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Christopher's interest in the law began before attending law school. Christopher grew up in Bridgeview/Oak Lawn and attended Oak Lawn Community High School.(1991) After attending college at the University of Illinois at Chicago (1996), Christopher worked for Farmers Insurance Group as an injury claims adjustor and later, a senior claims adjustor.  After graduating from John Marshall Law School (2002), he worked as an insurance defense and divorce trial attorney.  In 2008, Christopher moved exclusively to a personal injury practice, involving car accidents, slip and fall injuries and civil rights violations.  Since 2011, Mr. Holwell's practice focused on divorce. Christopher is married to Lauren and has 3 children.

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Grace Rohan (formerly Doherty) is the owner and principal attorney at Rohan Law, LLC, a family law firm she founded in January of 2019. Grace counsels clients on a wide range of divorce-related matters, such as child custody/decision-making, child support, college contribution, maintenance/alimony, visitation/parenting time, relocation and removal, property division, parentage, contempt and enforcement proceedings, legal separation, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, LGBTQ family law matters, domestic violence, post-dissolution conflicts, and financial planning.. Grace has completed the Divorce Mediation Skills Training program at Northwestern University, which skills and techniques she uses to resolve both amicable and high-conflict family matters. She has received a Clients' Choice award on the online attorney rating system AVVO because of her positive reviews from former clients. She has also been recognized as an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers Magazine, a designation given to fewer than 2% of the attorneys in Illinois.. Grace spent eight years practicing exclusively family law at a large well-known Chicago family law firm prior to beginning her own practice. She continues to exclusively practice family law. Grace is a graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law, the University of Illinois- Urbana-Champaign, and Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School. She resides in Beverly, on the southside of Chicago, with her husband and two children.. Bar Admissions:Illinois Supreme Court. Education:Northwestern University Divorce Mediation Skills Training, Certified MediatorChicago Kent College of Law, Dean’s Honor List, Juris DoctorateUniversity of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, Dean’s Honor List, Bachelor of ScienceMother McAuley Liberal Arts High School. Awards and Recognitions:Named an Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyer’s MagazineRecipient, AVVO Client’s Choice Award. Professional Memberships and Volunteer Services:Professional Women’s Club of Chicago, MemberIllinois State Bar Association, MemberWomen's Bar Association of Illinois, MemberLady Lawyers Who Lunch, Member

Olga A. Allen concentrates her practice on all areas of family law, including complex settlement and litigation, negotiating marital settlement agreement and custody agreements, financial issues including bankruptcy and asset tracing, and appellate practice.

Shawn McKenna practices exclusively in the area of family law. His practice is focused in all aspects of domestic-relations litigation. Mr. McKenna has successfully represented individuals on issues arising from domestic-relations proceedings, which involve, among other things, pre-nuptial agreement, post-nuptial agreements, pre-decree matters, post-decree matters, pretrial conference, trials, settlement negotiations, child support, visitation, enforcing orders, enforcing judgments, contempt, etc.

Andrea Lum, an associate attorney at the Law Offices of A. Marcy Newman, has been an indispensable part of the team since 2009. Her passion for domestic relations began while in law school at Chicago Kent, where she worked in the Family Law Clinic. Ms. Lum also completed a judicial externship with Ret. Judge Leida J. Gonzalez-Santiago, where she observed domestic relations proceedings and gained first-hand experience in litigation. After graduating from law school, Ms. Lum enrolled in the Family Law Master of Laws (LL.M.) program at Chicago Kent. As a part of the program, she took classes taught by leading family law attorneys and completed an externship at a firm specializing in financial evaluations in domestic relations cases.. Ms. Lum excels at the in-depth financial analysis often required in family law, from the calculation of child support and maintenance, to the more complex details of property and business valuation. She works closely with clients to help them analyze financial documents and discover marital and non-marital assets, and designs her litigation strategy and settlement agreements around that information.. Ms. Lum has successfully defended clients against appeals and is well versed in applying her knowledge of domestic relations law to her cases.  In 2020, Ms. Lum was recognized as Rising Start by Super Lawyers, an honor only given to no more than 2.5% of lawyers in Illinois.. Ms. Lum earned her Juris Doctor from Chicago Kent College of Law and was admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association in 2008. She is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and will soon complete a Master of Laws Degree in Family Law at Chicago Kent. Ms. Lum studied Political Science and Spanish at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2004. As an undergraduate she lived for a semester in Madrid, Spain, where she was fully immersed, and became proficient in, the Spanish language.

Janice Dantes is a solo practitioner focused on practice areas affecting families namely, estate planning, real estate, family law, and immigration.  As a proud Filipino-American lawyer with humble beginnings at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines, she is committed to serving her fellow kababayan with their legal issues.  As a board member of the Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago (FALA), she hopes to continue promoting the interests of Filipino-American attorneys and also pave the way for young Filipinos interested in a legal career. Janice completed her undergraduate education at the University of Chicago and received her JD from DePaul University College of Law.  She is also a wife and mother to a wonderful little boy who accompanies her to many of her legal functions.   Janice can be reached by phone at or by email at

Laura A. Holwell is the founding Partner of the Law Offices of Laura A. Holwell. Laura obtained her bachelor's degree in Finance and Business from Western Illinois in 1983. From there, Laura obtained her Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois in 1987. She was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1988. Prior to opening her own practice, Laura practiced Insurance Defense for a premier Chicago-based law firm until 1995. Laura then began working as General Counsel to Safeway Insurance Company in 1995, and continued her position there until she opened her own practice in 2002.

Kristen is a true client advocate who looks at each case as its own unique story. Utilizing common sense and creativity, Kristen is able to obtain favorable results for her clients, in and out of the courtroom.. Kristen began her career at Kamerlink, Stark, McCormack & Powers, L.L.C. as a law clerk in 2009, and was named an associate in 2010 after receiving a Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law. During law school, Kristen received the prestigious CALI award for academic excellence in her Advanced Family Law Trial Advocacy Class. Prior to joining the firm., Kristen interned in the policy division at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General.. Kristen graduated from Miami University in Ohio, cum laude, in 2007, where she received a B.A. in Political Science, with minors in European Area Studies and History. As part of her B.A. program, Kristen studied abroad in Luxembourg.. As a native Chicagoan, Kristen stays involved in her community as a member of various civic foundations. Kristen was a chosen presenter at the Eat Well, Live Well, Move More 2nd Annual Conference on Improving Health, presented by Building a Healthier Chicago, and has been invited to co-host a divorce planning seminar at Chicago-Kent College of Law. Kristen assisted in drafting the second edition of the Child Custody chapter for the Illinois State Bar Association’s Family Law Handbook.

Colette is a compassionate, fearless advocate for our clients. While she focuses on working with the intention of resolving disputes by any means available, she never shies away from litigation to get her clients every bit of what they deserve. Coming from a family with several attorneys, Colette decided early on that she would focus her passion on becoming a family lawyer. She chose this path because she relishes being able to help people going through some of the most difficult times in their lives on a day-to-day basis.. In 2019, Colette earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Arizona before earning her J.D. from the University of Illinois-Chicago in 2022. Regardless of the case at hand, family law often delves into some of the most emotionally taxing periods in a person’s life. Colette possesses a remarkable ability to comprehend and empathize with her clients, an essential quality for an attorney in this field, and it is a quality she possesses in abundance.. Whatever your need is, Colette prides herself on her ability to educate, comfort and advocate for you. Through the good, the bad and the ugly, she will fight for you.

My goal as your divorce attorney is to guide you to a fair and equitable resolution while helping you recognize that life can be "normal" again.  For the last 34 years, I have built a solid foundation specializing in Matrimonial and Family Law.  The expertise I have developed allows me to successfully negotiate, resolve and/or when necessary, litigate matters efficiently and effectively.  I am results-driven and strive to maintain civil legal discourse with adversaries in order to build proactive and productive communication. I believe in protecting not only my client’s financial assets but also their emotional assets and work hard to be available to answer questions or concerns as they arise. Effectively dealing with the anxiety inherent in Family law matters requires open and easy communication which I believe is key to building the level of trust required for a successful and professional attorney-client relationship.. My 34 years of experience includes all aspects of Family Law, including but not limited to: Divorce, Alimony, Child support, Custody and Visitation, Modification and Enforcement of Existing Orders, Mediation Services, Domestic Violence, Pre and Post-nuptial Agreements, Adoption, Pro-Se Assistance, Arbitration.

David R. Cardamone is a graduate of the Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is a Partner with Buchan, Palo & Cardamone.  Dave focuses his practice in the field of Family Law (Divorce/Child Custody/Child Support, etc.), while also serving his clients in the fields of Real Estate (residential transactions) and Estate Planning, Administration and Litigation.. Dave has extensive experience and prides himself on taking a unique approach to each case.  He focuses on his client's goals and then formulates a strategy based upon those goals.  He analyzes a case from all sides, as a mediator would do, so that he can approach the case knowing what a fair resolution could, and should, look like.. Dave understands that his role as a lawyer is mult-faceted, as he serves as a trusted advisor, confidant and representative for his clients.  He considers himself his client's partner in their case, taking to heart the fact that his client's satisfaction with the results is the true test of success.

I have been practicing law for 24 years and focus on all family issues.  I have been qualified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney.  I am also a Matrimonial Early Settlement Panelist for Monmouth County and an Economic Mediator appointed by the courts for Monmouth and Ocean County.

I have been practicing law for the past 20 years, having dedicated my career to the area of family law. Family law is a very unique area of the law, which requires special attention to not only the law, but to clients' needs. A person going through divorce is often times in crisis and my philosophy is never to keep a client in crisis waiting for a return call. I pride myself on providing true personal service to my clients who are in need of attention during the most difficult time of their lives. While other firms keep clients waiting, my clients are always welcome to call me at the office or on my cell phone. My clients will at all times have an understanding of the status of their case and the knowledge that they have a family law attorney that cares on their side!

Donna L. Maul is a partner with the Firm. She has over 25 years of experience in family law practice, including divorce, custody and support litigation, and prenuptial and cohabitation agreements.  In 2009, she was Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. Ms. Maul is also a Certified Family Law Mediator. She received her B.A., cum laude, from Seton Hall University, and her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law.. Prior to joining the Firm as an associate in 1989, Ms. Maul was an associate with Bennett Davison & Munoz, 1985-1987, and a partner with Bennett Hayser & Maul, 1987-1989.  She has been a partner of Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC since 1994.

I consider it an honor to work with families. My practice is devoted to assisting in the resolution of issues that affect a couple with or without children. From separation and divorce, to buying and selling a home, estate planning or experiencing a disability, the family structure can be strained. Sound planning in all these areas can avoid an emotional and/or financial disaster. My goal is to help you through the process that suits you and work towards the outcome you seek.

Valerie Hemhauser boasts over 3 decades of litigation experience, with a specialized focus on family law. She personally handles each case from start to finish and is recognized for her unwavering commitment to providing quality and compassionate legal representation, ensuring that families and individuals receive the support they need during challenging times.. Valerie excels in developing timely, cost-effective, and ethical solutions tailored to the unique circumstances of each client. Her deep understanding of the complexities of New Jersey family law—encompassing divorce, custody disputes, and asset division—allows her to navigate challenging cases with skill and sensitivity.. Beyond her legal expertise, Valerie is known for her strong communication skills and her ability to build trust with her clients. She strives to empower them throughout the legal process, fostering a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Her dedication to professionalism and integrity has earned her a reputation as a trusted advocate in the legal community, where she is often sought after for her insights and guidance.. Valerie’s passion for family law extends beyond the courtroom; she actively engages in community outreach and education, advocating for family wellness and legal awareness. Her holistic approach ensures that her clients not only receive legal support but also the emotional guidance necessary to navigate their situations effectively.

Originally from New York City, I now call Monmouth County, New Jersey home.  I focus my practice on Family Law, including, but not limited to marital dissolution (divorce), non-dissolution matters (parties who were not married but have children together), child custody, child support and pre- and post-judgment matters.. Practicing Family Law I get to meet good people at some of the most challenging times of their lives.  I enjoy helping them through those challenges as they transition into a new phase of their lives.. I went to law school here in New Jersey, graduating from Rutgers University School of Law – Newark in 2010.  Prior to law school, I earned my MBA from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California in 1997, and, worked for a nearly decade in corporate America.  I earned my undergraduate degree in English from Barnard College at Columbia University in 1992.. After law school, I interned for two Judges, and clerked for two other Judges, working in the Courts for a total of nearly two years.  My full-year term was spent clerking for the Honorable John E. Selser, III, in the Family Part, Passaic County Superior Court.  Following my clerkship, I exclusively practiced Family Law in northern New Jersey for nearly two years, prior to forming Richardson & Richardson, LLC in 2013 with my husband and law partner, Coulter K. Richardson.

Divorce Attorney Sylvia S. Costantino received her B.A. from Rutgers University College, where she graduated with Highest Honors and was the recipient of the G. Stuart Demarest Award for the Highest Academic Achievement in English, and the Norman C. Miller award for the Overall Highest Academic Achievement of her graduating class.. Mrs. Costantino received her J.D. from the Rutgers Law School in Newark, where she also served as the Notes & Comments Editor for the Rutgers Business Law Journal. She also holds an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies from Brookdale Community College.. Mrs. Costantino served as a Judicial Law Clerk in the Family Division of both the Monmouth and Ocean County Superior Courts and since then has been practicing exclusively in the area of Family Law.. In 2013 and 2016, Ms. Costantino was recognized as a “New Jersey Super Lawyer – Rising Star” by New Jersey Monthly and Super Lawyers Magazines.. Mrs. Costantino is certified by the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney.. Mrs. Costantino serves as an Early Settlement Panelist in Superior Court for, Monmouth County Family Part.. Mrs. Costantino is Admitted to Practice before the Supreme Court of the United States.