Divorce & Separation lawyers in Illinois Lindsay Saylors to Mary Szudarek

Firm: Kollias, P.C.

1N141 County Farm Road , Winfield , Illinois 60190

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Law Offices of Johnson & Johnson, Ltd.

16536 106th Ct , Orland Park , Illinois 60467

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Marilyn Johnson is a partner at Johnson & Johnson, Ltd. She has been practicing law for over 30 years, concentrating in the areas of divorce, custody, support, and visitation. She has conducted numerous trials and hearings involving large marital estates and complex child custody issues. Prior to practicing law, Marilyn Johnson was a special education teacher who worked with children with learning disabilities and emotional and behavioral problems. Her vast experience as a lawyer, teacher, and mother has enabled her to acquire a deep, compassionate understanding of the family unit, which has enabled her to counsel clients through the most difficult times. Serving areas: Orland Park, Mokena, Tinley Park, Frankfort, Palos, Homer Glen...

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: Law Offices of Martin A. Delaney III, Ltd.

3701 Algonquin Road , Rolling Meadows , Illinois 60008

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Mr. Delaney concentrates his practice in the area of Divorce and Family Law in the Greater Chicago metropolitan area. He offers a free initial consultation.

Firm: Tristano & Tristano, Ltd. - Primary Location

8200 W 95th Street , Hickory Hills , Illinois 60457

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I am a second generation divorce lawyer. My parents started our practice in 1982. I have been working for them since I was old enough to file! (But really.). I did my undergraduate degree at Northwestern University. After which, I earned my MBA from the College of Charleston and attended law school at the College of William and Mary in Virginia.. I am proud to continue to help my family by helping yours through difficult times. I believe the more information you have, the better decisions you are able to make. If you are looking for a divorce or family law attorney, things aren't easy in your life, but, I hope with my help, we can smooth out any transitions and keep an open line of communication to help you move to the next chapter.. It never hurts to have a consultation and learn what your options are. We charge half our normal hourly rate ($150) and sit down with you and discuss all of your options and scenarios. To quote an old NBC slogan... the more you know.

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.

Firm: Hecht Schondorf, LLC

900 Skokie Blvd. , Northbrook , Illinois 60062

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I have counseled clients in over a hundred divorce, paternity, child custody and child support cases, including trials and contested hearings. I gained my divorce experience at a large divorce firm in downtown Chicago, representing business owners, professionals, and high income/high net worth individuals. I graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in finance, which makes me different than almost all other divorce attorneys because I understands complicated financial matters. Most divorce attorneys will not understand business valuations, close corporations, unique investment structures, and retirement assets. I understand tax returns, income statements, balance sheets, and business appraisals that leave most family law attorneys confused.. I moved to Illinois in 2011 to raise a family of my own. As a father and husband, I understand how important it is for a parent to have a close relationship with his or her children, and how a divorce can and will change ever aspect of a person's life.

Firm: Kezy & Associates

55 W Monroe, Suite 3550 , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Mark L. Kezy is the founding attorney of Kezy & Associates, a boutique law firm focused on representing professionals and business owners in difficult and complex divorce,child custody, support and division of property matters.. For Mark L. Kezy, the practice of law is far more than a job. It is a passion. Since 1990, Mark L. Kezy has earned a solid reputation for successfully tackling difficult, complex divorce/family law cases, involving complex tax, estate andprobate questions, bankruptcy and debt concerns and thevaluation and division of businesses.. Attorney Kezy is a compassionate attorney who understands the emotions involved in divorce and family law matters. Mark L. Kezy, who is no stranger to the courtroom focuses on providing straight forward, common senses solutions as an alternative to expensive, protracted litigation, while promising aggressive, uncompromising representation in Court when compromise is no longer an option.

Firm: Serrano Hanson & Hurtado, LLC

433 Williamsburg Ave , Geneva , Illinois 60134

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Marissa’s journey to becoming a family law attorney was shaped by her early life experiences. Growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada, with parents from diverse backgrounds, her American father and Mexican mother encountered numerous marital challenges. These conflicts, which included intense disputes over various post-divorce issues like visitation rights and child support, left a lasting impression on Marissa. Witnessing these familial struggles from a young age, she quickly understood the significant role that attorneys played in resolving such conflicts, sparking her aspiration to pursue law.. Today, Marissa has established herself as a dedicated advocate for her clients, leveraging her deep understanding and personal experience to guide them through complex family dynamics. Her practice focuses on areas crucial to family law, including divorce, child custody, and support, as well as paternity issues, visitation rights, and adoption. Moreover, she is a certified family mediator and Guardian ad Litem, actively serving in Kane and DeKalb counties. Her skills extend to assisting in foreclosure mediation within Kane County’s sixteenth judicial circuit.. Based in St. Charles, Illinois, Marissa enjoys a balanced personal life with her husband and two beloved dogs, Pickles and Olive. Her interests extend beyond the courtroom; she is passionate about dog training and delights in singing. The comfort of home and family is a cherished part of her daily life.. Marissa’s educational background includes a Juris Doctorate from Northern Illinois University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arizona. She is licensed to practice in Illinois as well as in the Northern District of Illinois. Her linguistic capabilities in Spanish enable her to reach a broader spectrum of clients, providing them with more accessible legal assistance.. Her commitment extends beyond her legal practice; Marissa is an active participant in community service and professional development. She regularly volunteers through the Kane County Bar Association, contributing to initiatives like “Ask a Lawyer Day” and “KCBA Cares.” Her dedication to social causes is further reflected in her role as a volunteer attorney with The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, where she advises survivors of abuse and violence.. Marissa’s professional affiliations are extensive. She is an active member of several bar associations including those in Kane County, DeKalb County, DuPage County, and the Illinois State Bar. Additionally, she contributes to the Kane County Family Law Committee, emphasizing her commitment to enhancing her expertise and giving back to the legal community.

Firm: Sarantakis Law Group, Ltd.

1220 Kensington Rd., Suite #250 , Oak Brook , Illinois 60523

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Marie Sarantakis is a prominent family law attorney, bestselling author, and nationally recognized divorce coach. She has appeared on the long-running daytime television program “Divorce Court”, Fox News Radio, and in Chicago Magazine.. Marie is licensed to practice law in Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin. She concentrates her legal practice exclusively in family law. In 2024, Marie received distiction from the Greek America Foundation by being recognized with the prestigious 40 Under Forty Awards and was inducted into Wilmot Union High School's Hall of Fame. In 2023, the Illinois State Bar Association named Marie ‘Young Lawyer of the Year’. She was also recognized as one of the Top Forty Young Attorneys in the United States by the American Bar Association (as a 2023 On the Rise Award recipient). Marie has been named a Rising Star by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers and featured in Chicago Magazine for five (5) consecutive years. She has earned numerous other recognitions in the legal industry, some of which include, being named one of the Top Ten (10) Family Law Attorneys in Illinois by Attorney & Practice Magazine, Ten (10) Best Attorneys in Illinois by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, and a Fellow of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.. Marie has earned the designation of a Certified Financial Litigator (“CFL”) with the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators. She is also trained as a mediator (by the Center for Conflict Resolution), arbitrator (by the DuPage County Bar Association), guardian ad litem/child representative (by Chicago Volunteer Legal Services), and collaborative law practitioner (by the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois).. Marie is very active in the legal community having published over thirty (30) articles in legal publications and taught over seventeen (17) continuing education seminars to Illinois attorneys. In addition to her own Amazon best-selling book, “How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win”, she has also authored a chapter on orders of protection for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s “Family Law: Dissolutions of Marriage Court Proceedings” instructional handbook for attorneys. Marie has been appointed to numerous bar leadership committee roles, including but not limited to, Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Family Law Committee, Chair of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association Ethics Committee, and the Board of Governors of the West Suburban Bar Association.. Prior to starting her own practice, she interned for Justice Thomas Kilbride of the Illinois Supreme Court, the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office, and the Kenosha County Public Defender’s Office. Marie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree (manga cum laude) from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin and her Juris Doctor degree (cum laude) from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. During law school she received CALI Excellence for the Future Awards receiving the highest grades in her class for white collar crime, constitutional law, and evidence. She was also recognized with the inaugural Anthony J. Fornelli Emerging Leaders Award from the Justinian Society of Lawyers. During her undergraduate studies, Marie was a Wingspread Fellow of the Johnson Foundation, Clausen Scholar, and received a Patterson Leadership Award from Lake Forest College. Marie attended high school at Wilmot Union High School and in 2024 she was inducted into the Wilmot Hall of Fame.. Outside of work, Marie enjoys automobiles, cooking, and traveling with her German Shepard, Athena.

Firm: Lisa L. Dunn PC

4256 N Arlington Heights Road , Arlington Heights , Illinois 60004

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I am a graduate of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Spanish. I then attended DePaul University College of Law and earned a Juris Doctor.. While in college and law school, I worked for the Lake County Planning Department, assisting the county planners in the future plans for Lake County, Illinois. During law school, I performed an externship at the United States Attorneys’ Office in Chicago where I prosecuted petty offenses and assisted in the prosecution of federal crimes. I also served pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 711 while in law school with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office Criminal Division where I prosecuted traffic and ordinance violations and misdemeanor offenses as well as in the Civil Division.. After graduation from law school, I worked as an associate with the law offices of Block and Block in Chicago, Illinois, where my practice was primarily in the area of family law.. I was also the assistant Village Prosecutor for the Village of Wheeling, Illinois. As the Prosecutor, I appeared in court to prosecute all the traffic and ordinance violations and various misdemeanor charges on behalf of the Village of Wheeling. I prosecuted numerous driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drug (DUI) cases as well as driving while suspended or revoked, theft, retail theft, battery and various other criminal offenses.. From 1995 to 2011, I worked as a contractual Hearing Representative, and from 1996 to 2011, as Hearing Officer for the Illinois Secretary of State, Administrative Hearings Department.. In 1999, I became associated with Sidney H. Mathias, P.C. There I handled a wide variety of matters including divorce/paternity/custody related matters, traffic and misdemeanor offenses, DUI, driving while suspended of revoked, residential real estate matters and general litigation matters. I ran the law office while Sidney H. Mathias was in Springfield serving as a State Representative in the Illinois House of Representatives.. In 2005, I opened my own law office: Lisa L. Dunn, Attorney at Law.. In 2009, I qualified and finished the Boston Marathon, and did so for the 2010, 2012, and 2013 marathons.. I was a partner with Massucci, Blomquist, Anderson & Dunn in Arlington Heights, Illinois until 2022.. I currently manage my own practice, Lisa L. Dunn PC in Arlington Heights. I am an active member of several associations and participate in litigation workshops, event and conferences.

Firm: VF Law, Ltd.

425 W. Main St. , Saint Charles , Illinois 60174

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Vanessa Favia earned her B.A. from the University of Iowa.  After graduating with honors, she went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from Drake University School of Law in Des Moines, Iowa, where she also received a certification in litigation and dispute resolution.

Firm: Law Offices of Margaret A. Zuleger, P.C.

121 S Wilke Rd Ste 301 , Arlington Heights , Illinois 60005

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Bennett Law Firm LLC

2015 Spring Road , Oak Brook , Illinois 60523

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Probate , Securities , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Margaret Bennett. Highly Experienced Illinois Family Law Attorney Named as a Top 50 Super Lawyer. Margaret A. Bennett is the principal of Bennett Law Firm in Oak Brook, Illinois, having practiced family law, and litigated and mediated divorces for over 30 years.  During her career as a family law attorney, Ms. Bennett received legislative appointment to serve on the Illinois Family Law Study Committee that revised state law provisions relating to family law, child support, child custody, spousal maintenance, and the allocation of assets.. Ms. Bennett is an appointed member of the Illinois Child Support Advisory Committee wherein child support guidelines are reviewed and recommended changes, if any, are made to the state legislature.  Ms. Bennett is an appointed member of the Family Law Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association (2009 - 2020).  She recently co-authored articles on child support and the new Spousal Maintenance Guidelines for the Illinois State Bar Association Bar Journal.  Ms. Bennett testified before the Judiciary Committee of the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield, Illinois on family law issues (2014 - 2018).  She is the Co-Chair of the Child Support Subcommittee of the Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section for the term 2010 - 2020.  Ms. Bennett served as Chair of the DuPage County Bar Association Family Law & Practice Committee.. Margaret Bennett has written and contributed numerous articles to various publications, the most recent of which are the Child Support and Maintenance Calculation Guide published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and, Serving the Best Interests of a Child with Significant Developmental Delays published by the Illinois State Bar Association's Section on Family Law.  Ms. Bennett was instrumental in drafting the Income Shares Child Support legislation, the updates and guideline changes to the spousal maintenance statute, and The Parentage Act of 2015.  Ms. Bennett conducts legal seminars relating to the new legislation.  The seminars are offered in Illinois to fellow attorneys, to judges, and to paralegals, all of whom are involved in the practice of family law.. Margaret Bennett's dedication to her profession has not gone without notice.  She has been the recipient of many honors and awards.  She was recognized as one of the top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers (2012 - 2020).  Ms. Bennett has also been named as a Top 50 Illinois Women Super Lawyers (2013 - 2020).  She was presented with the prestigious Richard H. Teas Legislative Support Award by the Illinois State Bar Association in recognition of her dedication to the practice of family law.  The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys recognized Ms. Bennett as one of the 10 Best Attorneys for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Services.. Martindale-Hubbell rated Ms. Bennett AV Preeminent, the highest rating available, since 1998.  Ms. Bennett was named to the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers (2011 - 2020).  Additionally, Ms. Bennett attained the highest possible rating by , one of the leading lawyer-rating websites.. Currently, Margaret Bennett specializes in collaborative and cooperative divorces and legal separations, and serves as mediator for divorces, child custody matters, and parentage matters.  She received specialized training to conduct mediations and work in the collaborative divorce law process.. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit  or call.

Firm: Conniff & Keleher, LLC

224 S. Marion St. , Oak Park , Illinois 60302

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

BACKGROUND. Prior to joining Conniff & Keleher, LLC (formerly Conniff Law Offices) as a partner in March 2022, Marc A. Bangser was an equity partner at two top-rated family law firms in Chicago.  Marc specializes in all areas of divorce and family law in Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry and Will Counties and negotiating and litigating a wide variety of pre-decree divorces, post-decree modifications, child allocation and parentage matters, child support, orders of protection, domestic violence, DCFS and grandparent’s rights cases.  In addition, Marc has extensive experience negotiating and litigating complex marital estates and navigating the often-complicated waters of high-net worth divorces, financial obligations and asset allocation.. Prior to first entering the field of family law in 2013, Marc was an Assistant State’s Attorney in Lake County for over seven years and worked as a government attorney in New York. In addition to extensive work with parentage issues in the Juvenile Division, Marc prosecuted countless numbers of misdemeanors and felonies during his time as an Assistant State’s Attorney, ranging from traffic violations and DUI arrests to homicides. In addition, from July 2021 to March 2022, Marc was an Assistant State's Attorney in Kane County working general felonies, Major Crimes and was also the Supervisor of the Special Victims Unit during his time in the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.. With his vast experience of thousands of combined hearings, bench trials and jury trials during his time as a family law attorney and prosecutor, Marc has earned the highest of accolades regarding his tenacity and prowess in the courtroom. He is also known for his top-notch negotiation skills, high-level writing ability and maintaining excellent relationships with clients, the judiciary and court personnel in numerous courthouses throughout the Chicagoland area.. The primary reason Marc left the world of criminal prosecution was to utilize his advocacy skills and dedication in order to help children. And as a parent of two young children himself, Marc knows first-hand that all parents will do anything to protect and advocate on behalf of their kids – who often are the most affected individuals in divorce or parentage cases. To that end, besides making the children’s safety and best interests his top priority in any divorce or parentage matter, Marc is a certified Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) and Child Representative in Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will Counties. Marc has been often appointed by the Court, in his capacity as a GAL and counted on by numerous judges to investigate and make recommendations concerning the best interests of children of a variety of ages and circumstances. Marc embraces the opportunity to advocate for children on behalf of a client, as well as his role as a GAL, knowing that children need a strong, compassionate and decisive voice to represent their best interests in court.. In addition, Marc was appointed to serve as the Chair of the Child Law Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association for the 2019-2020 year. Among the many programs completed by Child Law during Marc's successful tenure as Chair was a 10-plus hour Continuing Legal Education program for Domestic Relations/Family Law Guardian Ad Litem’s and Child Representatives, held on October 16-17, 2019 in Springfield – a training that the Section Council got certified as the very first statewide-accepted GAL training of its kind.. LEADERSHIPSince 2014 and due to his exemplary work and reputation in the legal community, in every year that he has been practicing family law, Marc has been named as an Illinois Super Lawyers “Rising Star”, a designation reserved for the Top 2.5% of lawyers in the state under the age of 40, and an honor reserved for those lawyers who “exhibit excellence in practice.” Furthermore, Marc has been named as an Illinois Leading Lawyers “Emerging Lawyer”, a designation reserved for the top two percent of lawyers in the state under the age of 40 and “have proven themselves professional, ethical and experienced at an early point in their legal career.” Moreover, he has been selected as one of the Top 100 Matrimonial & Family Lawyers by National Advocates, named to the Marquis and Global Directory “Who’s Who” Top Attorney List and various other accolades reflecting his high character and skill in the divorce and family law community.. EDUCATIONMarc graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and was awarded a Certificate for his studies in Criminal Justice. He then received his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, where he was selected for multiple competitive trial advocacy teams and was the recipient of five Continuing Student Scholarships, awarded to students who “make a significant contribution to the excellence of John Marshall Law School.” In addition, he was named the school’s first-ever Student Ambassador Coordinator and was recognized by the school for his commitment to acclimating new students and for his recruiting efforts to bring quality students to John Marshall.. PUBLICATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKAn author in various legal publications, Marc recently served as the editor for the Child Law Section Council newsletter and edited and helped finalize numerous articles and submissions for the 2018-2019 calendar year. In addition, he was recently published in the newsletter including an in-depth perspective on the challenges that GAL’s face in family law on a case-by-case basis. Among his many contributions to Lake County during his time as a prosecutor was as a features writer for Seeking Justice, the State’s Attorney’s Office’s newsletter. While authoring several pieces on members of the legal community, Marc was published multiple times in the Lake County Bar Association’s newsletter, The Docket.. He has volunteered his time with several different law-oriented ventures, including recently acting as a guest lecturer and instructor at John Marshall with the Family Law and Domestic Violence Clinic – working with students on contested hearing simulations such as petitions for supervised parenting time with serious endangerment allegations and plenary orders of protections. He has also been heavily involved in the coaching and judging of numerous law school, college and high school trial advocacy competitions and acting as a guest lecturer at Warren Township High School in Gurnee, IL, instructing freshmen and sophomores in a comprehensive introduction to law class. Marc has also been a member of the DuPage County Bar Association’s committee, “Lawyers Lend a Hand”, where he has volunteered his time with judges and other lawyers to work in food banks and community centers throughout DuPage County, as well as contributing his time to “Law Day” by supervising middle school students as they participated in a tour of the courthouse and mock trials in Lake and DuPage Counties.. FAMILYMarc was married to his beautiful wife, Gina, in 2011 and they are the extremely proud parents of two adorable children, Jackson and Camilla [Mimi].

Firm: Siddiqui Family Law, LLC

125 S. Wacker Dr., Ste 300 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Kazmar Feely LLC

200 S. Wacker , Chicago , Illinois 60611

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

For the last 20 years, my practice has been exclusive to divorce and family law cases. I resolve the majority cases without litigation.. I routinely navigate complex child custody matters, both inside and outside of the courtroom setting. I address a range of custody issues, including unique custody arrangements/agreements, parental alienation concerns, restricting parental responsibilities, dealing with a narcissistic parent and relocation cases. I customarily work with child psychologists and custody evaluators, and am highly proficient with relevant psychological literature that I draw upon in representing my clients.. I have extensive knowledge of financial principles applicable to divorce, enabling superior asset/liability allocation, discovery of hidden income/assets, optimal tax allocation and support payment litigation. Examples of specific contexts include litigation involving:• Appraisal of Residential and Commercial Real Estate• Valuation of Closely Held Companies• Forensic Accounting and/or Tracing• Analysis of Diverse, Complex and/or Prodigious Classes of Assets/Liabilities• Arguments Regarding Upward/Downward Deviation from Guideline Support• Determination of True and Actual Income. I have been recognized with numerous awards regarding professional excellence in the field of matrimonial law. I am a multi year recipient of the Avvo Client Choice Award and my firm has been recoginzed as a Top 10 Law Firm for Client Satisfaction (American Institute of Family Law Attorneys). In 2022, I was granted the Elite Lawyer designation in the area of Family Law.. Most of my referrals come from former clients, which is something I'm extremely proud of.

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: Nagle & Giese, P.C.

400 S. Knoll, Suite AB , Wheaton , Illinois 60187

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Lisa M. Giese is a licensed attorney concentrating in domestic relations and bankruptcy matters in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will and surrounding collar counties.  Within the field of family law, Ms. Giese has handled a variety of uncontested and contested cases including pre-decree and post-decree divorce, child support enforcement, paternity and visitation matters, custody and removal cases, DCFS appeals, orders of protection, and disabled adult guardianships.  Ms. Giese is a zealous advocate for her clients and knows when a case should be settled and when it requires aggressive representation and litigation.. As a trained Guardian ad Litem with the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court, Ms. Giese has been appointed by the Court on numerous occasions to serve in that capacity and to make recommendations relating to custody, parenting time, and removal in accordance with the best interests of the minor children.  Ms. Giese has also served many years as a volunteer for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program in Cook and DuPage County assisting the Court in complex abuse and neglect cases within the juvenile court system.  While in law school, Ms. Giese focused her studies in family law and earned her Certificate in Child and Family Law upon graduation.  Ms. Giese is an active member of the DuPage County Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association and serves as a director for the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers.. Ms. Giese is also an experienced debtor’s rights attorney and is a regular advocate in bankruptcy, small claims and foreclosure court for families suffering due to the current economic state.  Ms. Giese helps homeowners analyze their current situation and determine whether a loan modification or bankruptcy can help them avoid losing their home in foreclosure.  Ms. Giese is also experienced in negotiating unsecured debts, including credit card, medical and IRS debt.. Ms. Giese’s experience with bankruptcy and foreclosure regularly aids her in her practice of family law, where the two fields often become intertwined.  If your current or ex-spouse has filed bankruptcy while you are in the midst of a pre or post-decree divorce case, or you yourself are considering filing, contact Ms. Giese immediately to determine what your rights and obligations are.

Firm: Law Offices of Janusonis and Szudarek

16612 West 159th Street. , Lockport , Illinois 60441

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I attempt to solve you legal problems in the most cost effective and efficient manner. Divorce cases can be very costly emotionally, mentally, and financially; I strive to lessen each of these costs to you when I approach your case.. I work towards acchieving the results you desire in your case. I tailor my approach in your case to your situation and goals based and on your instructions.. I have been a licensed Illinois attorney since 2008 and have practiced exclusively in Family Law.  Prior to joining The Law Offices of Janusonis & Szudarek, P.C., I worked for Prairie State Legal Services/Will County Legal Assistance Program assisting the less fortunate with their family law issues.  My experience has allowed me to counsel hundreds of Family Law clients with legal problems that impacted all areas of their lives. Family law cases so often involve bankruptcy, tax, foreclosure, credit, social security, insurance, and pension issues; my skills and confidence with financial matters brings a unique and aggressive approach the economic aspects of your case. In addition to his role as an attorney, I am also a Mediator and a Guardian Ad Litem.