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Firm: Lake, Toback and DArco

33 North Dearborn   900 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Adoption,Divorce,Domestic Partnership,Family ,Paternity

Firm: O'Connor Cadiz Accident and Injury Law

217 N. McLean Blvd. , Elgin , Illinois 60123

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Landlord & Tenant, Probate , Traffic Violations, Wills, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury

Hi, I am attorney Carol O’Connor Cadiz. I am a 1996 graduate of DePaul University College of Law in Chicago. Before that, I worked as a Spanish translator for attorneys before and while in law school. Since I worked with an agency, I was at a different law firm almost every day. Often, I was in court translating personal injury trials. The lawyers were always different. The process and the law fascinated me, and I knew that I wanted to be a part of it. One of the reasons that I became a lawyer is because I hated to see how most lawyers were treating the other people in the room. While so many seemed very good in terms of knowing the law, and taught me a lot, most had no "bedside manner". I wanted to do better. I understand that when people are faced with a new situation, especially where law and medicine are concerned, it can be very scary. In personal injury law, law and medicine often come together. You would be shocked if I were to tell you how I saw people being treated, even by their own lawyers. Sometimes, it was nothing short of sickening. I wanted to work with clients not just as their translator but in a way where I could relate to them in the way that I believed was needed. Only when someone is able to have a good working relationship with their lawyer can they begin to understand their case and become a true parter in the outcome.. I began my legal career practicing personal injury law, out of a small law firm in Skokie, Illinois. My boss was kind and did treat his clients with respect, but things were very "old school" and a bit disorganized. I moved out of the area and my career took me elsewhere. I soon moved back to the Chicago area and returned to the personal injury firm in order to sharpen my skills and learn from more experienced lawyers. In 2000, I opened my own law firm in downtown Chicago so that I could do things my own way and help the people that I wanted to work with.. A few years later, I took on a business partner and my law firm became A. Traub and Cadiz. By 2005, our partnership ended and I opened my own firm in Schaumburg, IL. I have been in business for myself ever since, and eventually moved the business to Itasca IL, serving DuPage County. In February 2023, I moved to my current office which is located in Elgin, Illinois. I am licensed in the Northern District of Illinois (Federal Court) and also in the State of Illinois, exclusively serving people in Illinois. While my office is located in Kane County, I also help people in Cook, DuPage, Lake and McHenry counties.. I decided long ago that I wanted to serve clients in a more personalized way- paying particular attention to the specific needs of the individual and getting to know each and every client well. This is why I refuse to become what I call a Personal Injury Mill - with many lawyers cranking out cases without really spending enough time getting to know the facts. Not all of them operate that way, of course, but I knew that I wanted to stay small. For this reason, I am very selective in who I am able to help and I do not take on more cases than I can handle.

Firm: June, Prodehl & Renzi, L.L.C.

1861 Black Road , Joliet , Illinois 60435

Practice Areas: Adoption, Automobile Accidents, Child Custody & Visitation, Civil , Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Personal Injury, Prenuptial Agreement, Real Estate , Spousal Support, Family, Family, Family

Firm: Way Law Offices, L.L.C.

1100 S 5th St , Springfield , Illinois 62703

Practice Areas: Adoption

A former U.S. Marine, Attorney Dan Way knows the importance of attention to detail. His approach to helping his clients achieve their goals is simple yet very effective...he listens closely to gain a clear understanding of what they want, communicates using plain language, answers questions in a straightforward manner and then provides advice and guidance. Dan's clients appreciate that he does not "sugar coat" matters and instead conveys the "positive and negative" aspects of situations so clients can make truly informed decisions. And, he doesn't make promises on the outcome of cases, but he does guarantee that he will do the best that he can to get the desired results. Over the last 24 years, Way Law Offices has provided prompt, professional, efficient and personalized services to clients and families in central Illinois in many areas including all types of adoptions, adult and minor guardianship, wills and powers of attorney, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents and wrongful death cases, real estate matters, workers' compensation, and divorce.

Firm: Law Firm of Cynthia L. Lazar

611 S Milwaukee   Ste 12 256 , Libertyville , Illinois 60048

Practice Areas: Adoption,Child Support,Divorce,Family

23 W. Jefferson St. , Joliet , Illinois 60432

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Family, Guardianship, Mediation, Adoption, Domestic Violence, Alimony, Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Contact Courtney Mehta at. Courtney Mehta graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2011. During law school Courtney spent her summers clerking for a Family Law firm.  After passing the bar,  Courtney began her career working for Mitchell Law Group in Joliet, Illinois.. In 2016,  Courtney joined Henderson Law & Mediation Center, now Henderson & Mehta Law and Mediation Center.  At Henderson & Mehta Law & Mediation Center, Courtney concentrates her practice in the areas of Divorce,  Separation, Parental Allocation (formerly known as Custody), Guardianship, and Adoption.  Courtney is also on the Will County Mediation and Guardian ad Litem lists. She is frequently appointed in those capacities.  Courtney is currently a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Will County Bar Association where she serves as the Co-Chair of the Guardian ad Litem Committee.  Courtney has presented on a Guardian ad Litem panel and on the Best Interests of the Minor Children.. Courtney is currently a working Mother of two children. She lives in Naperville, Illinois with her husband and children.

Firm: Hunter & Johnson PC

5213 Mae Dr Ste B , Godfrey , Illinois 62035

Practice Areas: Adoption, Arbitration & Mediation, Banking & Finance, Child Support, Contracts, Divorce, Family , Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death, Arbitration, Arbitration

Firm: Stivers and Gramm, LLC

820 E. Grove Street , Bloomington , Illinois 61701

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Real Estate , Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense

Chris Gramm is a McLean County native. After graduating from University High School in Normal, he majored in political science at Illinois State University(ISU) and received his Masters degree from the University of Illinois (U of I) prior to attending law school at Northern Illinois University(NIU). Before opening his own law practice in Bloomington, he was formerly an Assistant State's Attorney with the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted misdemeanors, DUI and traffic cases. Chris is a member of the McLean County and Illinois State Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Chris is now a partner with the law firm of Stivers & Gramm, LLC.

Firm: Law Firm of Caryl Jacobs Gabe, Ltd.

2300 N Barrington Road , Hoffman Estates , Illinois 60169

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Partnership, Family , Mediation, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreement, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

With more than 38 years of legal experience, Carly Jacobs Gabe is a passionate and dedicated family law attorney serving South Barrington. She provides strategic legal solutions for those facing complex and heated family law issues. Her goal is to provide every client with personalized attention and insightful counsel. While she is a skilled negotiator, she is not afraid to litigate your case in court when necessary. Since 1976, her firm has been helping individuals and families move forward with their lives. Attorney Gabe handles a broad range of cases, including mediation, high net worth divorce, child support and custody, prenuptial agreements, divorce, and much more. Let her review your case today and provide the compassionate representation you need during this time!

Firm: Brigitte Schmidt Bell, P.C.

5250 Old Orchard Road , Skokie , Illinois 60077

Practice Areas: Adoption, Business & Commercial, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Mediation, Mediation, Mediation, Mediation, Mediation

Brigitte Bell, one of the founders and first Co-Presidents of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois (CLII), has been a mediator and lawyer for over 30 years, focusing her interests and efforts in family law. Brigitte has been actively involved in the conflict resolution field since 1985, teaching conflict resolution at Loyola Law School, DePaul’s School for New Learning, and the Chicago Centers for Family Health, and serving as a Board  member, volunteer mediator, and trainer at the Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR). She speaks nationally and locally about mediation and family law issues (parenting, financial, and policy/process issues). Brigitte currently provides mediation skills training for collaborative professionals through Loyola Law School. Brigitte fervently believes in mediation and Collaborative Law as non-adversarial, problem-solving approaches to divorce and family issues and is committed to practicing in ways that foster respect, self- determination, and constructive resolutions.  She has put this belief into practice by heading up one of the very few family law firms in the country in which all of the attorney-associates are mediators and Collaborative Fellows committed to these approaches.

Firm: Alan Pearlman, Ltd.

707 Skokie Boulevard , Northbrook , Illinois 60062

Practice Areas: Divorce, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Adoption, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Law Offices of Belle Lind Gordon P.C.

33 North La Salle Street   900  6 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Adoption,Child Custody & Visitation,Divorce,Domestic Partnership,Family ,Paternity

Firm: Bush & Heise

1300 S Grove Ave Ste 104 A , Barrington , Illinois 60010

Practice Areas: Adoption, Arbitration & Mediation, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Family, Family

Anna Markley Bush is committed to fair and creative, straight-forward solutions to all family law problems, specializing in alternative dispute resolution without unnecessary court involvement. Divorce with dignity and the peaceful resolution of family law matters is the most important consideration in the Bush & Heise law practice.. At Bush & Heise, we believe that matters of divorce and legal separation are best handled through a collaborative approach. We save our clients’ time and money by settling divorce disputes in a timely and efficient manner.. Contact our firm to speak directly to an attorney about your situation. We offer free initial consultations and are available evenings and weekends by appointment for your convenience.

Firm: A. Traub & Associates

200 W. 22nd Street , Lombard , Illinois 60148

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Landlord & Tenant, Probate , Real Estate , Wills, Child Custody, Child Custody, Child Custody, Child Custody, Child Custody, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Our office is a down home practice that celebrates providing "Everything a Family Needs."  We also sponsor local sports, fundraisers and social activities to show our support for the community we represent.  If you need a lawyer that truly understand your situation and your background A. Traub & Associates would be the right fit for you.

Firm: Stange Law Firm, PC

25 Professional Park Drive , Maryville , Illinois 62062

Practice Areas: Divorce, Alimony, Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, Mediation, Family, Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family

When faced with the hard times and decisions that come with a family law matter, the most comforting aspect is having an attorney that cares about the situation and how the best way it can be handled. Andrew Rankin always has the best interest of the client in mind, and manages the family law situation with authentic care.. Drew is originally from Highland, Illinois. Drew is a Partner at Stange Law Firm, who manages the East Region of the Firm, including all of the Illinois offices and the Arnold, Missouri office of the firm. Drew has been with Stange Law Firm since 2015.. Drew obtained his Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management from Southern Illinois University. After college Drew worked as a professional pilot and flight instructor where he worked hand in hand with pilots and student pilots. Drew then went on and earned his Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, Illinois. After law school, Drew gained experience working for another law firm in Illinois and the Office of the State’s Attorney for Madison County, Illinois. Recently, Drew completed mediation training and can now assist clients with mediation in their matters. Thus, you can be sure that Drew has the knowledge to help you through your family law case.. Additionally, Drew is “Lead Counsel Rated” for Family Law since 2016. Attorneys become “Lead Counsel Rated” after having the appropriate level of experience, peer recommendations and a spotless disciplinary record. Drew was on the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for Family Law by Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine in 2020. Only 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are on this list.. When not helping his clients, Drew enjoys spending time with his wife, son and daughter, and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Firm: Davis Friedman, LLP

135 S. LaSalle, 36th Floor , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Adoption, Divorce, Family , Divorce & Separation

Andrew Engle practices family law with a positive approach to helping his clients. "Although in most of our cases, people are experiencing varying levels of personal turmoil, the right family law attorney can help clients navigate the overwhelming legal system and achieve favorable results." In addition to offering his clients expert legal advice and strategies, Engle often finds himself serving their more emotional needs as well. He explains, "I try to help people cope with their individual situations and overcome a difficult part of life with dignity and self-respect.". "I'm drawn to family law because I'm fascinated by the interaction of the law with psychology," Engle says, adding that "Davis Friedman has been a leading firm in the field of family law for decades. The legal experience and resources provided by our team are exceptional." Typically, his prospective clients are dealing with issues that are both legally and emotionally complex. "People have to grapple with the sadness, anger and disappointments associated with divorce and custody cases, while making sound financial decisions and agreements that best suit their family. It is my job to help guide clients through the difficulty of balancing their feelings with the financial business of divorce. My challenge is to reduce the emotional stress of the cases and help clients make thoughtful, intelligent and sensible decisions.". Engle says he always attempts to work amicably with opposing attorneys to settle cases as fairly and swiftly as possible. If there is the need for litigation, he and his colleagues work tirelessly to achieve outstanding results. Engle is guided by his strong sense of ethics and responsibility to be a fierce advocate for each of his clients.. Engle's practice extends across Cook, Lake, Du Page, Will, McHenry, Kane and Kendall counties. His clients include physicians, lawyers, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, media personalities, business owners, homemakers, teachers and union members, as well as their spouses.. Engle's caring attitude and dedication to his wide range of clients is what motivates him every day. "I've found that being a divorce lawyer puts my own life into perspective. My goal is to help people feel satisfied and content. At the end of the day, we are trying to restore hope and give people the tools they need to start the next chapters of their lives."

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: The Shaw Law Group, P.C.

201 Hillsboro Ave , Edwardsville , Illinois 62025

Practice Areas: Divorce, Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Family, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Albert L. Wysocki Attorney At Law

325 Washington Street , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Real Estate , Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Albert L. Wysocki is the founding attorney at the Lake County criminal defense firm, Albert L. Wysocki Attorney At Law. Attorney Wysocki earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Criminal Justice, and his Juris Doctorate degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago – Kent College of Law. In addition, he received his Associate of Arts degree from the College of Lake County. He was admitted to the State Bar of Illinois in 1977. In 1990, Mr. Wysocki was appointed the Village Attorney and the Village Prosecutor for the Village Round Lake Park, where he served until 1993. Attorney Wysocki is a member of numerous associations including the Jefferson Inns of Court, the Lake County Bar Association, the Illinois Municipal League, the Illinois Institute for Local Government Law, and The Lawyers Club of Chicago.. Mr. Wysocki offers counsel that other lawyers most likely cannot, due to his wide ranging background as a former Lake County judge, prosecutor, Chief Deputy Sheriff, and Premier criminal defense attorney. This extensive background gives Attorney Wysocki an invaluable perspective of not only the side of the defense, but also the prosecution, as well as a perspective as seen by law enforcement. By maintaining a thorough understanding of the United States criminal justice system, he is able to provide his clients with trusted legal counsel and effective services.  Mr. Wysocki believes that it is important to always have his clients’ best interest in mind, and he takes as much time as necessary to fully prepare every facet of the cases he takes on.  His firm handles a variety of cases, and Attorney Wysocki is prepared to represent you whether you are facing charges involving a drug crime, white color crime, DUI offense, and more. To find out more about retaining the representation of a Lake County criminal defense attorney, contact Albert L. Wysocki Attorney At Law.

Firm: Pesce Law Group, P.C.

50 S. Main Street , Naperville , Illinois 60540

Practice Areas: Adoption, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family

Don Pesce received his Juris Doctorate from the IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2005. After being admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2005 and the Florida Bar in 2006, Don decided to dedicate his legal career to divorce and family law. As such, Don has been practicing in the divorce and family law arena, with an emphasis in DuPage County, for the entirety of his legal career.. Don is a passionate and enthusiastic problem solver who loves the intellectual challenges of family law from the initial consultation to the final agreement or judicial ruling. As an experienced divorce and family law attorney, Don handles every type of case, from the simple agreement to the most intricate and delicate situations, with precision, persistence, and care.. Don takes pride in his ability to communicate with clients. Don gives clients one-on-one attention every step of the way. He thoroughly explains the legal process from the first action to the last. Don always makes it his goal to specifically tailor an individualized strategy for his clients in order to attain a favorable outcome. This includes considering the calculation of cost-benefit analysis in every case, carefully taking into account his clients' wishes and finances simultaneously. Don has valuable experience working with clients in every financial situation, including the protection of multi-million dollar estates.