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No matter what type of case I am handling, I pride myself on client communication.  I file nothing on a client's behalf without giving the client an opportunity to review and understand each facet of every document.  In court, I make sure the client is prepared to face the judge, and knows what to expect before each court appearance.. I also have extensivecourtroom experience.  I have tried over 200 bench trials and 30 jury trials in my career.  I am comfortable in any courtroom, whether it be a family law or criminal matter.  I am not afraid to step into any courtroom and take a matter to trial/hearing to ensure that my clients receive favorable outcomes.. Please contact me for a free consultation at or at

Selected as a 2019, 2022, and 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star.  Only 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois receive this distinction.. My clients and their families are all unique, which means their legal needs are unique.. I aggressively represent my clients who are going through a divorce, an order of protection, a custody battle, paternity, child support issues, removal litigation, have children with special needs, or simply want to make sure they protect what is important to them.  I counsel each client so we can formulate and execute a plan specific to their family's needs and then I vigourously pursue it.  I make sure that each client can achieve their long term goals so they and their families have a secure future long after their time in the court system is concluded.. In uncertain times, you want an attorney as engaged in your case as you are.  Clients deserve the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their families,businesses, and most importantly, their futures are in experienced hands.  I have tried over 300 bench and jury trials to verdict and argued hundreds of motions and I actively utilize that experience for my clients.

My son, Nicholas R. Galasso, and I formed GALASSO P.C. in December, 2014, and I was excited to combine my talents and experience with my son’s to provide clients with a wide and varied expertise in a plethora of legal areas.. I joined Haskin, Corrigan & Galasso P.C. (HCG) as a partner on July 1, 2013 where I worked until the formation of GALASSO P.C. While at Haskin, Corrigan & Galasso P.C., I had the pleasure of working with my son, Nicholas R. Galasso. In July of 2014, I was appointed as a Special Assistant State’s Attorney representing DuPage County Adult Protective Services, a governmental department who provides services to the elderly and protects the elderly from abuse and neglect by others. I concentrated my practice at HCG in family law and probate matters.. Prior to that, I worked at The Stogsdill Law Firm following a successful and distinguished career as both attorney and judge. After twelve years as a private practitioner concentrating in the areas of corporations, tax, probate and divorce matters, I began my judicial career in 1995 when I was appointed Associate Judge in DuPage County. I presided over a number of different court calls during my twelve year career as a judge, including serving in the criminal, civil, juvenile and domestic relations divisions. While serving on the bench in the Domestic Relations Division, I made numerous presentations to practicing lawyers and other judges in multiple areas of family law and participated as a panelist at seminars for judges and lawyers.. While in the Domestic Relations Division, I also presided over several hundred cases at one time, and either settled or tried cases involving complex business litigation, contentious child custody and visitation disputes and other contested matters involving all aspects of family law.. My judicial experience bolsters my legal expertise and experience in handling disputes involving maintenance, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, removal, alienation of affections, marital and other parental rights, valuation and disposition of assets, equitable division of assets and enforcement of legal obligations required by Court Orders. My prior judicial experience as a divorce judge also allows me to assess each case from the perspective of a judge hearing the case, a valuable benefit my  clients have enjoyed since I have been in private practice. I am also widely recognized as an accomplished trial attorney and skillful negotiator.. I received my undergraduate degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and my Juris Doctorate from DePaul College of Law. I have served as an adjunct professor at Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois where I taught Advanced Business Law and Advanced Estate Planning, among other classes. I am married and have two grown children, a son who is now an integral part of GALASSO P.C, and a daughter who lives in Naperville, is a legal secretary at GALASSO P.C. and also is pursuing a career in nutrition and healthy living.. While in private practice before I  became an Associate Judge, I practiced in the area of taxation and accounting related to individuals and corporations, both those closely held or family owned and publically traded corporations. My experience in taxation and accounting of corporations lends itself well to representing divorce clients who have an ownership in an ongoing business, particularly those clients who have a family or small business. Additionally, I also have wide experience with respect to taxation and accounting related to partnerships, sole proprietorships and other forms of business ownership. My tax and accounting background also allows me to understand and provide sound advice regarding all issues of taxation in divorce matters. I also published numerous articles dealing with intricate aspects of the formation and maintaining of corporations.. In 1991, the Governor of the State of Illinois appointed me as Public Guardian of DuPage County, and I served in that capacity until my appointment as an Associate Judge for DuPage County in 1995. As Public Guardian of DuPage County, I was appointed to protect the interests of disabled adults and minors, and I proudly served DuPage County in that capacity. I also worked closely with the Public Administrator of DuPage County during the same period of time and assisted in handling all aspects of the probating of decedent’s estates.. Since 2007, I have been appointed by the Courts to serve as an arbitrator in divorce cases, an expert witness, I have been trained and certified as a Guardian ad Litem for the 18th Judicial Circuit to represent and protect the best interests of children and have been appointed as a Guardian ad Litem numerous times by Judges.. In 2013, I received an award from DuPage County Legal Aid for my distinguished service providing pro bono legal services.

I joined The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. in September of 2013. Prior to joining the firm, I was an Assistant State’s Attorney in Winnebago County. While serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney, I prosecuted cases in Domestic Violence and Misdemeanor courtrooms. Those experiences included aiding victims of domestic violence in securing Orders of Protection, as well as assisting in the felony jury trials of domestic violence cases.. I earned my Juris Doctorate degree from Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana in 2011. While there, I was a member of the Inmate Legal Assistance Clinic and participated in the Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition. I also clerked during law for the Cook County State’s Attorney, primarily in Juvenile Delinquency courtrooms.. Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, I aid the Benedictine University Mock Trial Program as an Assistant Attorney Coach.

Teresa M. Dettloff is a licensed attorney in Illinois concentrating in family matters and divorce, serving the counties of DuPage, Cook, Will, Kane, and other surrounding counties. Teresa has been appointed as a Guardian ad Litem in numerous cases in DuPage County and is passionate about family law matters.. Teresa graduated magna cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she served as a Lead Article Editor for the Loyola Univeristy Chicago Law Journal and with experience clerking for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office in the Gang Crimes Unit and Criminal Appeals. Teresa also worked for the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in the Office of the Prosecutor of the United Nations in the Netherlands.

Count on attorney Scott P. Williams for knowledgeable legal advice when you need it most. An experienced attorney for more than 30 years, Scott has dedicated his Lake County Illinois law practice to defending and asserting his clients’ rights, in and out of the courtroom. He represents clients in all areas of family, traffic, real estate, and criminal law. He is 100% committed to working with you for the best possible outcome.. Available by appointment via Zoom or in person consultation. Representing clients in Lake, McHenry & Cook County.

Oren Graupe has a deep and diverse legal background, which includes experience in plaintiff’s personal injury, commercial litigation, residential real estate, estate planning, bankruptcy, criminal defense, and family law. Oren regularly handles all aspects of family law and domestic relations, including: pre and post nuptial agreements, non-contested flat fee divorces, complex child related issues, business valuation, support, post-decree, and alternative dispute resolution. He strives to be available for his clients. Oren combines an aggressive, straightforward approach with an ability to make difficult topics easier to access.  In addition to litigation, Oren recognizes that many clients want and need swift resolution to conflict and Oren always keeps that in mind. Oren is a trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as certified Neutral, able to mediate disputes of all types and sizes. Oren integrates his transactional, litigation, and ADR background to develop cohesive and comprehensive case plans in all realms of practice.. Prior to hanging out his own shingle early in 2016, Oren began his career at a small personal injury firm where he litigated catastrophic personal injury matters, ranging from municipal tort immunity cases and devastating brain injuries to fender-benders. Oren developed his abiding dedication to family law after joining another firm and revamping the family law division, transforming it from a fast paced practice handling only uncontested matters to a customer oriented litigation practice. From there Oren was hand selected by one of Chicago’s most prestigious family lawyers to join his boutique firm where he learned a great deal and fine tuned his craft. Over his career Oren has represented indigent clients, small and business owners (and their spouses), stay at home moms and dads, professional athletes, and wives and girlfriends. Oren has protected generational wealth and helped to make his client’s whole in the face of contentious law suits. Oren has tried both bench and jury matters and regularly appears in Cook County, Lake County and the surrounding collar counties. The high regard in which Oren is held by those he works with is reflected by his unsolicited selection to Illinois' Super Lawyers - Rising Stars list in 2017, which is selected by his colleagues in the legal community.

Evan D. Whitfield brings a 21st century touch to family law. As a former elite athlete having competed on a world stage, Whitfield brings the same tenacity, discipline and commitment to his family law practice. His unique perspective and diverse leadership experiences on the field have translated to courtroom success. Whitfield is an astute legal strategist whose focus, determination and competitive spirit are equally matched with his personable, relationship focused style of counsel. He connects with his clients and collaborates with them to bring about the best possible result for their cases. Whitfield makes the complex understandable, builds trust quickly and shepherds his clients through difficult terrain with ease.. Whitfield has made his mark as a family law counselor being recognized by many in the industry most recently as a 2018 Illinois Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine for the 3rd straight year. He’s also been named to the Leading Lawyer’s Emerging Lawyer lists from 2015-2018 as well as a Top 40 Trial Lawyer Under 40 back in 2014.. After a professional soccer career that took him to the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and to Belgium’s 1st Division of Soccer, Whitfield earned his Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University, College of Law with a certificate in family law.  While still playing professional soccer he earned an MA in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix.  Whitfield obtained his Bachelors of Arts in Biological Anthropology & Anatomy with a focus in Primatology from Duke University.. In addition to his law practice, Whitfield gives back to his communities by volunteering for the American Bar Association, the Midwest Olympic Committee and Good Sports, Inc. When not practicing law, Evan enjoys reading and quality time with his spouse and young daughter.

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.

Take a few moments to imagine what kind of attorney you want representing you. Hard-working? Knowledgeable? Personable?. You want an attorney who is knowledgeable, experienced, and aggressive. You want to be treated with respect and know that your concerns matter to the person representing you.. Richard Broderick is just that kind of attorney.. At the Law Office of Richard Broderick, it is our mission to apply our experience to your case so that you receive aggressive representation without sacrificing personalized service.

Knowledgable, calculated, prepared.  Success in a divorce litigation involves several factors.. Knowing the law and knowing the facts are key to succeeding in a divorce case.  No amount of courtroom bravado can make up for a failure to grasp the key facts, law and issues in a case.  I keep up to date by writing and editing Gitlin on Divorce Reports, a semi-monthly newsletter reporting on every Illinois family law case.  I also speak frequently, especially regarding tax and financial issues in divorce.. Knowledge needs to be applied to be useful.  Taking this knowledge, understanding it and applying it to the client's case helps me in creating better projections and calculations for clients.  With more information and a more accurate picture of possible outcomes, clients can make better decisions.. Finally, I believe being prepared is perhaps the most important factor.  Doing the legwork, collecting the evidence, understanding the evidence and reviewing preparation with the client are steps I use to ensure I am fully prepared each time I walk into a meeting or hearing.  I cannot always be smarter than opposing counsel, but I can always try to be more prepared.

In recognition of J.P.'s skill set, he was named to the Super Lawyers list as Illinois’ “Rising Stars” in the area of Family Law in 2024 and 2025. This peer nominated honor is bestowed on only a small fraction of the attorneys in Illinois.. During J.P.'s law school career, he was awarded a Certificate in Family Law through achieving a high-grade point average in courses geared towards Family Law. He is dedicated and motivated to attain the best possible outcome for every client.

Laura Stobie is a highly skilled attorney with extensive experience in family law and commercial real estate. Known for her proficiency in managing complex cases, Laura has successfully tried and settled numerous dissolution of marriage, paternity, and custody/child support trials. Her unique skills are widely recognized by the judicial system, which frequently appoints her as a guardian ad litem for domestic matters in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and St. Charles County Courts. In addition to her family law practice, Laura has a strong foundation in juvenile law, allowing her to address a broad spectrum of client needs. As a member of The Missouri Bar since 2009, Laura actively engages with the legal community through The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Her comprehensive legal knowledge and commitment to her clients make her an invaluable asset to her firm, as she consistently advocates for favorable outcomes and protects the interests of those she represents.

Town and Country divorce attorney Susan M. Hais has been practicing family law in the St. Louis area for more than 30 years. Early in her career as a family law attorney, her mission was to overcome the presumption of a “Tender Years Doctrine” in child custody cases, which was a legal principle presuming that a child’s “tender” years should be spent with the mother. While that doctrine no longer exists, she is still committed to helping men battle numerous other outdated gender stereotypes.. “I find family law rewarding,” Ms. Hais said. “My clients write to me and send me pictures of their kids and always seem to remember me. The appeal is that it is about people and relationships, and it makes you feel like you are doing something to make a difference.”. Ms. Hais focuses her practice on complex divorce litigation, involving evaluations of complex financial interests and tax issues to cases dealing with child custody and support.