Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Joliet Area

Pat joined Chuck Bretz & Associates in 2008.  Pat began her legal career in 1987 working as an Associate attorney at the Chicago Law firm of Johnson & Bell, where she concentrated her practice in Medical malpractice and Insurance Defense.  She then spent several years engaged in the general practice of law as a sole practitioner.. At Chuck Bretz & Associates, Pat concentrates in Family Law, including but not limited to: contested divorce, custody matters, post-decree matters, Guardianships and DCFS matters.  Pat also is available to provide legal services in regard to Probate and Real Estate matters.. Pat is a graduate of Illinois State University and The John Marshall Law School.. Pat is an avid Chicago Bears and Bulls fan.  Pat continues to play softball and volleyball.

Ms. O'Brien graduated with the highest honors from Lewis University in May 2000. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree, double majoring in Criminal / Social Justice and American Studies (History Department).. In 2001, Ms. O'Brien worked for Target Corporation as a human resources manager where she recruited new team members and helped run the Orland Park Target store. Ms. O'Brien then attended DePaul University College of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor in May 2004. While a law student, she was employed at the National Anti-Vivisection Society as a legal analyst helping maintain . Ms. O'Brien also clerked with a Joliet law firm and helped maintain family, felony, and personal injury files.. Ms. O'Brien was licensed as an attorney with the Supreme Court of Illinois in November 2004 and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in January 2005. After her admittance in 2004, Ms. O'Brien was employed as an associate attorney at a Joliet law firm where she concentrated in family law, but also had litigation experience in criminal defense, personal injury, and administrative hearings. She opened her own law practice in November 2008 and concentrates on family law.. In March 2008, Ms. O'Brien earned a Professional Certification in Divorce Mediation Skills Training from the School of Continuing Studies at Northwestern University. Shortly thereafter, she branched out from the typical family law litigation and became a Fellow of Collaborative Divorce Illinois. More information about collaborative divorce can be found at .. Ms. O'Brien is active in the following organizations: Will County Bar Association; Will County Women’s Bar Association; Illinois State Bar Association; and Rotary Club of Joliet. Ms. O'Brien was the President of the Will County Bar Association for the 2019 to 2020 membership year.. Ms. O'Brien has been named a Top 40 Lawyer Under 40 in family law by the American Society of Legal Advocates for 2015, 2016 and 2017. In 2018, Erin Webster O'Brien, P.C. was honored to be a recipient of the Herald News Best of Will County Readers' Choice Award in the lawyer/law firm category in which it was voted as a top three law firm in Will County.

Mr. Reeb is a partner at Reich, Jumbeck, Stole & Reeb, LLP.  As a partner at  Reich, Jumbeck, Stole & Reeb, LLP, Mr. Reeb focuses his practice exclusively on family law, representing business owners, executives, professionals, and their spouses.  Mr. Reeb concentrates in all areas of family law, including issues of child custody and visitation, child support, maintenance, property division, complex financial matters, tax consequences, pre and post nuptial agreements, restraining orders, orders of protection, as well as family law appeals.  Judges also frequently appoint Mr. Reeb to serve as Guardian ad Litem, and as Mediator, in high-conflict divorce and child custody disputes.. A life-long Will County resident who grew up in Joliet, Mr. Reeb attended grammar school at the Cathedral of St. Raymond and attended high school at Joliet Catholic. Mr. Reeb earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago, where he graduated in the top 8% of his class. Prior to law school, Mr. Reeb was a financial advisor at American Express and owned a small business in Darien, Illinois.  Mr. Reeb was previously named a Top 40 Lawyer Under 40 in Matrimonial and Family Law by The National Advocates

Kaitlyn Copi has been a domestic relations litigator since 2014. Having been born and raised in Will County, Kaitlyn committed her dynamic law practice to helping local families in need of a zealous and ethical advocate. Kaitlyn prides herself on her cost-efficient representation of clients with effective communication, compassion, and integrity.. Kaitlyn graduated in the top third of her class at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago with certificates in Trial Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution. In addition to the Dean’s List, she earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award® for achieving the highest grade in several of her law school courses. Kaitlyn chose The John Marshall Law School to continue her legal education after receiving scholarships totaling over $40, in recognition for her trial competition performance in the John Marshall Office of Diversity Affairs Undergraduate Mock Trial Competitions.. While in law school, Kaitlyn was a member of the Trial Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution Honors Society and represented the law school in civil litigation and arbitration competitions. Outside of school, Mrs. Copi clerked for a general practice litigation firm, and also utilized her Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 license clerking for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Felony Trial Division.. Prior to law school, Kaitlyn graduated with honors in 2011 from Lewis University, where she double-majored in Philosophy of Law and Psychology. In addition to her regular studies, she completed a full Scholars Academy curriculum and received the Philosophy of Law senior department award. Her activities at Lewis included participation in the nationally ranked Lewis University Mock Trial and Mediation Teams. She was also nominated by her professors for induction into the Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society. Kaitlyn returned to Lewis to coach the Mock Trial teams from 2015 to 2017.. Kaitlyn’s commitment to family law practice began in 2009 when she worked as a legal assistant for a prominent family law and mediation attorney in Will County. She was also a visitation supervisor for the Will County Circuit Court in 2011. For her hard work and dedication to the family law practice, Kaitlyn was named a 10 Best Attorney for client satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2017. Prior to opening Copi Law, LLC, in November, 2020, Kaitlyn handled paternity, divorce, child support, and post-decree litigation cases as an associate attorney for a local Joliet firm. Kaitlyn is also a mediator and Guardian ad Litem in Will County, Illinois.

In 1985, Mr. Hammel earned his degree in Bachelors of Science from the Marquette University College of Business.  Subsequently, he was employed at the Continental National Bank of Chicago for one year.  During law school, he clerked for the United States Army Judge Advocate Generals Office VII Corp, Munich Germany.  In 1989, he received his Juris Doctor from the John Marshall School of Law in Chicago.  After two years as a Will County Assistant Public Defender, he established Hammel Law Offices, P.C., in Joliet, Illinois.  In 2005, he merged with Brumund & Jacobs, and subsequently worked extensively in the areas of criminal, traffic and DUI offenses.   He is an annual instructor at the Will County Bar Association’s seminar regarding DUI and traffic offenses, and assisted in many prior ISBA seminars. In 2002, he became qualified to administer field sobriety testing in the State of Illinois, and has testified in many Will County Cases regarding the administration of field sobriety testing.  His cases in the area of DUI/Criminal law are:  People v. Madden, 273 114, 652 N.E.2d 480, 3RD  Dist., June 30, 1995;  People v. Allen, 375 810, 873 N.E.2d 30, 3RD Dist., August 07, 2007;  People v. Love, 393 196, 911 N.E.2d 1015, 3rd  Dist., June 03, 2009; People v. Miklos, 393 205, 914 N.E.2d 506, 3rd Dist., July 17, 2009; People v. Garstecki, 234 430, 917 N.E.2d 465, September 24, 2009; People v. Ziobro, 242 34, 949 N.E.2d 631, April 21, 2011; People v. Riffice, 392 961, 911 N.E.2d 1244, 3rd Dist., July 08, 2009;  People v. Coners, 374 425, 871 N.E.2d 257, 3rd Dist., June 26, 2007; People v. Donnelly, 327 1101, 765 N.E.2d 496, 3rd  Dist., February 21, 2002; People v. Kazenko, 972 N.E.2d 815, 3rd  Dist., July 02, 2012;  People v. Santovi, 2014 IL App (3d) 130075, --- N.E.3d ----, 2014 WL 2191364, . 3 Dist.,2014, May 27, 2014.

I understand that a divorce involves important real life issues such as custody,. visitation and the division of property.. The resolution of these issues will have long term consequences.. I am experienced and can help you successfully manage your divorce and get. a fresh start.

I practice exclusively in Family Law and have a passion for advocating on behalf of my clients.

Having more than 25 years of legal experience. Attorney John S. Rossi practices in the areas of family law, probate, estate planning, and real estate. John is an accredited mediator in family law and also acts as a guardian ad litem, representing children in family law matters. Previously, he served as an Assistant State's Attorney in the counties of Will and Peoria. To schedule a free consultation with Attorney Rossi, visit his website or call.

Contact Courtney Mehta at. Courtney Mehta graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2011. During law school Courtney spent her summers clerking for a Family Law firm.  After passing the bar,  Courtney began her career working for Mitchell Law Group in Joliet, Illinois.. In 2016,  Courtney joined Henderson Law & Mediation Center, now Henderson & Mehta Law and Mediation Center.  At Henderson & Mehta Law & Mediation Center, Courtney concentrates her practice in the areas of Divorce,  Separation, Parental Allocation (formerly known as Custody), Guardianship, and Adoption.  Courtney is also on the Will County Mediation and Guardian ad Litem lists. She is frequently appointed in those capacities.  Courtney is currently a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Will County Bar Association where she serves as the Co-Chair of the Guardian ad Litem Committee.  Courtney has presented on a Guardian ad Litem panel and on the Best Interests of the Minor Children.. Courtney is currently a working Mother of two children. She lives in Naperville, Illinois with her husband and children.