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Firm: Law Offices of Alexandra Martinez

3111 W. Armitage Ave , Chicago , Illinois 60647

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Divorce & Separation

Alexandra brings to her practice two vital characteristics: a judgment-free approach focused on helping the client through difficult emotional situations, and years of experience focused on family law issues.  Alexandra has seen it all - from broken relationships as a result of extra-marital affairs, to children who are alienated from their parents.  Alexandra understands that this is a highly emotional time for everyone involved and focuses on getting the family through this difficult time in the best way possible.. Alexandra's achievements have been recognized by several organizations, including being named "Top 40 Under 40" in family law by the National Advocates in 2017, and selected as one of Super Lawyer's Rising Stars for 2018, an honor that is reserved for a limited number of lawyers each year.  Alexandra has also published several articles on the Illinois State Bar Association’s Standing Committee for Women and the Law’s newsletter The Catalyst.

Firm: Touloupakis Aguirre, LLC

77 W Washington St Ste 1124 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: General Practice, Divorce & Separation

Schiller Ducanto & Fleck LLP , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: General Practice, Divorce & Separation

Burton Hochberg focuses his practice on helping clients negotiate the evaluating and division of property by bringing a welcome objectivity and practicality to the proceedings.  Mr. Hochberg has over 40 years of experience and is regarded as “tough but fair” by his colleagues.  He has significant expertise in serving high net worth clients in the areas of child support, child custody, maintenance and property valuation.. Mr. Hochberg is an experienced litigator, but makes every effort to keep a case out of court when possible.  He helps clients going through the divorce process by highlighting their concerns, and estimating settlement options from a cost-benefit stand point.

Firm: Reed Centracchio & Associates, LLC

70 E Lake St Ste 500 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I am a managing member of an nine attorney family law firm in downtown Chicago and Hinsdale, IL.  We help our clients navigate the most difficult moments of their lives, handle cases in Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Will Counties, and work with the independent law office of Isabelle Gandonniere in Lyon, France for purposes of handling international family law matters.. I treat my clients the way I would want to be treated.  Attentive listening, straight talk, respect, and prepared representation are qualities I offer my clients.  If you would like additional information, please visit my web site or give me a call at.  Correspondence is welcome at my firm in English, French, and Spanish.

Firm: Arami Law

53 W. Jackson Blvd. Ste. 1021 , Chicago , Illinois 60604

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Hurst, Robin & Kay

30 N La Salle St Ste 1210 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

My practice and that of the firm, remains limited to family law.  Our office concentrates on all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, all financial aspects related to divorce and separation.  We have extensive trial and appellate experience on issues related to child custody, tracing and classification of assets and income, division of property and child support and maintenance (formerly known as alimony).Some recent noteworthy successes include: The classification of Husband's stock in a closely held corporation as marital property.  Prior to the marriage Husband held 2305 fully vested and exercisable stock options at a strike price of $1.00 per share.  The options were not exercised until two years after the marriage and the strike price paid with marital funds.  At the time of trial the stock was valued in excess of $6,000,000.  The Wife, our client, was awarded $2,500,000 for her interest in the stock, from an investment of $2,305 of marital funds.  We successfully defended the Judgment on appeal in the Second District Appellate Court and on a Petition for Leave to Appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court.  The reversal of an award of exclusive possession of the marital residence to Wife.  On Appeal in the First District Appellate Court, the trial court was found to have erred in ordering the Husband to vacate the marital residence due to the claim that his presence caused the Wife stress and discomfort.  This was the first published case on the issue of exclusive possession in 17 years.

Firm: The Law Offices of Brandi N. Pratt

203 N La Salle St Ste 2100 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Merel Family Law

440 W Randolph Street , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

My name is Brad Kaye and I am a family law attorney.. The most important thing in selecting an attorney is finding someone who is the right fit for you.. I am a tireless advocate for my clients.  I can always be reached. I'm always early, never late. Plus, while you should never trust anyone who guarantees you an outcome in court, I can promise that I'll always protect your interests.. If you are looking for an attorney who will give it to you straight and never forgets the human element of all family law matters, then I am the right fit for you.. Please give me a call today to discuss whatever your issue is, and I'll do my absolute best to make any problem, no matter how challenging, as painless and cost-effective as possible.

Firm: Beermann, LLP

161 North Clark , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Beth is a shareholder at Beermann.  Since receiving her Juris Doctorate in 1992, Beth practices exclusively in family law matters.. Beth is uniquely qualified to represent clients in the most difficult circumstances. The philosophy under which Beth practices is founded on compassion and empathy. When going through a divorce, people are often scared and vulnerable. It is their attorney’s job to be aware of their needs and look for the most appropriate solution for the individual.. Some battles should be fought in court and others should not. Litigation is always a viable option, however negotiating a fair and reasonable settlement is often the less painful and most cost-effective solution. In order to better serve her client’s needs, Beth trained as a Collaborative Law Attorney.  Beth is a Collaborative Law Fellow with the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois.  To learn more, please visit .. Working closely with a certified divorce planner, Beth strives to ensure both she and her client gain a clear understanding of the long term financial impact of a settlement on all parties.. Beth is on the Advisory Council for Between Friends and sits on the Board of Rainbows for all Children.. Beth was quoted in an article in Forbes Magazine entitled "Five Things Every Married Woman Needs to Hear About Divorce"  The article can be found at:  ?partner=email.. Beth was named Top 50 Women Super Lawyers and Top 100 Super Lawyers in the State of Illinois for 2013-2016.

Firm: Merel Family Law

440 W. Randolph Street , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Aurelija Fitzpatrick graduated cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law where she was a Civitas ChildLaw Fellow.  She has worked as a law clerk in the Office of the Cook County Public Guardian as well as a private law firm.  She practiced in Juvenile Court while still a law student under a special license from the Illinois Supreme Court.  She has concentrated her practice on family law since January 2012. Aurelija has written and published several articles related to family and child law.  She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Association and practices in Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, and Kane County Circuit Courts.  She is also admitted to the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Supreme Court of the United States of America.. Aurelija is on the Chicago Public Library Foundation Associate Board, and is an active volunteer at the Tree House Humane Society.

Firm: Women's Divorce & Family Law Group by Haid and Teich

Sears/Willis Tower , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Gaynor Law

20 South Clark Street , Chicago , Illinois 60603

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

Principal attorney and founder of Gaynor Law (f.k.a. Audrey Gaynor and Associates, P.C.).. Graduated from the University of Michigan with honors in 1983 and received my J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1986. Prior to concentrating in family law, I practiced securities law and complex litigation in San Francisco, California and clerked for former Chief Judge Clarence A. Brimmer of the United States District Court for the state of Wyoming commencing in 1992.

Firm: Law Offices of Annette M. Fernholz, P.C.

211 W Wacker Dr Ste 1100 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Child Support, Divorce, Divorce & Separation

My firm focuses on family law including divorce, child custody, visitation (parenting time), maintenance (alimony), child support, orders of portection and appeals related to family law.. In addition to litigation services, I am a certified mediator and also practice collaborative law.  I represent clients across the United States and internationally for Hague porceedings and litigation based in Illinois.  I represent lawyers, business professionals and union members.. I have written more than 25 appeals and have argued before the Appellate Court (First District) and the Illinois Supreme Court.  I also have successfully settled cases at the appellate level.. After graduating from the University of Michigan, I recived a Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1997.  I worked for two family law firms before opening my own practice in 2003.. I am an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Forensic Forum and Womens Bar Association of Illinois.

Firm: Law Offices of Erin M. Wilson

180 N. Michigan Ave , Chicago , Illinois 60601

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

Firm: Eden Law Office, LLC

161 N Clark St Ste 4700 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Law Offices of Andrew L. Spivack

100 N LaSalle St Ste 2400 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Andrew Spivack is the owner and principal of the Law Offices of Andrew Spivack with offices located in Chicago and the northern suburbs. Andrew Spivack has represented hundreds of clients in divorce, custody, spousal support, child support, arrearages and retro support, visitation, post-decree, parentage and other family law cases.. Areas of practice also include pre and post-nuptial agreements, college contribution, paternity and DNA testing. Also consistent with the new changes in the divorce laws in 2016 areas of practice include preparation of parenting agreements and allocation of parental responsibilites.. Andrew Spivack is a strong advocate for his clients and protecting their rights. He believes every person should be fully informed and have an experienced and knowledgeable attorney to guide  them through the difficult and important decisions they face with the goal of acheiving the best results and outcome.. Representing clients for over 35 years in all areas of divorce and family law, Andrew is a highly experienced attorney who  is well respected among his peers and judges alike. He is on the divorce and family law panel of the Chicago Bar Association attorney referral service, certified as a Child Representative and Guardian Ad Litem for children and has been appointed to represent children in numerous cases, a Court Faciliiator for the Domestic Relation Division and  a member of the Illinois and Florida Bar Associations.  Andrew Spivack handles cases in Chicago and the northern suburbs inclluding all the suburban district  courts as well as cases in Cook, Lake and Dupage counties.. Satisfaction  with the ultimate outcome of the case demands both an experienced and agressive advocate. Andrew Spivack possesses these qualities. Clients have the right to be educated, counseled and prepared for the important decisions  they face that affect them, their children, their family and future.

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: Law Offices of A. Marcy Newman & Associates

205 W Randolph St Ste 2000 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Andrea Lum, an associate attorney at the Law Offices of A. Marcy Newman, has been an indispensable part of the team since 2009. Her passion for domestic relations began while in law school at Chicago Kent, where she worked in the Family Law Clinic. Ms. Lum also completed a judicial externship with Ret. Judge Leida J. Gonzalez-Santiago, where she observed domestic relations proceedings and gained first-hand experience in litigation. After graduating from law school, Ms. Lum enrolled in the Family Law Master of Laws (LL.M.) program at Chicago Kent. As a part of the program, she took classes taught by leading family law attorneys and completed an externship at a firm specializing in financial evaluations in domestic relations cases.. Ms. Lum excels at the in-depth financial analysis often required in family law, from the calculation of child support and maintenance, to the more complex details of property and business valuation. She works closely with clients to help them analyze financial documents and discover marital and non-marital assets, and designs her litigation strategy and settlement agreements around that information.. Ms. Lum has successfully defended clients against appeals and is well versed in applying her knowledge of domestic relations law to her cases.  In 2020, Ms. Lum was recognized as Rising Start by Super Lawyers, an honor only given to no more than 2.5% of lawyers in Illinois.. Ms. Lum earned her Juris Doctor from Chicago Kent College of Law and was admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association in 2008. She is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and will soon complete a Master of Laws Degree in Family Law at Chicago Kent. Ms. Lum studied Political Science and Spanish at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2004. As an undergraduate she lived for a semester in Madrid, Spain, where she was fully immersed, and became proficient in, the Spanish language.

Firm: Boike Jonaitis Law LLC

22 West Washington Street , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Griffin McCarthy & Rice LLP

55 W Monroe St Ste 990 , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Cecilia (Leah) devotes one hundred percent of her practice to the area of family law. She handles complex financial estates, including multifaceted business valuations, income determination issues, valuation and division of employee benefits such as stock options and restricted stock, dissipation claims, tracing of marital and non-marital assets, as well as custody, visitation and removal disputes. She has been hired as a consultant and expert witness in family law matters.. During her 29 plus years of practice, Leah has become a strong advocate of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). To that end, Leah has had extensive training in mediation and collaborative law. Whenever possible and appropriate, Leah encourages parties to participate in ADR through which parties can achieve an individualized post-divorce plan for their family. ADR also allows Leah’s clients privacy and confidentiality. However, when necessary, Leah will advocate for her clients aggressively in the courtroom. She has extensive litigation experience and has been a faculty member at the prestigious National Family Law Trial Institute teaching other family law attorneys advanced courtroom skills.. Leah began practicing law in 1990 in the areas of environmental and commercial real estate law. Seeking a more family oriented practice, in 1993, Leah transitioned to family law and has never looked back. After six years of training at a well-known Chicago family law firm, Leah struck out on her own, opening the Law Offices of Cecilia Hynes Griffin. Now known as Griffin McCarthy & Rice LLP, the boutique law firm practices exclusively in the area of family law. Known for its experience, strength and compassion, Griffin McCarthy & Rice LLP has helped thousands of families successfully navigate the divorce process.. Leah is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Admission to this national organization requires extensive oral and written testing, and peer and judicial recommendations. She has served on the Board of Managers of the Illinois Chapter of the Academy and the Family Law Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association. She has been nominated an Illinois Super Lawyer in the area of family law every year for over a decade. She is a frequent lecturer and has authored numerous articles on family law topics. Leah received her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and her law degree from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law.