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Marissa’s journey to becoming a family law attorney was shaped by her early life experiences. Growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada, with parents from diverse backgrounds, her American father and Mexican mother encountered numerous marital challenges. These conflicts, which included intense disputes over various post-divorce issues like visitation rights and child support, left a lasting impression on Marissa. Witnessing these familial struggles from a young age, she quickly understood the significant role that attorneys played in resolving such conflicts, sparking her aspiration to pursue law.. Today, Marissa has established herself as a dedicated advocate for her clients, leveraging her deep understanding and personal experience to guide them through complex family dynamics. Her practice focuses on areas crucial to family law, including divorce, child custody, and support, as well as paternity issues, visitation rights, and adoption. Moreover, she is a certified family mediator and Guardian ad Litem, actively serving in Kane and DeKalb counties. Her skills extend to assisting in foreclosure mediation within Kane County’s sixteenth judicial circuit.. Based in St. Charles, Illinois, Marissa enjoys a balanced personal life with her husband and two beloved dogs, Pickles and Olive. Her interests extend beyond the courtroom; she is passionate about dog training and delights in singing. The comfort of home and family is a cherished part of her daily life.. Marissa’s educational background includes a Juris Doctorate from Northern Illinois University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arizona. She is licensed to practice in Illinois as well as in the Northern District of Illinois. Her linguistic capabilities in Spanish enable her to reach a broader spectrum of clients, providing them with more accessible legal assistance.. Her commitment extends beyond her legal practice; Marissa is an active participant in community service and professional development. She regularly volunteers through the Kane County Bar Association, contributing to initiatives like “Ask a Lawyer Day” and “KCBA Cares.” Her dedication to social causes is further reflected in her role as a volunteer attorney with The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, where she advises survivors of abuse and violence.. Marissa’s professional affiliations are extensive. She is an active member of several bar associations including those in Kane County, DeKalb County, DuPage County, and the Illinois State Bar. Additionally, she contributes to the Kane County Family Law Committee, emphasizing her commitment to enhancing her expertise and giving back to the legal community.

When people learn that I am a family law attorney, I often get a shudder in response, or the question, "How can you do that type of law?" The answer is simple. I know that I can help people through a major transition in their lives and make the process less painful for them, and, most importantly, for their children. Navigating the court system can be tricky enough. Add in the powerful emotions that come with a domestic relations dispute and you need an informed, empathetic, yet cooler head, on your side. That is where I come in.Focusing my practice solely in family law allows me to provide my clients specialized representation in their most personal and emotional matters. I create relationships with my clients that allow me to focus on their needs, and resolve their legal issues in an expedient and dignified matter. My mediation training and Collaborative Law training and role as a Fellow at the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois provide me with additional skills in alternative dispute resolution that can be used in and out of the courtroom. I handle pre-decree divorce cases, child support enforcement, orders of protection, pre-nuptial agreements, post-decree enforcement, paternity cases, college contribution cases, guardianships and adoptions, as well as mediation and collaborative cases. I make sure to meet my client's needs, and when it is outside my realm of expertise, I am ready with referrals to professionals my client may need during, or after, their case, such as business valuators, appraisers, custody evaluators, mortgage specialists, financial experts, and more.If you want an attorney who will see you as a real person, with real issues, and who needs real results, then contact me. I am ready to start giving you real answers.

David has over 19 years of legal experience as an attorney.  David is the Vice President for a non-profit organization that trains service dogs for disabled individuals.  David is also a Lions member and is active in his community. In addition, David serves as a court appointed special advocate for children to protect their best interests in court proceedings.  In his spare time, David enjoys making stained glass windows and playing ice hockey.

The most gratifying part of practicing matrimonial law is to be able to give guidance and help people through one of, if not the most, difficult times of their lives.  My goal in most cases is to help clients resolve their issues in an amicable manner to a positive resolution, as the majority of cases do not proceed to trial.  However, there are certain cases that cannot be settled for a multitude of reasons.  As such, I am always prepared to litigate the issues.  I maintain the mindset of a litigator while always being open to discussing settlement.  Being prepared to take the case to trial, often times, will result in a more favorable result through settlement.  I started my legal career practicing in a wide variety of areas of law, ranging from criminal law to real estate transactions to all areas of civil litigation.  I now practice exclusively in the area of matrimonial law.  My prior experience in other areas of law has been invaluable for my practice, as the practice of matrimonial law overlaps with so many other areas of law and requires knowledge of these other areas of law.  When I am not practicing law, I enjoy spending time with my family, golfing, and playing basketball.  I was born and raised in the Chicago area, where I currently reside with my wife and three children.

Rebecca Krawczykowski (pronounced “krawz – uh – kowski”.) I concentrate my practice in divorce and family law. Most of my clients are people who are going through a divorce, typically involving issues of allocation of parental responsibilities (formerly known as custody), allocation of parenting time (formerly known as visitation), child support, maintenance and property distribution. Many of my clients are parents that never married, who may have issues in the areas of allocation of parental responsibilities, allocation of parenting time and child support. I also represent clients who are seeking a modification or enforcement of a judgment or court order.. I advocate vigorously for my clients whether their matters are resolved through litigation or settlement. My experience is wide-ranging, from uncontested divorces to inter-state custody disputes to divorces involving businesses and high net worth estates. I also frequently work with clients to develop various maintenance (alimony) buy-out options and alternatives.. I feel it is prudent to take a “child centric” approach to the issues of parenting rights and responsibilities. Parents should work to develop a practical job description for parental responsibilities (custody) and schedule for parenting time (visitation), rather than posturing and litigating for labels that imply a win or loss.. I frequently work with clients who want an amicable divorce and come to me with various issues already settled. I provide guidance on outstanding issues, draft settlement documents, and conclude the divorce, while keeping costs to my client reasonable.. I joined Fay, Farrow & Associates, P.C. as a legal secretary in 2002. I worked closely with John Fay and Mark Farrow as a secretary and law clerk for a decade before becoming a licensed attorney. I understand that disputes in family matters are difficult for my clients and I provides legal guidance through challenging emotional times. Client communication is a priority for me and I am very accessible to my clients.. I am licensed to practice in the State of Illinois and practice in the counties of DuPage, Will, Kane and Kendall.

Reno R. Renzetti, J.D., practices primarily in matrimonial law, in Cook, Will, DuPage, and other Illinois counties. He will consider all other cases on a case by case basis.. A 1983 Dean’s List graduate of the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, he later went on to graduate from The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois. As a child of divorced parents, he brings first-hand personal experience to his daily practice of matrimonial law.. In the past, Mr. Renzetti’s “tough as nails” approach gained him recognition and respect both in the business world, and in teaching at a Chicago inner-city High School. He was also chosen to monitor and audit Judge’s activities at the Daley Center for a prominent watch-dog group.. Mr. Renzetti has also completed “cutting edge” coursework in both internet and music licensing topics. Mr. Renzetti has been active in real estate investments for 15 years, is an avid musician, and has owned AKC Chihuahua dogs since a young age.. He is a member of various chambers of commerce and is a member of The Chicago Bar Association, The Illinois State Bar Association, The DuPage Bar Association, and The Will County Bar Association.

Brandy Arvanitis primarily practices family law, representing clients in all aspects of of domestic relations proceedings, including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, property distribution, maintenance and spousal support, the allocation of parental responsibilities, child support and college expenses, post-dissolution enforcement and modification proceedings, and parentage actions.  Brandy counsels her clients with knowledge and compassion throughout all stages of their cases, including during settlement negotiations and at court appearances and in other adversarial settings throughout litigation.. Brandy has been an Associate Attorney at Grunyk Family Law since November 2019. Brandy received her Juris Doctor degree from the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and was subsequently admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2015.. Prior to joining Grunyk Family LAw, Brandy worked at two other Chicagoland family law firms.  Brandy also clerked for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in the Child Support Enforcement and the Juvenile Delinquency Divisions. She also clerked for Prairie State Legal Services, where she provided legal services to low-income persons with legal problems involving family law, guardianship, and housing law. While in law school, she was an associate editor for the Northwestern Journal of Law and Social Policy.. Brandy is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association and the Will County Bar Association.

Attorney James M. Kelly believes that every case is really a matter of problem-solving. Drawing on his 20 years of legal experience, James M. Kelly helps clients in Palatine, Illinois, and the surrounding areas find effective solutions in family law, bankruptcy, estate planning and criminal defense.. He understands the financial and emotional difficulties his clients face. As such, he works personally with each one toward the most cost-effective and fair resolutions for his or her case.. Attorney Kelly is deeply committed to finding amicable solutions wherever possible. As an active member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, he uses his negotiation and mediation skills to help clients work through their issues without going to trial wherever possible. However, he is always prepared to represent their interests in court if necessary.. To learn more about our lawyer's qualifications, commitments and accomplishments, please follow the link below.

I have focused on the practice of family law for my entire legal career.  I have opened up my own firm Opal O'Brien LLC where we do things differently than most other law firms.  Our level of service is paramount, and our clients will be able to tell, above all else, that we genuinely care about our clients and getting them the best possible results.. I practice all areas of family law, including, but not limited to, divorce, paternity, child custody, visitation, removal litigation, grandparent visitation, adoption, child support, maintenance and spousal support formerly known as alimony, orders of protection, enforcing court orders and judgments, guardinaship, and  post-judgment litigation, in DuPage, Kane, Will, Kendall, and Cook County.   I do not generally charge my clients for any travel time or parking related expenses.. I also handle appeals. I have argued in front of the Second District Court of Appeals and I have drafted numerous briefs at the Appellate Court level.. I pride myself on keeping my clients informed and in the loop during the divorce process.  Communication is paramount in having a successful attorney-client relationship.  I have substantial experience trying cases and putting on hearings.  I also have the skills to succesfully negotiate cases so as to avoid the expense of a full-blown trial.. My firm also handles criminal defense cases.  We handle just about every criminal case, including but not limited to domestic battery, DUI, traffic tickets and other felonies.. I am proud of my recent award of emerging lawyer, a distinction earned by fewer than two percent of all lawyers licensed to practice law in Illinois who are 40 years old or less or practicing 10 years or less.. Contact me by phone or by email.  My email is and my phone number is.  Consultations are free (on the phone or in person).  I will make myself available to meet with you after normal business hours or on weekends.

Michelle Dahlquist is a partner at Nigohosian & Dahlquist, PC.  Ms. Dahlquist concentrates her practice in complex family law matters, including divorce, legal separation, paternity, pre- and post-judgment issues, premarital agreements, and appeals.  She has extensive experience handling issues of child custody and visitation; relocation; property identification, valuation, and distribution; child support, maintenance and unallocated support; orders of protection; contribution to college expenses; and various other issues relating to pre- and post-judgment family law litigation.. Ms. Dahlquist is a Certified Guardian ad Litem with the Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage County.  Ms. Dahlquist was named an Emerging Lawyer by the Leading Lawyer Network in 2015 and 2016 in the area of family law.  She was the recipient of the DuPage County Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award in 2011, and the DuPage County Bar Association Board of Directors Award in 2013.  She chaired the Continuing Legal Education and Membership Committees of the DuPage County Bar Association from 2011-2015, and served as Secretary of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers from 2011-2013.  In 2015, Ms. Dahlquist was appointed by the President of the Illinois State Bar Assocation to serve on an Illinois State Bar Association special committee for proposed reform of Supreme Court Rule 711, and in 2014, she was appointed by the Presiding Judge of the DuPage County Domestic Relations Division for proposed reform of local court rules regarding mandatory financial disclosure statements.  Ms. Dahlquist remains an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the DuPage County Bar Association.. Ms. Dahlquist has concentrated her practice in family law since the inception of her legal career.  Prior to forming Nigohosian & Dahlquist, PC, Ms. Dahlquist was a partner at Momkus McCluskey Roberts, LLC and was an attorney at Botti Marinaccio, Ltd.. Ms. Dahlquist earned her Juris Doctor degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2008, and her Bachelors of Science degree, cum laude, from Illinois State University in 2005. During law school, she was named to the Dean’s List on several occasions. During law school, Ms. Dahlquist served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge Hardy-Campbell in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division, as a legal intern for the Chicago-Kent Family Law Offices, and as a law clerk for a prominent Chicago matrimonial law firm.. Ms. Dahlquist is a native of the Western Suburbs, where she currently resides with her family.