Family lawyers in Illinois Andrew Muchoney to Blake Cosentino

Firm: Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.

19 South La Salle Street , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. A Professional Corporation

19 South La Salle Street , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Family

Arthur S. Kallow is a native Chicagoan and graduated from the Northwestern University School of Law cum laude in 1973. He also received his B.A. in political science from Northwestern. Mr. Kallow was awarded a certificate from Notre Dame Law School for his legal studies at Brunel University in Uxbridge, England.. After graduation, he was resident counsel for a major corporation in Washington D.C. He then returned to Chicago, where he has been practicing family law for more than 35 years. Before joining the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd., he was partner at a small law firm that concentrated in family law, and he has served as a hearing officer for the City of Chicago and rendered decisions in many important cases.. In addition, he has completed training from the National Judicial College and he has been appointed by judges to represent children in contested visitation and custody cases. Mr. Kallow has been admitted to practice law before courts in Atlanta, GA, Los Angeles, CA, Des Moines, IA, and Tampa, FL, to represent clients pro hac vice.. Mr. Kallow has successfully represented hundreds of clients throughout the decades, including cases which involved complex jury trials, contested custody and visitation, child support, paternity, and intricate financial issues. In addition, he has handled sophisticated appeals in State and Federal Courts.. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Illinois, the Supreme Court of the United States, the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the U.S. Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  He is a distinguished member of the Chicago Bar Association.. In 2005 and 2006, Mr. Kallow was selected by his peers in the legal community as an “Illinois Super Lawyer” after an extensive nomination and polling process conducted by Law & Politics. “Super Lawyers” are considered the best in their profession and they represent the top practicing attorneys in Illinois and the country.. In September, 2007, he lectured at Northwestern University School of Law on Male Stereotypes and the Law. Mr. Kallow is honored by these accolades and continues to hone his craft and seek justice for his clients.. In 2008, Mr. Kallow was the keynote speaker at The Philadelphia Fatherhood Festival where he addressed problems that fathers encounter in the legal system. Mr. Kallow also stressed the importance of fathers as an untapped resource in combating youth violence.. In both 2009 & 2010, Mr. Kallow received an award for his valuable contribution to the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County as a court facilitator.

Firm: Beermann LLP

161 N Clark St., Suite 3000 , Chicago , Illinois 60647

Practice Areas: Family

When Benton Page decided to practice matrimonial and family law, he realized the differences between this challenging field and other kinds of litigation and transaction: "It is never boring," he says. "Every case requires me to learn more about some aspect of the law, as well as about people and other fields that otherwise I would know nothing about." And during divorces, he adds, "People need a lot of hand-holdingmore than in situations related to other legal matters. I have clients who call every single day, and I'm glad to talk with them. But I insist on keeping one foot in front of the other and resolving each of their matters as quickly as possible.". Even though the field of divorce law is different from other specialties in certain respects, he notes that it continues to evolve. "Divorce has always been an emotional ordeal. It is moving into a different environment, however, just like the rest of civil practice, which is less emotional, with people actually following the rules.". "Philosophically, family law has been at the forefront of the movement towards collaboration, mediation and cooperative settlements," Page observes. But he admits that this area is still very people-sensitive; and it's the last frontier when it comes to using modern courtroom technology. Even so, family law is catching up, and more efficient processes save time and help clients, "who are always in a hurry to get to the end of the process.". In Page's view, there are two distinct types of clients he sees: those who are deeply worried about their and their childrens futures and those who "just want to get divorced." In both categories, however, clients are surprised by how long the process takes. "A contested divorce often lasts longer than a year," he explains, "because the information-gathering process alone takes a long time."

Firm: Chicago Legal Clinic

211 W Wacker Dr , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Family

BARRY BOYKIN. Staff Attorney. Austin Office. In 1981, while in law school, Barry Boykin read about the work of legal aid attorneys in a book called "The Reluctant Defender" that described the founding of the Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic.  Barry went on to meet Michael Mosher and Dan Van Ness, the founding attorneys of Austin Christian Law Center (ACLC).. At that time, ACLC was the only agency located west of Kedzie Avenue in Chicago that is providing legal assistance to the indigent at minimal or no cost.  ACLC developed a volunteer panel of over ninety attorneys and paralegals whose pro bono efforts helped keep costs to a minimum.  Being housed in the same building with Circle Urban Ministries it became possible to serve many of the non-legal needs of clients, such as medical counseling, emergency food/clothing/shelter and supplemental education.. In 1986, as a new lawyer, after a year or so of accepting volunteer cases, Barry applied for a position of staff attorney at ACLC at the suggestion of Gerald P. Nordgren, the supervising attorney at ACLC.  He had the privilege of working under the mentorship of Jim Godlewski and Gail Sears Petrich during those early years.  For the next sixteen years, Barry has handled a wide range of cases including social security disability, criminal, juvenile, landlord tenant, domestic relations, and consumer matters.  He is today still involved in the Austin community and serves on the board of Circle Urban Ministries--the largest nonprofit social service agency in Austin.. In 1996-1997, ACLC merged with Chicago Legal Clinic.  This has resulted in an active, important extension of the services that were provided to individuals seeking legal assistance by both agencies and has broadened the efforts to further help meet the vast unmet legal need.

Firm: Farooqi & Husain LLC

2 Trans Am Plaza Dr. , Oakbrook Terrace , Illinois 60181

Practice Areas: Family

Attorney Ausaf Farooqi focuses his practice on family law, estate planning, and probate litigation. Mr. Farooqi has represented clients in every aspect of family law, including divorce, legal separation, child custody, child visitation, child support, orders of protection, annulments, pre-and post-nuptial contracts and enrollment of foreign divorce judgments. He has obtained favorable settlements and successful judgments on behalf of his clients.. Mr. Farooqi is an experienced mediator, having resolved divorce litigations, prenuptial contracts, family conflicts, business conflicts, nonprofit conflicts, and community based conflicts without the need for costly litigation.. Mr. Farooqi is also an experienced estate planner, utilizing a variety of tools including last wills and testaments, revocable grantor’s trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, family limited liability companies, and advanced directives, to ensure that his clients have a complete estate plan customized to their individual needs. He compliments his estate planning experience with experience in Probate disputes and contested estates.. Mr. Farooqi specializes in the area of Islamic estate planning and Islamic family law. He has given dozens of lectures, presentations, and speeches regarding these topics. He has engineered customized estate plans, prenuptial, and post-nuptial contracts that specifically meet the needs of Muslim clients living within the United States. He regularly works and consults with religious scholars and other experts in the field to ensure his products meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

Firm: The Law Offices of Aubrey J. Parker LLC

55 E. Monroe , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Family

Aubrey has dedicated her career exclusively to the practice of family law, focusing on restructuring issues for all families, such as divorce, dissolution of Civil Union, parentage, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, adoption, surrogacy contracts and negotiations, sperm donor contracts, and LGBTQ specific family issues.. When utilizing Aubrey’s services, families are not dissolved; they are restructured, often for the better.. While Aubrey has handled numerous litigious matters and been involved in highly contested/high profile trials, when litigation can be avoided, her approach to matters includes mediation, arbitration, and/or formal Collaborative practice to settle cases efficiently and cost-effectively, while focusing on the unique goals and concerns of her clients and preserving the relationship between parties to the greatest extent possible.. Aubrey believes educating clients about their rights and legal challenges is one of the most effective strategies in helping clients tailor their goals and concerns, and she takes the time necessary to ensure every client understands their options and is provided with an array of creative solutions. Aubrey is also able to provide a unique perspective on child-related issues as she has accepted numerous judicial appointments to represent children in domestic relations matters as a Guardian Ad Litem and Child Representative in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.. Aubrey’s ability to render results has been recognized time and time again. Specifically, Aubrey has been recognized as a Rising Star in the area of Family Law by Super Lawyers Magazine, a designation reserved for the top 2.5% of all Illinois attorneys under the age of 40, and has been named an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers Magazine, a designation given to fewer than 2% of the attorneys in Illinois.. Aubrey completed the Divorce Mediation Skills Training program at Northwestern University, is a Fellow of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, and a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She earned her J.D. from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, with honors, where she continues to enjoy teaching law students as a professor of legal writing.

Firm: Akiwowo Law Group, PC

15255 S. 94th Ave.,5th floor , Orland Park , Illinois 60462

Practice Areas: Family

A tireless advocate for children, Ashonta Rice has spent sixteen years as a Child Representative and Guardian ad litem as the founding partner in a highly sought after private family law practice and as an Assistant Public Guardian for the Cook County Office of The Public Guardian. Rice is recognized for delivering justice when all other options have been exhausted. She is particularly known for successfully litigating complaints in circuit court after all administrative hearings have failed with prior counsel.. Rice is a Chicago Bar Association sanctioned Child Representative and Guardian ad litem. She is routinely appointed by the Cook County Circuit Court to serve as Child Representative and Guardian ad litem in some of the most contentious and complex cases.. Rice received a B.A. in Finance from University of Illinois Champaign, a J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, and a certificate in Divorce Mediation Skills from Northwestern University School of Professional Studies.. Rice was recognized as one of the10 Best Attorneys for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys three years in a row – 2018, 2019, 2020. She is often called upon for her expertise to speak as a panelist including for the Illinois State Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education programs.

Firm: Knox County State's Attorney's Office

200 S Cherry St Fl 3 , Galesburg , Illinois 61401

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Thomson and Weintraub

105 North Center Street , Bloomington , Illinois 61701

Practice Areas: Family

Ashley Scarborough joined Thomson and Weintraub following her graduation from the University of Illinois College of Law. Ms. Scarborough graduated magna cum laude and in the top third of her graduating class. During her final year of law school Ms. Scarborough represented domestic violence victims in divorce, orders of protection, and custody matters through the College of Law clinical program. Ms. Scarborough also represented the College of Law as a member of the Moot Court competition team and served as an editor for the school's internal competition. Ms. Scarborough was praised by professors and local attorneys for her professionalism and oral advocacy skills and was nominated for the Paul Lisnek award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy.. Her decision to become a lawyer was rooted in a passion for the law and her desire to help people during potentially difficult times in their lives. She is passionate about keeping her clients educated throughout the legal process so that she can help her clients make the best decisions regarding their legal representation.

Firm: Wilson, Dabler & Associates, LLC

14 South 2nd Street , Belleville , Illinois 62220

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: The Law Offices of Angela M. Aliota

4320 Winfield Road , Warrenville , Illinois 60555

Practice Areas: Family

Angela M. Aliota graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2002. She attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, CA where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in December 2005. She was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois in 2006, and the State of Wisconsin in 2011.  She has been practicing in the area of family and criminal law for over a decade and is dedicated to representing all clients with 100% commitment and compassion.. Ms. Aliota practices criminal and family matters in the following counties in Illinois; Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, and Kendall, and the following counties in Wisconsin; Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, and Waukesha.  We offer a FREE 1/2 hour consultation by phone, and all forms of payment are available along with payment plans if necessary.

Firm: The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C.

1776 S. Naperville Road , Wheaton , Illinois 60189

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Massucci, Blomquist, Anderson & Dunn

750 W. Northwest Hwy , Arlington Heights , Illinois 60004

Practice Areas: Family

Tony has extensive experience in representing both men and women in all areas of Family Law including Custody Disputes, Child Support, Visitation, Removal from the State of Illinois, Adoption, Domestic Violence, Pre-Nuptial Agreements and Property Settlements. Tony is both a Guardian Ad Litem and a Certified Mediator.. Tony is a member of the Board of Governors for the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and the Co-Chairperson of the Bar Association’s Matrimonial Law Committee for whom he organizes as well as lectures at seminars highlighting domestic relations, judges, custody evaluators, mediators, private investigators, financial planners and real estate professionals, in an effort to provide information and education to attorneys and clients alike. Tony counsels his clients to prepare to deal with what is often a very trying time and focuses on how to best insulate the children from the process.. Tony uses his litigation skills in providing a defense for those clients that have been accused of both misdemeanors and felonies. Tony has extensive experience in contract negotiation, corporate formation and residential and commercial real estate transactions, including negotiations with architects, general contractors, municipalities, brokers, syndicators and financial institutions.

218 N. Jefferson Street - Suite #200 , Chicago , Illinois 60661

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Goldstine, Skrodzki, Russian, Nemec & Hoff, Ltd.

835 Mcclintock Dr Fl 2 , Burr Ridge , Illinois 60527

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Stange Law Firm, PC

115 Lincoln Place Court, Suite 101 , Belleville , Illinois 62221

Practice Areas: Family

Anna Feygina is an Associate Attorney in the Belleville office of Stange Law Firm, P.C., and is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Illinois. She has limited her practice to family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity and other family law matters.. Anna Feygina  is responsible for the content.  Principal place of business 120 South Central Avenue, Suite 450, St. Louis (Clayton), MO 63105.. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri/Illinois nor The Missouri/Illinois Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Past results afford no guarantee of future results and that every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.

Firm: Ann R. Pieper

301 SW Adams St. , Peoria , Illinois 61602

Practice Areas: Family

Ann R. Pieper is an associate attorney at Kavanagh, Scully, Sudow, White and Frederick P.C. Ann regularly advises clients on policies and procedures to reduce litigation exposure, advises clients on concerns prior to adverse action, and litigates on behalf of her clients in court and at the administrative agency level. Ann's approach to law is practical and realistic as she aspires to identify her clients' problems and find workable and long term solutions. Ann and her family reside in Morton, Illinois.

Firm: Ann O'Connell Law, Ltd.

1911-B Rohlwing Road , Rolling Meadows , Illinois 60008

Practice Areas: Family

Family law covers a broad array of areas including Divorce, Child Support, Spousal Maintenance, Allocation of Parental Responsibilities, Parentage, and Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements. For guidance on such matters, reaching out to Ann O’Connell Law, Ltd. can provide clarity and support to navigate your family law concerns.. As a dedicated practitioner of family law and divorce in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, my approach is centered on resolving family disputes honorably, with a keen focus on the well-being of children. My legal services extend to representing individuals in divorce proceedings, crafting parenting plans, securing child support and maintenance, drafting legal documents, and making court appearances. I also engage in extensive legal research and attend depositions and negotiations, aiming to achieve favorable results for all my clients.. Understanding the complexities that come with family law matters, such as the welfare of children, protecting abused spouses, and division of property, is fundamental to my practice. I bring deep insights into property division, backed by an academic background in finance and accounting and seventeen years of experience in the financial sector. This expertise allows me to handle financial assessments directly, although I also collaborate with leading financial specialists in the divorce sector when complex issues require expert testimony at trial.. On a personal note, I am proud of my record in handling numerous divorce cases where I have effectively negotiated settlements and engaged in trial advocacy. Trained in mediation, I have a broad familiarity with the family law judges across Cook and Lake County, Illinois. While I advocate for mediation and negotiation as primary methods of resolution, I am thoroughly prepared to stand firm in court when necessary.. To provide optimal service, my team and I ensure clear communication, keeping clients fully informed on the progress of their cases and all relevant details. After consultations, I outline strategic options, leaving the choice of proceeding in the client's hands.. I offer competitive hourly rates with a commitment to keeping costs transparent and justifiable. If appropriate, I can also seek court orders for fee contributions from opposing parties.. My interpersonal skills are particularly suited to family law, allowing me to interact with sensitivity and effectiveness, especially when clients may be experiencing considerable emotional stress. This personal approach defines my practice and underscores the compassionate support I offer to clients during challenging times.. For more detail or to arrange a complimentary initial consultation, please contact my firm. We are here to help guide you through your family law needs with care and expertise.

Firm: Kontoh Scott & Associates, P.C.

Diamond Creek Professional Building , Bolingbrook , Illinois 60440

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: The Cosentino Law Firm, LLC

213 S 2nd St , Dekalb , Illinois 60115

Practice Areas: Family