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I am the child of divorced parents who returned to court several times throughout my childhood. I interacted with attorneys at a young age, which sparked an early interest in child advocacy. I graduated law school in 2009, in the middle of a financial crisis. Jobs were few and far between. I spent my first year after graduation completing training for and volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in the St. Louis City Juvenile Court, advocating for children in foster care. I was raised in St. Louis and chose to stay here to raise my family. In my free time, I enjoy baking, cake decorating, cooking, and spending time with my family.. I grew up the child of divorced parents. Like many divorced families, mine experienced several child support and custody modifications. My family went through the same things my clients’ families are going through – court hearings, depositions, and expert witnesses. While I have not stood in the exact same shoes as most of my clients, my experience as a child of divorced parents provides me with a unique perspective and approach to family law. It’s also what led me to get certified as a Guardian ad Litem. Working as a Guardian ad Litem has helped me develop a more child-centric approach to custody matters.. Family law often involves strong emotions and difficult decisions. I consider it a privilege to be able to help people get through what is often one of the most challenging times in their lives. Family law issues are disruptive, unpredictable, and scary. My goal as a family law attorney is to help people navigate this process with grace and the knowledge to lead them to the best possible result.

Finding the right family law attorney in Belleville, Illinois, is important. Family law attorneys help you through some of your most difficult times, touching on some of the most important aspects of your life. Drew Dossett is an understanding and empathetic Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, PC, able to assist clients throughout St. Clair County from the firm’s Belleville, Illinois office.. Drew completed her undergraduate degree at Southern Illinois University, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Law. She is currently licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.. Drew was named a Rising Stars Honoree by Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine for 2024, an award that represents no more than 2.5% of lawyers in the state.. Before joining Stange Law Firm, Drew gained legal experience and knowledge working for many different organizations. She has worked as a Law Clerk for the Illinois Attorney General, where she interviewed clients, researched laws and statutes for supervising attorneys, and drafted memos, complaints, and motions. She has also spent time as a Student Worker at the Domestic Violence Clinic, observing court proceedings and reviewing documents and statutes. From there, she worked as a Law Clerk for a firm in Edwardsville, Illinois, where she helped manage over 500 cases for clients.. In her free time, Drew loves spending time with her wife, Theresa, and their family. She also enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, and traveling to new places.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Ann R. Pieper is an associate attorney at Kavanagh, Scully, Sudow, White and Frederick P.C. Ann regularly advises clients on policies and procedures to reduce litigation exposure, advises clients on concerns prior to adverse action, and litigates on behalf of her clients in court and at the administrative agency level. Ann's approach to law is practical and realistic as she aspires to identify her clients' problems and find workable and long term solutions. Ann and her family reside in Morton, Illinois.

Attorney Candice M. Thomason is an Associate Attorney at Murphy & Dunn, P.C. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and is a member of both the Peoria County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. Candice is a graduate of Valparaiso University School of Law, where she graduated with honors. She also earned her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Valparaiso University.

Halenkamp Law, LLC bases its foundation on the revolutionary principle that legal counsel is more important than billable hours. Halenkamp Law, LLC's family law practice commits to an aggressive, strategic approach which maximizes effectiveness for each client. George L. Halenkamp, IV is dedicated to being an advisor and advocate for all of his family law clients, which earned him the 2015 American Institute of Family Law Attorneys Ten Best in the State of Missouri.Halenkamp Law, LLC's corporate services practice consistently delivers results oriented solutions to his client’s real world challenges. George is uniquely qualified to provide guidance throughout the broad spectrum of commercial transactions,contracts, regulatory compliance, and leasehold premises.In addition, George has significant experience representing individuals in consumer protection, real estate, personal injury, traffic, and criminal matters.

Ruth draws from extensive professional experience and four degrees of higher education in her practice of law. She grew up on a family farm in New Athens, Illinois, graduated from New Athens High School, and attained her Bachelor’s degree from Illinois Wesleyan University. Soon after, she began an education career as a teacher, principal, and superintendent that included earning Master and Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees from Southern Illinois University.. Building on her experience as a public educator, Ruth pursued her passion of fighting for area residents and businesses as an attorney. During her Juris Doctorate (JD) education at Southern Illinois University, Ruth worked with the Illinois State’s Attorney’s Office and the Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation helping domestic violence victims and families in need. Those experiences inspired her to co-found RISE Law Institute, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and cyber-stalking. She serves as RISE’s Executive Director.. As the principal attorney at RCJ Law, LLC, Ruth prides herself on fighting hard and standing firm on behalf of her clients. At all times, she keeps her clients’ interests paramount. She gives a personal touch to each case and provides no-nonsense legal representation for her clients.. Since law school, the breadth and depth of Ruth’s work has grown into the tort and civil litigation practice that it is today through her commitment to quality, and her involvement in the legal community. Ruth’s professional activities include active membership in the American Bar Association (ABA), Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), Missouri State Bar Association (MSBA), St. Clair County Bar Association, and Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL). She is also a member of the prestigious ISBA Privacy Law and Information Security Council.. Ruth holds licenses to the Illinois Bar, Missouri Bar, Eastern District of Missouri (Federal Court), and Southern District of Illinois (Federal Court).. Community engagement is important to both RCJ Law and to Ruth. Her community activities include membership in the Webster Groves, Shrewsbury, Rock Hill Chamber of Commerce and service as adjunct professor at Missouri Baptist University.

At the Law Office of Rudy J. Rios, I work directly with my clients to ensure personalized attention and clear communication. With over 16 years of experience, I specialize in DUI, criminal defense, divorce, and domestic battery cases. Serving Elgin and the surrounding areas in Illinois, I am committed to protecting your rights with compassion and diligence. Whether you're facing criminal charges or navigating family law matters, I am here to guide you every step of the way.

Lindsay C. Stella represents individuals in all aspects of family law including negotiation of prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements, distribution of assets, adoptions, child custody and parenting time disputes, child support and maintenance issues, civil unions, guardianship issues, complex issues in valuation of business interests, post-decree issues, paternity cases, and other matrimonial and family law related matters and proceedings.. Ms. Stella has been named by Illinois Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for three years in a row. She also earned the National Academy of Family Law Attorney’s prestigious award naming her one of the Top Ten Attorneys in Family Law Under 40 Nationally in 2014.  Ms. Stella maintains a 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo for client satisfaction and also earned the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys Ten Best Under 40 for Client Satisfaction in Illinois for 2014.. While in law school, Ms. Stella maintained herself on the Dean’s List and competed in Moot Court Competitions, earning a place in the semi-finals. Ms. Stella completed her 711 Internship at the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office where she continued to sharpen her litigation skills. She graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in January of 2010 with a Concentration in Litigation.. Ms. Stella received her undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2006 with a major in English and a double minor in Political Science and Women’s Studies. During her time, she maintained herself on the Dean’s List and Honor Roll. She was also an active member of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Society, Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society, and Sigma Alpha Lambda a National Leadership and Honors Society.. Currently, Ms. Stella holds the position of Second Vice President for the DuPage Justinian Society of Lawyers who is responsible for annual fundraising for Ronald McDonald House Charities and assisted substantially in donating money for the Winfield location.  She was also appointed in 2012 to the Illinois State Bar Association’s Standing Committee for Women and the Law by the President of the ISBA and again appointed in 2014 to the Illinois State Bar Association’s Family Law Committee where she assisted in drafting the new Family Law legislation.. She is an active member of the DuPage County Bar Association and the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers.. Ms. Stella lives in Naperville with her husband Reed, and their two young sons, Jack and Ryan.