Family lawyers in Illinois Taylor Brice to Timothy Reeb

Firm: Johnson O’Keefe

303 E Wacker Drive , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Kasper Law, P.C.

1301 Pyott Road , Lake In The Hills , Illinois 60156

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Timothy R. Mcavoy

500 Ashland Ave Ste 25 , Chicago Heights , Illinois 60411

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Alexander Law, LLC

717 Forest Avenue , Lake Forest , Illinois 60045

Practice Areas: Family

I embrace my role as more than just your attorney, but rather a guide for you in the domestic relations legal system. Whether the issue is simply a divorce, parenting issues, child support, spousal support, or understanding how a family business gets factored into a dissolution situation, going through the legal system is oftentimes one of the more difficult parts of your life.. I believe my job is not only to advocate on your behalf and fight in Court when necessary, but to assist you in weighing options, encourage communications when possible, and ensure that your best interest are being considered whether that be going to trial or working through a peaceable resolution. I believe that trial is always an option, but not necessarily the only option. I find my job, my role within the legal profession, to be profoundly rewarding in aiding people through such a troubling time in which I have unique experience and insight.. I have handled highly contested custody cases, high net worth cases, cases involving family businesses, and all other varieties of family situations.  I represent litigants in domestic violence situations, obtaining and defending against orders of protection.  I am a friend to the LGBTQ community and supportive of all versions of family dynamics that require legal services in the domestic relations legal system.. I am certified to serve as a mediator and also have had training in the collaborative practice. I am also experienced in the areas of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. I have been published in the ISBA Family law newsletter and the Illinois Bar Journal on a variety of subjects relevant to litigants and practitioners in the domestic relations field. I have tried and settled cases in Cook, Lake and DuPage counties.

Firm: Vaclavek Stassen, PC

1300 S. Grove Avenue , Barrington , Illinois 60010

Practice Areas: Family

My law practice focuses primarily on all aspects of family law and real estate. I have an extensive background handling various other legal matters including traffic and criminal defense, estates and trust, corporate matters, real estate and civil litigation. My practice concentrates on handling a variety of family matters including complex divorce litigation, collaborative law, mediations, difficult custody disputes, support matters, visitation, significant financial estates, removal, domestic violence, maintenance, pre and post nuptial agreements, civil unions and post-decree matters.  I am often appointed by judges to serve as Guardian for the children’s interests in difficult custody disputes as well.. With over 17 years of experience working in McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Cook and Lake Counties, I have the experience and skill required to handle both complex and simple matters. I serve my clients with respect and compassion and aggressively advocate on their behalf to assure they get what they want and deserve. My clients will tell you that I am a fighter and zealously represent them. They will also tell you that I am different from most other attorneys because I get back to them prompltly, keep the in the loop and work with them to get the best results for them and their family.. I graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2000 and the University of Arizona in 1996. In 2018 I received the Distinguished Service Award by the McHenry County Bar Association in recognition of dedicated service and contribution to the citizens of McHenry County. I was recently honored as one of the 10 Best Family Law Attorneys by The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys for the second time in two years.  This year I was also recognized as one of the 10 Best Real Estate Attorneys by the American Institute of Real Estate Attorneys as well.  I was honored in 2012 as one of the “Best Under 40” by the McHenry County Business Journal and was named Member of the Year in 2009 by the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce. I am proud to be a board member for CASA and am excited to be involved with various other charitable organizations in the area including Big Brothers Big Sisters for six years. I also served as a board member for McHenry County Housing Authority from 2011 to 2017 and was a member of the Board of Directors for the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce and was the founding President of the Young Professionals which has produced many leaders in the community since its inception in 2006.  I currently am on the Board of Governors for the McHenry County Bar Association and the finance committee for the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce as well.  I am also a member of the Illinois, McHenry and the Northwest Suburban Bar Associations.

Firm: Pasquesi Associates

101 Waukegan Road Suite 600 , Lake Bluff , Illinois 60044

Practice Areas: Business Formation, Estate Planning, Family , Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Firm: Peregrine, Stime, Newman, Ritzman & Bruckner, Ltd.

221 East Illinois Street , Wheaton , Illinois 60187

Practice Areas: Civil , Family , Personal Injury

Thomas M. Newman is a senior partner in the firm and concentrates his practice in the Family Law area in DuPage County.. Background and Education:. Born in Hinsdale, Illinois on May 15, 1945; admitted to Bar  in 1971; Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois.  DePaw University (B.A. 1967); Indiana University at Bloomington (J.D., 1971); court-certified mediator and guardian ad litem; court-appointed arbitrator.  Member: DuPage County, Chairman Legal Aid Committee (1975-1976); Judiciary Committee (2001-2003); Illinois State Bar Associations.. Practice Area:. Bar Admission:. Illinois, 1971. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1971. Work Experience:. Mr. Newman practiced in the civil litigation department of the firm prior to concentrating in Family Law and participated in several million dollar settlements and was trial co-counsel for an $11,000,000 medical negligence verdict in Cook County, Illinois.  Mr. Newman’s current concentration in Family Law includes custody, child support, property division, maintenance/alimony and post-judgment litigation.  Mr. Newman has more than 38 years of experience in the Family Law area, representing litigants in simple divorce and complex property division, including tax and valuation issues.. Mr. Newman believes that his concentration in Family Law within a general practice firm has advantages over firms that concentrate solely in Family Law inasmuch as issues arise in Family Court that overlap into other areas.  Many of Mr. Newman’s clients are referrals from other attorneys, and Mr. Newman has the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell rating (AV).. Since 1997, Thomas M. Newman has held the AV® Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating for ethics and legal ability.*. Personal:. Mr. Newman lives in Wheaton, Illinois with his wife, Jane, and has three married adult children and four grandchildren.  His hobbies include golf, handball, basketball and recreational activities at his summer home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Firm: Aplington, Kaufman, McClintock, Steele & Barry, Ltd.

160 Marquette St. , LaSalle , Illinois 61301

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: The Law Offices of Kenny & Kenny

104 E Roosevelt Rd Ste 204 , Wheaton , Illinois 60187

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Family , Family

Firm: Hunter & Roth P C

421 N Hough St , Barrington , Illinois 60010

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Katz Goldstein & Warren

2345 Waukegan Road , Bannockburn , Illinois 60015

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Stange Law Firm, PC

400 S. 9th Street , Springfield , Illinois 62701

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

When facing a divorce or any other family law matter, life as you know it may be changing faster than you can keep up with. It is normal to have questions and not know where to turn. When these issues arise, having caring and diligent family law representation in your corner can make all the difference throughout your case. Thomas Ewick is a compassionate Senior Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm. He can assist you with your family law matters throughout Sangamon County, and nearby, from the firm’s Springfield, Illinois office.. Thomas earned his Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University School of Law in May 2002. While in law school, he served as an Articles Editor for the Indiana Law Review and made the Dean’s List for three semesters. Before earning his law degree, Thomas obtained a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Indiana State University in May 1998. In undergraduate school, he made the Dean’s List for six semesters, was a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society, and was a recipient of the R. Christopher Perry Memorial Pre-Law Award. Thomas is currently licensed to help clients in the state of Illinois.. Before joining the Springfield, Illinois divorce and family law attorneys at Stange Law Firm, Thomas most recently worked for the Office of the Illinois Attorney General as an Assistant Attorney General and then as an Assistant Unit Supervisor. Here he was tasked with supervising the Assistant Attorney Generals in the Civil Trials Unit of the General Law Bureau, representing State agencies and employees in State and Federal courts and proceedings before the Illinois Civil Service Commission, State Police Merit Board, and the Illinois Humans Rights Commission, drafting and filing answers to complaints, pleadings, motions, and memorandums of law, responding to discovery requests, and trying cases before judges and juries. In total, Thomas brings over 20 years of legal experience as an attorney to his role at Stange Law Firm and he looks forward to using this experience to help his clients rebuild their lives.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements.

Firm: Thomas T. Boundas & Associates

621 Plainfield Toad Suite 203 , Willowbrook , Illinois 60527

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Johnson Theresa V Law Office Of

200 East Chicago Avenue , Westmont , Illinois 60559

Practice Areas: Americans with Disabilities Act, Copyrights, Defamation, Libel and Slander, Discrimination, Entertainment & Sports , Estate Planning, Family , Immigration & Naturalization , Intellectual Property , International & Trade, Mechanics Liens, Patents, Personal Injury, Probate , Trademarks, Immigration

Before I opened my solo law practice, I was a Manager of Intellectual Property for the telecommunications corporate giant, AT&T. During my 21 year career at AT&T, I always dreamed of having my own business.  I had great jobs at AT&T - I was a technical training course developer, an instructor of communications and finally a Manager of Intellectual Property. AT&T gave me the best training available, I traveled around the country, had a lot of autonomy compared to many jobs, and worked with a lot of wonderful people.  As the years passed, I became more and more self-realized. I began to realize that I had great ability to work hard for my company, I was pretty smart, and I also had the drive and know-how to start my own business. I wasn't afraid of hard work. The only profession that ever interested me, other than marriage, motherhood and being a professional dancer, was being a lawyer. I wanted to help people.  I wanted to be free. I always loved words and I loved to analyze things. I liked taking complex information (which AT&T trained me to do) and synthesizing it into some type of cohesive framework. Words are powerful. They can bring peace. They can bring strife. I love what the Bible says in proverbs: "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh answer stirs up anger." (Proverbs 15:1) and "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver"(Psalm 25:11-13). Thus, I began diligent pursuit of my dream of becoming an international lawyer, negotiating big time complex contracts.. Having had a corporate career with AT&T, I had no real practical legal experience the day I opened my own law office.  I did not know how to do anything practical - not even how to file a lawsuit or a motion in court.  Law school does not teach you how to practice law, only how to research it or learn legal concepts and reasoning. When I finally wound up in a courtroom, I did not even know how to address the Judge or to call a witness. I used my retirement money from AT&T to support myself for the first year or two of law practice.  The day I opened my law firm, I had only one client. It was unnerving at times and certainly exhausting. For all practical purposes, I really was my own law clerk for a couple years because I entered a very different world from corporate America.. Twenty two years later, I have had many great experiences - some horrible, some beautiful, some funny. I have had some precious clients in fascinating careers and wonderful young people who worked for me and who I mentored on to their legal careers. Believe or not, for all the stress of law, there are many touching, fun and comical moments. What could be more touching than helping a foreign national become an American citizen or helping a family stay in their home, or more fun than seeing a client's great invention come to fruition, or funnier than my client who stretched out his arms to his sides and asked our receptionist "Can I copyright me?" ? That's why I love being a lawyer - it is never boring and I'm always meeting interesting people. And there are lots of opportunities to do good.. In the last 22 years, I have successfully practiced in over 10 different areas of law. Having practiced in many areas of the law often gives me a broader and more in depth understanding of a client's complicated legal situation than the understanding of some lawyers who have focused on only one area of law.. I'm here to help you. Just call.

Firm: Bochte, Kuzniar & Navigato, P.C.

2580 Foxfield Rd Ste 200 , Saint Charles , Illinois 60174

Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal Bites, Assault & Battery, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Construction , Contracts, Divorce, Employment & Labor , Family , Franchise , Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Sexual Harassment, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Family, Family

Firm: Fawell and Fawell, Ltd.

2100 Manchester Road   945 , Wheaton , Illinois 60187

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Brieske Family Law, LLC

77 West Wacker Drive , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Family

Ms. Brieske approaches each case with the goal of an amicable settlement while still providing zealous advocacy on behalf of her clients. She has been referred to as a tough negotiator and litigator while still maintaining compassion for the life changing events her clients are experiencing.  With over a decade of practice in the area of family law, Ms. Brieske has substantial experience in all aspects of family law issues, including complex dissolution proceedings, custody issues, mental health evaluations connected to custody matters, protective orders and the division of marital assets. Ms. Brieske has advised clients relating to both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and has extensive experience in post-decree matters, including the enforcement of Judgments for Dissolution of Marriage and court orders.. Ms. Brieske also has extensive experience as a general commercial litigator having practiced at some of the largest and most prestigious firms in Illinois.  She is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association and American Bar Association.. Activities:. Terri is a member of the Northwestern Law Alumni Club Chicago Board of Directors and volunteers regularly as a judge at Northwestern Law School's moot court competition. She also participates as a Family Law Court Facilitator assisting pro se clients with all aspects of domestic relations disputes.

674 W. Veterans Parkway, Suite D , Yorkville , Illinois 60560

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Hammel Law Offices, P.C.

54 North Ottawa Street , Joliet , Illinois 60432

Practice Areas: Adoption, Assault & Battery, Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Probate , Traffic Violations, Wills, Wrongful Death, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI

In 1985, Mr. Hammel earned his degree in Bachelors of Science from the Marquette University College of Business.  Subsequently, he was employed at the Continental National Bank of Chicago for one year.  During law school, he clerked for the United States Army Judge Advocate Generals Office VII Corp, Munich Germany.  In 1989, he received his Juris Doctor from the John Marshall School of Law in Chicago.  After two years as a Will County Assistant Public Defender, he established Hammel Law Offices, P.C., in Joliet, Illinois.  In 2005, he merged with Brumund & Jacobs, and subsequently worked extensively in the areas of criminal, traffic and DUI offenses.   He is an annual instructor at the Will County Bar Association’s seminar regarding DUI and traffic offenses, and assisted in many prior ISBA seminars. In 2002, he became qualified to administer field sobriety testing in the State of Illinois, and has testified in many Will County Cases regarding the administration of field sobriety testing.  His cases in the area of DUI/Criminal law are:  People v. Madden, 273 114, 652 N.E.2d 480, 3RD  Dist., June 30, 1995;  People v. Allen, 375 810, 873 N.E.2d 30, 3RD Dist., August 07, 2007;  People v. Love, 393 196, 911 N.E.2d 1015, 3rd  Dist., June 03, 2009; People v. Miklos, 393 205, 914 N.E.2d 506, 3rd Dist., July 17, 2009; People v. Garstecki, 234 430, 917 N.E.2d 465, September 24, 2009; People v. Ziobro, 242 34, 949 N.E.2d 631, April 21, 2011; People v. Riffice, 392 961, 911 N.E.2d 1244, 3rd Dist., July 08, 2009;  People v. Coners, 374 425, 871 N.E.2d 257, 3rd Dist., June 26, 2007; People v. Donnelly, 327 1101, 765 N.E.2d 496, 3rd  Dist., February 21, 2002; People v. Kazenko, 972 N.E.2d 815, 3rd  Dist., July 02, 2012;  People v. Santovi, 2014 IL App (3d) 130075, --- N.E.3d ----, 2014 WL 2191364, . 3 Dist.,2014, May 27, 2014.

Firm: Reich, Jumbeck, Stole & Reeb, LLP

60 North Chicago Street , Joliet , Illinois 60432

Practice Areas: Family

Mr. Reeb is a partner at Reich, Jumbeck, Stole & Reeb, LLP.  As a partner at  Reich, Jumbeck, Stole & Reeb, LLP, Mr. Reeb focuses his practice exclusively on family law, representing business owners, executives, professionals, and their spouses.  Mr. Reeb concentrates in all areas of family law, including issues of child custody and visitation, child support, maintenance, property division, complex financial matters, tax consequences, pre and post nuptial agreements, restraining orders, orders of protection, as well as family law appeals.  Judges also frequently appoint Mr. Reeb to serve as Guardian ad Litem, and as Mediator, in high-conflict divorce and child custody disputes.. A life-long Will County resident who grew up in Joliet, Mr. Reeb attended grammar school at the Cathedral of St. Raymond and attended high school at Joliet Catholic. Mr. Reeb earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago, where he graduated in the top 8% of his class. Prior to law school, Mr. Reeb was a financial advisor at American Express and owned a small business in Darien, Illinois.  Mr. Reeb was previously named a Top 40 Lawyer Under 40 in Matrimonial and Family Law by The National Advocates