Top Child Custody Lawyers in chicago | 28 available

Firm: Beermann Pritikin Mirabelli Swerdlove

161 N Clark St, Suite 2600 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Morgan Stogsdill focuses her practice in the areas of family law, divorce and child custody cases, as well as prenuptial agreements.  Ms. Stogsdill is highly experienced in litigation.  When litigation is not required, she negotiates with the parties and/or attorneys for an optimal outcome in amicable and contentious cases.  As a Partner at Beermann, Ms. Stogsdill is qualified to handle all types of family law issues and works to individually tailor the strategy to each client, on a case by case, basis.. Ms. Stogsdill counsels clients on the various aspects of dissolution of marriage and paternity proceedings, including child custody, support, visitation, property division and all financial issues related to divorce. She also represents clients in post-dissolution matters and civil litigation related to orders of protection.  In 2013, Ms. Stogsdill spent eight (8) days in Houston, Texas at an elite family law trial seminar, the Houston Family Law Trial Institute.Ms. Stogsdill was recently named a Rising Star in the area of Family Law by Super Lawyers Magazine for many years since 2010; a designation reserved for the top 2.5% of all Illinois attorneys under 40.  In Cook County for the year 2006-2007, the Jury Verdict Reporter listed and published Morgan Stogsdill as an individual attorney who had the third most jury verdicts or jury trials in all of Cook County, including, Chicago, IL.. In addition to being an attorney in the Family Law Department at Beermann Swerdlove; Ms. Stogsdill is a member of the Sports and Entertainment Family Law Division which focuses on celebrities, athletes and other high profile cases.  In addition to her work and charity work, Ms. Stogsdill enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Firm: GMR Family Law LLP

161 North Clark Street , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Even at the start of her family law career in 1995 as a fierce litigator at a well-known matrimonial firm in Chicago, deep down Nanette knew she would be most effective at helping families if she led her own firm. Realizing that goal eight years later, she founded what today is Griffin McCarthy & Rice LLP - a highly respected boutique divorce practice in Chicago.. Since then, Nanette has been appointed by the Cook County Court to act as a child's representative and guardian ad litem in custody and visitation proceedings and engages in continuous training to maintain this qualification. She has extensive experience working on cases with complex custody issues, including cases with special needs children, mental health issues and international removal. While Nanette works with clients in alternative dispute resolution settings such as collaborative divorce and mediation, the bulk of her work is in traditional litigation.. Prior to practicing law, Nanette obtained her B.S.B.A. from Lawrence Technological University and her Juris Doctor from DePaul University School of Law in Chicago. Her undergraduate studies focused on accounting and finances, providing strong financial acumen that is critical in the handling of high net-worth divorces. She also received training in negotiation at the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation, which has framed her entire approach to the practice of law.. Nanette is viewed as a leading voice among matrimonial lawyers and has been invited to speak at numerous engagements on the topic. She has also written many briefs for the Appellate Court of Illinois and authored multiple articles on family law topics including one that was published in the ISBA Family Law Newsletter regarding non-customary parentage law cases.

Firm: Law Office of Ninh Ma

200 W. Madison, Suite 2100 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Firm: Turrisi Law, LLC

1032 W. Taylor St , Chicago , Illinois 60607

Practice Areas: Child Custody

If you find yourself facing a difficult family situation, you can count on me to help you through it.  I will listen to your priorities and help you make the right decisions about your case.  I will ardently defend you in court, while always looking for a fair agreement.  I promise fair and reasonable attorneys' fees, excellent communication, and efficient services.  Please call me if you would like to discuss your case.

Firm: SK Law, P.C.

30 N LaSalle St , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Distinguished as a gifted negotiator and fierce litigator, Sunney Kohlhoss founded SK Law over twelve years ago to provide sophisticated legal representation at a reasonable cost. Sunney has devoted her career to bringing the most complex cases to resolution, having worked on some of Chicago’s most high-profile, contentious cases. With her prior experience at a forensic accounting firm, coupled with her personal experience as a child of a complex divorce proceeding, Sunney has unparalleled perspective and knowledge to simplify even the most complex matters. By understanding her opponents as well as she understands her clients, Sunney is often able to accomplish her client’s goals through negotiation, or through sophisticated litigation aimed to minimize costs.. Sunney studied journalism at the University of Colorado where she learned to study all night and ski all day. She received a scholarship to attend the Chicago-Kent School of Law where she graduated in 2007. Sunney has been a member of the Illinois Bar in good standing since 2007 and is preparing for admission to the California Bar.. Sunney likes loud music, natural wine, and “basic” romantic comedies—to the horror of her husband who makes intelligent independent movies. Sunney is the proud mother of a rambunctious daughter who is the sunshine of her every day.

Firm: Merel Family Law, P.C.

440 West Randolph Street , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Aggressive litigation, strategic negotiation.. Mr. McSurley's courtroom successes have impacted families from Illinois to California, reuniting children with their parents. His tireless efforts in all areas of family law have won challenging cases to keep children safe. Such cases center on custody, and have frequently resulted in him expeditiously securing emergency orders of protection, safeguarding children from abuse.. Mr. McSurley graduated at the top of his class at University of Illinois, Chicago, first earning the summa cum laude distinction with his bachelor's degree and later magna cum laude with his Juris Doctorate from the university's College of Law. He earned Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society's distinctive gold key and was voted president of the law school's Family Law Society. Mr. McSurley excelled as a member of the Family Advocacy Clinic, where he passionately represented parents and children. His stellar work in abuse and neglect proceedings eventually earned him a leadership role, mentoring law students in emotionally charged child-centered litigation.. Mr. McSurley's intellectual rigor and work ethic earned him coveted internships with judges across the nation, allowing him to develop keen insight into their decision-making process. In law school he won a prestigious internship with the U.S. Department of Justice and drafted decisions for the judges of the Executive Office of Immigration Review. He also interned with the judges of the Juvenile Court of Denver, Colorado and the family law division of the Circuit Court of Will County, Illinois.. As a judicial intern with the family law division of Will County, Mr. McSurley aided judges and worked closely with Judge Dinah L. Archambeault throughout all stages of divorce and custody proceedings.

Firm: David P. Pasulka & Associates, P.C.

70 West Madison Street , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Family Law, Divorce, Domestic Relations, Marital Property Settlements, Matrimonial Law, Paternity, Post Divorce Modification, Postnuptial Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders QDROs, Child Custody, Visitation Rights

Firm: Avery | Kill, LLC

218 North Jefferson Street , Chicago , Illinois 60661

Practice Areas: Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody