Family lawyers in Illinois Russell Knight to Susan Lonergan

Firm: Law Office of Russell D. Knight

1 N. State # 1500 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Family

Russell Knight was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada.  His family moved to the United States in 1991.. Russell Knight attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Computers Systems.. After two years working as a computer programmer for a Fortune 50 company, Russell Knight decided that he’d rather work with people than machines and he enrolled in the University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana, Illinois.. Upon graduating from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2006, Russell Knight began working for a small general practice law firm in Chicago, Illinois.  The majority of the clientele at this law firm were Spanish speaking so Russell spent his free time during this period learning Spanish.. In 2009, Russell resigned from the small law firm and moved to Mexico to perfect his spoken Spanish.  A few months later, Russell Knight returned to Chicago, Illinois to open up The Law Office of Russell D. Knight.. While Russell Knight always focused on family law, The Law Offices of Russell D. Knight began exclusively practicing family law in 2013.  Russell Knight much prefers to do one thing, Family Law, and do it well. Russell Knight still, however, uses a great deal of his general knowledge of Criminal, Immigration and Bankruptcy Law in his Family Law practice.. Russell Knight has been working with attorney Rahul Iyer since 2015.  A partnership or an associate position is too restrictive for either Russell or Rahul. Therefore, they co-counsel almost all their cases while sharing in expenses. Russell and Rahul are both originally from Canada and enjoy each other’s dry Canadian humor (or as we spell it, “humour”).. Russell Knight enjoys learning new languages, running, and cooking in his spare time.

Firm: Lake Family Law LLC

161 N. Clark Street , Chicago , Illinois 60540

Practice Areas: Family

Sharon was admitted to practice law in 2015, after receiving her bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and her Juris Doctor degree at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, earning a Certificate in Child and Family Law. Sharon understands and cares about the you in the process as well as your outcome, not just the end of the game. Having lived in Illinois her entire life and being raised by a social worker and an accountant, a career in family law came naturally. A child of divorce herself, she is familiar with the impact of divorce and its attendant issues on a family, both short-term and long-term. Sharon focuses her advocacy on conflict resolution and puts you first every step of the way. She brings to the table a unique background in child welfare law, school law, and matrimonial law, before she zeroed in on the parenting concerns and financial complexities associated with divorce and parentage cases.. Sharon is an award-winning attorney in family law, having been named an Emerging Lawyer by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company, as well as a Rising Star by Thomas Reuters Super Lawyers for consecutive years. As a practicing attorney, Sharon also serves as guardian ad litem in probate and domestic relations proceedings, and she is a certified family law mediator. Sharon is currently accepting domestic relations cases in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Cook Counties and limited guardianship cases in DuPage County.

Firm: Susan & Gary Grammer - Attorneys at Law

2 Terminal Dr Ste Louis , East Alton , Illinois 62024

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Johnson & Johnson, P.C.

212 E. Chestnut Street , Canton , Illinois 61520

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Meyer Capel, A Professional Corporation

306 West Church St , Champaign , Illinois 61826

Practice Areas: Family

Stephanie Hall is an associate attorney in the firm’s family law practice group. She focuses her practice on all areas of family law, including divorce, child support, custody and visitation (allocation of parental responsibilities), orders of protection, adoption and division of assets. Stephanie is a court approved guardian ad litem for the Sixth Judicial Circuit.. Stephanie is an experienced litigator and has successfully completed numerous trials, both in front of a judge and a jury. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois College of Law, where she coaches the competitive Trial Team.. Before joining Meyer Capel, Stephanie spent two years as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Office. During that time, Stephanie headed the felony domestic battery unit, where she handled cases involving violence against both adults and children. She has 40 hours of specialized training in domestic violence issues.. Stephanie previously practiced family law in Cook County, Illinois as a Maxwell Fellow at the Legal Assistance Foundation. During her time there, she represented low-income survivors of domestic violence in a wide variety of family law cases.. Stephanie attended Michigan State University’s James Madison College, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations. She attended law school at the University of Illinois, where she earned a prestigious Rickert Award for Excellence in Advocacy.. Stephanie is an active member of the Champaign County Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the East Central Illinois Women’s Attorney’s Association. She serves on the Board of Directors of Girls Go For It and is a member of Junior League.

Firm: The Capps Law Firm

100 N. LaSalle St. , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: SHYAMA S. PARIKH, PC

16 N. WEST STREET , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Family

Picking an Attorney is one of the most important decisions you will make. You should pick someone you are comfortable communicating with, someone you have confidence in and someone with the necessary experience to get the best possible results. I have dedicated my entire career to practicing Family Law and have represented clients in all types of cases.

Firm: Stern Mendez, LLC

500 Davis Street , Evanston , Illinois 60201

Practice Areas: Family

A zealous advocate with a noteworthy background in family law, Shay Formanek approaches each case with strategic and assertive representation. Ms. Formanek concentrates her practice in all areas of Matrimonial and Family Law, including matters involving complex litigation, mediation and negotiated settlement agreements.. Ms. Formanek was recognized as an Illinois Rising Star for 2020 - 2024 by Super Lawyers, an exclusive honor received by only 2.5% of attorneys selected after a thorough evaluation of numerous criteria related to their specific practice areas. Ms. Formanek was selected by the American Academy of Attorneys in 2021 for their TOP 100 designation for Illinois attorneys, and she was further recognized as a 2020 Elite Advocate in Family Law by the American Institute of Legal Advocates (AIOLA) and 2019 Top 40 Young Lawyers through her membership with the National Alliance of Women in Law.. Ms. Formanek was particularly drawn to family law at an early age after experiencing divorce firsthand while growing up. In light of her firsthand knowledge and experience, Ms. Formanek provides her clients with compassionate and individualized support and steadfast representation throughout their case through an approach and strategy uniquely tailored to each client’s needs and preferences.. Ms. Formanek represents clients who require assistance with complex financial issues, division, and valuation of property, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, relocation, spousal maintenance, and preparing and negotiating settlement agreements. In addition, she is adept in preparing pre-marital and post-marital agreements.. Ms. Formanek is also mediation certified through Chicago’s Center for Conflict Resolution, an invaluable skill in the world of divorce and family law.. A Wisconsin native and Chicago transplant, Ms. Formanek received her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law and graduated magna cum laude from Western Carolina University in North Carolina.

Firm: Roberson Law, LLC

69 E. Downers Place, Ste. 202 , Aurora , Illinois 60505

Practice Areas: Family

Sharonda Roberson is the founding Partner of Roberson Law, LLC. She began her career by interning at the Public Defender’s Office in Kane County. She has also worked for nonprofit organizations such as Prairie State Legal Services and Legal Ease Law Clinic. Her current primary focus is family, divorce, probate and estate planning. She services individuals in Kane, Cook, DuPage, Kendall, Will, Winnebago and Boone county.. Sharonda grew up in Kane county for the majority of her adolescent and adult life. While interning at the Kane County Public Defender’s Office she was able to help people that she grew up with in her community. Helping people she knew was the most rewarding feeling, and fueled her love for law.. Sharonda attended Northern Illinois University College of Law. While attending Law School she served as the President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society, was a 1L Coordinator for the Juvenile Interest Law Society, and became a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Phi Alpha Delta Law fraternity is the largest professional law fraternity in the United States. This fraternity has had seven U.S. Presidents, eight Supreme Court Justices, and one U.S. Vice President. Sharonda is currently the Assistant District Justice, for the West Suburban Alumni Chapter of the law fraternity.. Sharonda is also a community activist and one of the founders of The People’s Coalition. The People’s Coalition is an organization founded to fight the causes and struggles of Black and Brown individuals of Aurora, IL. This organization was born in the wake of the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Sharonda also is the creator of the Aurora demand letter that received over 2,000 signatures, and was sent to Aurora officials. As a result of her demand letter the City of Aurora is in the process of obtaining body cameras for police officers, and a civilian review board is being established.. Sharonda became an Attorney to help people during the worst times of their lives. She is extremely passionate about her work, and advocates for her clients until their goals are reached.

Firm: The Mehta Law Group. Ltd..

121 West Wacker Drive , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Family

The Mehta Law Group is one of Chicago’s premier law firms. Our team of lawyers and staff are here to serve you and to help build a better future for yourself and your family. We represent individuals, families, and children in every aspect of the legal process from beginning to end. Our attorneys bring with them over 30 years of combined experience, we are professional, and treat every individual with the respect they deserve. We are hardworking and don’t back down, our goals is always to advocate for our clients, to ensure a positive end result. Whether you are contemplating filing a lawsuit, or whether you have had a lawsuit filed against you, our team can provide superior representation with the goal toward obtaining the best possible outcome.

Firm: Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC

1512 Artauis Parkway , Liberyville , Illinois 60048

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Law Offices Of Jeffery M Leving

19 S LaSalle Street, Suite 1500 , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: The Law Offlce of Scott Lerner

201 W Springfield Ave Ste 205 , Champaign , Illinois 61820

Practice Areas: Family

My name is Scott Lerner.  I have been practicing law since 1992.  I am a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign.. The geographical scope of my practice includes East Central Illinois, including Champaign, Ford, Piatt, Vermilion, Douglas and Coles Counties.. My main areas of practice include but are not limited to family law and criminal defense law.. I do not charge for an initial consultation. My prices are reasonable and I will work with people on payments. There will be some retainer in most cases. Let my experience help guide  you through this process. Yes, I am experienced but also affordable.

Firm: Ferrill Law Firm

801 N. Cass Avenue , Westmont , Illinois 60559

Practice Areas: Family

I have extensive successful experience in most areas of litigation, including divorce, family law, personal injury, immigration, bankruptcy and criminal law. I am also a member of the Federal Trial Bar and U.S. Tax Court.. I strive to provide positive results taking into account at all times the client's goals and resources. My first priority is always to determine what the client wants.

Firm: Coffee Ward & Bower, LLP

123 West Washington Street , Belleville , Illinois 62220

Practice Areas: Family

Sarah E. Ward is a Partner with Coffee Ward & Bower, LLP.   Sarah Ward has practiced over 15 years in Belleville, Illinois, primarily in the area of family law and has represented families in St. Clair County, Madison County, Monroe County, Clinton County and counties throughout Central and Southern Illinois.  Sarah Ward has extensive family law advocacy experience, including representation on behalf of clients in contested custody and removal matters, as well as those who are current or retired military personnel.. Sarah Ward has presented at legal education seminars in St. Louis on family law topics, represented family law clients in the appellate court, and clerked for the SIU General Counsel’s Office researching and drafting memoranda on labor matters, bankruptcy and housing issues for the University.. Sarah Ward received her Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Law, her Bachelor of Arts from St. Louis University, is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the St. Clair County Bar Association, was selected as a member of the National Order of Barristers, a member of the SIU Law Moot Court Board Appellate Division, and was a student member of the Southern Illinois American Inn of Court.

Firm: Castle Law, LLC

13963 S. Bell Road , Homer Glen , Illinois 60491

Practice Areas: Family

A large portion of my work is focused on family issues, such as divorce, paternity, child custody, visitation, removal, child support, maintenance, adoption, and appeals. I provide my clients with the advice, advocacy, and compassion they need to navigate the legal system with confidence. I assist a number of homeowners associations in collecting unpaid assessments and enforcing association rules and regulations. Estate planning and probate issues touch the lives of individuals of all ages. I provide the information and prepare the legal documents needed to ensure that my clients and their families are prepared for the future. My fellow attorneys at Castle Law, LLC also provide legal services in the following areas: Real Estate Civil Litigation Corporate Law Foreclosures Driving Under the Influence Aggravated Traffic Offenses Secretary of State Driver’s License Reinstatement Hearings. Castle Law is a fully owned subsidiary of Brumund, Jacobs, Hammel, Davidson & Andreano, LLC.

Firm: Stengel, Bailey & Robertson

100 17th St Ste 405 , Rock Island , Illinois 61201

Practice Areas: Family

Sarah Gorham practices law in Rock Island, Illinois.  She is licensed in Illinois and Iowa and works in a variety of areas such as family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, guardianship, and adoption matters, civil litigation, personal injury, estate planning, probate, real estate, municipal law, and appeals.  In her spare time, she is involved in the community and coaches a college mock trial team.

Firm: Allison & Mosby-Scott

210 1/2 N. Williamsburg Dr , Bloomington , Illinois 61704

Practice Areas: Family

Sandra Molinari is an experienced attorney at Allison & Mosby-Scott. Sandra focuses her practice primarily on Family Law and Immigration. Her practice also includes Expungement and Sealing of Civil Matters.. Sandra was originally born and raised in Brazil where she was first licensed to practice law and where she acquired experience in family, consumer, election, and administrative law. In December 2014 Sandra moved to the United States and brought with her the passion, determination, and dedication to start her law career in a new country. Sandra founded her own company where she provided both legal services in family law and immigration and Brazilian civil litigation and negotiations. Acting as “a bridge” in legal matters between Brazil and the U.S./Illinois was also part of the services provided by her. Prior to joining Allison & Mosby-Scott, Sandra spent over 18 months at McLean County States Attorney’s Office in the Child Support Enforcement Unit where she proudly represented the Department of Healthcare and Family Service on behalf of the people of the State of Illinois. Sandra is fluent in English and Portuguese, and proficient in Spanish. Sandra was a member of the IFSEA’s Legislative Committee and is a Volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Bloomington.. In her free time Sandra loves spending time with her husband and her two adult daughters. Sandra also enjoys gardening, working out, riding her motorcycle and enjoying time on her paddleboard on the lake

Firm: Diamond Divorce Law

3431 W Elm St , Mchenry , Illinois 60050

Practice Areas: Family

Sam Diamond has been serving families in the McHenry area for many years. After graduating from the University of Denver, Sam obtained his Juris Doctor from the Chicago Kent College of Law and, shortly after his admission to the Illinois State Bar, he came to McHenry County as an Assistant State’s Attorney. Sam later founded the law firm of Diamond Divorce Law after working for Looze & Kinney, one of the oldest partnerships in the county.. Since the firm’s founding, Sam has worked tirelessly for clients all across McHenry and Lake Counties, coming to each case with a personalized approach. Through his years of experience in McHenry County he has become acquainted with a vast majority of lawyers and judges in the area, giving him unique insight into how to negotiate and create winning strategies for his clients.. Sam and his legal team work together to provide the best, most efficient and most economical path to achieve the goals of their clients, using an approach that he considers to be the best of both worlds, combining his extensive experience and knowledge with the fresh, energetic insights of the firm’s younger attorneys.. Many who know him (colleagues and clients alike) see Sam as a modern-day Columbo.. Anyone watching TV in the 70s and 80s undoubtedly remembers the popular crime drama featuring the friendly and deceptively clever detective who hid his true thoughts and intentions until the end of the case; and who, like a dog with a bone, never gave up until he successfully manipulated the results to his satisfaction. In his years of experience practicing family law in McHenry County, Sam has developed a deep understanding of how to use the legal process to his client’s best advantage. While he might not use Columbo’s famous catchphrase “oh, uh…just one more thing” when working on a matter, his astute and tenacious way of practicing law are reminiscent of the infamous lieutenant.. With expertise in different areas of law, Sam nevertheless considers family law (particularly divorce) to be the most rewarding and challenging. Having been through a divorce himself, he understands how devastating, difficult and costly a divorce can be and why it is crucial to have experienced legal representation to help navigate the divorce process and avoid pitfalls that just end up costing more money, creating aggravation, and delaying the process.. Sam identifies with the struggles and concerns of each and every one of his clients. Because he knows that the divorce process can be emotionally and financially draining, Sam and his team dedicate themselves and their practice to making legal options simple, understandable and digestible for every client, providing clear-cut legal advice and one-on-one support each step of the way.. Sam and his team consistently go above and beyond to provide personalized counsel designed to help families take that next step forward.

Firm: Lonergan Law Ltd.

321 James St Ste 201 , Geneva , Illinois 60134

Practice Areas: Family

I became a lawyer and a mediator because I am good at advocating for clients and helping people resolve their differences. I have been practicing law in Illinois for nearly 35 years.  In 1992, I created, authored and directed the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Court Kids in a Divorcing Society (KIDS PROGRAM) mandated divorce education program. I have also been a secondary education teacher and coach. I am a divorced single parent of three grown successful children. I have achieved a great post divorce relationship with my EX and his spouse.. I’ve been through it all and standing on the other side, I can tell you there is hope and it will be okay.