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Christopher T. Marx is a distinguished member of the Illinois trial bar, with a seven year track record of proven success, while focused exclusively on the practice of family and matrimonial law. Chris is passionate about identifying, and defending, his clients' best interests from every conceivable angle. He is a tireless advocate for men, women, and children navigating the treacherous roads of Illinois family courtrooms.. After earning his B.A. from the prestigious liberal arts College Hobart & William Smith, Chris moved to Chicago where he earned his J.D. from the DePaul University College of Law and served as President of the DePaul Center for Law & Science. It was during this time that Chris realized his calling in the field --  first serving an internship under respected Chicago family law Judge Nancy J. Katz, then clerking for world renown matrimonial law attorney Marshall J.Auerbach (better known as the "Dean of Illinois Matrimonial Law Attorneys") while he was a student.. Chris has been licensed to practice in the State of Illinois since 2006. He is a member of both the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. While dedicating his legal career the practice of family law, he has earned a reputation as a tenacious litigator and negotiator. Chris possesses extensive experience and has a successful track record against other top Chicago divorce attorneys in cases across Cook, Lake, and DuPage counties -- earning significant victories in highly contested custody matters, and cases involving complex financial matters with high net worth estates.

I was born on the Southside of Chicago, and raised in Bolingbrook, Il. My family was raised me to understand the importance of community involvement and education. I have used my educational and professional experience to provide services to those in need of legal help.  While interning in law school, I found a passion for advocating for families.  I enjoy helping families solve their issues regarding divorce, custody (parental responsibilities), child support, maintenance (alimony), just to name a few.  My goal is to bridge the gap between the law and the community.

Timothy (TJ) Walczak is the owner and founder of Walczak Law Group, P.C. TJ’s unique focus and passion for his clients stems from over 16 years of public service, which leads to great client satisfaction. TJ concentrates his practice on family law and real estate law. He is honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force and has spent over 16 years serving the public both as a police officer and firefighter. When it comes to family law, TJ understands the emotional toll the issues can take on his clients and their family. He personally experienced divorce and the complexity of raising children in a two-household environment. This personal experience sets him apart from other family law practitioners because he not only knows how to effectively advocate for his clients but can empathize with his clients in ways other family law practitioners cannot. Prior to establishing Walczak Law Group, P.C., TJ worked for the Honorable John W. Darrah of the Northern District of Illinois. He also worked for a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm.

Walter Stephen ("Steve") Lincoln graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2013, where he majored in history and was a member of the Dean’s List, and earned his Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in 2016 with a Certificate in Family Law.. Steve was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois since 2017 and remains a member in good standing to date.  Steve is additionally a member of multiple Bar Associations. Prior to joining Frumm & Frumm, Steve previously worked in the downtown Chicago area at two other family law firms, where he gained extensive experience in all areas of domestic relations.. During his time at DePaul, Steve earned his 711 law license with the Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services, working extensively in the fields of family law and domestic violence. Additionally, Steve was closely involved with the Domestic Violence Courthouse Pilot Project, where he prepared the paperwork and accompanying affidavits necessary for clients to obtain Orders of Protection.. During this time, Steve displayed a passion for public service and pro bono work, which was evidenced by his being awarded both the Emily Foley Mutz Endowed Scholarship and the Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Family Law Center Fellowship Award for his involvement in DePaul’s family law program. He also was a recipient of the Benjamin Hooks Distinguished Public Service award, the Chancellors’ Award for Service and the Dean’s Certificate of Pro Bono Service.. Steve has since elevated his reputation within the Chicago family law field and has become a respected member of the Chicagoland legal community, cultivating and enjoying strong relationships with fellow practitioners, as well as sitting Judges.. Steve offers free 30 minute consultations to prospective clients upon request, where he will sit down and discuss all prospective clients' legal proceedings in greater detail.  Please contact "" or call for more information and to schedule your consultation today!. LinkedIn:

Ms. Duda has extensive experience providing comprehensive, successful legal service to her clients for more than 20 years. Focused in the areas of family law, residential and commercial real estate, litigation, business law, estate planning, and probate, Ms. Duda has built her law firm to respond to the needs of her clients throughout their personal and professional careers.. Ms. Duda provides the level of legal service she would expect as a legal consumer, offering strategic, experienced representation on issues of divorce, custody, spousal support, pre- and post-nuptial agreements and matters of domestic violence.. Ms. Duda is highly regarded for her work in residential and commercial real estate, including sales, purchases, leasing and real estate litigation including commercial litigation, construction litigation, and mechanic’s lien litigation.. With roots in Michigan and home in Chicago, Ms. Duda is committed to ensuring her clients receive the full-service legal representation associated with large law firms in a personal boutique firm setting.

Helen Ashford is a managing partner at Luckett & Ashford. She counsels clients on a wide range of family law-related matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, maintenance, visitation/parenting time, property division, parentage, contempt and enforcement proceedings, legal separation, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, domestic violence and financial planning. She has recently represented spouses of sports and entertainment figures in multi-million dollar disputes involving child custody, complex financial matters and other issues related to divorce. Helen has been successful in obtaining visitation for grandparents, representing clients in same-sex divorce and representing clients in nontraditional family situations.. Helen is a compassionate attorney who is sensitive to the emotions involved in family law matters. She focuses on providing common sense solutions in lieu of expensive, long-lasting litigation, while providing aggressive, uncompromising representation. In addition to family law, Helen serves as an administrative law judge for Chicago Public Schools and several charter schools in the City of Chicago. She is currently an adjunct professor at City Colleges of Chicago where she lectures on a wide range of legal topics.. Helen received her law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University and her undergraduate degree from Alabama A&M University, where she was a member of the Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society.

Known for promoting litigation alternatives in family-related legal disputes, Rachel Nicole Hernandez is a collaborative family lawyer & the founder of Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC, a collaborative law & family law firm with offices in St. Charles & Sycamore, Illinois.. Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC helps families resolve legal issues without going to court, whether it be through mediation, collaborative process, uncontested divorce, pre-divorce legal counseling, or limited scope representation. Rachel Nicole Hernandez provides advice to clients regarding their rights with respect to marital/non-marital assets & debts, maintenance, & child custody issues. Rachel Nicole Hernandez solicits the expertise of financial advisors, accountants, & mental health professionals to help resolve complex family law matters.. Rachel Nicole Hernandez developed a passion for helping others by working with the Community Crisis Center. This commitment led her to enroll in the Northern Illinois University College of Law earning her JD in 2005 as a Dean's Scholar. Prior to family law, Rachel Nicole Hernandez served as an Assistant State’s Attorney, handling cases involving domestic abuse, child abuse, child neglect, & delinquency.. As a mediator, Rachel Nicole Hernandez has served as a coach with Northwestern University’s School of Professional Studies & is regularly appointed by the court to assist litigants in parenting disputes. She serves as a court-appointed guardian ad litem & has been trained as a parenting coordinator.. Rachel Nicole Hernandez is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Kane County Bar Association, & the DeKalb County Bar Association. Rachel Nicole Hernandez serves as Secretary of the Community Crisis Center Board of Directors & the Northern Illinois University Alumni Council.. Practice Areas:. Bar Admissions:. Education:. Professional Associations:

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Choosing an attorney to handle your legal matter is a very important decision. You have to consider a number of factors including the experience level of your attorney, the attorney's style of handling legal matters and the level of personalized client service that is offered.. Whether you are dealing with family law, real estate, personal injury, medical malpractice or workers' compensation, our law firm can help you. At Joel C. Zimmerman & Associates, L.T.D., located in Tinley Park and Chicago, Illinois, our law firm offers experienced legal services. For more than 25 years, Joel Zimmerman has provided legal representation for clients.. Contact us today to schedule an appointment: or.. In our family law practice, our law firm understands that the manner in which matters are resolved can affect you and your children far into the future. So often, lawyers make mountains out of molehills. By that, we mean that attorneys frequently create unnecessary litigation, which ultimately costs clients more money. Whether you are involved in adivorce or child custody dispute, our Tinley Park family law attorneys take the time to get to know our clients so that we can distinguish between the issues that require litigation and those that can be settled. This approach saves our clients money and provides clients with a more efficient and effective legal experience. However, we want to advocate and litigate contested matters that are necessary without compromising our clients' best interests.. In our real estate practice, our law firm brings a wealth of knowledge to our clients as Joel Zimmerman is also a real estate broker and a former tax attorney. His vast experience in these areas makes our law firm an excellent choice to assist with your real estate needs.. Finally, our law firm also handles personal injury, medical malpractice and workers' compensation. In each of these areas, our firm, along with our co-counsel firms, takes an aggressive stance fighting for the compensation that you deserve.. Our law firm offers personalized services that address the individual needs of each client. Some of the keys to our individualized services include:

Ms. Hansen represents individuals in all aspects of family law including distribution of assets, child custody, and visitation disputes, child support and maintenance issues, civil unions, valuations of business interests, post-decree issues, paternity cases and other matrimonial and family related matters and proceedings in DuPage, Cook, and Will Counties.. Ms. Hansen joined Bennett Law Firm, LLC as a Law Clerk in May 2011. Upon obtaining her Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in December 2012, Ms. Hansen was made an Associate Attorney at Bennett Law Firm, LLC.. Ms. Hansen graduated with cum laude from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History with double minors in Political Science and Paralegal Studies. Upon obtaining her degree from Illinois State University, Ms. Hansen attended The John Marshall Law School. While in law school, Ms. Hansen competed in the National Veterans Law Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Competition in Washington D.C. She was the Lead Production Editor for John Marshall’s Journal for Computer & Information and Law, and was published in the Journal in 2012. She is the recipient of the George Trubow Award for Scholarly Writing. Ms. Hansen is a four-time CALI Award Winner in the areas of Family Law, Payment Systems, Products Liability and Federal Income Taxation.. Ms. Hansen was a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Ronald F. Bartkowicz in the Law Division for the Cook County Circuit Court, writing opinions and bench memoranda. Further, Ms. Hansen gained valuable courtroom experience and sharpened her litigation skills while she was a 711 Intern at the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office. She successfully tried several bench trials, and one jury trial resulting in guilty verdicts.

Licensed to practice law under the Illinois State Bar since 1973, and the DuPage County Bar since 2003, Attorney John F. Martoccio is now a managing partner at Martoccio & Martoccio in DuPage County, Illinois. The law firm focuses on providing high quality legal advice from a team of caring family law and personal injury lawyers who treat their clients with respect.. John has handled divorce and family law cases in trial courts throughout Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Courts of Illinois. He is also an accomplished Illinois Appellate Court Lawyer. Mr. Martoccio is a frequent lecture on family law issues in Illinois and has written extensively on the subject of divorce, families and law.