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After receiving her JD, Meredith pursued policy work in San Francisco and Washington D.C.  She then worked as a trial attorney for six years at the Legal Aid Society of New York, Juvenile Rights Practice in New York City Family Court where she handled child protective, adoption, visitation, custody and other family law matters. She also served as agency counsel for a New York based adoption agency. Meredith now directs her own civil law practice based in Austin, Texas focused in the areas of adoption, family, custody, divorce, and wills.

Robert “Bob” E. Raesz, Jr. has been practicing law for over 37 years. Upon receiving his Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s School of Law, he served as an assistant district attorney in Bastrop County, Texas, from 1983 until 1985. He served as a judge in Bastrop Country, Texas, from 1985 until 1994. During the period he was a judge, Bob presided over and heard all family law cases in Bastrop County, as well as other areas of the law.. Bob has served as a member of the Texas Judicial Ethics Committee, on the Board of Directors for the Texas Center for the Judiciary, as the Vice President of the Texas County Court at Law Judges Association, and on the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Child Support and Visitation. When Bob elected not to run as a judge again in 1994, he began practicing family law exclusively. He handles uncontested and contested divorce cases, child custody, child support, complex property division, modification, termination and adoption cases in central Texas.

Kevin’s interest in law began during his military career, and blossomed while he served as a law enforcement officer. Those duties placed him in a position to help people whose lives were negatively impacted. The skills, knowledge, and experiences that he acquired during his previous careers inspired him to continue his service to others who experience tough times.. Kevin completed his legal studies at South Texas College of Law. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Wayland Baptist University, with a focus on fire sciences. While at South Texas College of Law, he was selected as an Officer for the Board of Advocates, the leadership component of the country’s most decorated courtroom advocacy program. He represented South Texas College of Law as a varsity advocate at national competitions, including:. Kevin is certified as a mediator. Kevin has been practicing since 2015 and his unique blend of experience and skill allow him to continue to aid people facing difficult situations in their lives. Kevin is also a veteran of the United States Air Force

Aggressive and Dedicated Representation, Regardless the Situation.. Since I started my practice, I have assisted clients in a variety of matters.  I began by appearing immediately in Court, and first-chaired a three-day jury trial by the end of the first year.  I always strive to keep clients informed and create postive outcomes in uncertain situations.. I handle all types of probate/estate matters.  I have prepared wills for clients and represented heirs in situations requiring heirship declarations and administrations.  I also handle probate litigation and have been involved in multiple will contests.. I also have extensive experience in family law matters.  I have assisted clients in custody cases and divorce cases.  I also assist in name changes and adoptions.. Using the skills and experience since I started, I am able to assist in all types of matters of litigation.

As a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, I am committed to providing quality legal services at an affordable price.. However, I do not offer free consultations. My hourly fees are very reasonable.

I regularly represent clients in Kane, Kendall, DuPage, WIll , and DeKalb Counties. On occasion, I have been retained under special circumstances to represent out of state clients in special, high profile or hotly contested matters.. I have extensive trial experience, and am wllling to aggressively advocate for you, all the way to a trial , if you so choose.. My strengths are as a communicator, strategist, and advocate, I discuss issues with my clients thoroughly, and actively listen to their desires and goals. I feel that good and frequent communication is one of the keys to success in court and to client satisfaction. I will use my experience to evaluate your case and lay out strategies for success.

Angela M. Aliota graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2002. She attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, CA where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in December 2005. She was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois in 2006, and the State of Wisconsin in 2011.  She has been practicing in the area of family and criminal law for over a decade and is dedicated to representing all clients with 100% commitment and compassion.. Ms. Aliota practices criminal and family matters in the following counties in Illinois; Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, and Kendall, and the following counties in Wisconsin; Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, and Waukesha.  We offer a FREE 1/2 hour consultation by phone, and all forms of payment are available along with payment plans if necessary.

I have been devoted to family law since law school, where I externed for one of our Family Court Judges.  I then went on to have two judicial clerkships at Family Court upon graduation.  I've practiced exclusively in the area of family law after my last clerkship ended.  I have a passion for helping families in our Nevada community.