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Having more than 25 years of legal experience. Attorney John S. Rossi practices in the areas of family law, probate, estate planning, and real estate. John is an accredited mediator in family law and also acts as a guardian ad litem, representing children in family law matters. Previously, he served as an Assistant State's Attorney in the counties of Will and Peoria. To schedule a free consultation with Attorney Rossi, visit his website or call.

I attended undergraduate school from 1988 – 1992 and graduated from Illinois College in May 1992 magna cum laude. I attended Southern Illinois University School of Law 1992 – 1995 and graduated December 1995 with a Juris Doctorate degree. While attending law school, I had an externship at the Jackson County Public Defender’s Office and also worked at the Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic at the law school.. I was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in May of 1996. Therefore, I have been in practice for over twenty years in Champaign and Springfield areas.. I began in private practice with a law firm in Springfield, Illinois which handled family law, bankruptcy and other miscellaneous legal issues. I practiced at the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office and Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Offices Child Support Enforcement Divisions for 15 years collectively. Therefore, I have a strong handle on all child support issues. I again worked in private practice with a law firm in Champaign, Illinois handling mostly family law and some probate work.

Kate Murray is an attorney specializing in real estate and family law.  She represents buyers and sellers in residential real estate transactions throughout Central Illinois.  Her practice is also focused on all areas of family law including but not limited to divorce, child support, custody, decision-making disputes, and adoption.. Kate graduated from the University of Illinois where she majored in Political Science and History.  She obtained her law degree from Catholic University in Washington D.C.  She is a member of the Champaign County Family Law Bar and the Illinois State Bar Association.  Kate is licensed to practice in Illinois, New York, and Connecticut.

Marie J. Casteel has been practicing family law for over a decade, providng families with representation that they can trust.. Marie has worked professionally with children and families for over 15 years. Her practice has primarily focused on family law work that includes dissolution of marriage, allocation of parental rights and responsibilities (child custody), child support, maintenance, orders of protection, and adoptions. She works closely with families to represent their interests and achieve equitable results – financially, and in the best interests her clients and their children.

I have been practicing law in the Champaign-Urbana area for more than 20 years.  My experience with the local courts, judges, attorneys, institutions and agencies, has given me a well-rounded understanding of optimal approaches to litigating cases, negotiating settlements, and advising clients about other resources available in the community.. I address my client's concerns and objectives on an individual basis, and work to understand the most desired outcome for them considering legal, personal and family dynamics, financial, and individual needs.   I truly work WITH my clients.. I make myself available outside of normal business hours to accommodate my clients' schedules and to minimize the impact on employment and other commitments.

Stephanie Hall is an associate attorney in the firm’s family law practice group. She focuses her practice on all areas of family law, including divorce, child support, custody and visitation (allocation of parental responsibilities), orders of protection, adoption and division of assets. Stephanie is a court approved guardian ad litem for the Sixth Judicial Circuit.. Stephanie is an experienced litigator and has successfully completed numerous trials, both in front of a judge and a jury. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois College of Law, where she coaches the competitive Trial Team.. Before joining Meyer Capel, Stephanie spent two years as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Office. During that time, Stephanie headed the felony domestic battery unit, where she handled cases involving violence against both adults and children. She has 40 hours of specialized training in domestic violence issues.. Stephanie previously practiced family law in Cook County, Illinois as a Maxwell Fellow at the Legal Assistance Foundation. During her time there, she represented low-income survivors of domestic violence in a wide variety of family law cases.. Stephanie attended Michigan State University’s James Madison College, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations. She attended law school at the University of Illinois, where she earned a prestigious Rickert Award for Excellence in Advocacy.. Stephanie is an active member of the Champaign County Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the East Central Illinois Women’s Attorney’s Association. She serves on the Board of Directors of Girls Go For It and is a member of Junior League.

My name is Scott Lerner.  I have been practicing law since 1992.  I am a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign.. The geographical scope of my practice includes East Central Illinois, including Champaign, Ford, Piatt, Vermilion, Douglas and Coles Counties.. My main areas of practice include but are not limited to family law and criminal defense law.. I do not charge for an initial consultation. My prices are reasonable and I will work with people on payments. There will be some retainer in most cases. Let my experience help guide  you through this process. Yes, I am experienced but also affordable.

Attorney Colleen Thomas is a dedicated legal advocate for clients throughout McHenry County and Kane County in Illinois. She received her law degree from Northern Illinois University, where she was the Assistant Managing Editor of the Law Review, as well as the recipient of numerous accolades for her work in the International Moot Court Competition.. During law school, Ms. Thomas also gained invaluable experience as a law clerk in the Kane County Judges Office and at a prestigious firm in the city of Chicago. After passing the Bar in 1994, Ms. Thomas worked in civil litigation and appeals before opening the doors of Thomas Law Office in 1996. Her well-rounded experience in various areas of civil law, family law and bankruptcy law give her a unique skill set that is perfectly suited for family law cases, which often involve both domestic and financial matters.. As an active member of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), the Dundee Township Rotary Club and District Chair for the Rotary Interact Club, Colleen Thomas takes pride in the community. She is committed to mentoring youth, and she is a member of several programs at Dundee-Crown High School, including the Internship program, Mock Trial team, Job Fair and Cooperative Education Program.. She has also participated in mock jury trial programs for the Boy Scouts of Kane County and has even worked in community theatre in Elgin as an actor, stage manager and assistant director. In addition to community service, Ms. Thomas is also an energetic political activist, contributing countless hours to numerous judicial campaigns for more than 16 years at the city, county and state levels.

My goal is to protect my clients' rights and offer them honest and professional advice based upon my over 20 years of experience to help guide them through the difficult and emotional process of divorce. I invite you to visit my web site at to learn more about me and my law firm or call me directly at 630-4850-8012 to discuss your case.

Michael J. Swanson, the owner of Swanson Law Firm, LLC, in Edwardsville, IL, is an experienced courtroom attorney who knows how to navigate the court system to aggressively represent his clients and maximize favorable outcomes.Prior to establishing the law firm of Swanson Law Firm, LLC, Michael was a patner in an Edwardsville general practice firm for more than a decade, representing hundreds of clients in divorces, custody, and child support cases.  Before that, Michael served as the Managing Attorney in the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office child support division. In this role, he handled thousands of cases each year and gained extensive courtroom experience.Michael earned his JD at Saint Louis University and his bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), which he attended following his six-year enlistment with the U.S. Air Force. Michael served on active duty as a Chinese translator.

Sam Diamond has been serving families in the McHenry area for many years. After graduating from the University of Denver, Sam obtained his Juris Doctor from the Chicago Kent College of Law and, shortly after his admission to the Illinois State Bar, he came to McHenry County as an Assistant State’s Attorney. Sam later founded the law firm of Diamond Divorce Law after working for Looze & Kinney, one of the oldest partnerships in the county.. Since the firm’s founding, Sam has worked tirelessly for clients all across McHenry and Lake Counties, coming to each case with a personalized approach. Through his years of experience in McHenry County he has become acquainted with a vast majority of lawyers and judges in the area, giving him unique insight into how to negotiate and create winning strategies for his clients.. Sam and his legal team work together to provide the best, most efficient and most economical path to achieve the goals of their clients, using an approach that he considers to be the best of both worlds, combining his extensive experience and knowledge with the fresh, energetic insights of the firm’s younger attorneys.. Many who know him (colleagues and clients alike) see Sam as a modern-day Columbo.. Anyone watching TV in the 70s and 80s undoubtedly remembers the popular crime drama featuring the friendly and deceptively clever detective who hid his true thoughts and intentions until the end of the case; and who, like a dog with a bone, never gave up until he successfully manipulated the results to his satisfaction. In his years of experience practicing family law in McHenry County, Sam has developed a deep understanding of how to use the legal process to his client’s best advantage. While he might not use Columbo’s famous catchphrase “oh, uh…just one more thing” when working on a matter, his astute and tenacious way of practicing law are reminiscent of the infamous lieutenant.. With expertise in different areas of law, Sam nevertheless considers family law (particularly divorce) to be the most rewarding and challenging. Having been through a divorce himself, he understands how devastating, difficult and costly a divorce can be and why it is crucial to have experienced legal representation to help navigate the divorce process and avoid pitfalls that just end up costing more money, creating aggravation, and delaying the process.. Sam identifies with the struggles and concerns of each and every one of his clients. Because he knows that the divorce process can be emotionally and financially draining, Sam and his team dedicate themselves and their practice to making legal options simple, understandable and digestible for every client, providing clear-cut legal advice and one-on-one support each step of the way.. Sam and his team consistently go above and beyond to provide personalized counsel designed to help families take that next step forward.