Child Support lawyers in Illinois Lester Ottenheimer to Michael R.

Firm: Ottenheimer Teplinsky Rosenbloom, LLC

750 Lake Cook Road Suite 140 , Buffalo Grove , Illinois 60089

Practice Areas: Administrative , Adoption, Arbitration & Mediation, Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Divorce, Family , Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Real Estate , Sexual Harassment, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Katz Law Office Limited

2408 West Cermak Road , Chicago , Illinois 60608

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil Rights, Constitutional , Criminal Defense , Divorce, Family , Traffic Violations, Immigration, Immigration, Immigration

A representative of the common man and woman to enforce your legal rights.. Matthew Katz is someone who for years has been committed to fighting for the rights of poor and minority communities, and now for his clients. Since 1989, he has been an organizer and participant in various projects and forms of social activism to improve the human condition and work to ensure that the civil rights to which we are all entitled are protected. Here, we delineate the various activities and accomplishments of his student, political and professional life.

Firm: Bochte, Kuzniar & Navigato, P.C.

2580 Foxfield Rd Ste 200 , Saint Charles , Illinois 60174

Practice Areas: Adoption, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Contracts, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Landlord & Tenant, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Traffic Violations, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

Firm: The Minton Firm, P.C.

1051 Perimeter Drive Suite 400 , Schaumburg , Illinois 60173

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Spousal Support, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family

The only Board Certified Family Law Trial Advocate in the State of Illinois with the goal of each Client "realizing an accomplishment" in the Dissolution Process while achieving Emotional and Economic security for the Family in a professional and confidential manner. I have a passionate belief in what we do, never compromising standards or values in caring about the Client and the Family. I have maintained this vision of Client Service and Representation. This True Professionalism as exhibited has been nationally recognized for over 40 years. "Family Matters Matter To Us.". Michael Harry Minton, founding partner of The Minton Firm, with offices located in the Chicagoland area, was admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association in 1971, having received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Northwestern in 1971, attending the University of London School of Economics while at Northwestern, and having received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Notre Dame in 1968.. A member of the Association Of Trial Lawyers Of America since 1975, Minton received recognition as an "Advocate" by ATLA's National College of Advocacy Achievement Recognition Program. The National College of Advocacy recognizes Minton as a “Fellow of Trial Advocacy” and was awarded the status of ATLA “Stalwart”. Minton was elected as an ATLA Family Law Section Officer and served as the Secretary of the Family Law Section. Minton was then elected as Chair of the Family Law Section for two terms and then served as Immediate-Past Chair.. The National Board Of Trial Advocacy awarded Minton Board Certification on Civil Trial Advocacy in 1982 and Minton has been re-certified each year, most recently by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as achieving board certification in Family Law Trial Advocacy in 2011. Minton was the first attorney in the State of Illinois to be awarded Board Certification as a Family Law Trial Advocate. The NBTA is dedicated to the identification of attorneys with a history of enhanced skill in trial practice and insures that each NBTA board certified attorney can substantiate their specialty designation with true quality.. Minton is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for 2011 and has maintained this recognition for 25 years. This AN Preeminent has been earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating Process and signifies the highest possible peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards. The American Biographical Institute recognized Minton for his outstanding pursuits and achievements in the field on family law as Man of the Year 2011.. The National Trial Lawyers certified and named Minton to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in 2011. Minton was invited to become a member of the distinguished Melvin M. Belli Society in 2010. This invitation for membership is extended to a select number of attorneys who had demonstrated both ability and dedication to Civil Trial Advocacy with the acknowledgement that Minton has met the standard of excellence required for this Award.. Minton is a member of the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Foundation and a Sustaining Fellow of the Roscoe Pound Foundation. Minton was a Chairman of the ATLA Lawyer’s Challenge For Children Program and a member of the Streetlaw Educational Project. Minton served on the Board of Editors of the national publication entitled “Fair Share” and was the Consulting Editor for the Nichol’s Illinois Civil Practice Volume 3A, which covered Trial Practice and Procedure.. Minton is the author of the book entitled "What is a Wife Worth? The Leading Expert Places a High Dollar on Homemaking," William Morrow & Co., Inc. New York; McGraw Hill, Inc. New York (paperback) and an Audio Cassette Presentation entitled “The Value of Housework: For Love or Money.” Minton has authored chapters and articles regarding trial practice for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the National Business Institute. Other Articles have been published in the Trial Diplomacy Journal, the Journal of Forensic Economics and the Halm Library Publication. Articles have also appeared in People Magazine, Money Magazine, Fortune Magazine, The American Benefactor and other news publications throughout the country. Recently, Minton authored an article titled “Winning in Changing Times: Trial Advocacy in Custody Litigation” which appeared in Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s Winter 2010 Trial Journal, Volume 12, Issue 1.. Minton has lectured at Bar Association Conventions and Seminars held in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Canada, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Ohio and has been a featured speaker at the 50th Annual ATLA Convention. Minton was on the Seminar Faculty and lectured at the Absolute Litigators 2009 “Winning in Changing Times” held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Minton has been a featured guest on Donahue, 60 Minutes, The Letterman Show, The Today Show, The Larry King Radio Show and other nationally syndicated radio and television programs. Minton has argued cases before the Illinois Court of Appeals, the Illinois Supreme Court, and the Arizona Appellate Court.. Minton maintains membership in the American Association for Justice, The American Bar Association, The Illinois Bar Association, The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, The Chicago Bar Association, the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and The DuPage County Bar Association.

Firm: Michael V. LoCicero

2021 Midwest Rd , Oak Brook , Illinois 60523

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Traffic Violations, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Michael V. LoCicero has practiced law in DuPage County for over three decades. Michael's dedication to the community includes volunteering in local education, sports, and government programs. As a seasoned estate planning attorney, he believes in personal service at a reasonable price and dedication to clients from start to finish. Michael values open communication with his clients by keeping them fully informed about their matters, providing advice, and ultimately helping clients make the best, fully-informed decisions possible. Michael's problem solving and cost-effective approach allows him to reach client goals as quickly as possible at a reasonable rate.

Firm: Michael N. Gorcowski, P.C.

8 West Cass Street , Joliet , Illinois 60432

Practice Areas: Adoption, Automobile Accidents, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, DUI/DWI, Estate Planning, Family , Housing , Landlord & Tenant, Personal Injury, Real Estate , Traffic Violations, Wills, Workers Compensation

1N141 County Farm Road , Winfield , Illinois 60190

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

Melissa Fernandez graduated from DePaul University in 2015 where she received her Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Political Science. Melissa went on to receive her law degree from DePaul University College of Law in 2019 with a certificate in Family Law where she graduated Cum Laude and maintained herself on the Dean’s list for all three years.. From a very young age, Melissa knew that she was passionate about family law. As a child of divorced parents, Melissa brings a unique perspective to the firm having experienced the breakdown of her family at a young age. Melissa prides herself on being able to help families who are going through the same thing as well as counsel and advise clients during the other often difficult and emotional issues associated with family law.. She carried her passion for family law with her to law school where she was heavily involved in DePaul’s family law program. Upon acceptance to DePaul, Melissa received a Dean’s scholarship to help fund her law school education for her outstanding academic performance in undergrad. At DePaul, Melissa was selected to be a Family Law fellow after being awarded the Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Family Law Center Scholarship. She also served as Vice President for the Child and Family Law Association and was awarded two CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for receiving the highest grade in both her Family Law legal drafting and Legal Analysis Research and Communication classes. During law school, Melissa recognized that being an effective advocate for her clients would require her to be well versed in the rules of civil procedure, the rules of evidence, and courtroom procedure. As a result, Melissa competed as a member of DePaul’s Appellate Moot Court team where she displayed a passion for litigation and skill in oral advocacy.Melissa began her legal career as an intern at the Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services in Chicago working with clients who were victims of domestic violence. There, she gained extensive experience working with complex financial and interpersonal matters. She then served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge Raul Vega in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, where she assisted Judge Vega in conducting legal research, writing court orders, and assisting pro se litigants. These experiences allowed Melissa to hone her research and writing skills, which have made her an effective advocate in pleadings.. Before joining McSwain, Nagle, and Giese, P.C., Melissa worked at a mid-sized family law firm in Wheaton, Illinois as an associate attorney where she gained experience working with pre decree, post decree, parentage, and child support cases. Melissa is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and the DuPage County Bar Association.

Firm: Kuffel Law, LLC

400 KNOLL STREET SUITE B , WHEATON , Illinois 60187

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

I have a distinct background from working at the Cook County Public Guardian's Office representing abused and neglected children for 7 years, which gives me an edge over many other fellow family law attorneys. I honed my litigation skills fighting state's attorney's and public defenders every single day in court.   That experience also lead to my nomination as the Chair of the Children's Advocacy Section in DuPage and to many GAL appointments around the area.  I pride myself on being the go-to attorney in the area for DCFS cases, child custody, guardianship and adoption cases.  Notwithstanding my zealous advocacy in the courtroom, I value your money and your time and I do everything in my power to avoid unnecessary drama and keep your legal fees down. Call today to set up a consult.

Firm: Sullivan Taylor and Gumina

1749 South Naperville Road   106 , Wheaton , Illinois 60187

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

Firm: Birnbaum, Haddon, Gelfman & Arnoux, LLC

180 North LaSalle Street , Chicago , Illinois 60601

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

Firm: Figiel Law Offices, Ltd

7111 West Higgins Avenue , Chicago , Illinois 60656

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation

Lucas Figiel is a Polish-speaking divorce and family law attorney who practices in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.  Lucas is the founding and managing partner of Figiel Law Offices, Ltd., a firm dedicated exclusively to the practice of family law.  Mr. Figiel has devoted his entire career to guiding individuals through divorces, paternity proceedings, orders of protection, and guardianship matters.  His practice includes property division, debt allocation, maintenance, child support, allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time.  Mr. Figiel graduated from Northwestern University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in English literature and philosophy.  He subsequently earned his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2003 with a certificate in Litigation and Alternate Dispute Resolution.  Mr. Figiel speaks fluent Polish and proudly represents people of Polish descent in Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, and Kane counties.  Mr. Figiel is well-regarded by his clients, fellow family law practitioners, and judges for his knowledge of family law, distinguished oral advocacy skills, and diligence in seeing matters through to completion.

Firm: McSwain Rapp Law, LLC

2100 Manchester Road, Building B, Suite 1050 , Wheaton , Illinois 60187

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Real Estate, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Our firm provides quality legal representation to individuals and families located throughout the western suburbs of Chicago. Attorney Mary E. McSwain has nearly 30 years of full time legal experience serving a broad and diverse clientele facing a wide variety of legal issues. We pride ourselves on offering a combination of competence, professionalism, and personal service tailored to suit each client's individual circumstances.

Firm: Avery Camerlingo Kill, LLC

218 N. Jefferson Street Suite 200 , Chicago , Illinois 60661

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

Firm: Marshall J. Auerbach and Associates, Ltd.

30 North LaSalle Street   3440  6 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Domestic Partnership,Family ,General Practice

Firm: Wakenight - Oak Park Office

1100 West Lake Street , Oak Park , Illinois 60301

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Mark T. Wakenight, founder of Wakenight & Associates, P.C., has over three decades of legal experience, with a focus on divorce and family law. A graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law in 1988, Mark began his career in Chicago, representing clients in diverse legal areas. However, his passion for family law led him to establish Wakenight & Associates, P.C. in 2002, where he committed exclusively to helping clients navigate divorce, child custody, and other family law matters.Mark’s approach emphasizes collaboration and preparation, ensuring clients receive tailored guidance during emotionally charged situations. His adept experience in child custody cases earned him certification by the Honorable Judge Moshe Jacobius to represent children in custody disputes, a role he held until 2013. Today, Mark focuses on managing his growing firm, fostering a team of like-minded attorneys dedicated to family law.An active member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and other professional organizations, Mark’s philosophy—“All we do is family law, all day, every day”—reflects his unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and effective legal representation for families in need.

180 N La Salle St Ste 2700 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Child Support

From growing up on a farm in downstate Illinois to living and practicing law in Chicago Marcia learned the importance of hard work, preparation and honesty.. Over 25 years of concentrating in family law has provided Marcia with experience in all areas–divorce, legal separation, declaration of invalidity (annulment), adoption, child custody and visitation, child and spouse support, college contribution, marital and non-marital property valuation and division, attorneys fees as well as enforcement and modification of existing judgments.. Marcia understands the fear and anxiety that those faced with a family law matter often feel. She will work to explain processes and options in order to help her clients understand what is happening and participate in making decisions in matters that will affect them immediately and into the future.

Firm: Cotler Law LLC

5 Revere Drive , Northbrook , Illinois 60062

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil Rights, Construction , Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Divorce, Employment & Labor , Family , Labor , Landlord & Tenant, Real Estate , Sexual Harassment, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

Firm: M. Allyson Misevich, P.C.

1236 S Alpine Rd   L1 , Rockford , Illinois 61108

Practice Areas: Adoption,Banking & Finance,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Family ,Trusts,Wills

Firm: Conniff & Keleher, LLC

224 S. Marion Street , Oak Park , Illinois 60302

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

Lyn is a skilled and knowledgeable attorney with over 30 years of experience in family law. In the first four years of Lyn's legal career, she practiced as a corporate and securities law attorney before devoting her practice to family law. Lyn commenced her training in Collaborative Law Practice in 2002 and, since that time has attended additional and extensive trainings throughout the United States and Australia. Over the past fourteen years, Lyn has represented many clients in the Collaborative Law Process to help them explore creative solutions as they transition from one household to two households.. Lyn has worked with clients on a wide range of family law issues, and she has helped to resolve difficult situations with innovative techniques and a commitment to open discussions between parties. Lyn is dedicated to finding a personalized solution for each client because she understands that each situation is unique.. Lyn combines her experience and skill with compassion and an instinct for understanding a family’s needs and interests.  Where there are children involved, Lyn’s focus is on the best interests of the children.

Firm: Hasselberg, Williams, Grebe, Snodgrass & Birdsall

Bank One Bldg   360 320 , Peoria , Illinois 61602

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce