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REAL PROBLEMS. REAL SOLUTIONS.. Our fundamental success as a law firm has been in building quality relationships with our clients, who are treated with respect for their individual goals and objectives. We listen to their concerns and respond with focused legal advice and assertive representation designed to resolve their problems quickly and efficiently.. Our law firm is dedicated to personal attention, responsiveness, and accessibility. We answer phone calls promptly and are available to meet with our clients and their families at times that are convenient to them, in our offices in Woodridge, Illinois and downtown Chicago.. We assist individuals and families facing tough legal issues related to family law issues and criminal defense matters.. For a free initial consultation call us to a schedule an appointment: DuPage County Office - Cook County Office .  We look forward to meeting you.

Brad A. Guillory is dedicated to his clients. As an experienced attorney, he has successfully represented clients in cases ranging from divorce and custody cases to personal injury death cases. He is a hardworking and passionate litigator who knows how to obtain results for his clients.

Jonathan K. Nelson built his legal career on a foundation of business insight, client dedication, and a vision for accessible, high-quality legal services across Southern Nevada. After earning his Bachelor’s in Finance (2001) and M.B.A. (2003), Jonathan obtained his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2008 and was admitted to the Michigan Bar the same year. He spent a decade in corporate banking, negotiating complex, high-value transactions—experience that sharpened his analytical skills and reinforced his commitment to client success.In 2012, Jonathan was admitted to the Nevada Bar and launched J.K. Nelson Law with a single office dedicated to delivering affordable, results-driven legal representation. That vision resonated with clients, and the firm has since expanded to three convenient locations—in Las Vegas and Pahrump—to better serve communities throughout Southern Nevada.Today, Jonathan and his team represent clients in family law, personal injury, probate, estate planning, and criminal defense, providing both strong advocacy and personalized attention. Licensed in Nevada, Michigan, and the Federal Courts for the District of Nevada, Jonathan also serves as Official Legal Counsel to the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce. His work has earned recognition including Legal Elite, Top 40 Under 40, and myVegas Top 100 Lawyers.From one office to three, Jonathan’s growth story is rooted in a simple principle: put clients first, and results will follow.

I first moved to Nevada in 1991 and have lived here exclusively since 2001.  I have been married for 20 years and have three children.  My oldest child just started college and I have a Junior in High School and an eighth grader.  My family is the most important thing in the world to me and I work very hard to protect my clients' families, just as I would if it were my own.

State Bar of Nevada Certfiied Family Law Specialist serving Las Vegas, Henderson, and Clark County.. As a native Las Vegan, I have lifelong ties to our community. After graduating with my bachelor’s degree from the UNLV Honors College in 1999, I worked for several years at a local ambulance company as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-I) and as an American Heart Association certified CPR and First Aid Instructor. While working full-time as an EMT, I attended the William S. Boyd School of Law where I earned several academic awards and graduated in the top 10% of my class. Since 2007, my practice has focused almost exclusively on family law.. I am a member of the Nevada State Bar Family Law Section. I am also a member of the State Bar of Southern Neavda Attorney Discipline Panel, the State Bar of Nevada Fee Dispute Committee, and was chosen as a Super Lawers Mountain States Rising Star in 2016 - an award given to no more than 2.5% of the attorneys in Nevada.. EDUCATION. William S. Boyd School of Law. Las Vegas, Nevada. J.D. 2007, Magna Cum Laude. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. B.A., Political Science, 1999, with University Honors. HONORS AND AWARDS. William S. Boyd School of Law:. Top Grade Award (CALI) – Legal Processes I (legal research and writing). Top Grade Award (CALI) – Legal Processes III (legal drafting). Top Grade Award (CALI) – Property I. Top Grade Award (CALI) – Property II. Academic Merit Scholarship. University of Nevada, Las Vegas:. Pi Sigma Alpha Political Honor Society. Dean’s List. Bluecoats Academic Scholarship. Sylvan Century III Leaders Scholarship. Liberal Arts College Academic Scholarship. Rotary Club 4-Way Speech Scholarship. Nevada Boys State, 1994. ADMISSIONS. State Courts of Nevada, 2007. U.S. District Court, District of Nevada, 2009. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE. Truancy Diversion Judge – Legacy High School, 2011-2013. Pro Bono Attorney for Foster Children (CAP Attorney Project), 2008 to Present. Pro Bono Guardian ad Litem for Child (Appointed by Court), 2006 to 2008. TEACHING EXPERIENCE. The ABC’s of Family Law CLE Instruction for Non-Family Law Attorneys – Spousal Support and Attorneys Fees, 2014. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS. State Bar of Nevada, Family Law Section. Clark County Bar Association, Publications Committee Member

The Grimes Law Office has joined The Roberts Stoffel Family Law Group. This decision was made in an effort to provide more services amd better service to my clients.

Summer was born and raised in PRC’s capital city Beijing. She came to the United States as an international student in 2010. Summer is a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, and DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada, Illinois, and the United States District Court of the Northern District in Illinois. After living in the Midwest for 13 years, Summer moved with her young family to Nevada.. During law school, Summer clerked for Judge Mark J. Lopez (retired) in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. She also practiced in the DePaul Domestic Violence Project to assist domestic violence victims. Summer is a past president of the DePaul Pacific American Law Students Association and a two-time Diversity Scholarship winner. She started volunteering at Chicago Chinatown Pro Bono Clinic as a Mandarin- English interpreter during her first year in law school. Due to her community service, she was awarded the DePaul Dean’s Certificate of Service and the Chancellor’s Award for Service.. In Chicago, Summer worked in a Fortune 500 company, a municipal law department, and a big family law firm. She gained extensive and sophisticated civil litigation experience with a focus on Matrimonial Law. Summer is a certified Child’s Representative by Chicago Volunteer Legal Service who is appointed by the court and represents the minor children’s best interests. She has also been a fierce advocate for the Asian American community in Chicago. Summer was the communication chair and officer of the Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago, and a board member of the Chinese American Bar Association. Summer also participates in the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association lobby day at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. annually before covid pandemic. She continues her volunteer and community service with the Chinese Mutual Aid Association and Chinese American Service League with her legal and bilingual skills.. As a new mother and recent immigrant, Summer empathizes with her clients’ struggles and goals, which she has fought for in and out of the courtroom. Summer is a voracious reader because of her father, her primary caretaker with his flexible schedule as a small business owner. She also got her passion for sports and politics from her father. But Summer received the best advice on how to be a good parent from her mother: just be a role model.

For over two decades I have been committed to helping people with their family law issues.  I have devoted my legal career to the demanding and constantly changing area of family law.  From reaching agreement on child custody, divorce, child support and alimony to division of complex, high-value property such as your business interests and investments.

Divorce, Family Law, Custody, Support, and Appeals.. While adept at negotiating successful resolutions to complex litigation matters, Allison is equally proficient in effective trial advocacy handling all aspects of litigation through and including numerous hearings, trials, and post-judgment issues in the state and federal courts.. Allison’s unique experience in general business litigation and family law provides an invaluable element of efficient attorney representation when the issues to be resolved or litigated include complicated compensation issues, accounting and business valuation issues, a need for income tracing, or result in collection efforts.. Allison has recently contributed to published works in the Michigan Family Law Journal related to electronic privacy, social media, and complex stock option issues in divorce litigation. Allison has also been nominated by her peers to serve a three-year term on the State Bar of Michigan Family Law Council.. Allison volunteers with the Women’s Resource Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, , and provides a divorce seminar the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. devoted to unveiling myths and providing answers to women contemplating divorce, in the process of their divorce, or dealing with post-judgment issues.

I joined Faupel Law May 2016. I am a member of the Michigan Bar, Washtenaw County Bar, and Illinois Bar. I am also on the board of the Washtenaw County Women's Lawyer Association.Prior to joining Faupel Law, I was a practicing family law attorney in Peoria and Chicago, Illinois. My family and I moved to the Ann Arbor area in summer 2015. From a very young age, I knew that I wanted to practice family law. In 2009, I graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and minors in English and History from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois. During my undergraduate studies, I was inducted into the Political Science Honor Society (Pi Sigma Alpha). In 2012, I graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law. My hometown is in Peoria, IL, a close-knit community like Ann Arbor. Since childhood, I have been very active in sports, especially soccer. I played soccer in high school and through college. I am still an avid sports fan.

A tough and tenacious family law attorney.

Matthew Caplan has been practicing in the family law field exclusively for the past 20 years. Matthew’s expertise lies in the areas of divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, paternity, post-judgment modifications, high conflict cases, same sex divorce and litigation of large asset estates and complex financial matters. Matthew attended and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1992, Wayne State University Law School in 1997, and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1997. Matthew takes pride in the work he has done bringing justice to the lives of many clients who suffered at the hands of abusive spouses. Matthew enjoys assisting those who need help and relishes the opportunity to help the underdogs of the world stand up for themselves. Mathew is an avid runner, golfer, and cook, who enjoys spending time outside with his wife of 18 years and 15 year old son.

Ms. Lacoste was born in Massachusetts and in early childhood moved to New Hampshire where she has lived since. She graduated from Notre Dame College with a BA in Paralegal Studies in 1996 and earned her law degree in 2003. She was admitted to theNew Hampshireand Massachusetts Bars and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire in 2004, to the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts in 2009 and in 2010 was admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.. For the last 20 years Laurie has worked for law firms in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Since her admission to the New Hampshire and Massachusetts Bars in 2004, Ms. Lacoste has represented clients in civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, family law, employment law and probate litigation while working at a prominent New Hampshire Seacoast law firm and as well as her own practice located in Portsmouth.. Laurie's colleagues describe her as "an excellent attorney committed to doing first rate legal work" and as someone who "has a passion for the law and the legal process second to none.". Ms. Lacoste is a member of the American Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, New Hampshire Bar Association, New Hampshire Association for Justice and Strafford County Bar Association.

Divorce and Custody Lawyer in Tacoma and Seattle, Washington. Hello, my name is Matthew Yetter, and I am the founder and lead attorney at Seacoma Law, PLLC. We have offices in Tacoma and Seattle. I provide individualized attention to each client that consults with and hires me on their case. Throughout my career I have represented hundreds of clients in divorce, custody, and other family law matters. My practice has and continues to be focused in King and Pierce counties. In fact, our offices in Tacoma and Seattle are within a few blocks of the courthouse. This is important because divorce, custody and family law matters are exclusively heard in the superior court.. Your Case is Important. Family law disputes can be extremely stressful, taking an emotional and financial toll on the family. I recognize this and advocate to minimize the damage caused by these situations. Clients are encouraged to discuss their questions and concerns about their situation with me, and I provide them with candid and compassionate advice. While there may be similarities from case to case, I have found that each person I meet with is an individual with varying interests and their own story to tell. Whether your case is a high conflict or a relatively uncontested, I will take the time to listen to you, discuss your options and help you decide the best course of action. Because hiring the right attorney is so important, I am offering you a no cost 30-minute consultation to evaluate your case.. I Understand the Importance of Family. When I am not practicing law, I enjoy spending time with my wife, five children and our dog. I love being outdoors with my family, camping, hiking, fishing etc. I am a sports fan and enjoy going to games with my kids. My wife and I enjoy the theater and are subscribers at The 5th Avenue Theater and Broadway at the Paramount.. Education. I received my Juris Doctorate from the Willamette University College of Law where I received multiple academic awards. Prior to law school I attended Southern Utah University.