Divorce & Separation lawyers in Illinois David Kerpel to Donald Phelan

Firm: Law Offices of David S.Kerpel, LLC

1020 Milwaukee Avenue , Deerfield , Illinois 60015

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I partner with my clients to help them through a very difficult time in their lives.  Whether it involves procuring their share of the marital estate, or ensuring quality time with their children, I use the skills that I have developed over the years to further my client's best interests.   Children should not be caught in the middle of a divorce or separation, and I use legal tools available to try to prevent this from happenning.. I work not only with divorcing couples, but also couples who have never been married (Paternity actions), as well as same-sex couples.  I personally handle each of my client's cases so they work with me on a one-on-one basis throughout the process.. I am also cognizent of trying to ensure that my clients have sufficient assets left over after the legal process to enable them to begin the next chapter in their lives.  As a result, I am a strong advocate for mediation, when appropriate, as well as the Collaborative divorce process.

Firm: Gravel & Wechter

1790 Nations Drive , Gurnee , Illinois 60031

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

The often emotionally charged areas of Divorce and Child Custody require an attorney that can stay focused on the client's goals. To that end, the client's goals must be clearly identified and a strategy must be developed, from the onset, that will enable the client and the attorney to accomplish those goals. We are skilled, knowledgable, aggressive, resourceful, dedicated attorneys.. We have always operated by three simple rules:- To do our best, always.- To treat others as we would like to be treated.- To always do what is right. The firm has always limited its practice to the area of Family Law in Lake County.   The reason for this is simple:  The procedural and substantive law is ever changing.   As such, a client with a Family Law issue deserves an attorney who does one thing and only one thing - Family Law.   We handle all types of Family Law cases from the most simple and uncontested to the most complex dispute and all things in between.  We give each case our undivided attention, dedication, and commitment.  You deserve no less.

Firm: Law Offices of Donald J. Cosley

3030 Salt Creek Drive , Arlington Heights , Illinois 60004

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Donald J. Cosley has been representing Illinois residents in criminal defense and family law cases for over 20 years. He has a wealth of courtroom experience and an undying commitment to providing quality client service. He personally handles all aspects of his cases. When you call him with questions about your case, you will speak with him, your legal representative, and will not be passed off to a paralegal or subordinate. Extensive experience and responsive customer service are the hallmarks of the Law Offices of Donald J. Cosley.. Donald J. Cosley was admitted to practice in Illinois and the Northern District Court of Illinois in 1994, and before the United States Supreme Court in 2001. He has served in the following committee positions for the NWSBA:. He has also served as Chairperson for the Attorney Referral Service, Judges Night & Holiday Party, and as a coach or judge of mock trial from 2005 to 2008.

Firm: Buttitta Law Group, LLC

117 South Cook Street , Barrington , Illinois 60010

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

A founding member and managing partner of Buttitta Law Group, LLC, Dominic heads the litigation practice, handling both criminal and civil cases.  Dominic started his legal career in 2008 as an Assistant State's Attorney at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Criminal Appeals Division, and quickly accelerated his prosecutorial career when he was appointed as an Assistant State’s Attorney with the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office in 2010.  While representing the People of the State of Illinois as an Assistant State’s Attorney, Dominic worked in the traffic, misdemeanor trial, felony review, and felony trial divisions, trying over fifty (50) cases to verdict before judge or jury.. In addition to handling misdemeanor and felony trial work, Dominic has further honed his litigation skills by actively representing clients in the Family Law and Child Custody arena.  Dominic has been consistently recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer, an Emerging Lawyer, and a Top 100 Trial Attorney in the areas of Divorce/Child Custody and Criminal Defense since 2017.  Dominic has also been actively involved in the yearly assessment of statutory changes relating to both the Illinois Dissolution of Marriage Act as well as the DUI statute since 2015.  As a Criminal Defense Attorney, and Family Law Attorney, Dominic can poudly state that he has tried well over one-hundred (100) cases to verdict before a judge or jury, making him profient to handle any matter brought to his office.. Dominic is uniquely qualified to handle a variety of legal disputes and strives to approach every case in a bold, aggressive, innovative, and no-nonsense fashion.  He makes it his mission to hold his opponents to their burden, whether it is proof beyond a reasonable doubt in a criminal case or proof by a preponderance of the evidence or clear and convicing evidence involving a civil dispute.. Dominic hails from a family of attorneys, including his two sisters, Angela Buttitta and Dominique Buttitta, who practice law in Chicago in the areas of Family Law and Estate Planning respectively.  For Dominic and his family, practicing law isn’t just a career, it’s a way of life.. Admissions / Certifications

Firm: Djuana O'Connor Oshin, Attorney at Law

1010 Lake Street; Suite 200 , Oak Park , Illinois 60301

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Combining knowledge, experience, and compassion to guide clients through the emotional rigors of court proceedings, and help them achieve a desirable outcome. My practice focuses on the representation of clients in divorce, parentage, orders of protection, and juvenile court proceedings. As a certified mediator, a part of my practice also includes mediating custody (allocation of parental responsibilities) and visitation (parenting time) disputes of parties seeking to mitigate the costs of protracted litigation.. Djuana O’Connor Oshin has practiced family law for several years, in her previous positions as the legal director of Life Span Center for Legal Services and Advocacy for almost fourteen years, and as a supervisory attorney at the Legal Assistance Foundation.. She both represented, as well as supervised and trained attorneys in the representation of clients in divorce and parentage proceedings involving issues of allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time, orders of protection, maintenance, relocation, and inter-jurisdictional custody disputes.. Prior to litigating family law proceedings, Djuana was a supervisory attorney at the Office of the Cook County Public Guardian, where she represented children as a guardian ad litem in abuse and neglect proceedings for eight and a half years.. She received both her law and undergraduate degrees from Loyola University Chicago. She completed mediation training at Northwestern University.. Djuana is an adjunct professor in family law at John Marshall Law School. She is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Association for Conflict Resolution.. She has given presentations on family law to the Chicago Bar Association, 2014 Illinois Legal Aid Advocates Conference, Illinois Parent Attorney Network, the Department of Children and Family Services, juvenile court personnel, and several domestic violence organizations.. She has an advanced level proficiency in Spanish.

Firm: Law Office of Diane E. Elliott

Po Box 259 , Dekalb , Illinois 60115

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Fikaris & Associates, Ltd.

1 S660 Midwest Rd Ste 200 , Oakbrook Terrace , Illinois 60181

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Dheanna Fikaris strongly advocates for each client while handling every case with the delicacy it deserves. She will help you understand all options under the law so that you can find the best solution for your family.

Firm: Quackenbush Legal, PLLC

307 N Michigan Ave , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Devin Quackenbush was born and raised in Utah County, Utah.  He became interested in the law at an early age. During his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, Devin interned for the FBI in Quantico, Virginia.  From his experience at the FBI, Devin's interests in the law increased and he decided to pursue a career as an attorney.. Devin went to law school at Creighton University where he was the Executive Editor of the Creighton Law Review.  He was published in the 42nd volume of the law review for his case note on child immunizations and religious exemptions.  During and after law school, Devin found opportunities in Alaska, beginning with working for the District Attorney's Office in Palmer, Alaska.  Devin passed the Alaska Bar Exam and was offered a position as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Eric Smith of the Alaska Superior Court. Working as a judicial law clerk for Judge Smith, Devin was exposed to a variety of cases from attorneys representing people seeking their day in court.  As a judicial law clerk, Devin gained a unique perspective of why some techniques utilized by lawyers are more persuasive than others.. After his clerkship term ended, Devin accepted a position at a prominent law firm in Anchorage, Alaska. Devin represented clients in cases involving professional liability defense, municipal litigation, appellate practice, employment and labor law, products liability, commercial litigation, and professional licensing issues.  Devin also assisted in cases for high-profile politicians, multiple insurance companies, as well as for heavy equipment, helicopter, firearm and a number of other product manufacturers.. Although he was successful in Alaska, Devin decided that his home state of Utah is where he wanted to be. Devin returned to Utah and became licensed to practice law in Utah.  Devin's successful practice continues to involve the same areas of law that he was involved with in Alaska.  In addition to those areas of the law, Devin's practice has expanded to include personal injury law, family law, contracts, real estate and wills/estate planning.   Devin discovered that often good people and businesses find themselves in precarious situations with the law and need quality legal representation to pursue their rights. Devin endeavors to help these people and businesses by aggressively representing their interests. Devin's track record of success in Utah has benefited people from all walks of life.

Firm: Bradford & Gordon, LLC

30 North Lasalle Suite 3100 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

A founding partner of Bradford & Gordon, LLC, Derek J. Bradford is recognized in the Chicagoland area as an experienced and innovative advocate in all areas of family law. His areas of expertise include complex financial matters and difficult custody issues. His work on behalf of a wide ranging clientele has provided Mr. Bradford with the experience to not only litigate matters from commencement through trial, but to use that experience to settle cases when it is in his client’s best interest.. Mr. Bradford has successfully litigated cases involving valuations of closely-held corporations, complex financial issues including tax issues, maintenance, paternity, child support, custody, and visitation issues. He has also brought dozens of actions under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. Mr. Bradford has developed creative techniques for litigating and settling family law issues. In addition to his experience in matrimonial law, Mr. Bradford worked as a tax consultant prior to beginning his legal career. He frequently utilizes his background in tax law to assist clients with divorce planning.. Derek has earned a reputation among his peers as an effective problem-solver. He uses his understanding of complex financial matters to help his clients understand their options during what is often a very traumatic time in their lives. Mr. Bradford approaches each case with equal parts compassion and legal acumen.Education. Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D.Washington State University, B.A.Leadership & Honors. In 2012, Mr. Bradford was recognized by the Chicago Lawyer Magazine as one of the top “40 Under 40” attorneys working in Illinois. Mr. Bradford was selected for this honor from more than 1,250 attorneys who were nominated for the award.. Mr. Bradford has also used his expertise in family law as a frequent lecturer with the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education as part of the Family Law education programs as well as lectures for the Chicago Bar Association.. Lecture Series Information. IICLE Addiction and Abuse Sept 9 2016IICLE Civil Unions and Their Impact on Family Law 2014IICLE Financial Statements – Dec 18 2015IICLE Income Pitfalls in Child Support & Maintenance 2014IICLE Non Traditional Visitation Issues 2014IICLE Working with Experts 2014Publications & Press. Men’s Book Magazine – Entrepreneurship and DivorceCrain’s Roundtable on Executive DivorceCS Magazine – Women and Divorce Q&ACS Magazine – Power Players 2018Bustle Magazine – Secrets That Can Ruin a Relationship – May 2017IICLE Publication – Preliminary Considerations in Dissolution Actions 2015

Firm: Demetrios N Dalmares & Assoc

16061 94th Ave , Orland Hills , Illinois 60487

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Law Office of David A. King, P.C.

Drake Oak Brook Office Plaza , Oak Brook , Illinois 60523

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

To learn more about Attorney David King, visit his attorney page on his website at:. Dupage Family Law Attorney David A. King is a dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced advocate for clients throughout Dupage, Oak Brook, and the surrounding communities. He is an active member of the American Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Association, and the DuPage County Bar Association and is a respected member of the local legal community. He has published numerous legal articles and lectured on many family law related topics. Started work in the legal field as a law clerk in 1991, David has spent more than two decades in practice striving to put dignity back into the divorce process. He offers personalized service and dedicated representation to every client that comes to the Law Office of David A. King, P.C. Schedule your initial consultation by calling today.

Firm: Harper Law Office

235 E Washington Street , East Peoria , Illinois 61611

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I graduated from Western Illinois University on May 16, 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts.  At that time, I was employed as a paralegal in the Central Illinois area.  I joined Anderson Law Offices as a paralegal in November, 2001.   In January, 2005, I decided to pursue law school, and enrolled at John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois.  I continued working full-time as a paralegal at Anderson Law Offices and would commute to Chicago, Illinois where I studied law part-time.  After six years, I obtained my juris doctorate on January 16, 2011.  I was admitted to the bar of the State of Illinois on November 10, 2011.  In September, 2018, I opened Harper Law Office in Pekin, Illinois.  I am a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and Tazewell County Bar Association.

Firm: Law Office of Deanna J Bowen

1790 Nations Drive , Gurnee , Illinois 60031

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

The attorneys and staff at the Law Office of Deanna J. Bowen are dedicated to using our considerable skills to help men and women resolve issues they may encourater in the area of Family Law in Lake County.  We understand the difficulties faced and the need to resolve issues proactively, effectively, reasonably and as quickly as possible.  Whenever possible, our office is committed to resolving cases by settlement in order to save you time, money and stress.  However, when settlement is not possible, we provide strong and effective representation in court.

Firm: The Taradash Group, P.C.

180 North LaSalle Street, 37th Floor , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Dean Taradash, founding member of The Taradash Group, P.C, is known as a tireless advocate for clients who face uncertainty in in a variety of family law issues in the family courts of Illinois. Mr. Taradash has extensive trial and negotiation experience in Domestic Relations courts across Illinois.. Mr. Taradash is highly regarded among his peers as being a strong presence in the courtroom and a persuasive advocate in settlement negotiations. He is a member of the American Bar Association (Family Law Section), the Illinois State Bar Association (Family Law Section), the Chicago Bar Association (Matrimonial Law Committee) and the Illinois Chapter of the Trial Lawyers of America.. For over 20 years, Mr. Taradash has helped clients in all areas of family and divorce law, including custody, visitation, relocation, maintenance (spousal support), and orders of protection. Mr. Taradash is a tireless and fierce advocate for his clients and understands that each client is unique and may have different needs. He tries to empathize with his clients in order to achieve the best results possible. Although Mr. Taradash is always willing to negotiate an equitable and fair settlement, Mr. Taradash understands that is not always possible and has the knowledge and experience necessary to take any issue to trial.. Mr. Taradash was bor and raised on the north side of Chicago. He went to undergrad at DePaul University and received a degree in political science. He received his juris doctor from  Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology.

Firm: The Law Office of Dawn R Underhill, P.C.

63 W Jefferson St Ste 101 , Joliet , Illinois 60432

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Merel Family Law

440 W Randolph Street , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

David is an experienced litigator who offers his clients the legal insight and practical guidance they need to protect their interests as they navigate their family law matter. David has vast knowledge and expertise in all areas of family law, including divorce, the allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, maintenance, parenting time, domestic violence, paternity and all post-decree matters.. The specialized counsel that David offers his clients is derived from his extensive experience as a zealous litigator and seasoned negotiator. Over the course of his legal career, David has had the privilege of submitting briefs to the Illinois Supreme Court and the Illinois Appellate Court regarding a myriad of family law issues.. While attending law school at DePaul University, David had the honor of clerking for the Honorable Judge Raul Vega in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division. David’s invaluable experience as a clerk for Judge Raul Vega provided the foundation for David’s success as a family law attorney. David continues to serve the DePaul University community as a member of the DePaul Family Law Center Advisory Board. In 2019, David was recognized as an Emerging Lawyer after being identified by his peers to be among the top lawyers in Illinois age 40 or younger.

Firm: Rutter Family Law LLC

324 W. State St. Unit 103 , Geneva , Illinois 60134

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

David has over 19 years of legal experience as an attorney.  David is the Vice President for a non-profit organization that trains service dogs for disabled individuals.  David is also a Lions member and is active in his community. In addition, David serves as a court appointed special advocate for children to protect their best interests in court proceedings.  In his spare time, David enjoys making stained glass windows and playing ice hockey.

Firm: Law Offices of David Lee

2000 W Galena Blvd , Aurora , Illinois 60506

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I have been a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois since 2003.  I began my legal career as a an Assistant State's Attorney in the County of Kendall, State of Illinois.  In 2006, I opened my private practice and have successfully represented hundreds of clients in matters ranging from divorce and family law issues to criminal defense.. I have a unique perspective in criminal defense from my experience as a former Assistant States Attorney.  I have a strong background in litigating both family law and criminal matters.  I believe that in order to successfully represent client's in criminal and family law matters one must know what the available options are, have a very thorough knowledge of the applicable law and be thoroughly prepared.

Firm: Law Offices of David A. Kolb, P.C.

2295 Essington Rd Ste 103 , Joliet , Illinois 60435

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Fay, Farrow & Associates, P. C.

1730 Park St Ste 109 , Naperville , Illinois 60563

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation