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Born and raised in Wisconsin, Earl B. Kavanaugh attended Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, graduating in 2003 with a Bachelor of the Arts in English. Earl moved to Iowa in the summer of 2004 to attend law school at Drake University in Des Moines, graduating with honors in 2007. The Drake Law School Faculty awarded Earl the Iowa State Bar Association Graduating Senior Award, which is given to the member of the graduating law class who best exhibits in attitude, ability, and service the qualities which are incumbent in a successful future leader of the Bar.. In 2007, Earl was admitted to the practice of law in Iowa. In May 2009, after working for another Des Moines firm in the area of disability law, he joined Harrison & Dietz-Kilen, P.L.C. as an associate attorney. Earl maintains a general civil practice that includes, but is not limited to, family law, adoption, probate, estate planning, general litigation, and appellate work. He became a partner with the firm in July 2012. Earl is a member of the Polk County Bar Association (Family Law Section and Probate Section) and the Iowa State Bar Association. Earl is dedicated to equality under the law for all Iowans, and to that end, he has served as local counsel for the submission of amicus briefs to Iowa appellate courts in Rhoades v. State and Gartner v. Iowa Department of Public Health.. Earl is a zealous advocate for his clients and has experience in trying cases at both the district court and appellate court level. In March 2016, Earl won a hardfought victory for his client in the Iowa Supreme Court- In re Marriage of Harris, 877 N.W.2d 434 (Iowa 2016).. When not advocating for his clients, Earl enjoys literature, gardening, travel and participation in civic groups and philanthropic causes. Earl lives in Ames, Iowa and enjoys spending his free time viewing Iowa's diverse flora and fauna at Ledges State Park, Ada Hayden Heritage Park, and Reiman Gardens.

Facing family law matters can be an emotionally overwhelming experience. This is why it is important to have an attorney on your side that will advocate for your rights and that understands the process of your matter. Kelley Zuber is a Senior Team Leader Attorney with Stange Law Firm and can assist you from the firm's Maryville, Illinois Office in Madison County.. Kelley Zuber graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1999. His academic proficiency led him to be named to the Dean's List on multiple occasions. Prior to obtaining his law degree, he earned a Bachelor of Science in History with a minor in Biology from the same University.. Kelley has worked for numerous State's Attorney's offices, including in Jackson County, St. Clair County and Union County. Kelley also worked in private practice, resulting in a vast amount of trial and courtroom experience.. When he is not practicing law, Kelley enjoys watching soccer and playing music.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Kelley Zuber is responsible for the content. Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri/Illinois nor The Missouri/Illinois Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Past results afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits. Headquarters office: 120 S. Central Avenue, Suite 450, Clayton, MO 63105.

Emma Curtis is a Team Leader Attorney with Stange Law Firm, PC. She puts the needs of her clients at the forefront and can assist clients with their divorce or family law matters from the firm's Belleville, Illinois office.. Emma graduated with her undergraduate degree from Maryville University, Emma then went on to further her education and received her Juris Doctor from St. Louis University School of Law.. Prior to working at Stange Law Firm, Emma was an Assistant States Attorney then worked with a private firm totaling 16 years of experience in various areas of law. Emma is also proud to have served in the United States Navy.. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Emma Curtis is responsible for the content. Headquarters office: 120 S. Central Avenue, Suite 450, Clayton, MO 63105.

Kristen Strieker is the Managing Attorney/Owner of Strieker Law Firm, LLC in Glen Carbon, IL. She is actively licensed to practice law in Illinois, and she also is a member of the Missouri bar. Kristen started her own domestic relations law firm in October 2018 with a goal to provide her clients with a modern approach to family law. Her firm focuses on efficiency, featuring a paperless file management system for her clients, and she strives for total client satisfaction through honest and open communication, zealous advocacy in the Courtroom, and fair and transparent billing practices. Additionally, her practice handles more complex divorce and/or custody cases, including working with high net worth clients.. Kristen graduated Magna Cum Laude from Saint Louis University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a Creative and Professional Writing Certificate.  While attending SLU, Kristen was a Dean's Scholar, and she received the AEJMC Lawrence R. Campbell Research Award as a co-author of a legal research paper, which was selected for publication in 2009.. Ms. Strieker received her J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law.  Throughout law school, Kristen was actively involved as a student member of the Women's Law Student Association and the Illinois Bar Association.  Kristen served as an ISBA Law Student Council Representative for SLU Law, and she received a Academic Excellence Award for her coursework in Federal Courts.. During law school, Kristen worked as a Rule 13 Extern for Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry, where she represented clients in a variety of family law cases, including, but not limited to, divorce, separation, child custody, child support, orders of protection, and domestic abuse.  Following law school, Kristen worked in family law almost exclusively, first as an associate attorney for Stange Law Firm, P.C. in Edwardsville, Illinois and Sherer Law Offices, where she was the Managing Associate from 2015-2018.. Ms. Strieker currently represents clients in domestic relations litigation, including divorce, legal separation, child custody and paternity, modification, contempt, child support, and alimony cases.  Additionally, she offers services preparing or reviewing prenupital and postnupial agreements.. Ms. Strieker is married, and she lives with her husband and their two children in Glen Carbon, Illinois.. **The choice of a lawyers is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.  An attorney and client relationship should not be implied by anything on this website. Nothing on this website is intended to substitute for the advice of an attorney, therefore if you require legal advice please consult with a competent attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction.**

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Sharon was admitted to practice law in 2015, after receiving her bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and her Juris Doctor degree at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, earning a Certificate in Child and Family Law. Sharon understands and cares about the you in the process as well as your outcome, not just the end of the game. Having lived in Illinois her entire life and being raised by a social worker and an accountant, a career in family law came naturally. A child of divorce herself, she is familiar with the impact of divorce and its attendant issues on a family, both short-term and long-term. Sharon focuses her advocacy on conflict resolution and puts you first every step of the way. She brings to the table a unique background in child welfare law, school law, and matrimonial law, before she zeroed in on the parenting concerns and financial complexities associated with divorce and parentage cases.. Sharon is an award-winning attorney in family law, having been named an Emerging Lawyer by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company, as well as a Rising Star by Thomas Reuters Super Lawyers for consecutive years. As a practicing attorney, Sharon also serves as guardian ad litem in probate and domestic relations proceedings, and she is a certified family law mediator. Sharon is currently accepting domestic relations cases in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Cook Counties and limited guardianship cases in DuPage County.

Jennifer is the owner and managing attorney at the Law Office of Jennifer Guimond-Quigley, currently in its tenth year of operation. She realized early on in law school that she had a passion for both family law and estate planning. After gaining experience in these two areas both during and after law school through several small firm positions, Jennifer decided to start her own firm. With her solo practice, Jennifer loves having the freedom to collaborate with her clients to achieve the best results possible without the constraints common to practicing with larger firms.. Jennifer has an extensive background in business and accounting, which has been invaluable in her legal practice. She spent years working as an accountant, and that experience has been imperative in counseling her clients about the financial and tax impact of their decisions and agreements. Jennifer’s comfort level with numbers allows her to easily explain their complexities in a relatable way to her clientele.. Jennifer resides in Chicago with her husband and children. When she’s not practicing law, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking and donating her time to various charitable organizations.

Ms. Boike has dedicated her career exclusively to family law, including issues of child custody and visitation, child support, maintenance, property division, complex financial matters, tax consequences, pre and post nuptial agreements, restraining orders and orders of protection. Although Ms. Boike is a seasoned litigator, she first attempts to secure favorable results for each client through negotiation and open communication.. Ms. Boike completed extensive training at the Chicago based Center for Conflict Resolution resulting in a certified mediator designation. Ms. Boike has been named a Rising Star in the area of Family Law by Super Lawyers Magazine, a designation reserved for the top 2.5% of all Illinois attorneys under 40, named an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers, a designation given to fewer than 2% of the attorneys in Illinois, and named a Super Lawyer in 2018, 2019, and 2020, a peer designation awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. Further, in 2018 Ms. Boike was named one of the “Top 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch” by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.. Ms. Boike has also been approved to represent children in domestic relations matters as a guardian ad litem or child representative in the Domestic Relations Division of the Cook County Circuit Court.

Mr. Teich joined the Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group in 2013 as a managing partner.  Mr. Teich is a skilled and dedicated attorney who has extensive experience representing both men and women in family law cases in Illinois.  He vehemently works to protect his client’s rights in family law disputes.  Mr. Teich’s interest in women’s rights dates as far back as law school, where, as a member of Law Review, he wrote an article concerning the issues of Battered Women’s Syndrome.  Mr. Teich became acutely aware of the lack of protection afforded women in family law cases when he began assisting female family members and friends in their cases.  These experiences, in part, fueled his desire to join a group focused on protecting and advancing the rights of women and mothers.. Mr. Teich has vast knowledge and experience with respect to litigating divorce cases and post-decree cases (such as child support, custody, visitation, educational expenses, maintenance (formerly known as alimony), etc.), and will fiercely advocate on a client's behalf.  At the same time, he is known for being a caring and even-handed attorney who puts the needs of his clients and their children first.  Mr. Teich also works in the areas of adoption and the guardianship of minors.. Mr. Teich has been mentored by prominent women in the legal profession, including the Honorable Ann C. Williams of the Seventh Circuit United States Court of Appeals.  He is also a member of the E-Women Network.. Mr. Teich has made multiple television appearances and appeared in periodicals (such as the Chicago Tribune) and online articles in connection with his divorce and custody cases.  He is a co-author of the book Strategies For Family Law In Illinois and was awarded SuperLawyer in 2016.  Additionally, he often speaks at conferences on family law issues.. Mr. Teich graduated with honors from Emory University in 1993 and graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with honors in 2000.  Mr. Teich was the Executive Editor of the Chicago-Kent Law Review and was a recipient of a Scholarship for Academic Excellence.  He also received two CALI Academic Achievement Awards.. Mr. Teich is admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois and the Northern District of Illinois. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association.  Prior to practicing family law, Mr. Teich was an attorney in the corporate law department of McDermott, Will & Emery.  While practicing corporate law Mr. Teich gained invaluable knowledge regarding the infrastructure, valuation and management of businesses. Mr. Teich often utilizes his business knowledge in family law matters where a party solely owns or has a partnership interest in a business.

I practice in all aspects of family and matrimonial law, including litigation, mediation, and child custody related issues.. I earned my Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and graduated with honors from Michigan State University.  I am licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.. While in law school , I interned for two Wayne County Circuit Court judges in Detroit, Michigan.   I was also highly active in my law school and community, and received a Service Award.. Prior to practicing family (domestic relations) law, I was a litigator at a Chicago-based international law firm where my practice focused on commercial, trade secret and securities litigation, as well as internal investigations on behalf  of public companies.. I am currently involved in several professional and community organizations, including The Big Shoulders Fund, where I serves on the auxiliary board and as a mentor.  I have also tutored youth in the Chicago community through the WITS (Working in the Schools) program and have taught law in high schools through the Street Law program.

Mr. Sevin has successfully litigated issues including maintenance and child support, fraudulent transfer of assets and dissipation claims, valuation and division of assets, adequate compensation and characterization of marital and non-marital assets.. He has successfully represented parties in international and multi-jurisdictional family law litigation, including actions under the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and the International Child Abduction Remedies Act (ICARA).. Mr. Sevin is an adjunct professor at DePaul University College of Law where he teaches and frequently speaks on various litigation and trial-related matters, including drafting, cross examination, trial strategy and oral argument. He has also completed the intensive family law trial advocacy program of the National Family Law Trial Institute in Houston, Texas.. He has been selected by Super Lawyers magazine as an “Illinois Super Lawyer” in 2019, 2020, and 2021 and an “Illinois Rising Star” from 2011 to 2018. He has been selected by Leading Lawyers Network as an “Emerging Lawyer” in 2016, 2017, and 2020.. Michael was also appointed to the Family Law Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association for 2020-2021.

Ms. Brieske approaches each case with the goal of an amicable settlement while still providing zealous advocacy on behalf of her clients. She has been referred to as a tough negotiator and litigator while still maintaining compassion for the life changing events her clients are experiencing.  With over a decade of practice in the area of family law, Ms. Brieske has substantial experience in all aspects of family law issues, including complex dissolution proceedings, custody issues, mental health evaluations connected to custody matters, protective orders and the division of marital assets. Ms. Brieske has advised clients relating to both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and has extensive experience in post-decree matters, including the enforcement of Judgments for Dissolution of Marriage and court orders.. Ms. Brieske also has extensive experience as a general commercial litigator having practiced at some of the largest and most prestigious firms in Illinois.  She is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association and American Bar Association.. Activities:. Terri is a member of the Northwestern Law Alumni Club Chicago Board of Directors and volunteers regularly as a judge at Northwestern Law School's moot court competition. She also participates as a Family Law Court Facilitator assisting pro se clients with all aspects of domestic relations disputes.

Named an Illinois Rising Star in 2015 and each subsequent year by Super Lawyers, Daniel Kessler brings deep sensitivity and commitment to his representation of family law clients.. In every case, whether it involves complex business valuations and forensic accounting or sophisticated medical and mental health concerns, Dan focuses on the fundamental human aspects of law, excelling as both a counselor and an advocate. His talent for identifying critical issues, articulating the law’s application to particular facts, and arguing for desired outcomes, notwithstanding ambiguities and divisions within the law, have helped secure the best possible results for his clients, whether by settlement or trial.. Dan places emphasis on his clients’ economic well-being and the welfare of their children. His proficiency in forecasting potential future conflicts and drafting binding legal documents with precision have helped his clients to avert such conflicts, altogether, and to prevail when such conflicts cannot be averted.. Prior to pursuing his career in family law, Dan worked over the course of ten years with troubled teens and their families, gaining extensive direct service experience in the areas of assessment, case management, and treatment.. Entering homes and schools, he supported successful placements of youth through advocacy and accountability and addressed challenges related to poverty, criminal gang activity, mental illness, substance abuse, neglect, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.. During his studies at Northwestern University of Law, Dan assisted in the legal representation of juveniles and adults in Northwestern’s Bluhm Legal Clinic and in the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender. Dan joined Dussias Law Group (now, Dussias Wittenberg Koenigsberger LLP) in 2013 after exclusively having practiced family law with Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP. He also completed a judicial externship with the Honorable Ann Claire Williams of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.