Illinois Lawyers Amy Spector to Andrew Bequette

Firm: Hicks & Spector, LLC

120 W. Main Street , Belleville , Illinois 62220

Practice Areas: Family

Ms. Spector is a Managing Partner of Hicks & Spector, LLC.  She is licensed to practice law in the States of Illinois and Missouri (inactive).. Ms. Spector received a B.S. in Business Administration from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she majored in Marketing and minored in Psychology.  During her time at The University of Illinois, Ms. Spector was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, the National Society for Collegiate Scholars and served as a student facilitator for the First Year Impact freshman orientation program.. Ms. Spector then received her Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, Illinois.  Throughout law school, Ms. Spector was an active member of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity, as well as the student divisions of the Illinois State Bar Association and American Bar Association.. Ms. Spector went on to receive a Master’s of Business Administration from the Southern Illinois University Graduate School in Carbondale, Illinois.  While attending business school, Ms. Spector worked as a Graduate Assistant with the Southern Illinois University Center for Innovation and became a Certified Small Business Consultant.  In 2010, as a result of her studies and involvement with the Business Graduate School, Ms. Spector received the Asthagiri Chandra Sekaran Award and was named the Most Outstanding Woman M.B.A. Graduating Student.. Since graduating from law and business schools, Ms. Spector has represented clients in the St. Louis Metro and Metro East areas in not only family law cases, but in a variety of other civil litigation settings,  Ms. Spector also established Hicks & Spector, LLC, with her colleague and friend, Kelly Garrett-Hicks.. Ms. Spector is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the St. Clair County Bar Association and the Madison County Bar Association.. She lives in Edwardsville, Illinois with her husband, daughter and pets.

Firm: Andrea Heckman

3701 Algonquin Rd Suite 350 , Rolling Meadows , Illinois 60008

Practice Areas: Wills & Living Wills

Andrea N. Heckman earned her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Loyola University-Chicago. The Supreme Court of Illinois has licensed Ms. Heckman to practice law in the State of Illinois. She is also licensed to practice law in Federal Court. Ms. Heckman is a ferocious litigator and fierce advocate for the rights of her clients.. Ms. Heckman has zealously represented clients in divorce, domestic violence, child custody and personal injury matters throughout her career, including work at DePaul’s Family Law Clinic. Andrea provided legal services to the Cook County Domestic Violence court and the Legal Aid Foundation where she was instrumental in protecting victims of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse as well as telephone, internet and in person harassment.. Ms. Heckman, from her experiences, is extremely and environmentally aware of the emotional and psychological strain parents experience during the divorce process, especially as it relates to their children; and provides them the hope and the courage they need to succeed. She has, with a tender, but tough approach, protected her clients and safeguarded their children with proficient representation. She wears a velvet glove over an iron fist.. Memorable Case Victories:. • Secured an order of protection for her client whose private, love life was being made public by an angry ex-lover along with other forms of physical abuse and harassment suffered by a client who is now safe.. • Obtained a plenary order for protection for a client who had been pinned, bruised and intimidated by an abuser who used many false accusations, character witnesses and the appearance of an entourage of friends in court to further intimidate and terrify her client. Another one of Andrea’s clients is now out of harm’s way.. • Won a $250, award for an elderly grandmother who had slipped and fell in the lobby of a bank causing a broken leg, which required surgical repair with the placement of a plate and screws, a bruised hip, and she would never be made whole physically. Thanks to Andrea’s help this elderly woman can peacefully enjoy her golden years.

Firm: Law Offices of Tedone and Morton, P.C.

58 North Chicago Street , Joliet , Illinois 60432

Practice Areas: Family

I understand that a divorce involves important real life issues such as custody,. visitation and the division of property.. The resolution of these issues will have long term consequences.. I am experienced and can help you successfully manage your divorce and get. a fresh start.

Firm: The Law Office of Andrew A. Barone LLC

7222 W. Cermak Rd. Suite 104 , North Riverside , Illinois 60546

Practice Areas: Social Security

Andy has represented thousands of adults and children in front of the Social Security Administration. He grew up in Berwyn, Il. and graduated from Morton West High School. He worked his way through school, attending college locally at the University of Illinois at Chicago, working as a carpenter (United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, Local 10).. During his time as a carpenter, Andy came to realize how quickly health and good fortune could be lost when one suffers a work ending injury or illness. This realization prompted him to pursue his long time dream of becoming a lawyer. He went to law school at Touro College on New York’s Long Island, graduating in the year 2000. And, later, it was the encouragement of his uncle, who served as an Administrative Law Judge for the Social Security Administration, that convinced him that the practice of disability law was a field where he could put his particular experience and training to good use.. In 2017, Andy formed the Law Office of Andrew A. Barone, LLC. , located in North Riverside, Illinois. The Law Office of Andrew A. Barone , LLC is a practice concentrated in Social Security disability matters that proudly serves Chicagoland’s disabled community.

Firm: Ghantous Law Offices, Ltd.

3100 North Dries Lane, Suite 201 , Peoria , Illinois 61604

Practice Areas: Child Support

Firm: Villalobos & Ybarra, LLP

4708 W. 147th Street, Suite 1 , Midlothian , Illinois 60445

Practice Areas: Litigation

I was born and raised in Chicago.  In 2004, I received a BA in Politics and Government from Illinois State University.  After undergraduate, I attended law school at Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota.  I also hold a master’s degree in Political Science from Northeastern Illinois University.. While in law school, I was approved by the Minnesota Supreme Court to serve as a student attorney, allowing me to begin helping others before I was even an attorney.  Also in law school, I received a certificate in alternative dispute resolution, which I use to help clients settle legal matters without having to go to court, thus saving them time, money, and headaches.. I have been in private practice for over five years now, focusing on immigration and criminal defense.  My experience also includes representing individuals in various civil litigation matters such as family law, estate planning, mortgage foreclosure defense, breach of contract, and accidents.. I am admitted to the Illinois State Bar and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Bar.  I am also admitted to the Federal Trial Bar because I have conducted over 60 trials and hearings.. I use my love of my community and knowledge of the law to help others.  In April 2013, I was voted in as a Trustee for the Village of Franklin Park.  I am fluent in Spanish and a notary public.

Firm: Higgins, Zenker & Coyle, P.C.

2560 Foxfield Road , Saint Charles , Illinois 60174

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Law Offices of A. Marcy Newman & Associates

205 W Randolph St Ste 2000 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Andrea Lum, an associate attorney at the Law Offices of A. Marcy Newman, has been an indispensable part of the team since 2009. Her passion for domestic relations began while in law school at Chicago Kent, where she worked in the Family Law Clinic. Ms. Lum also completed a judicial externship with Ret. Judge Leida J. Gonzalez-Santiago, where she observed domestic relations proceedings and gained first-hand experience in litigation. After graduating from law school, Ms. Lum enrolled in the Family Law Master of Laws (LL.M.) program at Chicago Kent. As a part of the program, she took classes taught by leading family law attorneys and completed an externship at a firm specializing in financial evaluations in domestic relations cases.. Ms. Lum excels at the in-depth financial analysis often required in family law, from the calculation of child support and maintenance, to the more complex details of property and business valuation. She works closely with clients to help them analyze financial documents and discover marital and non-marital assets, and designs her litigation strategy and settlement agreements around that information.. Ms. Lum has successfully defended clients against appeals and is well versed in applying her knowledge of domestic relations law to her cases.  In 2020, Ms. Lum was recognized as Rising Start by Super Lawyers, an honor only given to no more than 2.5% of lawyers in Illinois.. Ms. Lum earned her Juris Doctor from Chicago Kent College of Law and was admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association in 2008. She is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and will soon complete a Master of Laws Degree in Family Law at Chicago Kent. Ms. Lum studied Political Science and Spanish at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2004. As an undergraduate she lived for a semester in Madrid, Spain, where she was fully immersed, and became proficient in, the Spanish language.

Firm: Harvey Law Office, PC

710 E 47th Street , Chicago , Illinois 60653

Practice Areas: Family

We emphasize close communication with our clients to find solutions to meet each client’s needs and priorities. Family law issues often involve many personal elements and high emotions. Chicago family law issues can include: divorce, child support, and child custody.. Here at Harvey Law Office, we work closely with our clients to ensure that the best decisions are made with the client’s and client’s children best interests in mind. At Harvey Law we understand that clients are not only clients but people with real issues. We will work to give the best legal solution to your family law issue.

Firm: SpyratosDavis LLC

1001 Warrenville Rd. , Lisle , Illinois 60532

Practice Areas: Litigation

Civil litigation counsel with a focus on insurance defense, personal injury, wrongful death, insurance coverage, subrogation, arbitration, commercial litigation, and employer liability claims.

Firm: LaScola Law Offices, Ltd

333 East Route 83 , Mundelein , Illinois 60060

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

Ana Guzman LaScola attended University of California, Riverside, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors  in International Relations and French, before attending DePaul University, College of Law, in Chicago Illinois.  Now entering her ninenteenth year of practice, she began her career as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney, under former Cook County State’s Attorney Richard A. Devine.  She also served as Deputy Chief Supervisor in the Probate Division and Civil Division of the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court.  Later, she worked in the private sector at LCC Law Offices, LLC.. During her time as an Assistant State’s Attorney, Ana served in the Child Support Enforcement Division and Juvenile Justice Bureau.  In the private sector she has handled a range of cases including Traffic, DUI, Family Law matters, as well as Real Estate and Probate matters.  She has years of courtroom experience and brings this wealth of knowledge to you.. Ana is knowledgeable in the areas of Traffic and DUI Defense achieving successful negotiations in cases that are not recommended for trial, and in litigation when the facts warrant a trial or pre-trial motion hearing.  Ana will work very hard to achieve the best result possible.  Trustworthy, knowledgeable and effective – you can be sure that Ana has explored every possible outcome and prepared you with all the options and details before reaching a disposition of your case.. Ana is a member of the State Bar Association, and license to practice law in Circuit Courts throughout Illinois, as well as the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  She has been licensed since 2000.

Firm: The Law Office of Andre P. Gaston, P.C.

1 N Tower Rd Ste 1700 , Oak Brook , Illinois 60523

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Mr. Andre’ Gaston graduated from the University of North Carolina @ Chapel Hill with distinction majoring in Political Science.  He completed his legal education graduating from Indiana University School of Law.   Prior to his entering law school, Andre’ was featured on a local Minneapolis, MN news channel as one of the bright, up and coming law students.  During his time at IU, Andre’ became one of the most accomplished Moot Court litigants in the school’s 100 year history.  Andre’ was named the Christopher Maine Advocacy Award winner, a top two overall advocate among Barristers and was on the winning team.  His 3rd year, he was named Friend of the Court’s  Most Outstanding Barrister.. Andre’s legal experience began as he worked as a summer Associate at Hoeppner, Wagner and Evans, Northwest Indiana’s largest firm.  He continued his legal experience as a Summer Associate and Clerk at Cohen and Malad, LLP working on various cases that included complex litigation, multi-jurisdictional litigation, class action litigation, personal injury and international tort claims.. He began his legal practice working as a Corporate Attorney representing clients such as Sears and K-Mart in Chicago and subsequently passed the rigorous Illinois Bar Exam.   His schooling included Constitutional Law as well as Civil Rights, Discrimination in Housing and International Law.. While working as an Attorney, Andre’s caseload included all types of contract matters ranging from contract negotiations to revisions of existing contracts.  Andre’s experience includes drafting complex motions ranging from personal injury complaints, international personal injury lawsuits, motions for evidentiary hearings and insurance defense claims.  Andre earned a reputation as a hard and effective worker and garnered praise from other Attorneys and Partners for his tremendous work ethic and as a thorough practitioner.. Since leaving Chicago and relocating to the Carolinas, Andre’ founded and served as COO and General Counsel of Carolina Health and Day Services, LLC.  Andre’ successfully prepared and argued motions before the Office of Administrative Hearings as well as negotiated favorable decisions before the court in protecting the interests of developmentally disabled individuals.. With Andre’s corporate  law experience he is able to distinguish himself as a highly skilled advocate, understanding the perspectives of both  attorneys and clients.  Andre has developed a solid reputation with Attorneys around the country and continues to consult with businesses from coast to coast on various matters.  Andre’ is an active member of the North Carolina Bar Association, the Illinois Bar, and member of both of Cook County and Chicago Bar Association.

Firm: Anderson Boback & Marshall

20 N Clark St , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family

Firm: Anderson & Associates

, Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning

Firm: Garbis Law, LLC

3 Grant Square # 270 , Hinsdale , Illinois 60521

Practice Areas: Trademark Application

I am a registered patent attorney in the state of Illinois who specializes in protecting your intellectual property and providing guidance to your specific business matters. I am determined to take the time necessary to meet your needs and focus on providing personalized service, accessibility, and cost effective means to keep your business growing.

Firm: Pavich Law Group, P.C. | Chicago

30 West Monroe Street , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability

Anastasia concentrates her practice on representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death matters, including those stemming from medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, and premises liability. 100% of her practice is devoted to litigation.. Anastasia grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago, just minutes from the border of Northwest Indiana. She attended Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing, Illinois before heading north to obtain her B.A. from St. Norbert College in DePere, WI. She returned to Chicago to attend Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she obtained her J.D.. It was at Loyola that Anastasia discovered her passion for trial advocacy. As a member of the Loyola University Mock Trial Team, through the Phillip H. Corboy Fellowship in Trial Advocacy, Anastasia devoted countless hours to learning this craft. She was a National Trial Champion, a Midwest Regional Champion and a Best Advocate Nominee during her two years in the program. She was also awarded a Certificate in Trial Advocacy.. Anastasia served as Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy and head instructor for the Loyola University Chicago School of Law mock trial teams until 2013. She was actively involved in the Serbian Bar Association of America, having served as the 2010-2011 President. Anastasia has been selected as a 2012-2019 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star.

Firm: Thomas T. Boundas & Associates

6428 Joliet Rd Ste 204 , Countryside , Illinois 60525

Practice Areas: Adoption

The attorneys in my firm have over 20 years of experience and strive to serve our clients.We can file most cases the same or the next day. You will always know the status of your case and receive copies of all case documents by e-mail, typically within 48 business hours. For your convenience, I offer evening and weekend hours by appointment.. I am trained in mediation and collaborative law, which allows me to help resolve your case without extended litigation, when possible.

Firm: Thomas T. Boundas & Associates

6428 Joliet Road , Countryside , Illinois 60525

Practice Areas: Child Custody

The attorneys in my firm have over 20 years of experience and strive to serve our clients.In many cases, I can file your case the same or the next day. I am always available to clients by cell phone, text, and e-mail. Clients are kept informed of the status of their case at all times and receive copies of all case documents by e-mail, usually the same day.. I represent clients in Cook, DuPage, and Will counties in family law, bankruptcy and general litigation cases, including: - Divorce - Child Custody - Child Support - Paternity - Orders of Protection

Firm: Ana M. Mencini and Associates, P.C.

550 E Devon Avenue 160 , Itasca , Illinois 60143

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Estate Planning,Family ,Housing ,Immigration & Naturalization ,Probate ,Real Estate ,Trusts,Wills

Firm: Beckett & Webber, P.C.

508 South Broadway , Urbana , Illinois 61801

Practice Areas: Civil , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Municipal , Personal Injury, State, Local And Municipal Law