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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: Mulyk, Laho & Mack, LLC

45 S. Park Ave. , Glen Ellyn , Illinois 60137

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Family, Family

Sharon R. Mulyk is a partner with Mulyk, Laho & Mack, LLC, where her practice is concentrated in family law and collections. Sharon is an active member of the DuPage County Bar Association, where she currently serves as Immediate Past President and has also served, by appointment, as the DCBA Associate Counsel, Chairman of the Family Law Committee Chairman for the Membership Committee, Judiciary Committee, Planning Committee, CLE Committee and has volunteered her time to act as a Judicial Intervention Leader. Sharon is also a Past President of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers and Past President of the DuPage Chapter of the Justinian Society of Lawyers. She is currently a member of the ISBA Assembly and on the Family Law Section Council.  Sharon is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

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: Law Offices of Sheryl Rae Ghezzi

4433 W. Touhy Ave , Lincolnwood , Illinois 60712

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil , Criminal Defense , Divorce, DUI/DWI, Family , Prenuptial Agreement, Traffic Violations, Wills, Child Custody, Child Custody, Child Custody, Child Custody

I offer clients an extensive range of knowledge and experience in complex financial, parenting allocation (formerly known as custody) and property distribution family law cases.  If you have unique issues that the process of divorce may involve, such as valuation and division of property including closely held corporations and professional practices, parenting responsiblity, child and spousal support, children's educational expenses, paternity, prenuptial planning and estate planning directives, consider a consultation. Practice areas also include child visitation, post decree Judgment enforcement, college expense enforcement, spousal maintenance modification, child support modifcation, and civil union agreements. Past clients have included physicians, lawyers, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, scientists, business owners, clergy members, home-makers, teachers and union members, as well as their spouses.. I have lectured, locally and nationally, in the areas of legal ethics, civility and professionalism, child custody, and family law, for the National Business Institute, Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association.. Good communication and a hands on approach to each case is a priority when assisting my clients as they go through the process of transitioning their lives.  Although I can aggressively litigate, I promote a cooperative strategy to alleviate the emotional stresses inherent in family law issues when it best benefits my client.. My offices have the convenient location of Lincolnwood, Illinois a few blocks east of I94 at Touhy Avenue.

Firm: Law Office of Sherby Dianne Scurto, P.C.

5707 S. Cass Ave # 1132 , Westmont , Illinois 60559

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil , Criminal Defense , Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Family , Felonies, Immigration & Naturalization , International & Trade, Juvenile , Military , Paternity, Personal Injury, Real Estate , Spousal Support, Traffic Violations, Divorce & Separation

Attorney Scurto has developed an outstanding reputation as one of the most trustworthy and results-driven family lawyers serving Cook, Dupage, Kendal and Will counties.. Attorney Scurto has helped her clients successfully resolve divorce, child support, and other family law issues.. Scurto served in the US Army before earning her Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, and later her Masters of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, both from Elmhurst College. She completed her Juris Doctor degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago.. Scurto was named to the Illinois bar in 2004, the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois in 2005, and the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009. She is currently a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, the Pi Gamma Mu National Honor Society, and American Chemical Society.. Honors: Top 100 National Black Lawyers; Pi Gamma Mu National Honor Society.. Prior to being named to the 2017 and 2018 Illinois Super Lawyer lists -an honor which no more than 5% of attorneys in a state may receive- Scurto was named to the 2010 and 2012 Illinois rising Star lists. The Rising Star list recognizes no more than 2.5% of attorneys in each state.

Firm: Dodd & Maatuka

303 S. Mattis Avenue. Suite. 201 , Urbana , Illinois 61801

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Family , Immigration & Naturalization , Personal Injury, Real Estate

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: Berger Schatz

161 North Clark Street   2800  60 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Divorce,Domestic Partnership,Family

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: 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: Beermann LLP

2275 Half Day Road , Bannockburn , Illinois 60015

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

Shana L. Vitek has exclusively practiced family law since 2003, representing clients in divorce, child custody, paternity and post-divorce cases. Ms. Vitek has repeatedly been selected as a Leading Lawyer in Family Law, and in 2013 was named one of the "Top 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch" by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. She is a member of the firm’s Family Law Sports and Entertainment Division, where she has gained extensive experience litigating high profile cases, with excellent results. Ms. Vitek is also a Fellow of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, which encourages parties to take control of the divorce process and make decisions that are in the best interest of the family as opposed to spending substantial time, money and experiencing significant stress in court. Ms. Vitek has also received a Certificate of Professional Achievement in Family and Divorce Mediation Training from DePaul University. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband, Eric, and their daughter, son and two dogs.

Firm: Law Office of Sean M. Lazzari

800 Enterprise Drive   204 , Oak Brook , Illinois 60523

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Family ,Real Estate ,Traffic Violations,Trusts,Wills

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: Law Offices Of Jeffery M Leving

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

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Rogoff & Betancourt, P.C.

2720 South River Road , Des Plaines , Illinois 60018

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Family , Personal Injury, Probate , Real Estate , Family, Family, Family, Family, 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: Colky and Kirsh, Ltd.

1 North La Salle Street   3100  6 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Civil ,Divorce,Family ,Mediation,Paternity,Prenuptial Agreement

Firm: The Gitlin Law Firm

663 East Calhoun Street , Woodstock , Illinois 60098

Practice Areas: Divorce,Family