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Ms. Eggert practices primarily domestic relations and family law including divorce, parentage, allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time, child support, relocation and post-decree modifications. She also does Estate Planning and Guardianship work.  Ms. Eggert practices primarily in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties.  She often serves the court as a Guardian ad litem in Peoria and Tazewell Counties, having undergone significant additional training to become qualified in cases involving minors.. Before joining the firm, Ms. Eggert was employed by the State of Illinois, Office of the Commissioner of Savings and Residential Finance (now the Office of Banks and Real Estate) as Assistant General Counsel.  In her time with the State, Ms. Eggert gained a wealth of experience both civil and administrative, in the areas of financial regulation and administrative law. Ms. Eggert concentrated her practice on the regulation of mortgage bankers and brokers, and participated in extensive efforts to draft amendatory and enabling legislation. Following her time at the OCSRF, Ms. Eggert worked with a Chicago "gold coast" real estate developer and for BancTrust as Vice President of mortgage lending.. She spent several years raising her two children, and considers them her most significant accomplishments.. ·       Admissions. o   Admitted to Illinois Bar, 1994. o   Admitted to U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois. o   Admitted to U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. ·       Education. o   University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI (B.S. in “The Law and Psychology of Abnormal Behavior” 1991). o   DePaul University College of Law -  Chicago, IL (J.D. 1994). ·       Community Involvement. o  Prairie State Legal Services, Borderless Pro Bono Project and Clinics Volunteer. o  Center for Prevention of Abuse, Board Member. o   10th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, Member and Help Desk Volunteer. o   Member and past President, Jewish Federation of Peoria. o   Member Illinois Supreme Court, Commission on Access to Justice, Forms Subcommittee. o   Chairperson, Peoria Holocaust Memorial Relocation Project. o   Board Member and past layperson Director of Advancement, Peoria Day School. o   Trustee and Vice President of the Sam J. Stone B'Nai Brith Covenant House. o   Past President of Bradley University Hillel. o   Past Chairperson of Peoria Forward. o   Past President of Hadassah of Peoria. o   Past President of PTO Peoria Day School. ·       Awards and Honors. o   2012 Illinois Legal Aid Online Advocate of the Month (November 2012). o   2012 PCBA received the prestigious ISBA McAndrew's Award in part for Divorce Clinics developed with Ms. Eggert through PCBA’s Pro-Bono Committee. o   2010 Peoria County Bar Association’s Volunteer Attorney of the Year. o   2005 National Leader of the Year, Hadassah International. o   2007 Jewish Federations of North America Tel Aviv One National Young Leader. ·       Professional Affiliations. o   10th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, Member. o   Peoria County Bar Association, past Board Member and Committee Chair. o   Illinois State Bar Association, Member. o   American Bar Association, Member. o   American Association for Justice, Member

Joseph A. Cervantez is a Graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law. Joseph had the privilege of beginning his career as an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Williamson County State’s Attorney’s Office where he gained valuable court room experience prosecuting offenses ranging from traffic violations to class X felonies. He continued his work with the Saline County State’s Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State’s Attorney handling the busy Juvenile Docket.. Since Joseph went into private practice he’s handled a variety of cases throughout the 1st and 2nd judicial Circuit of Illinois as well as in Federal Court. Joseph handles a variety of cases including Divorce, Custody, and Personal Injury but is known for work on DUI, Aggravated DUI  and complex Criminal Defense.. Joseph was born and raised in the Chicago land Area. After high school Joseph enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served as a Marine Infantry Leader, deploying in 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 to Iraq. He then worked as a NATO Weapons Advisor and Trainer, traveling and working throughout Afghanistan. Joseph eventually graduated law school and began his law career here in Marion Illinois.. Joseph Prides himself on being detailed, strategic and aggressive in his representation.

When you hire an attorney, you want to ensure that they are driven, passionate, and will work hard for your rights. That’s how Kelly Davidzuk works daily in her family law practice at Stange Law Firm, PC, as the Managing Partner. To help out families with their legal needs, Kelly is also a trained mediator and collaborative law attorney.. Kelly earned her Juris Doctorate from the Appalachian School of Law in Virginia. Kelly worked hard in law school and continued to work hard in family law and other areas of civil litigation before she joined the team at Stange Law Firm, PC. Kelly has worked for the firm since 2011. She is licensed to practice law in Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma.Through her dedication to helping her clients, Kelly has received numerous awards, including:. Kelly has spoken at continuing legal education seminars through the National Business Institute. She has also received numerous awards from organizations such as Lead Counsel, National Advocates, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, etc. Kelly is also the Treasurer of the Missouri Collaborative Institute.. After living in the Appalachian Mountains during law school, Kelly moved back to her hometown of St. Charles, Missouri. In her spare time, Kelly loves spending time with her husband and three kids at all outdoor St. Louis Family hot spots. Kelly also loves hockey, soccer, and international travel.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

As an attorney, the highest compliment I can earn is my client's trust and confidence.  In  that regard, I pledge my very best to each client  I represent.

I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN MEDFORD, OREGON AND LOVE PRACTICING IN THIS LEGAL COMMUNITY.  I PRACTICE FAMILY LAW AND SELECTIVE CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND CIVIL LITIGATION.  I STRIVE TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE RATES TO MY CLIENTS, AND TO PRESENT A WELL-ORGANIZED, WELL-PREPARED AND STRONG CASE FOR EACH CLIENT.. THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING ME FOR YOUR LEGAL NEEDS!

I grew up in Vale, Oregon. I went to school at University of Oregon where I became a Duck and recieved my bachelor's degree in Psychology. After college, I worked for three years as a residential counselor working with adjudicated youth with alcohol or drug addiction. I went to law school at Lewis & Clark. I recieved first place for best trial notebook and 2nd place for our Mock Trial Intraschool Competition.. I work mostly in family law. I enjoy working with modest means clients and clients who have limited funds. I love representing clients who otherwise might go without representation simply because they cannot afford a lawyer. I have a certificate in public interest law and hope to be a force for postive changes in the law and our community.

Mitch May is a family law and civil litigation attorney with an active real estate practice.  An experienced Family Court attorney, he provides clients with zealous representation in areas of divorce, custody, child support, property division, alimony, and Protection From Abuse (PFA) proceedings.  Mitch maintains an active real estate practice providing experienced representation for clients purchasing and refinancing their homes or commercial properties throughout the state.  Mitch also maintains a general law practice including the areas of wills, trusts and estates, land use, and bankruptcy.. Admitted to the bar in Delaware and Virginina in 2002, Mitch earned his bachelor's degree from The George Washington University.  While at George Washington, Mitch played varsity baseball and interned with the United States Secret Service.  Mitch received his Juris Doctorate from The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.  Prior to founding of his law firm, Mitch was an associate at the Dover law firm of Street & Ellis.  Mitch is also a former law clerk to the Court of Common Pleas in Kent and Sussex Counties.  Mitch was previously apppinted by the Delaware Family Court to serve as the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) from 2003 to 2006.. Mtich resides in Kent County, Delaware with his wife and four children.  He is active in Holy Cross Church.  Mitch is currently a vice-president of the Delaware State Bar Association and was president of the Kent County Bar Assoication for the 2012-13 term.  He is member of the Delaware State Bar Association, Kent County Bar Association and American Bar Association.

My practice is focused on helping my clients through the difficult and emotionally charged matters that encompass family law.  I strive to provide my clients with many services and many different choices for resolving their cases.  While I am an experienced trial attorney, I also have the ability to settle cases without going to court.  I am trained in collaborative law and I am a mediator.  I welcome the opportunity to speak with clients and determine what process will work the best for their particular situation.

I am a shareholder in the firm of McGrann Shea Carnival Straughn & Lamb, Chartered, and have practiced exclusively in family law for over 30 years.  I am one of only two Minnesota Diplomates of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers (membership obtained by invitation only, and limited to 100 of the top family law trial lawyers in the country) and am one of only six lawyers in Minnesota certified Family Law Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. I have a bachelor's degree in child psychology, and specialize not only in custody litigation but also in hight net worth estates with complex dissolution issues, including business valuation, real estate valuation, non-marital tracing, hidden and dissipated assets, spousal maintenance and child support.  I have successfully challenged and circumvented unfair antenuptial agreements, have argued in favor of substantively fair antenuptial agreements and have drafted antenuptial agreements which can withstand challenge.  I am also an experienced advocate of victims of domestic abuse, and served on the board of directors of Cornerstone Advocacy Service from 2002 through 2010.  I have extensive appellate experience, and have participated in some 80 appeals during my career, successfully arguing cases both in the Minnesota Court of Appeals as well as in the Minnesota Supreme Court.  I am a fellow of both the American and International Academies of Matrimonial Lawyers.   I served as Administrative Vice President of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers from 2009 to 2012 and currently serve as the National Delegate to the Board of Governors.  I was the 2002-2003 co-chair of the Hennepin County Bar Association Family Law section.  I have lectured on various family law topics, and also mediate family law cases.

Joshua Nyberg is a native of Fargo, North Dakota, and he graduated from North Dakota State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science Degree, majoring in Political Science. Following his undergraduate studies, he attended the Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, NE. While at Creighton, he was a member of one of the national criminal mock trial teams, and was a finalist in national competition. He graduated from Creighton University School of Law in 2011 with a concentration in litigation.. Following law school, he worked as an attorney in Omaha. In January 2013, he returned to Fargo, and joined Johnson Law Office, P.C. as an associate attorney. While at Johnson Law Office, P.C., he litigated several matters in the district courts of North Dakota and Minnesota, as well as the North Dakota Supreme Court.. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and playing golf.

My professional life became transformed when I learned about Collaborative Practice.  I realized that rather than being part of a system that often further damages family relationships, I could be part of a restorative system.  The Collaborative process helps couples and families transition to their new configuration and pays attention to family relationships by creating enduring and lasting agreements that work for both parties and their children.  My practice is focused primarily on Collaborative family law, mediation, and cooperative settlement, as well as estate planning and appellate work.  I provide a one hour consultation at no cost, often with both parties, to discuss their options and inform them about the value of using the Collaborative process.

Michael J. Cicala earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2003. Upon completion of Seton Hall, Mr. Cicala served a judicial clerkship with Daniel P. Mecca, P.J.S.C. in Bergen County for the 2003 - 2004 court year. Mr. Cicala soon joined the boutique firm of Sodini and Spina, primarily representing banking clients. He then proceeded to Wilson Elser in Newark, continuing to represent commercial clients in all aspects of their business.. After a number of years and seeking to diversify his practice, Mr. Cicala started his own firm. In starting that practice, Mr. Cicala sought to represent clients on a wider variety of issues and give each client the individual attention that is lacking at larger firms. Mr. Cicala has gained experience in litigating all aspects of family matters, commercial litigation, landlord / tenant issues, municipal court, and traffic matters. He has also developed experience in transactional work, including residential real estate closings and estate planning.. Mr. Cicala is a member of the Warren County Bar Association and is currently an adjunct professor of Legal Studies at Sussex County Community College.