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With over 30 years of legal practice, Sandra Petras Bruckner is adept in assisting clients with navigating complex financial matters & providing options that maintain assets within families as they transition. In addition to her deft analytical skills, Sandra Petras Bruckner is known for her compassion, always carefully respectfully recognizing each client’s unique interests and concerns.. As a trained family law mediator & collaborative attorney, Sandra Petras Bruckner believes that the mediation & collaborative process options can better help people resolve family related legal disputes. In these roles, she helps clients unravel their legal issues, analyze their situation, and get to a resolution that promotes peace of mind.. Prior to founding Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC alongside Rachel Hernandez, Sandra Petras Bruckner served as Deputy Director of the Children’s Advocacy Center in Kane County for many years, also having prosecuted all types of cases (traffic, misdemeanor, child support, juvenile delinquency, abuse, neglect, & felony cases). Sandra Petras Bruckner has been in private practice since 1999 & in addition to family law, has handled cases involving personal injury, social security disability, real estate, commercial & civil litigation.. Sandra Petras Bruckner is a member of the Kane County Bar Association (KCBA), DeKalb County Bar Association (DCBA), Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois (CLII), and the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts (AFCC).. Sandra Petras Bruckner graduated from Northern Illinois University College of Law in 1986 with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.), & in 1983 from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.. Sandra Petras Bruckner currently represents clients in family law matters out of the Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC offices based in St. Charles, Illinois & Sycamore, Illinois.. Practice Areas:•Family Law•Collaborative Practice•Mediation•Uncontested Divorce•Limited Scope Representation. Bar Admissions•Illinois, 1986. Education:•Northern Illinois University, College of Law, J.D. – 1986•University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana), Bachelor of Science (Finance) – 1983. Professional Associations & Memberships•Illinois State Bar Association•International Academy of Collaborative Professionals•Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois•Association of Family & Conciliation Courts•Kane County Bar Association•DeKalb County Bar Association

William ("Bill") F. Bochte is a graduate of Fenwick High School, obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Mary's University (formerly Saint Mary's College) in Winona, Minnesota in 1965. Bill went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from The John Marshall Law School in 1969 and has been in the private practice of law serving his client's needs ever since.. Mr. Bochte practiced in the city of Chicago for approximately 10 years before relocating to Kane County and the Fox Valley area. Mr. Bochte has received a United States of America Presidential Commendation in "recognition of exceptional service to others in the finest American tradition.". Mr. Bochte had the honor of serving his peers through an Illinois Supreme Court appointment to the Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar, as both a member and chairman of the Character and Fitness Committee for the Second Judicial District. Mr. Bochte has lectured in the area of family law for the Kane County Bar Association.. Mr. Bochte is a member of the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Kane County Bar Association. He is licensed and practices primarily in the Illinois Trial, Appellate and Supreme Court, as well the United States Federal District Court and United States District Court of Appeals.. Mr. Bochte currently concentrates his practice primarily on transactional matters involving real estate, business law, and commercial litigation.

Vanessa Favia earned her B.A. from the University of Iowa.  After graduating with honors, she went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from Drake University School of Law in Des Moines, Iowa, where she also received a certification in litigation and dispute resolution.

Trial attorney with extensive trial experience consisting of over 200 cases tried to verdict, 35 of which were jury trials.. Practice concentration in the areas of personal injury, medical
malpractice, wrongful death, and workers compensation addressing the
special needs of individuals and families whose lives have been
tragically changed because of catastrophic injuries and loss of life.

Since the year 2000, James A. Tabor has practiced family law on a full-time basis. In 2003 he founded Tabor Law Offices, and since that time he has become an experienced family law practitioner and mediator. Mr. Tabor has a proven, successful track record of both contested trials and custody mediations. His representation in family law includes divorce, child custody, parenting rights, child support, paternity, orders of protection, removal and mediation. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Tabor was first employed as a criminal prosecutor and subsequently as an assistant public defender where he conducted numerous hearings and trials, both bench and jury. Practicing on both sides of criminal law gave Mr. Tabor a unique perspective on analyzing factual scenarios in an objective manner.

Since 2002, Tricia's practice has been solely concentrated in family law and domestic relations, including but not limited to complex financial cases, issues of maintenance, contested custody litigation, and appeals. For nearly 15 years, Tricia's goal has been to represent her clients zealously with integrity and compassion, whether during tough settlement negotiations or litigation. Tricia loves being in the courtroom and excels when presented with difficult legal problems or challenging opponents. As a small town girl who moved to Chicago to pursue her drive of being a lawyer, Tricia has the ability to relate to folks from all walks of life, regardless of what their legal or family issues may be.

Michael Roe is one of the few lawyers nationwide with experience in high conflict divorce and custody cases involving psychological disorders. His experience has been detailed in the Chicago Tribune, New York Post, and on television and radio. He has been a founder of a personality disorders nonprofit, and a director of a national single parent's organization. He has a unique, informed, and sensitive approach to complex issues raised in contested Family Law cases.. Our law and dispute resolution practice is focused on complex divorce and custody cases, domestic violence, parentage (paternity) cases, and post decree support and custody modification. Many of the office's cases include issues of contested child custody, property division, restoring visitation with children, modification of support, prosecuting or defending Orders of Protection, and domestic battery cases.. Michael Roe has specific experience and expertise in divorce trial practice, divorce mediation, and Collaborative (no-court, non-litigated) Family Law. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, Illinois Psychological Association, is a court certified mediator and child's representative, and continues to be recognized as an expert and resource in the area of psychology and family law. He is actively involved in Alternative Dispute Resolution in the field of Family Law.

Legal & Trial Experience. Mr. Medina has over 21 years of legal experience. He spent 14 of those years prosecuting cases as a Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. Mr. Medina uses his vast knowledge of the system to benefit his clients at every stage and every level of the criminal court process. He prosecuted over 4800 cases at various stages, from Class X Felonies to Misdemeanor Traffic and DUI matters.. Clients benefit from Mr. Medina’s inside-perspective as a former prosecutor as well his experience conducting countless jury and bench trials.  While assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit, Mr. Medina was responsible for directing the prosecution of between 60 and 200 cases per month, prosecuting felony domestic violence cases including aggravated domestic battery, aggravated unlawful restraint, and felony domestic battery.. When Mr. Medina advanced to the Felony Review Unit of the Office of the Cook County State's Attorney, he gained first-hand experience analyzing cases and understanding police procedures with felony investigations. Among the thousands of cases Mr. Medina participated in approving for felony charges were first-degree murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault, kidnapping, aggravated arson, armed robbery, aggravated dui, reckless homicide, felony DUI and many others.. Legal Books Published. Mr. Medina has authored three criminal law and procedure books and many law journal articles. His books include, Real World Search & Seizure [Second Edition] (Looseleaf Law Press, 2012); Winning Court Testimony For Law Enforcement Officers: The Law, Art & Science Of Effective Court Communication (Looseleaf Law Press, 2012) and Real World Search & Seizure (Looseleaf Law Press, 2006).. Legal Journals Published. His other law related publications include the very first ILCLE (Illinois Continuing Legal Education) chapter dedicated to teaching Illinois attorneys how to easily navigate through the order of protection process.  “Obtaining Civil Orders Of Protection Under The Illinois Domestic Violence Act” (Co-authored by Kimberly Silverman);Article Of The Month, Illinois Family Law Report, Volume XXII, Number 5 (May, 1999); “Obtaining Orders Of Protection,” Chapter #13, ILCLE Family Law Handbook (1998); “Rule 14.5: Another Weapon In The Fight Against Domestic Violence,” Pro Bono Advocate (Dec. 1997); Slipping Through The Cracks Of The Illinois Domestic Violence Act,” Pro Bono Advocate (Jan. 1998).

Jonathan P. Mincieli has spent over 20 years devoted to giving his community and victims across the country the highest level of representation in times of crisis.“I take very seriously my commitment to serving the people of the Tri-Cities area. I not only work here, I live here, raise my children here, attend church here and coach soccer here. My reputation is everything. I continually strive to be a member of the community that people can turn to and trust in their time of need.”After receiving his law degree cum laude from St. John’s University School of Law, Jonathan established a successful career as a trial lawyer handling personal injury matters involving construction site injuries, medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and sex abuse. Jon also has extensive experience with commercial matters including contract and warranty disputes and covenants not to compete. After a successful career as a defense attorney, Jonathan joined the firm as a partner in 2015.Since then, Jonathan has resolved hundreds of complex cases and obtained tens of millions in recoveries for his clients. His record-breaking verdicts and vigorous advocacy have earned him selections by his peers as both a Super Lawyer and a Leading Lawyer. His success as a trial lawyer has earned him selection as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff lawyers in Illinois by the National Trial Lawyers Association.Jon’s experience taught him that advocacy alone is not enough. “I learned early in my career that there is no substitute for preparation.” Jon is hard-working, professional, ethical and devoted to the highest level of representation for his clients. His clients recognize his dedication:“Jon made sure I was always informed of the progress and what stage we were in on the case. The case was closed a few months back and I am sure with most law firms you don't hear much from them. Jon has called and emailed several times to make sure our family is doing well. To work with a law firm that works hard on your behalf, that listens and answers your many questions with patience and understanding, then goes above and beyond to check in after everything is finished, that is something I feel makes Meyers and Flowers stand out and above the rest in their field,” said client, Misty.Mr. Mincieli routinely obtains significant recoveries for his clients including a $10,000,000 settlement for the family of a 52-year-old killed in an industrial accident and $850,000 for a young man who was sexually abused by an employee of a health club. He was also a part of the trial team that obtained a record $6,200,000 Kane County verdict for an Elgin man whose knee had to be amputated following surgery due to the negligence of his physicians.Jon is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois as well as federal courts in Illinois, Indiana and New York. He is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, the Illinois State Bar Association, Kane County Bar Association and the DuPage County Bar Association.

I always say "Lawyers are like plumbers...we work for YOU."   Choosing a lawyer to represent you in such important matters of family and finance may be one of the most crucial decisions of your life.   I offer free consultations so you can meet me; question me and determine whether or not I am the right choice for you - before you spend one dime.  I offer fair and flexible payment options and pride myself on my professionalism and my ability to work effectively and respectfully with opposing counsel and adverse parties.  In matters which may already be emotionally devastating, the last thing my client needs is a lawyer generating contention and excessive and unnecessary fees.  However, if the fight is imminent and unavoidable, you will find a fierce and formidable attorney in your corner.

I understand that clients lose control when they enter the legal arena, I offer them knowledge and confidence as a way of gaining that control back.I am passionate and committed to making my clients feel informed and in control. The oldest of four sisters and a daughter of divorced parents I has been involved in the legal system and offer a unique perspective and a "no-nonsense" legal approach.While attending law school I participated in the John Marshall Domestic Violence Clinic and I understands the challenges of helping you and your family in divorce, child support, child custody, and domestic violence issues.I also participated in the John Marshall Foreclosure Clinic and am comfortable discussing all aspects of your real estate matter.

Gregory H. Booth began his legal career practicing as a personal injury and workers’ compensation attorney in Chicago, Illinois.. After refining his litigation techniques and skills, he returned to Aurora, Illinois to open his own firm. Prior to joining Meyers & Flowers, Greg had the pleasure of working alongside his father, Robert P. Booth, who represented injured parties in Kane County for nearly 40 years.. Mr. Booth received his law degree from The University of Dayton School of Law. While in law school, Greg was a member of the Moot Court Team and a teaching assistant for Appellate Practice and Procedure. Greg received an undergraduate degree from Marquette University. As an undergraduate, Greg spent a semester abroad in Madrid, Spain where he honed his Spanish language skills.. "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. – Benjamin Franklin. I have been fortunate in my career to have been surrounded by many great attorneys and mentors. One mentor taught me that it is impossible to over-prepare for a case that is going to hearing or trial. It is important to know your client, know the facts, and know the law. But most importantly, you need to outwork your opponent.". Greg is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. He is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), the Illinois State Bar Association, the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG), the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association, and the Kane County Bar Association. Mr. Booth has been selected to the Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers (2018-2021) and Emerging Lawyers by Leading Lawyers (2018-2020), an honor given to only 2.5% of all attorneys practicing in Illinois. He has also been selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 (2019).. Mr. Booth was born in Aurora, Illinois and is a lifelong resident of the Fox Valley. He attended grade school at Holy Angels in Aurora and high school at Marmion Academy, where he now serves on the Marmion Alumni Association Board of Directors. Greg is also a homebrewer and BJCP certified beer judge, and he has won multiple awards at competitions throughout the country. Greg resides in Aurora with his wife and daughter.

George L. Acosta is managing and founding partner of the law firm of Acosta & Associates with offices located in Chicago, Wheaton & St. Charles, IL. He concentrates his practice in personal injury and civil litigation, with trial experience in the areas of car accidents, wrongful death, products liability, medical malpractice, premises liability and commercial litigation.. Mr. Acosta received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1986 from the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana and his Juris Doctorate in 1988 from Loyola University Law School in Chicago. He was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Contracts, received honors for Leadership and service and served as an officer in the Hispanic Law Student Association.. Mr. Acosta is licensed in the states of Illinois and Minnesota (currently inactive). He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the trial bar in the Northern and Central Federal District Courts of Illinois and has successfully represented clients before Illinois' First and Second District Appellate Courts.. Mr. Acosta has served as General Counsel to mid-sized Chicago-based construction and chemical companies. He is a past director on the boards of Court-Appointed Specials Advocates (CASA) of DuPage County and The Fox Valley Lutheran Academy. He has also served as General Counsel to a Chicago-based charitable not-for-profit "Mary's Kids," which serves urban youth. He serves as a director and corporate Secretary for the Cuban Lutheran Fellowship, a not-for-profit religious organization. He is co-author of an Illinois Bar Journal article on the subject of Medicare liens (Spring 1991).. Mr. Acosta is a member of the DuPage and Kane County Bar Associations. He has previously served as a chair-qualified arbitrator in both the Cook and DuPage County Mandatory Arbitration Programs. He practices law primarily in Cook, DuPage and Kane counties but has practiced in most of the circuit courts of northern Illinois.. Mr. Acosta is married and has (6) children with his wife, LeeAnn. They currently reside in St. Charles, IL. Mr. Acosta is fluent in Spanish.

First and foremost, I'm a business lawyer. I operate by a simple maxim--businesses exist to do business--and it is my role to facilitate those matters, rather than complicate or hinder them.I have represented entities ranging from small, family businesses to Fortune 500 companies, in both transactional matters (such as business formations, acquisitions, divestitures, contract negotiations, etc.) as well as litigation (e.g., shareholder disputes, actions on contract, business torts, etc.).I am a counselor, advisor, teacher, advocate, and peer. I strive for efficiency, yet demand excellence, in everything I do.

Experienced family lawyer practicing divorce, custody and support.  Has represented professional athletes to housewives; members of the judiciary to executives; high net worth individuals to hourly employees.  We care about the individual

Attorney Matthew G. Shaw is an experienced Kane County divorce lawyer that has served Northern Illinois clients for the past 30 years. He provides prompt and professional legal service in the areas of family law, divorce, child support, parentage, spousal maintenance, child custody (also known as allocation of parental responsibility), high asset divorce, mediation, and much more. Attorney Shaw maintains close contact with his clients and prides himself on being available when needed. Call Attorney Matthew G. Shaw, of Shaw Family Law, P.C., to schedule a free initial consultation.

Attorney Anthony J. Giudice is recognized throughout Kane, Kendall, DuPage, and DeKalb Counties for his excellence in family law. He provides skilled representation in divorce, custody, child support, business valuations, and post-divorce modifications, utilizing both courtroom advocacy and mediation. Anthony’s appointment as a Guardian ad Litem by local courts underscores his unique skills in child-related matters and commitment to the best interests of children in contested custody cases. In addition to family law, his experience in commercial litigation—including breach of contract, legal malpractice, and foreclosure—enhances his ability to navigate complex financial and legal issues. Anthony is respected by peers and clients alike for his honesty, direct communication, and personalized approach. A graduate of John Marshall Law School, he excelled academically, making the Dean’s List and being named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. His professional distinctions include selection as a Leading Lawyer (2020–2024), National Advocates Top 40 Under 40, and recognition as an “Emerging Lawyer.” Anthony’s appellate advocacy in published family law decisions reflects his commitment to achieving the best outcomes for his clients.

As a communicator, John Peskind excels. He is an extraordinary writer and courtroom advocate. John is a superb legal researcher, always able to find the correct legal authority to support his arguments. When other lawyers in the office need support for a position, they call on John’s expertise and research skills. He prides himself on making strong and persuasive legal arguments. His superior communication skills also help him ease his client’s anxiety. John knows that divorce is complex and confusing and it is not unusual for clients to feel overwhelmed. He helps his clients gain confidence by keeping them educated and informed about all aspects of the case.

After graduating from DePaul University’s College of Law and passing the bar, Ryan P. Theriault immediately began practice as a trial attorney to pursue his passion to help those that have been harmed by others, and to provide them with a better grasp of the law along the way.. “I don’t want to meet with a client and tell them to ‘sign this and sign this.’ I want them to understand the litigation, what they’re signing, why they’re doing it, and to be an active part of the legal process. I want them to be comfortable leaving our office knowing they received great legal direction and representation.”. Ryan is a life-long resident of the Chicago and Fox Valley areas, and uses that approach when representing families harmed by the negligence of others.. “You have to put yourself in their shoes to truly understand their pain and suffering,” Theriault explains. “If someone has been injured on the job and their employer or the insurance company has taken away their weekly paycheck, the only means of supporting their family, they throw themselves completely in your lap. At that point, we are prepared to fight on their behalf.”. Prior to practicing law, Ryan worked for a large Chicago-area police department. As a result, Ryan has a special interest in representing public safety officers who have been injured as a result of their dedicated service to others.. When not devoting his time and efforts to his clients, Ryan offers his expertise to Prairie State Legal Services on a pro bono basis, has volunteered for the Kane County Bar Association’s “Ask A Lawyer” phone bank service and served as a judge for local mock trial competitions. He has presented at Continuing Legal Education seminars and has been published on the topic of workers compensation issues.. In 2012, Ryan was profiled by his alma mater, DePaul University, in “Success Stories from Alumni under 40.”. Ryan is licensed to practice in the State of Illinois and in Illinois’ Northern District of the U.S. District Court. He is a proud member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, Illinois State Bar Association, and the Kane County Bar Association.. Ryan is an elected member of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Assembly, representing Illinois’ 16th Judicial Circuit. Founded in 1877, the Illinois State Bar Association is the premier legal association in the State of Illinois. As a voluntary organization of more than 30,000 members, the Association's primary focus is to assist Illinois lawyers in the practice of law and to promote improvements in the administration of justice.. Outside of the office, Ryan is a supporter of Special Olympics Illinois, Operation Support our Troops, Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice, and other charitable organizations.

After almost a decade of working for midsize and large law firms in Chicago, I decided to open my own office. I now focus on the legal needs of individuals in and around my community. My goal is to provide practical legal services in understandable language at reasonable rates.

A Californian native, Attorney Stephen D. Brown, headed east to attend law school in Illinois in 1996 and remained since. He attended Northern Illinois University School of Law and graduated Cum Laude in 1999. While in law school, Mr. Brown participated in law review, was a semi-finalist for moot court in 1997, and he was the 1997 Corpus Juris Secundum award winner for Civil Procedure.. Although Mr. Brown’s first job as an attorney was for the Kane County State’s Attorney, his first job in the legal field started when he was in high school as a file clerk for Rich & Ezer, a medium sized (AV) rated firm in Los Angeles, California. After his graduation from law school, he also worked as a paralegal for successor firm Ezer & Williamson.. In his public service career that lasted fifteen years, Stephen was an Assistant Kane County State’s Attorney in Kane County. Mr. Brown served in the criminal, civil, and family justice divisions. In the criminal division, Mr. Brown prosecuted offenders for a wide variety of criminal offenses. He also handled commitment and medication proceedings involving mentally ill individuals.. As an Assistant State’s Attorney in the civil division, Mr. Brown was attorney for the County of Kane. He represented Kane County in litigation that was set in Kane County, DuPage County, Winnebago County, the Illinois Industrial Commission, and the Federal Court in Chicago. Mr. Brown handled cases involving property owned by Kane County, personal injury related to Kane County employees, worker’s compensation proceedings, election violations, and ordinance violations in connection with the Kane County Health Department and the Kane County Development Department. Mr. Brown also authored numerous legal opinion briefs for different agencies of Kane County government.. As an attorney for the Family Justice Division, Mr. Brown represented the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) in proceedings for the establishment and enforcement of child support orders. In this capacity, he frequently participated in proceedings in Kane County family court to establish and modify child support orders and for contempt of court. As part of his representation of HFS, Mr. Brown worked with HFS to correct erroneous withholding orders when they were discovered. Stephen treasures the commemorative plaque he received from the Child Support Division for his many years of outstanding service to be among his most prized possessions.  This plaque is currently hanging in his office.. In 2015, Mr. Brown left the State’s Attorney’s Office and was an Associate for Douglas B. Warlick & Associates.   As an associate, Mr. Brown successfully tried cases related to custody, dissolution, and support. In 2016, Mr. Brown expanded his practice to include mediation and participation in proceedings as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem.  In 2017, Stephen founded the Law Office of Stephen D. Brown.