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Danelle Wozniak was born and raised in Kane County, Illinois.   She graduated from Dundee Crown High School in Carpentersville. She attended The University of Iowa after high school and was a member of Alpa Phi Women's Fraternity.  She majored in Journalism with an emphasis in English.  After graduating from college, she worked as a Staff Writer Intern for The Daily Herald in Elgin until she entered The John Marshall Law School in 2002.  She graduated from law school in January 2005 and passed the Illinois State Bar Exam in May 2005 when she was subsequently admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois.

At the Law Office of Rudy J. Rios, I work directly with my clients to ensure personalized attention and clear communication. With over 16 years of experience, I specialize in DUI, criminal defense, divorce, and domestic battery cases. Serving Elgin and the surrounding areas in Illinois, I am committed to protecting your rights with compassion and diligence. Whether you're facing criminal charges or navigating family law matters, I am here to guide you every step of the way.

Lindsay C. Stella represents individuals in all aspects of family law including negotiation of prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements, distribution of assets, adoptions, child custody and parenting time disputes, child support and maintenance issues, civil unions, guardianship issues, complex issues in valuation of business interests, post-decree issues, paternity cases, and other matrimonial and family law related matters and proceedings.. Ms. Stella has been named by Illinois Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for three years in a row. She also earned the National Academy of Family Law Attorney’s prestigious award naming her one of the Top Ten Attorneys in Family Law Under 40 Nationally in 2014.  Ms. Stella maintains a 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo for client satisfaction and also earned the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys Ten Best Under 40 for Client Satisfaction in Illinois for 2014.. While in law school, Ms. Stella maintained herself on the Dean’s List and competed in Moot Court Competitions, earning a place in the semi-finals. Ms. Stella completed her 711 Internship at the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office where she continued to sharpen her litigation skills. She graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in January of 2010 with a Concentration in Litigation.. Ms. Stella received her undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2006 with a major in English and a double minor in Political Science and Women’s Studies. During her time, she maintained herself on the Dean’s List and Honor Roll. She was also an active member of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Society, Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society, and Sigma Alpha Lambda a National Leadership and Honors Society.. Currently, Ms. Stella holds the position of Second Vice President for the DuPage Justinian Society of Lawyers who is responsible for annual fundraising for Ronald McDonald House Charities and assisted substantially in donating money for the Winfield location.  She was also appointed in 2012 to the Illinois State Bar Association’s Standing Committee for Women and the Law by the President of the ISBA and again appointed in 2014 to the Illinois State Bar Association’s Family Law Committee where she assisted in drafting the new Family Law legislation.. She is an active member of the DuPage County Bar Association and the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers.. Ms. Stella lives in Naperville with her husband Reed, and their two young sons, Jack and Ryan.

Mr. Muntz began his career as an Assistant State’s Attorney at the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office in Wheaton, Illinois. Jeff served in that capacity for over 7 years, with the last 5 years of that position handling felony offenses. Mr. Muntz conducted numerous bench and jury trials as a prosecutor, ranging from First Degree Murder to traffic offenses. He was awarded the Misdemeanor Division Prosecutor of the Year in 2006.. Before he left that position in 2012, Mr. Muntz was assigned to that office’s Domestic Violence and Child Protection Unit, where he prosecuted serious felony cases that included violations of orders of protection, domestic battery cases, internet crimes against children, physical crimes against children, and home invasions. Jeff brings a wealth of courtroom and trial experience to Goostree Law Group. Mr. Muntz is a native of Spring Valley, Illinois. He resides in Winfield with his wife and two daughters.

Ms. Pirtle uses her extensive knowledge in helping each and every client find a solution that is tailored to his or her circumstances while also exhibiting strong advocacy in the courtroom. She understands that not every case is a trial case nor can every case be kept out of the courtroom. Whether your needs are getting through a tough situation now or planning to avoid tough situations in the future, Ms. Pirtle can help you achieve your goals.. Ms. Pirtle has been lead trial counsel in her former firm for over five years. She excels at commanding a courtroom, reading the Judge and anticipating the moves of opposing counsel. Ms. Pirtle also accepts appointments as a Guardian Ad Litem and a mediator in both Kane and McHenry Counties.. Ms. Pirtle graduated cum laude from Northern Illinois University College of Law. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Northern Illinois University. Since graduating Ms. Pirtle has been active in her local bar associations; often donating her time to the MCBA Help Desk and Kane County’s Lawyer in the Library at Gail Borden Library. She is a member of the Kane County Bar Association, McHenry County Bar Association, and Illinois State Bar Association.. Ms. Pirtle graduated law school with nearly ten years of family law experience having worked for two other law firms as a paralegal. As a result of her extensive work as an administrator on family law cases, Ms. Pirtle understands that attention to detail is key in every case.

I am a passionate advocate who is dedicated to protecting the rights and advancing the interests of my clients. When asked to review any legal problem, I will provide my clients an honest assessment of the legal problem, present strategies designed to maximize the chances of a desired outcome based on my assessment, and once the client has selected a strategy after considering my advice, I will zealously execute the selected strategy to the best of my ability.. My experience is wide ranging; and I have represented clients across multiple courts and administrative forums throughout the Chicagoland area and Northern Illinois.  I am well versed in dealing with opposing family law attorneys, guardian ad litems, prosecutors, EOIR (Executive Office of Immigration Review) attorneys, and immigration officials.  I am also no stranger to protecting my clients' rights during legal emergencies, as I also have extensive experience dealing directly with the police and DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) investigators on behalf of my clients during active police or DCFS investigations.. I take pride in what I do, I love trial work, I am an effective negotiator, and I genuinely enjoy finding creative solutions to my clients' difficult legal problems.  I also appreciate that my work often can fundamentally alter the lives of my clients and their families, such as successfully having children returned to the client's care, obtaining legal immigration status for the client, retaining the client's driver's license, or obtaining not guilty verdicts related to felony sex offense allegations that carry potential decades long sentences and lifetime sex offender registration.. My practice areas include Family Law (Divorce, Parentage, Child Support, DCFS Defense, Orders of Protection), Criminal Defense/Traffic (Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Petty Traffic Matters), and Immigration/Removal/Deportation Proceedings.. While every case and potential outcome is different and dependent upon the evidence and laws pertaining to your specific situation, I am confident I can help you figure out the best way to maximize the possibility of obtaining a desired outcome.

While working full time, and raising his two children, Justin started college in pursuit of becoming an attorney. His dream has been brought to fruition as he is ready and able to tirelessly represent his clients. He considers his role as an attorney to not only be an advocate for his clients, but also for the community. Justin brings passion and strong ethical fortitude to the practice of law.  When not practicing law, Justin enjoys spending time coaching youth football and baseball.

Eric J. Vogel was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2008 after graduating from John Marshall Law School. He served as Assistant Public Defender in the McHenry County Public Defender’s Office for over 10 years. In his time at the Public Defender’s Office, he handled cases in several areas of the law, including, misdemeanor and felony criminal, juvenile abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency and specialty courts. Mr. Vogel has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and History from Arizona State University in 2002.. Attorney Vogel understands that every client’s situation is different, and he is dedicated to tailoring his approach to a case to the needs and wishes of the individual client. He is committed to counseling and advising his clients through all phases of their case to ensure that they receive the best possible outcome.. In his spare time, Attorney Vogel enjoys traveling, golfing, boating and spending time with his family.. 303 W. Main Street, West Dundee, IL 60118Evening and Weekend Hours by Appointment

Daniel L. Guido practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Real Estate, Family Law, and General Litigation. Mr. Guido is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and the State of Wisconsin.  In addition, he is licensed to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Kane County Bar Association. Recently, Mr. Guido became a Guardian Ad Litem for Probate Court in Kane County.. Mr. Guido is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and the State of Wisconsin.  In addition, he is licensed to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  During law school, Mr. Guido was a law clerk in a  Wisconsin personal injury firm and also a judicial clerk in the Circuit Court for the12th Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.. Mr. Guido received his B.A. with Honors in Political Science from the University of Iowa in 2008 and his J.D. from Marquette Law School in 2013.  Upon graduation, Mr. Guido received the Pro Bono Achievement Award for his work with indigent individuals and families.

Edward Milas is an extraordinary problem solver.. He loves to develop strategies to help his clients resolve their legal issues. With a strong sense of urgency, he responds to client concerns and provides options and solutions. As part of his responsiveness, Edward is no stranger to the courthouse. He is an experienced and effective courtroom lawyer. He is a graduate of the Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute, the foremost divorce trial skills course in the country. Edward uses all of his skills to resolve matters amicably, but when that cannot be accomplished, he confidently advocates for his clients in court.. Edward prides himself on his attention to detail. He has the ability to understand and address even the most complicated legal challenges. He unwinds intricate legal and factual knots and develops realistic plans that provide efficient and long lasting solutions.. Edward appreciates the support of his team members. As he notes, “it’s great to know that I have immediate access to team members who have special talents suited for all issues in a divorce case.  It allows me to focus my work on one area of the case while other areas are being expertly cared for.”. His most memorable experience involved vacating an improperly obtained divorce. According to Edward, his client’s “…emotion, relief, and joy was something I won’t forget.” Edward’s prompt action allowed his client to restore her rights to her former spouse’s retirement benefits, denied by her spouse’s fraud.. Edward combines intellect, energy, and problem solving skills to help his clients achieve outstanding results.

Alejandra has a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois at Chicago Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is also trained in Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Mediation, and Domestic Violence.. Alejandra has extensive experience in family law matters such as divorce, parentage, post decree modifications and enforcement issues. Additionally, she works on adoptions and cases for guardianships of minors and disabled adults

Marlene E. Siedlarz received her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law. She also holds a degree in Political Science, cum laude and with high departmental distinction from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  While obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Ms. Siedlarz also received minors in History and Women’s Studies. While in law school at the University of Illinois College of Law, Ms. Siedlarz served as the vice president of the International Law Society and was a member of the Myra Bradwell Association of Women Law Students. She also participated in the Prisoners' Rights Research Project and was a teaching assistant for the International Human Rights Clinic during her final year of law school. Marlene also served as 1L orientation leader and as LLM peer adviser. She was the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the CALI Excellence for the Future Award during her second year. Ms. Siedlarz was also a volunteer and is a certified counselor for the Rape Crisis Services, a not-for-profit organization addressing the needs of assaulted individuals. Upon graduation from law school, Ms. Siedlarz joined an international consulting firm of Deloitte & Touche, LLP as a tax consultant. She practiced in the area of inter-state taxation. While at Deloitte, Marlene also worked with members of other groups including the Sales and Use Tax group. She was also involved in a number of projects with the Creative Tax Solutions group, where she worked on a project creating state tax incentives for small business. Marlene was also a member of the Diversity and Mentoring Committees.  Following Deloitte, Marlene completed research projects with the Center for International Human Rights at the Northwestern University School of Law. At the Center, Marlene provided pro bono assistance to low income and vulnerable populations. She was involved in a number of high profile cases, such as Zheng v. Gonzales, which was covered by the New York Times. Marlene was also part of a group that won asylum for a young Iraqi woman seeking refuge in the United States. Marlene also worked with LLM students and participated in a project on amending the U.S. Criminal Code. Since 2007 Ms. Siedlarz has been practicing in the area of matrimonial law, representing clients in all aspects of family law, including dissolution of marriage proceedings, custody, child support, orders of protection, division of marital assets, post and pre nuptial agreements, grandparents’ visitation rights as well as maintenance and division of retirement accounts.  She is a compassionate attorney who takes time to get to know her clients on a personal basis in order to achieve the best possible outcome in their cases.  Attorney Marlene Siedlarz is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and she also speaks fluent Polish.

A zealous advocate with a noteworthy background in family law, Shay Formanek approaches each case with strategic and assertive representation. Ms. Formanek concentrates her practice in all areas of Matrimonial and Family Law, including matters involving complex litigation, mediation and negotiated settlement agreements.. Ms. Formanek was recognized as an Illinois Rising Star for 2020 - 2024 by Super Lawyers, an exclusive honor received by only 2.5% of attorneys selected after a thorough evaluation of numerous criteria related to their specific practice areas. Ms. Formanek was selected by the American Academy of Attorneys in 2021 for their TOP 100 designation for Illinois attorneys, and she was further recognized as a 2020 Elite Advocate in Family Law by the American Institute of Legal Advocates (AIOLA) and 2019 Top 40 Young Lawyers through her membership with the National Alliance of Women in Law.. Ms. Formanek was particularly drawn to family law at an early age after experiencing divorce firsthand while growing up. In light of her firsthand knowledge and experience, Ms. Formanek provides her clients with compassionate and individualized support and steadfast representation throughout their case through an approach and strategy uniquely tailored to each client’s needs and preferences.. Ms. Formanek represents clients who require assistance with complex financial issues, division, and valuation of property, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, relocation, spousal maintenance, and preparing and negotiating settlement agreements. In addition, she is adept in preparing pre-marital and post-marital agreements.. Ms. Formanek is also mediation certified through Chicago’s Center for Conflict Resolution, an invaluable skill in the world of divorce and family law.. A Wisconsin native and Chicago transplant, Ms. Formanek received her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law and graduated magna cum laude from Western Carolina University in North Carolina.