space.

At a Glance

How the practice serves clients

  • 25+Years of experience in family and criminal law
  • 3Practice areas: family law, criminal defense, and DUI/OVI
  • 6Counties served across Ohio and Southeast Michigan
  • FreeInitial consultations with the attorney
Service areas
StateCounties served
OhioLucas County, Wood County, Fulton County, Ottawa County
MichiganLenawee County, Monroe County

Representation covers the full range of matters the office handles: divorce and child custody disputes, property distribution and adoption, theft accusations and felony charges, traffic violations, and OVI or DUI charges including out-of-state cases.

Talk with the Law Office of David C. Shook

Call the office or request an appointment to discuss your matter. Free initial consultations are available, and the office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with Saturday and Sunday availability by appointment.

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Office details

Scheduled appointments are handled at the Westgate office in Toledo, with free on-site parking and step-free, ADA compliant access.

Address
3450 W. Central Avenue, Suite 326
Toledo, OH 43606
Phone
(419) 720-0066
Fax
(419) 720-0067
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: by appointment