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With a reputation among judges and peers alike, Fred A. Joshua has dedicated his career to guiding families through legal challenges with empathy and expertise. As one of Illinois’s foremost family law attorneys, he skillfully handles everything from divorce and custody disputes to child support, parentage, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. His deep knowledge of evidence rules and civil procedure makes him a powerful advocate in the courtroom, where he tried multiple significant cases in 2020. Mr. Joshua prefers to achieve fair outcomes through negotiation and mediation but does not hesitate to go to trial when necessary, believing that only the prospect of a formal hearing can secure just settlements in difficult cases. Serving clients in Cook, DuPage, and Will Counties—including service members, police officers, firefighters, and union workers—he combines strategic legal advice with a compassionate approach to help families move forward.

My name is Brad Kaye and I am a family law attorney.. The most important thing in selecting an attorney is finding someone who is the right fit for you.. I am a tireless advocate for my clients.  I can always be reached. I'm always early, never late. Plus, while you should never trust anyone who guarantees you an outcome in court, I can promise that I'll always protect your interests.. If you are looking for an attorney who will give it to you straight and never forgets the human element of all family law matters, then I am the right fit for you.. Please give me a call today to discuss whatever your issue is, and I'll do my absolute best to make any problem, no matter how challenging, as painless and cost-effective as possible.

BACKGROUND. Prior to joining Conniff & Keleher, LLC (formerly Conniff Law Offices) as a partner in March 2022, Marc A. Bangser was an equity partner at two top-rated family law firms in Chicago.  Marc specializes in all areas of divorce and family law in Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry and Will Counties and negotiating and litigating a wide variety of pre-decree divorces, post-decree modifications, child allocation and parentage matters, child support, orders of protection, domestic violence, DCFS and grandparent’s rights cases.  In addition, Marc has extensive experience negotiating and litigating complex marital estates and navigating the often-complicated waters of high-net worth divorces, financial obligations and asset allocation.. Prior to first entering the field of family law in 2013, Marc was an Assistant State’s Attorney in Lake County for over seven years and worked as a government attorney in New York. In addition to extensive work with parentage issues in the Juvenile Division, Marc prosecuted countless numbers of misdemeanors and felonies during his time as an Assistant State’s Attorney, ranging from traffic violations and DUI arrests to homicides. In addition, from July 2021 to March 2022, Marc was an Assistant State's Attorney in Kane County working general felonies, Major Crimes and was also the Supervisor of the Special Victims Unit during his time in the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.. With his vast experience of thousands of combined hearings, bench trials and jury trials during his time as a family law attorney and prosecutor, Marc has earned the highest of accolades regarding his tenacity and prowess in the courtroom. He is also known for his top-notch negotiation skills, high-level writing ability and maintaining excellent relationships with clients, the judiciary and court personnel in numerous courthouses throughout the Chicagoland area.. The primary reason Marc left the world of criminal prosecution was to utilize his advocacy skills and dedication in order to help children. And as a parent of two young children himself, Marc knows first-hand that all parents will do anything to protect and advocate on behalf of their kids – who often are the most affected individuals in divorce or parentage cases. To that end, besides making the children’s safety and best interests his top priority in any divorce or parentage matter, Marc is a certified Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) and Child Representative in Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will Counties. Marc has been often appointed by the Court, in his capacity as a GAL and counted on by numerous judges to investigate and make recommendations concerning the best interests of children of a variety of ages and circumstances. Marc embraces the opportunity to advocate for children on behalf of a client, as well as his role as a GAL, knowing that children need a strong, compassionate and decisive voice to represent their best interests in court.. In addition, Marc was appointed to serve as the Chair of the Child Law Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association for the 2019-2020 year. Among the many programs completed by Child Law during Marc's successful tenure as Chair was a 10-plus hour Continuing Legal Education program for Domestic Relations/Family Law Guardian Ad Litem’s and Child Representatives, held on October 16-17, 2019 in Springfield – a training that the Section Council got certified as the very first statewide-accepted GAL training of its kind.. LEADERSHIPSince 2014 and due to his exemplary work and reputation in the legal community, in every year that he has been practicing family law, Marc has been named as an Illinois Super Lawyers “Rising Star”, a designation reserved for the Top 2.5% of lawyers in the state under the age of 40, and an honor reserved for those lawyers who “exhibit excellence in practice.” Furthermore, Marc has been named as an Illinois Leading Lawyers “Emerging Lawyer”, a designation reserved for the top two percent of lawyers in the state under the age of 40 and “have proven themselves professional, ethical and experienced at an early point in their legal career.” Moreover, he has been selected as one of the Top 100 Matrimonial & Family Lawyers by National Advocates, named to the Marquis and Global Directory “Who’s Who” Top Attorney List and various other accolades reflecting his high character and skill in the divorce and family law community.. EDUCATIONMarc graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and was awarded a Certificate for his studies in Criminal Justice. He then received his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, where he was selected for multiple competitive trial advocacy teams and was the recipient of five Continuing Student Scholarships, awarded to students who “make a significant contribution to the excellence of John Marshall Law School.” In addition, he was named the school’s first-ever Student Ambassador Coordinator and was recognized by the school for his commitment to acclimating new students and for his recruiting efforts to bring quality students to John Marshall.. PUBLICATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKAn author in various legal publications, Marc recently served as the editor for the Child Law Section Council newsletter and edited and helped finalize numerous articles and submissions for the 2018-2019 calendar year. In addition, he was recently published in the newsletter including an in-depth perspective on the challenges that GAL’s face in family law on a case-by-case basis. Among his many contributions to Lake County during his time as a prosecutor was as a features writer for Seeking Justice, the State’s Attorney’s Office’s newsletter. While authoring several pieces on members of the legal community, Marc was published multiple times in the Lake County Bar Association’s newsletter, The Docket.. He has volunteered his time with several different law-oriented ventures, including recently acting as a guest lecturer and instructor at John Marshall with the Family Law and Domestic Violence Clinic – working with students on contested hearing simulations such as petitions for supervised parenting time with serious endangerment allegations and plenary orders of protections. He has also been heavily involved in the coaching and judging of numerous law school, college and high school trial advocacy competitions and acting as a guest lecturer at Warren Township High School in Gurnee, IL, instructing freshmen and sophomores in a comprehensive introduction to law class. Marc has also been a member of the DuPage County Bar Association’s committee, “Lawyers Lend a Hand”, where he has volunteered his time with judges and other lawyers to work in food banks and community centers throughout DuPage County, as well as contributing his time to “Law Day” by supervising middle school students as they participated in a tour of the courthouse and mock trials in Lake and DuPage Counties.. FAMILYMarc was married to his beautiful wife, Gina, in 2011 and they are the extremely proud parents of two adorable children, Jackson and Camilla [Mimi].

When you're facing a legal issue, you want an attorney that not only knows the law and has a track record of success, but also someone who will take the time to explain your rights, and make sure you understand exactly what's being done on your behalf.. For over 20 years I have been fighting for justice and have built a reputation for going above and beyond for my clients.  If you are facing a legal issue, call me at to schedule a free consultation to discuss your options and determine the best course of action.

Tanya Witt earned her law degree from Harvard Law School in 1994. Ms. Witt represents men and women in divorce and accepts cases in the counties of Cook, Kane, DuPage, and Lake. In addition to divorce, Ms. Witt handles child custody matters, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements. She is a Certified Mediator and trained in Collaborative Practice.  A double Ivy League graduate, Ms. Witt attained her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Ms. Witt is a member of the Illinois State Bar and its Family Law Section. Prior to founding her own practice, Tanya Witt practiced law in the Chicago office of Baker & McKenzie, one of the world's largest international law firms.

Modupe Sobo was born and raised in London, England. In 1993 she graduated from the University of Wolverhampton in England with a Bachelor of Law Degree with Honors LLB(Hons). In 1997 she graduated from Chicago Kent-College of Law-Illinois Institute of Technology with a Juris Doctorate of Law (JD).. Less than a year after graduating from Law school, Modupe Sobo, began working for herself as a solo practitioner, specializing in the area of Family Law. She, therefore, handles divorces, both contested and uncontested, Paternity, child support, parenting time (visitation/custody), and decision making. "I enjoy helping people get through what is often, one of the most stressful times in their lives. There is nothing more rewarding to me than having a client say a heartfelt Thank You".. Modupe is a Certified Arbitrator with the Mandatory Cook County Arbitration program, where she hears and decides civil disputes.   In addition, Modupe Sobo is a Certified Mediator, having trained with the Center for Conflict Resolution.. Modupe is a firm believer in the mantra "To whom much is given, much is expected." She volunteers at her church, thereby providing legal advice and representation to people who are less fortunate. As a result of her work with her church legal clinic, Modupe has received multiple  Community Service Awards, from the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services.. Modupe enjoys traveling, playing tennis and cycling.

Sarah D. Zigulich is the Founding Member and Principal of SDZ Law, LLC. She restricts her practice exclusively to the area of family law, including traditional contested litigation, appeals, negotiation, mediation, alternative dispute resolution, and collaborative law.. Prior to founding the firm, Sarah established herself as an associate attorney at a large Chicago family law firm. She counsels clients in all areas of matrimonial and parentage law, including divorce, child custody (allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time), spousal support (maintenance or alimony), child support, child relocation, debt and asset distribution, pension division, orders of protection, prenuptial, postnuptial and cohabitation agreements, and numerous other financial and emotional decisions surrounding family law litigation, negotiation, and mediation. Sarah has extensive experience guiding clients through high-conflict parenting relationships, while her unique background gives her a foundation of unparalleled knowledge in handling complicated financial issues related to high-net-worth individuals, including business valuations, preserving non-marital assets, tracing concealed accounts, and analyzing complex compensation benefits.. It is vital to Sarah that her clients have the tools and information to make impactful decisions during their litigation. She takes the time to specifically discuss the process, advantageous strategies, and potential outcomes with her clients. She has been consistently recognized by her peers in the field, including being selected as a 2019 Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a 2019 Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers, receiving the award of the Top 40 Under 40 by The National Advocates in 2017, and being granted the “Clients’ Choice Award” by Avvo in 2015.. Sarah is the Co-Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Alliance for Women Committee and is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and Illinois Bar Association. She earned her law degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. While in law school, she was a member of The John Marshall Law Review and belonged to the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society. Sarah graduated cum laude from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a double minor in Sociology and Women’s Studies. Prior to practicing, Sarah was a legal extern to a judge presiding in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.. In addition to her legal training, Sarah obtained her Divorce Mediation Certificate from Northwestern University in 2013.

I am a managing member of an nine attorney family law firm in downtown Chicago and Hinsdale, IL.  We help our clients navigate the most difficult moments of their lives, handle cases in Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Will Counties, and work with the independent law office of Isabelle Gandonniere in Lyon, France for purposes of handling international family law matters.. I treat my clients the way I would want to be treated.  Attentive listening, straight talk, respect, and prepared representation are qualities I offer my clients.  If you would like additional information, please visit my web site or give me a call at.  Correspondence is welcome at my firm in English, French, and Spanish.

Cecilia (Leah) devotes one hundred percent of her practice to the area of family law. She handles complex financial estates, including multifaceted business valuations, income determination issues, valuation and division of employee benefits such as stock options and restricted stock, dissipation claims, tracing of marital and non-marital assets, as well as custody, visitation and removal disputes. She has been hired as a consultant and expert witness in family law matters.. During her 29 plus years of practice, Leah has become a strong advocate of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). To that end, Leah has had extensive training in mediation and collaborative law. Whenever possible and appropriate, Leah encourages parties to participate in ADR through which parties can achieve an individualized post-divorce plan for their family. ADR also allows Leah’s clients privacy and confidentiality. However, when necessary, Leah will advocate for her clients aggressively in the courtroom. She has extensive litigation experience and has been a faculty member at the prestigious National Family Law Trial Institute teaching other family law attorneys advanced courtroom skills.. Leah began practicing law in 1990 in the areas of environmental and commercial real estate law. Seeking a more family oriented practice, in 1993, Leah transitioned to family law and has never looked back. After six years of training at a well-known Chicago family law firm, Leah struck out on her own, opening the Law Offices of Cecilia Hynes Griffin. Now known as Griffin McCarthy & Rice LLP, the boutique law firm practices exclusively in the area of family law. Known for its experience, strength and compassion, Griffin McCarthy & Rice LLP has helped thousands of families successfully navigate the divorce process.. Leah is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Admission to this national organization requires extensive oral and written testing, and peer and judicial recommendations. She has served on the Board of Managers of the Illinois Chapter of the Academy and the Family Law Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association. She has been nominated an Illinois Super Lawyer in the area of family law every year for over a decade. She is a frequent lecturer and has authored numerous articles on family law topics. Leah received her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and her law degree from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law.

Katherine Haskins Becker focuses her practice on all areas of family law. Ms. Becker counsels clients on the various aspects of dissolution of marriage and paternity matters, including child custody, child support, visitation, spousal support, property, asset, debt, and retirement plan division, as well as other financial issues related to divorce. Ms. Becker handles cases in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties. and the cities of Addison, Aurora, Batavia, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Carol Stream, Chicago, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Geneva, Glendale Heights, Glen Ellyn, Glenview, Hillside, Hinsdale, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Brook, Oak Park, Oswego, Park Ridge, Roselle, St. Charles, Villa Park, Warrenville, Wheaton, Winfield, Woodridge, and Yorkville.. Ms. Becker is trained as a Guardian ad Litem in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court and has been appointed by the court in high conflict child custody and visitation disputes to make recommendations to the court in accordance with best interests of the minor child or children.

Gina L. Colaluca began working as an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Laura A. Holwell in 2013, where she practiced family law. In 2016, Gina continued to work with the Holwell family as an Associate Attorney at Holwell Law Group, LLC. Recently, Gina opened her own practice and is now the owner of The Law Office of Gina L. Colaluca, LLC, where she continues to focus her practice in Family Law, Domestic Violence, and Civil Appeals. Gina has extensive experience managing both contested and uncontested divorces, custody disputes, child support matters, cases involving domestic violence, and civil appeals. Recently, Gina successfully argued an attorney fee issue at the Illinois Supreme Court.. In 2012, Gina graduated Magna Cum Laude from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. During law school, Gina served as a Lead Articles Editor on The John Marshall Law Review Editorial Board (Fall 2011, Spring 2012) and also obtained CALI awards for Criminal Law (Spring 2010) and Children and the Legal System (Spring 2011) for the highest grade in these classes. During law school, Gina gained valuable experience as a law clerk for a boutique family law firm, an intern for the Department of Children and Family Services, and an intern for the Domestic Relations Division of the Office of the Public Guardian. Prior to beginning her legal career, Gina attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, where she graduated with Highest Distinction in 2009. She earned a bachelor's degree in English, and obtained minors in Psychology, Music, and Political Science.

I am a licensed Illinois Attorney since 2009, practicing in Cook, Lake, Du Page, Kendall, Kane, and Joliet counties. I am a member of the Chicago Bar Association Editorial Board, as well as a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association.

David is an experienced litigator who offers his clients the legal insight and practical guidance they need to protect their interests as they navigate their family law matter. David has vast knowledge and expertise in all areas of family law, including divorce, the allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, maintenance, parenting time, domestic violence, paternity and all post-decree matters.. The specialized counsel that David offers his clients is derived from his extensive experience as a zealous litigator and seasoned negotiator. Over the course of his legal career, David has had the privilege of submitting briefs to the Illinois Supreme Court and the Illinois Appellate Court regarding a myriad of family law issues.. While attending law school at DePaul University, David had the honor of clerking for the Honorable Judge Raul Vega in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division. David’s invaluable experience as a clerk for Judge Raul Vega provided the foundation for David’s success as a family law attorney. David continues to serve the DePaul University community as a member of the DePaul Family Law Center Advisory Board. In 2019, David was recognized as an Emerging Lawyer after being identified by his peers to be among the top lawyers in Illinois age 40 or younger.

I practice in the areas of divorce and family law including premarital and postnuptial agreements, child support, child custody, visitation, maintenance, property valuation and division, orders of protection, adoption, grandparent visitation rights, parentage matters, and post-divorce issues such as enforcement and modification of judgments.. Read more about me on our firm's website at: