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I joined The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. in September of 2013. Prior to joining the firm, I was an Assistant State’s Attorney in Winnebago County. While serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney, I prosecuted cases in Domestic Violence and Misdemeanor courtrooms. Those experiences included aiding victims of domestic violence in securing Orders of Protection, as well as assisting in the felony jury trials of domestic violence cases.. I earned my Juris Doctorate degree from Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana in 2011. While there, I was a member of the Inmate Legal Assistance Clinic and participated in the Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition. I also clerked during law for the Cook County State’s Attorney, primarily in Juvenile Delinquency courtrooms.. Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, I aid the Benedictine University Mock Trial Program as an Assistant Attorney Coach.

Teresa M. Dettloff is a licensed attorney in Illinois concentrating in family matters and divorce, serving the counties of DuPage, Cook, Will, Kane, and other surrounding counties. Teresa has been appointed as a Guardian ad Litem in numerous cases in DuPage County and is passionate about family law matters.. Teresa graduated magna cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she served as a Lead Article Editor for the Loyola Univeristy Chicago Law Journal and with experience clerking for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office in the Gang Crimes Unit and Criminal Appeals. Teresa also worked for the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in the Office of the Prosecutor of the United Nations in the Netherlands.

Count on attorney Scott P. Williams for knowledgeable legal advice when you need it most. An experienced attorney for more than 30 years, Scott has dedicated his Lake County Illinois law practice to defending and asserting his clients’ rights, in and out of the courtroom. He represents clients in all areas of family, traffic, real estate, and criminal law. He is 100% committed to working with you for the best possible outcome.. Available by appointment via Zoom or in person consultation. Representing clients in Lake, McHenry & Cook County.

Oren Graupe has a deep and diverse legal background, which includes experience in plaintiff’s personal injury, commercial litigation, residential real estate, estate planning, bankruptcy, criminal defense, and family law. Oren regularly handles all aspects of family law and domestic relations, including: pre and post nuptial agreements, non-contested flat fee divorces, complex child related issues, business valuation, support, post-decree, and alternative dispute resolution. He strives to be available for his clients. Oren combines an aggressive, straightforward approach with an ability to make difficult topics easier to access.  In addition to litigation, Oren recognizes that many clients want and need swift resolution to conflict and Oren always keeps that in mind. Oren is a trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as certified Neutral, able to mediate disputes of all types and sizes. Oren integrates his transactional, litigation, and ADR background to develop cohesive and comprehensive case plans in all realms of practice.. Prior to hanging out his own shingle early in 2016, Oren began his career at a small personal injury firm where he litigated catastrophic personal injury matters, ranging from municipal tort immunity cases and devastating brain injuries to fender-benders. Oren developed his abiding dedication to family law after joining another firm and revamping the family law division, transforming it from a fast paced practice handling only uncontested matters to a customer oriented litigation practice. From there Oren was hand selected by one of Chicago’s most prestigious family lawyers to join his boutique firm where he learned a great deal and fine tuned his craft. Over his career Oren has represented indigent clients, small and business owners (and their spouses), stay at home moms and dads, professional athletes, and wives and girlfriends. Oren has protected generational wealth and helped to make his client’s whole in the face of contentious law suits. Oren has tried both bench and jury matters and regularly appears in Cook County, Lake County and the surrounding collar counties. The high regard in which Oren is held by those he works with is reflected by his unsolicited selection to Illinois' Super Lawyers - Rising Stars list in 2017, which is selected by his colleagues in the legal community.

Evan D. Whitfield brings a 21st century touch to family law. As a former elite athlete having competed on a world stage, Whitfield brings the same tenacity, discipline and commitment to his family law practice. His unique perspective and diverse leadership experiences on the field have translated to courtroom success. Whitfield is an astute legal strategist whose focus, determination and competitive spirit are equally matched with his personable, relationship focused style of counsel. He connects with his clients and collaborates with them to bring about the best possible result for their cases. Whitfield makes the complex understandable, builds trust quickly and shepherds his clients through difficult terrain with ease.. Whitfield has made his mark as a family law counselor being recognized by many in the industry most recently as a 2018 Illinois Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine for the 3rd straight year. He’s also been named to the Leading Lawyer’s Emerging Lawyer lists from 2015-2018 as well as a Top 40 Trial Lawyer Under 40 back in 2014.. After a professional soccer career that took him to the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and to Belgium’s 1st Division of Soccer, Whitfield earned his Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University, College of Law with a certificate in family law.  While still playing professional soccer he earned an MA in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix.  Whitfield obtained his Bachelors of Arts in Biological Anthropology & Anatomy with a focus in Primatology from Duke University.. In addition to his law practice, Whitfield gives back to his communities by volunteering for the American Bar Association, the Midwest Olympic Committee and Good Sports, Inc. When not practicing law, Evan enjoys reading and quality time with his spouse and young daughter.

Michael Roe is one of the few lawyers nationwide with experience in high conflict divorce and custody cases involving psychological disorders. His experience has been detailed in the Chicago Tribune, New York Post, and on television and radio. He has been a founder of a personality disorders nonprofit, and a director of a national single parent's organization. He has a unique, informed, and sensitive approach to complex issues raised in contested Family Law cases.. Our law and dispute resolution practice is focused on complex divorce and custody cases, domestic violence, parentage (paternity) cases, and post decree support and custody modification. Many of the office's cases include issues of contested child custody, property division, restoring visitation with children, modification of support, prosecuting or defending Orders of Protection, and domestic battery cases.. Michael Roe has specific experience and expertise in divorce trial practice, divorce mediation, and Collaborative (no-court, non-litigated) Family Law. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, Illinois Psychological Association, is a court certified mediator and child's representative, and continues to be recognized as an expert and resource in the area of psychology and family law. He is actively involved in Alternative Dispute Resolution in the field of Family Law.

Take a few moments to imagine what kind of attorney you want representing you. Hard-working? Knowledgeable? Personable?. You want an attorney who is knowledgeable, experienced, and aggressive. You want to be treated with respect and know that your concerns matter to the person representing you.. Richard Broderick is just that kind of attorney.. At the Law Office of Richard Broderick, it is our mission to apply our experience to your case so that you receive aggressive representation without sacrificing personalized service.

Knowledgable, calculated, prepared.  Success in a divorce litigation involves several factors.. Knowing the law and knowing the facts are key to succeeding in a divorce case.  No amount of courtroom bravado can make up for a failure to grasp the key facts, law and issues in a case.  I keep up to date by writing and editing Gitlin on Divorce Reports, a semi-monthly newsletter reporting on every Illinois family law case.  I also speak frequently, especially regarding tax and financial issues in divorce.. Knowledge needs to be applied to be useful.  Taking this knowledge, understanding it and applying it to the client's case helps me in creating better projections and calculations for clients.  With more information and a more accurate picture of possible outcomes, clients can make better decisions.. Finally, I believe being prepared is perhaps the most important factor.  Doing the legwork, collecting the evidence, understanding the evidence and reviewing preparation with the client are steps I use to ensure I am fully prepared each time I walk into a meeting or hearing.  I cannot always be smarter than opposing counsel, but I can always try to be more prepared.

In recognition of J.P.'s skill set, he was named to the Super Lawyers list as Illinois’ “Rising Stars” in the area of Family Law in 2024 and 2025. This peer nominated honor is bestowed on only a small fraction of the attorneys in Illinois.. During J.P.'s law school career, he was awarded a Certificate in Family Law through achieving a high-grade point average in courses geared towards Family Law. He is dedicated and motivated to attain the best possible outcome for every client.

Laura Stobie is a highly skilled attorney with extensive experience in family law and commercial real estate. Known for her proficiency in managing complex cases, Laura has successfully tried and settled numerous dissolution of marriage, paternity, and custody/child support trials. Her unique skills are widely recognized by the judicial system, which frequently appoints her as a guardian ad litem for domestic matters in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and St. Charles County Courts. In addition to her family law practice, Laura has a strong foundation in juvenile law, allowing her to address a broad spectrum of client needs. As a member of The Missouri Bar since 2009, Laura actively engages with the legal community through The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Her comprehensive legal knowledge and commitment to her clients make her an invaluable asset to her firm, as she consistently advocates for favorable outcomes and protects the interests of those she represents.

Town and Country divorce attorney Susan M. Hais has been practicing family law in the St. Louis area for more than 30 years. Early in her career as a family law attorney, her mission was to overcome the presumption of a “Tender Years Doctrine” in child custody cases, which was a legal principle presuming that a child’s “tender” years should be spent with the mother. While that doctrine no longer exists, she is still committed to helping men battle numerous other outdated gender stereotypes.. “I find family law rewarding,” Ms. Hais said. “My clients write to me and send me pictures of their kids and always seem to remember me. The appeal is that it is about people and relationships, and it makes you feel like you are doing something to make a difference.”. Ms. Hais focuses her practice on complex divorce litigation, involving evaluations of complex financial interests and tax issues to cases dealing with child custody and support.

David J. Howard is a compassionate and results-driven attorney who works collaboratively with clients to develop effective strategies and action plans. With a focus on family law, David handles divorce cases and related issues, including modifications, enforcement, contempt of court, guardianships, and paternity. He graduated from the University of Missouri—Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and earned his law degree from St. Louis University School of Law in 1995. David began his legal career at Gibbons & Gibbons, P.C., where he became a partner in 2002. In 2004, he joined Todt, Ryan & McCulloch, L.L.C. to concentrate on domestic relations before founding the Law Office of David J. Howard, LLC in 2013. David has served as a Guardian ad Litem and has significant trial experience, including civil jury trials, family law bench trials, and appellate work. In addition to family law, his practice areas include criminal defense, business transactions, personal injury, estate planning, and probate. David’s commitment to his clients and his extensive legal expertise make him a trusted advocate in a wide range of legal matters.

If you are looking for a lawyer who keeps you posted every step of the way and returns calls and emails within 24 hours then you've found him. Your matter will be handled by me personally and not passed off to someone with less experience. I pride myself on superior results and the utmost discretion.. I am a St. Louis native and have been practicing law in metropolitan  St. Louis since 1975.  My primary areas of practice are divorce/family law (including divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, maintenance, division of property Orders of Protection and general litigation (both individual and business litigation).  I keep my case load to a manageable level so that I can give each case the attention that it deserves.   I assume exclusive responsibility for each matter and I make sure that my clients understand the law and their rights.  Client satisfaction is my primary goal.  My practice reaches throughout Missouri with most cases being in the counties of St. Louis, Franklin, Jefferson and Lincoln, as well as the City of St. Louis.  I have also tried cases from Maine to California.  Please give me your serious consideration, as I will give you and your matter the attention they deserve.. The choice and hiring of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertising.

Alexandra N. Doner is a family law attorney. Serving clients for more than four years, Ms. Doner has counseled hundreds of individuals and families to help navigate their individualized issues in order to meet their objectives.Ms. Doner is passionate about family law, where she takes a client-centered approach to guide her clients through legal matters. She values collaboration with her clients, ensuring that they feel heard and supported while developing legal strategies.

Married for 32 years and the mother of two boys and one girl, when I am not interacting with clients, attorneys and judges, with whom I have developed lasting professional relationships, I am often running my kids, enjoying movies and playing with our two English Springer Spaniels.  I am a sports memorabilia collector, a passion I share with my husband, I have met and received autographs from baseball greats Ted Williams, George Brett, Steve Garvey and Catfish Hunter, among countless others. An avid traveler, I have enjoyed trips to San Diego, New Orleans, the Grand Canyon, Bahamas and many other destinations. The best trip to date was our recent family vacation to Disney World. I enjoy movie marathons. My favorite films include Raiders of the Lost Ark, Silence of the Lambs, The Sound of Music and Forrest Gump.. Hailing from a small town south of Des Moines, complete with one traffic light, a grocery store and laundromat, my family law practice mirrors my homegrown upbringing—family and community come first. My father was a truck driver and my mother was a homemaker who instilled in me a strong work ethic. I was the first college graduate in my family. My personal motto is: treat others as you would want to be treated yourself. My husband and I were licensed pre-adoptive foster parents for seven years.. In 1993, after graduating law school, I began my family law practice. My philosophy is direct: every client deserves legal representation that is equal parts compassion and straightforwardness. I always ensures that my client’s needs are heard and respected. Often called a financial bean counter by colleagues due to my thoroughness, I am a sole practitioner, which means my clients only work with me. I view my family law practice as a facilitator allowing families to begin the healing process. I provide special counsel for divorcing parents to ensure that their children are not adversely affected by the separation/divorce process.. Trained as a Family Law Mediator (2004) and currently a mediator for family law matters.  I understand that clients come to my office during times of emotional turmoil. A firm supporter of Collaborative Law, my goal is to help client's reach resolution without going to court. I always provide an empathetic, accurate assessment of the facts to ensure each client arrives at the best possible solution.. Receiving my undergraduate degree from Grand View College in Des Moines in 1988, I graduated Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas in 1992. I have been a member of the Iowa State Bar Association since 1993. Additionally, I was the co-editor of the Family Law Newsletter for the Iowa State Bar Association from (1997 to 2002).  I served on the Polk County Bar Association Board of Directors 2009-2013, PCBA Executive Board Secretary 2017-2019, PCBA Vice President 2019-2020, PCBA President-Elect 2020-2021, PCBA President of the PCBA 2021-2022, Co-chair of PCBA Solo and Small Law Firm Committee (2015 to present), ISBA Section Counsel for the Family and Juvenile Law committee 2014 to present, ISBA Board of Governors from 2013 to 2017 and 2022 to present, Master in Jack Levin Family Law Inns of Court 2019 to present. I am also a member of the Polk County Women Attorney's Association and the Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys.