Firm: Sperry Law LLC
2445 Dean St. STE H , Saint Charles , Illinois 60175
Practice Areas: Family
I am a passionate advocate who is dedicated to protecting the rights and advancing the interests of my clients. When asked to review any legal problem, I will provide my clients an honest assessment of the legal problem, present strategies designed to maximize the chances of a desired outcome based on my assessment, and once the client has selected a strategy after considering my advice, I will zealously execute the selected strategy to the best of my ability.. My experience is wide ranging; and I have represented clients across multiple courts and administrative forums throughout the Chicagoland area and Northern Illinois. I am well versed in dealing with opposing family law attorneys, guardian ad litems, prosecutors, EOIR (Executive Office of Immigration Review) attorneys, and immigration officials. I am also no stranger to protecting my clients' rights during legal emergencies, as I also have extensive experience dealing directly with the police and DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) investigators on behalf of my clients during active police or DCFS investigations.. I take pride in what I do, I love trial work, I am an effective negotiator, and I genuinely enjoy finding creative solutions to my clients' difficult legal problems. I also appreciate that my work often can fundamentally alter the lives of my clients and their families, such as successfully having children returned to the client's care, obtaining legal immigration status for the client, retaining the client's driver's license, or obtaining not guilty verdicts related to felony sex offense allegations that carry potential decades long sentences and lifetime sex offender registration.. My practice areas include Family Law (Divorce, Parentage, Child Support, DCFS Defense, Orders of Protection), Criminal Defense/Traffic (Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Petty Traffic Matters), and Immigration/Removal/Deportation Proceedings.. While every case and potential outcome is different and dependent upon the evidence and laws pertaining to your specific situation, I am confident I can help you figure out the best way to maximize the possibility of obtaining a desired outcome.
Firm: Michael T. Mahoney, Ltd.
1011 N Second St , Chillicothe , Illinois 61523
Practice Areas: Family
I am a divorced father and grandfather who has practiced law on a full time basis in the communities of the City of Chillicothe and Peoria for in excess of 30 years. I am very involved in not for profit activities in and around the City of Chillicothe where I reside with my Irish Wolfhound. I believe in giving back to the community which has made it possible to support myself and my family.
Firm: Westervelt, Johnson, Nicoll & Keller, LLC
411 Hamilton Street , Peoria , Illinois 61602
Practice Areas: Family
Ms. Eggert practices primarily domestic relations and family law including divorce, parentage, allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time, child support, relocation and post-decree modifications. She also does Estate Planning and Guardianship work. Ms. Eggert practices primarily in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. She often serves the court as a Guardian ad litem in Peoria and Tazewell Counties, having undergone significant additional training to become qualified in cases involving minors.. Before joining the firm, Ms. Eggert was employed by the State of Illinois, Office of the Commissioner of Savings and Residential Finance (now the Office of Banks and Real Estate) as Assistant General Counsel. In her time with the State, Ms. Eggert gained a wealth of experience both civil and administrative, in the areas of financial regulation and administrative law. Ms. Eggert concentrated her practice on the regulation of mortgage bankers and brokers, and participated in extensive efforts to draft amendatory and enabling legislation. Following her time at the OCSRF, Ms. Eggert worked with a Chicago "gold coast" real estate developer and for BancTrust as Vice President of mortgage lending.. She spent several years raising her two children, and considers them her most significant accomplishments.. · Admissions. o Admitted to Illinois Bar, 1994. o Admitted to U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois. o Admitted to U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. · Education. o University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI (B.S. in “The Law and Psychology of Abnormal Behavior” 1991). o DePaul University College of Law - Chicago, IL (J.D. 1994). · Community Involvement. o Prairie State Legal Services, Borderless Pro Bono Project and Clinics Volunteer. o Center for Prevention of Abuse, Board Member. o 10th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, Member and Help Desk Volunteer. o Member and past President, Jewish Federation of Peoria. o Member Illinois Supreme Court, Commission on Access to Justice, Forms Subcommittee. o Chairperson, Peoria Holocaust Memorial Relocation Project. o Board Member and past layperson Director of Advancement, Peoria Day School. o Trustee and Vice President of the Sam J. Stone B'Nai Brith Covenant House. o Past President of Bradley University Hillel. o Past Chairperson of Peoria Forward. o Past President of Hadassah of Peoria. o Past President of PTO Peoria Day School. · Awards and Honors. o 2012 Illinois Legal Aid Online Advocate of the Month (November 2012). o 2012 PCBA received the prestigious ISBA McAndrew's Award in part for Divorce Clinics developed with Ms. Eggert through PCBA’s Pro-Bono Committee. o 2010 Peoria County Bar Association’s Volunteer Attorney of the Year. o 2005 National Leader of the Year, Hadassah International. o 2007 Jewish Federations of North America Tel Aviv One National Young Leader. · Professional Affiliations. o 10th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, Member. o Peoria County Bar Association, past Board Member and Committee Chair. o Illinois State Bar Association, Member. o American Bar Association, Member. o American Association for Justice, Member
Firm: Feldman, Wasser, Draper & Benson
1307 South Seventh Street , Springfield , Illinois 62705
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Rosenfeld Jones Law Group
167 N. Ottawa Street , Joliet , Illinois 60432
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Tristano & Tristano, Ltd.
8200 W 95th St , Hickory Hills , Illinois 60457
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Swanson Law Firm, LLC
315 North Main Street, Suite 1 , Edwardsville , Illinois 62025
Practice Areas: Family
Michael J. Swanson, the owner of Swanson Law Firm, LLC, in Edwardsville, IL, is an experienced courtroom attorney who knows how to navigate the court system to aggressively represent his clients and maximize favorable outcomes.Prior to establishing the law firm of Swanson Law Firm, LLC, Michael was a patner in an Edwardsville general practice firm for more than a decade, representing hundreds of clients in divorces, custody, and child support cases. Before that, Michael served as the Managing Attorney in the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office child support division. In this role, he handled thousands of cases each year and gained extensive courtroom experience.Michael earned his JD at Saint Louis University and his bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), which he attended following his six-year enlistment with the U.S. Air Force. Michael served on active duty as a Chinese translator.
Firm: Strauss & Hoyt, LLC.
1512 Artaius Parkway , Libertyville , Illinois 60048
Practice Areas: Family
Mr. Strauss joined the Law Office of Gary L. Schlesinger in March, 2006, and he became a partner on September 1, 2010, when Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC, was formed. Michael has handled family law cases in seven counties in the state of Illinois. Michael also serves as a mediator and is frequently appointed to represent children as well.
Firm: Beermann LLP
161 N Clark St. , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Family
Mr. Sevin has successfully litigated issues including maintenance and child support, fraudulent transfer of assets and dissipation claims, valuation and division of assets, adequate compensation and characterization of marital and non-marital assets.. He has successfully represented parties in international and multi-jurisdictional family law litigation, including actions under the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and the International Child Abduction Remedies Act (ICARA).. Mr. Sevin is an adjunct professor at DePaul University College of Law where he teaches and frequently speaks on various litigation and trial-related matters, including drafting, cross examination, trial strategy and oral argument. He has also completed the intensive family law trial advocacy program of the National Family Law Trial Institute in Houston, Texas.. He has been selected by Super Lawyers magazine as an “Illinois Super Lawyer” in 2019, 2020, and 2021 and an “Illinois Rising Star” from 2011 to 2018. He has been selected by Leading Lawyers Network as an “Emerging Lawyer” in 2016, 2017, and 2020.. Michael was also appointed to the Family Law Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association for 2020-2021.
Firm: Michael A. Fleming, P.C.
415 Hamilton Blvd , Peoria , Illinois 61602
Practice Areas: Family
1737 S. Naperville Rd. , Wheaton , Illinois 60189
Practice Areas: Family
I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology with the hope of a career in counseling. I achieved my goal, but by following a different path and becoming a legal counselor. My focus has always been on children and families, and my current practice as an associate at Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella is devoted entirely to family law issues: divorce, paternity, child support, child custody, etc. When not engaged in legal work, I enjoy spending time with my my kiddos (human and four-legged), traveling, and catching up on sleep.
Firm: Michael D. Ettinger & Associates P.C.
12413 S Harlem Ave Ste 203 , Palos Heights , Illinois 60463
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Robert A. Chapski Ltd.
1815 Grandstand Pl , Elgin , Illinois 60123
Practice Areas: Family
107 W Boughton Rd. , Bolingbrook , Illinois 60440
Practice Areas: Family
With over more than 10 years of experience in civil litigation, Melisa is a well rounded attorney with a strong legal background and excellent communication and negotiation skills. She is passionately committed to the defense of individual rights and dedicates part of her time to voluntary/pro bono work for minorities. As In House Counsel for Subway Restaurants, she oversaw the company's legal department and closely worked with upper management. Melisa has also worked as a solo practitioner specializing in litigation in different matters, including family law, labor and employment, immigration and general civil litigation and consulting, before administrative agencies such as the EEOC and before state and federal courts. She offers seminars and training to non profit organizations, small and large companies and goverment agencies regarding labor and employment policies. Melisa also provides counseling to startups for talent acquisition, immigration status and tax incentive strategies. Melisa is currently working as an attorney in a private law firm in Chicago, Illinois and her practice areas include: family law, insurance defense, personal injury and civil litigation.
Firm: The Barclay Law Group, P.C.
3525 S King Dr , Chicago , Illinois 60653
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Melanie Caspi
2801 Lakeside Dr , Bannockburn , Illinois 60015
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Ledebuhr Law
2 N. Riverside Plaza , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Johnson, Westra, Broecker, Whittaker, & Newitt, P.C.
380 S Schmale Rd Ste 102 , Carol Stream , Illinois 60188
Practice Areas: Family
Megan is a long time resident of DuPage County, having graduated from St. Francis High School, in Wheaton, Illinois. She attended the University of Arizona, where she majored in Political Science. During her undergraduate studies, she received honors such as the Academic Award of Distinction and initiation into Pi Sigma Alpha, a political science honorary. Megan was also selected for a legislative internship with U.S. Senator Jon Kyl. Additionally, she was active in College Republicans and the Catholic Newman Center Club.. At Michigan State University College of Law, Megan made the Dean’s List. As a student clinician for the Housing Law Clinic, she represented low income clients with complex landlord-tenant and foreclosure issues. She was a research assistant for Professor Brian Gilmore, head of the Housing Law Clinic. While at law school, she also participated in clubs such as the Christian Law Society and the Federalist Society.. During an internship with the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, she worked in the DUI courtroom, representing the State of Illinois pursuant to IL Sup. Ct. Rule 711.. Megan is a certified Guardian ad Litem in DuPage County for Family Law and Probate. As a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Association, she is an active member of the legal community. Her husband, Brandon, is also an attorney. They are active members of St. Michael’s Parish and St. Daniel's Parish in Wheaton. They volunteer for non-profit organizations such as the ALS Association (Chicago Chapter). Megan is also fluent in American Sign Language.
Firm: Johnson, Johnson & Nolan
11 S. High St. , Belleville , Illinois 62220
Practice Areas: Family
Megan M. Nolan, born in 1983 in Belleville, Illinois, is an experienced attorney admitted to the Missouri Bar in 2009 and the Illinois Bar in 2010. She earned her J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2009, focusing on Civil Litigation. Ms. Nolan's practice encompasses various areas, including Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Adoption, Paternity, Probate Estates and Guardianship, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Contract Disputes, and Litigation. She graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Psychology from Murray State University in 2006. Megan Nolan is an active member of professional associations such as the Illinois State Bar Association (Young Lawyers Division Section Member), St. Clair County Bar Association, and Missouri Bar Association. Her past employment includes roles at Stange Law Firm, P.C, Blake Law Group, P.C, Klar, Izsak & Stenger, LLC, and Goldenhersh & Goldenhersh, PC.
Firm: Reich, Jumbeck, Stole & Reeb, LLP
60 North Chicago Street , Joliet , Illinois 60432
Practice Areas: Family
