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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
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.
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Firm: O'Connor Cadiz Accident and Injury Law
217 N. McLean Blvd. , Elgin , Illinois 60123
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Landlord & Tenant, Probate, Traffic Violations, Wills, Personal Injury
Hi, I am attorney Carol O’Connor Cadiz. I am a 1996 graduate of DePaul University College of Law in Chicago. Before that, I worked as a Spanish translator for attorneys before and while in law school. Since I worked with an agency, I was at a different law firm almost every day. Often, I was in court translating personal injury trials. The lawyers were always different. The process and the law fascinated me, and I knew that I wanted to be a part of it. One of the reasons that I became a lawyer is because I hated to see how most lawyers were treating the other people in the room. While so many seemed very good in terms of knowing the law, and taught me a lot, most had no "bedside manner". I wanted to do better. I understand that when people are faced with a new situation, especially where law and medicine are concerned, it can be very scary. In personal injury law, law and medicine often come together. You would be shocked if I were to tell you how I saw people being treated, even by their own lawyers. Sometimes, it was nothing short of sickening. I wanted to work with clients not just as their translator but in a way where I could relate to them in the way that I believed was needed. Only when someone is able to have a good working relationship with their lawyer can they begin to understand their case and become a true parter in the outcome.. I began my legal career practicing personal injury law, out of a small law firm in Skokie, Illinois. My boss was kind and did treat his clients with respect, but things were very "old school" and a bit disorganized. I moved out of the area and my career took me elsewhere. I soon moved back to the Chicago area and returned to the personal injury firm in order to sharpen my skills and learn from more experienced lawyers. In 2000, I opened my own law firm in downtown Chicago so that I could do things my own way and help the people that I wanted to work with.. A few years later, I took on a business partner and my law firm became A. Traub and Cadiz. By 2005, our partnership ended and I opened my own firm in Schaumburg, IL. I have been in business for myself ever since, and eventually moved the business to Itasca IL, serving DuPage County. In February 2023, I moved to my current office which is located in Elgin, Illinois. I am licensed in the Northern District of Illinois (Federal Court) and also in the State of Illinois, exclusively serving people in Illinois. While my office is located in Kane County, I also help people in Cook, DuPage, Lake and McHenry counties.. I decided long ago that I wanted to serve clients in a more personalized way- paying particular attention to the specific needs of the individual and getting to know each and every client well. This is why I refuse to become what I call a Personal Injury Mill - with many lawyers cranking out cases without really spending enough time getting to know the facts. Not all of them operate that way, of course, but I knew that I wanted to stay small. For this reason, I am very selective in who I am able to help and I do not take on more cases than I can handle.
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Firm: Weiss Kunz & Oliver, LLC
776 Busse Highway , Park Ridge , Illinois 60068
Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Child Custody, Adoption, Divorce & Separation
Maxine Weiss Kunz is a Founding Member and Partner of Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC and has been practicing 100% family law since 2005, including traditional litigation, adoptions, and collaborative law. She is certified for appointment as a Child Representative or Guardian ad Litem in Cook County. She is also certified to practice collaborative law in Illinois. Maxine is on the board of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and a certified mediator through the Center for Conflict Resolution and the Cook County courts.. Maxine received her undergraduate degrees from Indiana University-Bloomington, where she double-majored in Psychology and Telecommunications. She earned her J.D. from the Chicago-Kent College of Law where she received a certificate in its Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution program, and was a member of Kent's prestigious Mock Trial Advocacy Team.. Maxine Weiss Kunz has published numerous articles, lectured on various family law issues, and is a member of the following professional organizations: Illinois State Bar Association, Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, Chicago Bar Association, and DuPage County Bar Association. She is substantially involved in the ISBA, including sitting on committees and frequent volunteer work. In March 2018, she was featured in a spotlight article in The Catalyst, the newsletter of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Women and the Law. The newsletter highlights the passion and dedication that Maxine brings to her work in family law, as well as her achievements and the recognition she has received, including her selection as a 2020 Super Lawyer and as one of 40 Under 40 Attorneys to Watch by the American Society of Legal Advocates.. Maxine is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), and she sits on the organization's Board of Directors. AFCC is the premier interdisciplinary and international association of professionals dedicated to the resolution of family conflict. AFCC members include many of the leading practitioners, researchers, educators, and policymakers in the family court arena.. Maxine, her husband, three children, and their pets live west of the city. In her "free time," she enjoys swimming and yoga, and is involved in a monthly book club.
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23 W. Jefferson St. , Joliet , Illinois 60432
Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Family, Guardianship, Mediation, Adoption, Domestic Violence, Alimony, Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, Divorce & Separation
Contact Courtney Mehta at. Courtney Mehta graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2011. During law school Courtney spent her summers clerking for a Family Law firm. After passing the bar, Courtney began her career working for Mitchell Law Group in Joliet, Illinois.. In 2016, Courtney joined Henderson Law & Mediation Center, now Henderson & Mehta Law and Mediation Center. At Henderson & Mehta Law & Mediation Center, Courtney concentrates her practice in the areas of Divorce, Separation, Parental Allocation (formerly known as Custody), Guardianship, and Adoption. Courtney is also on the Will County Mediation and Guardian ad Litem lists. She is frequently appointed in those capacities. Courtney is currently a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Will County Bar Association where she serves as the Co-Chair of the Guardian ad Litem Committee. Courtney has presented on a Guardian ad Litem panel and on the Best Interests of the Minor Children.. Courtney is currently a working Mother of two children. She lives in Naperville, Illinois with her husband and children.
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Firm: Jon P. Erickson Law Office
132 South Water Street, Suite 260 , Decatur , Illinois 62525
Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Alimony, Guardianship, Uncontested Divorce, Prenuptials, Domestic Violence, Child Support, Child Custody, Child Abuse, Criminal Defense, Adoption, Violent Crime, Speeding Ticket, Sex Crime, Juvenile, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation
Jon Erickson, known formally as Jonathan Parker Erickson, is a Decatur native and attended Decatur public schools through 12th grade. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1991 and completed his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice Sciences at Illinois State University in 1995. He received his Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University in 1999. He was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois in 2000.. Jon worked as an Assistant State's Attorney for Macon County from Spring 2000 until December 2000 at which time he joined the law firm of Erickson, Davis, Murphy, Johnson, Griffith & Walsh, LTD. He soon became a partner of the firm and practiced alongside his father, Fred, for nearly 17 years. Jon is married and has one son, Fred.. On August 1, 2017, Jon started his own practice as a sole practitioner. Unlike any other law firm or attorney in the Decatur area, Jon's practice is concentrated exclusively in the areas of divorce law and family law (including juvenile law, Orders of Protection, guardianship cases involving children, DCFS cases, Civil No-Contact Orders, adoption cases and criminal defense for domestic-related offenses). Jon is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Decatur Bar Association. Although his office is located in Decatur in Macon County, Jon routinely accepts cases and travels to virtually all neighboring counties as well.
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“I have worked with Mr. Erickson on a case and I know him through the family law community. He is a knowledgeable, zealous advocate with a good courtroom presence. I recommend him.”
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Firm: Anderson and Boback
218 N Jefferson 300 , Chicago , Illinois 60661
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family, Paternity
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Firm: Weiler & Lengle, P.C.
2445 Dean St , Saint Charles , Illinois 60175
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Paternity, Divorce & Separation
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“Let me start by saying that Phil Lengle was selected as the GAL in my child custody case. Phil has worked on my case for a total of about four years. In total transparency my divor…”
— Sam Jones
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Firm: Law Firm of Cynthia L. Lazar
611 S Milwaukee Ste 12 256 , Libertyville , Illinois 60048
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Support, Divorce, Family
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“Hiring Cynthia as my divorce attorney was the best decision I could have made! We came to Cynthia for an uncontested divorce, and she helped us with all of our options, making the …”
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Firm: Sullivan Taylor and Gumina
1749 South Naperville Road 106 , Wheaton , Illinois 60187
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Support, Family
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“We were lucky to find Tim to help us find a home near Wheaton. We were moving from Michigan, living in a small town. So, we needed lot of help familiarizing with the area and marke…”
— Joseph Hampton
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4760 Fairfax Ave , Palatine , Illinois 60067
Practice Areas: Adoption
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1011 North California , Chicago , Illinois 60622
Practice Areas: Divorce, Residential Real Estate, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Adoption
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Firm: Davis Friedman, LLP
135 S. LaSalle, 36th Floor , Chicago , Illinois 60603
Practice Areas: Adoption, Divorce, Family, Divorce & Separation
Andrew Engle practices family law with a positive approach to helping his clients. "Although in most of our cases, people are experiencing varying levels of personal turmoil, the right family law attorney can help clients navigate the overwhelming legal system and achieve favorable results." In addition to offering his clients expert legal advice and strategies, Engle often finds himself serving their more emotional needs as well. He explains, "I try to help people cope with their individual situations and overcome a difficult part of life with dignity and self-respect.". "I'm drawn to family law because I'm fascinated by the interaction of the law with psychology," Engle says, adding that "Davis Friedman has been a leading firm in the field of family law for decades. The legal experience and resources provided by our team are exceptional." Typically, his prospective clients are dealing with issues that are both legally and emotionally complex. "People have to grapple with the sadness, anger and disappointments associated with divorce and custody cases, while making sound financial decisions and agreements that best suit their family. It is my job to help guide clients through the difficulty of balancing their feelings with the financial business of divorce. My challenge is to reduce the emotional stress of the cases and help clients make thoughtful, intelligent and sensible decisions.". Engle says he always attempts to work amicably with opposing attorneys to settle cases as fairly and swiftly as possible. If there is the need for litigation, he and his colleagues work tirelessly to achieve outstanding results. Engle is guided by his strong sense of ethics and responsibility to be a fierce advocate for each of his clients.. Engle's practice extends across Cook, Lake, Du Page, Will, McHenry, Kane and Kendall counties. His clients include physicians, lawyers, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, media personalities, business owners, homemakers, teachers and union members, as well as their spouses.. Engle's caring attitude and dedication to his wide range of clients is what motivates him every day. "I've found that being a divorce lawyer puts my own life into perspective. My goal is to help people feel satisfied and content. At the end of the day, we are trying to restore hope and give people the tools they need to start the next chapters of their lives."
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Firm: McCarthy Law Office
136 East Ninth Street , Lockport , Illinois 60411
Practice Areas: Adoption, Civil, DUI/DWI, Family, Probate, Real Estate, Traffic Violations
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Firm: Whitton Group LLC
23 South First St , Belleville , Illinois Belle
Practice Areas: Adoption, Automobile Accidents, Child Custody & Visitation, Corporate, Criminal Defense, Divorce, DUI/DWI, Family, Immigration & Naturalization, Landlord & Tenant, Leases and Leasing, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Traffic Violations
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Firm: Kuffel Law, LLC
400 KNOLL STREET SUITE B , WHEATON , Illinois 60187
Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Abuse, Family, Child Support, Adoption, Guardianship, Divorce & Separation
I have a distinct background from working at the Cook County Public Guardian's Office representing abused and neglected children for 7 years, which gives me an edge over many other fellow family law attorneys. I honed my litigation skills fighting state's attorney's and public defenders every single day in court. That experience also lead to my nomination as the Chair of the Children's Advocacy Section in DuPage and to many GAL appointments around the area. I pride myself on being the go-to attorney in the area for DCFS cases, child custody, guardianship and adoption cases. Notwithstanding my zealous advocacy in the courtroom, I value your money and your time and I do everything in my power to avoid unnecessary drama and keep your legal fees down. Call today to set up a consult.
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“I endorse Melissa Kuffel. Her vast background working with families and children, proves her to be an honest, hard-working, and dedicated attorney.”
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Firm: Erdmann Law Office
10800 Lincoln Trl Ste 10 , Fairview Heights , Illinois 62208
Practice Areas: Adoption
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“Mr. Richard Erdmann is experienced, very personable, easy to work with, and empathetic.”
— Naima Sidiqi
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Firm: Pesce Law Group, P.C.
50 S. Main Street , Naperville , Illinois 60540
Practice Areas: Adoption, Family
Don Pesce received his Juris Doctorate from the IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2005. After being admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2005 and the Florida Bar in 2006, Don decided to dedicate his legal career to divorce and family law. As such, Don has been practicing in the divorce and family law arena, with an emphasis in DuPage County, for the entirety of his legal career.. Don is a passionate and enthusiastic problem solver who loves the intellectual challenges of family law from the initial consultation to the final agreement or judicial ruling. As an experienced divorce and family law attorney, Don handles every type of case, from the simple agreement to the most intricate and delicate situations, with precision, persistence, and care.. Don takes pride in his ability to communicate with clients. Don gives clients one-on-one attention every step of the way. He thoroughly explains the legal process from the first action to the last. Don always makes it his goal to specifically tailor an individualized strategy for his clients in order to attain a favorable outcome. This includes considering the calculation of cost-benefit analysis in every case, carefully taking into account his clients' wishes and finances simultaneously. Don has valuable experience working with clients in every financial situation, including the protection of multi-million dollar estates.
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“I was extremely happy to have found Don to represent me in a divorce. He was helpful in every facet ad he efficiently guided me by explaining pertinent laws and then providing insi…”
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Firm: Conniff & Keleher, LLC
224 S. Marion Street , Oak Park , Illinois 60302
Practice Areas: Adoption, Arbitration & Mediation, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family
Lyn is a skilled and knowledgeable attorney with over 30 years of experience in family law. In the first four years of Lyn's legal career, she practiced as a corporate and securities law attorney before devoting her practice to family law. Lyn commenced her training in Collaborative Law Practice in 2002 and, since that time has attended additional and extensive trainings throughout the United States and Australia. Over the past fourteen years, Lyn has represented many clients in the Collaborative Law Process to help them explore creative solutions as they transition from one household to two households.. Lyn has worked with clients on a wide range of family law issues, and she has helped to resolve difficult situations with innovative techniques and a commitment to open discussions between parties. Lyn is dedicated to finding a personalized solution for each client because she understands that each situation is unique.. Lyn combines her experience and skill with compassion and an instinct for understanding a family’s needs and interests. Where there are children involved, Lyn’s focus is on the best interests of the children.
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“Lyn and I recently worked on a Collaborative Process matter together--each with our own client. She is extremely professional and focused on the needs of the family as a whole--whi…”
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“Marc (of Conniff & Keleher) is an outstanding lawyer who is extremely passionate about his work and his clients. I had an especially difficult divorce that lasted much longer than …”
— Viet Pham
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Firm: Cortina, Mueller & Frobish, P.C.
124 W Washington St , Morris , Illinois 60450
Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Family, Adoption, Guardianship, Divorce & Separation
Eric has been at Cortina, Mueller & Frobish, P.C. since 2001, and has been a partner since 2009. During his time with this office, he has handled, and continues to handle, all the firm's family law work, as this is his main area of focus. In addition to family law cases, he has also handled a variety of others over the years, such probate/wills/powers of attorney, guardianships, real estate, criminal/traffic, and more.. Eric is also a Certified Guardian Ad Litem in the State of Illinois, and is frequently appointed by the courts to investigate, report and testify on cases such as child custody and visitation disputes, guardianships, removal cases, and other matters involving minor children and disabled adults. In addition to this, he is also a Family Law Mediator and certified in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Judicial Circuits, which cover Will, Grundy, LaSalle and Bureau counties in Illinois.. When not busy with his law practice, Eric enjoys camping, hunting and fishing, as well as just about anything outdoors. He spends time working in his yard and gardens at his home and also does most of his own home renovations, repairs and remodeling, when not attending his children's sports events and other activities. Eric is also a 17-year member of both the Dwight, IL Lions Club as well as the Morris, IL Knights of Columbus.
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“Eric is very knowledgeable and experienced in family law matters. He gives his all to every case. I have referred many cases to him and I always know the clients are in good hands …”
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“Initial consultation. Mr Lawson was not interested in hearing my first and only true concern about a potential divorce proceeding. Having a law degree doesn't make you better than …”
— David Smith (Smitty)
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Firm: A. Traub & Associates
200 W. 22nd Street , Lombard , Illinois 60148
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Landlord & Tenant, Probate, Real Estate, Wills, Child Custody
Our office is a down home practice that celebrates providing "Everything a Family Needs." We also sponsor local sports, fundraisers and social activities to show our support for the community we represent. If you need a lawyer that truly understand your situation and your background A. Traub & Associates would be the right fit for you.
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“5 star experience from start to finish. They helped my sister through a very difficult time, and the entire team was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely supportive throughou…”
— Kayla Renee
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Firm: Anderson & Associates, P.C.
1701 East Woodfield Rd 1050 6 , Schaumburg , Illinois 60173
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Elder, Estate Planning, Family, Health Care & Hospitalization, Probate, Trusts, Wills
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Firm: James P Leahy Law Office
1275 Davis Road Suite 131 , Elgin , Illinois 60123
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal Bites, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Drugs & Medical Devices, Family, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Toxic Substances, Workers Compensation
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“I have worked alongside Jim having had offices in the same building for some time and referring several cases which were well handled. I would encourage prospective clients to use …”
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“He is a good lawyer but slow to settle and even slower to release your money. But he will get you something. He is kind also. Just slow in getting you that check. Great Lawyer.”
— Tish “Loving”
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Firm: Sullivan Taylor and Gumina
1250 E. Diehl Road , Naperville , Illinois 60563
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family
Thanks for visiting my profile. I concentrate in family law and divorce matters as well as guardianship and adoption. I have guided many clients through difficult divorces. I can help with your divorce, parentage (paternity) or post decree matter. Experienced with child support, alimony, child custody, retirement assets, and more. I practice collaborative law, mediation and litigation. I also have experience and expertise to assist you with retirement asset division.. I am a married and have one son. Born in Philadephia, PA and grew up in Long Grove, IL.
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Firm: Albert L. Wysocki Attorney At Law
325 Washington Street , Waukegan , Illinois 60085
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family, Probate, Real Estate, Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills
Albert L. Wysocki is the founding attorney at the Lake County criminal defense firm, Albert L. Wysocki Attorney At Law. Attorney Wysocki earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Criminal Justice, and his Juris Doctorate degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago – Kent College of Law. In addition, he received his Associate of Arts degree from the College of Lake County. He was admitted to the State Bar of Illinois in 1977. In 1990, Mr. Wysocki was appointed the Village Attorney and the Village Prosecutor for the Village Round Lake Park, where he served until 1993. Attorney Wysocki is a member of numerous associations including the Jefferson Inns of Court, the Lake County Bar Association, the Illinois Municipal League, the Illinois Institute for Local Government Law, and The Lawyers Club of Chicago.. Mr. Wysocki offers counsel that other lawyers most likely cannot, due to his wide ranging background as a former Lake County judge, prosecutor, Chief Deputy Sheriff, and Premier criminal defense attorney. This extensive background gives Attorney Wysocki an invaluable perspective of not only the side of the defense, but also the prosecution, as well as a perspective as seen by law enforcement. By maintaining a thorough understanding of the United States criminal justice system, he is able to provide his clients with trusted legal counsel and effective services. Mr. Wysocki believes that it is important to always have his clients’ best interest in mind, and he takes as much time as necessary to fully prepare every facet of the cases he takes on. His firm handles a variety of cases, and Attorney Wysocki is prepared to represent you whether you are facing charges involving a drug crime, white color crime, DUI offense, and more. To find out more about retaining the representation of a Lake County criminal defense attorney, contact Albert L. Wysocki Attorney At Law.
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Firm: Stivers and Gramm, LLC
820 E. Grove Street , Bloomington , Illinois 61701
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Support, Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Traffic Violations
Chris Gramm is a McLean County native. After graduating from University High School in Normal, he majored in political science at Illinois State University(ISU) and received his Masters degree from the University of Illinois (U of I) prior to attending law school at Northern Illinois University(NIU). Before opening his own law practice in Bloomington, he was formerly an Assistant State's Attorney with the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted misdemeanors, DUI and traffic cases. Chris is a member of the McLean County and Illinois State Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Chris is now a partner with the law firm of Stivers & Gramm, LLC.
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Firm: Brinkoetter Law Office
363 S Main St Ste 505 , Decatur , Illinois 62523
Practice Areas: Adoption
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Firm: Law Office Of Marjorie Sher
415 West Washington Street Suite 201 , Waukegan , Illinois 60085
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Family
Free 30 Minute Consultation. Call Now. I have been practicing in family law matters in Lake County and the northern suburbs of Illinois since 1993. I have a deep understanding of family law allowing me to meet client needs to resolve their simple or complex divorce matters including property division and parenting agreements. In addition, I can assist my clients with custody, visitation and support and adoption issues which may become complicated if the parties live in different states or are difficult to locate.My clients receive my personal attention and quick responses to their questions and needs because of my focused practice and expertise, streamlining legal process and costs, while providing quality results.There is no fee for an initial consultation in most cases. My office is conveniently located in Waukegan in the northern suburbs of Illinois. I am less than a block from the Lake County Courthouse. Call today for an initial consultation.
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“I had an excellent experience with Marjorie as my attorney during a very challenging family case. She was consistently professional, responsive, and truly knowledgeable about curre…”
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Firm: Brigitte Schmidt Bell, P.C.
5250 Old Orchard Road , Skokie , Illinois 60077
Practice Areas: Adoption, Business & Commercial, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Mediation
Brigitte Bell, one of the founders and first Co-Presidents of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois (CLII), has been a mediator and lawyer for over 30 years, focusing her interests and efforts in family law. Brigitte has been actively involved in the conflict resolution field since 1985, teaching conflict resolution at Loyola Law School, DePaul’s School for New Learning, and the Chicago Centers for Family Health, and serving as a Board member, volunteer mediator, and trainer at the Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR). She speaks nationally and locally about mediation and family law issues (parenting, financial, and policy/process issues). Brigitte currently provides mediation skills training for collaborative professionals through Loyola Law School. Brigitte fervently believes in mediation and Collaborative Law as non-adversarial, problem-solving approaches to divorce and family issues and is committed to practicing in ways that foster respect, self- determination, and constructive resolutions. She has put this belief into practice by heading up one of the very few family law firms in the country in which all of the attorney-associates are mediators and Collaborative Fellows committed to these approaches.
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“Brigitte was fair, firm, and friendly, exactly what a couple navigating divorce needs! She brought shape, logic and organization to an otherwise messy process. Thank you, Brigitte!…”
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Firm: Law Office of Beth Mann, PC
15127 S 73rd Ave Ste F , Orland Park , Illinois 60462
Practice Areas: Adoption, Real Estate
Our website:. Our blog:. Practicing attorney in the State of Illinois for over 23 years. Closed over 10,000 real estate transactions and billions of dollars of real estate. ReoMac preferred attorney. Title agent for Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title & First American. The Law Office of Beth Mann, P.C. is a law firm that concentrates in real estate law, primarily REO, short sales and transactional closings. Throughout the years, our management team has developed specific operating systems and streamlined procedures that significantly shorten the traditional legal timeline reducing fees and costs to our clients.. The Law Office of Beth Mann, P.C. utilizes a “hands-on” approach. Our staff is heavily involved in each and every file throughout the closing process. We pride ourselves in our ability to close transactions more efficiently and quicker than any other competitor.. Our clients include major financial institutions, regional banks, developers, investors, individuals, families, broker-dealers, and real estate companies.
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Firm: Parker & Parker Attorneys at Law
300 NE Perry Ave , Peoria , Illinois 61603
Practice Areas: Adoption
Rob became licensed to practice law in Illinois in 2009. Since 2015, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. According to their website, members are experts in the complexities of adoption law and the variety of interstate and international regulations surrounding adoption*, and must maintain their practice according to the highest standards of ethics, competence and professionalism. Rob has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star since 2015, which recognizes no more than 2.5% of lawyers in Illinois. Also in 2015 Leading Lawyers profiled Rob and Drew Parker's law practice as a father-son duo. Rob has been named an Emerging Lawyer by the Leading Lawyers Network, being featured in 2016 as "Peoria's Savvy Adoption and Family Law Counselor." That year he was one of six attorneys in Peoria under 40 to be named to both Super Lawyers’ and Leading Lawyers’ lists.. Rob is involved with the Peoria County Bar Association, chairing and assisting in a number of committees; the American Bar Association; a Barrister in the American Inns of Court; and a licensed DCFS Panel Attorney, which means he handles adoptions of children out of foster care and helps adoptive parents complete state monetary subsidies for those adoption placements. Rob has handled trials in both federal and state court, and appeals in the Third District Appellate Court. These cases have included many large divorces, contested adoptions, murder appeals and trials, and methamphetamine manufacturing, and international child abduction under the Hague Convention, as well as a nursing home case that reportedly settled for the highest amount in Knox County.. Rob was born and raised in Peoria, where he attended Notre Dame High School. He received his bachelor degree at the University of Illinois in 2005 as a James Scholar, with a major in political science and minors in anthropology and philosophy. Law school followed at St. Louis University School of Law, where he was on the trial team and served as Vice President of the Student Bar during his second and third years. Prior to graduating there in 2009, he worked at the Missouri Attorney General helping prosecute child sex crimes and the St. Louis Public Defender’s Office defending felony crimes.. (*The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law, and the recognition is not required to practice law in Illinois.)
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Firm: Hipple Law P.C. - MAIN OFFICE - ST. CHARLES
100 Illinois Street , Saint Charles , Illinois 60174
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Support, Divorce, Family, Insurance, Real Estate, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
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Firm: Law Firm of Caryl Jacobs Gabe, Ltd.
2300 N Barrington Road , Hoffman Estates , Illinois 60169
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Partnership, Family, Mediation, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreement, Divorce & Separation
With more than 38 years of legal experience, Carly Jacobs Gabe is a passionate and dedicated family law attorney serving South Barrington. She provides strategic legal solutions for those facing complex and heated family law issues. Her goal is to provide every client with personalized attention and insightful counsel. While she is a skilled negotiator, she is not afraid to litigate your case in court when necessary. Since 1976, her firm has been helping individuals and families move forward with their lives. Attorney Gabe handles a broad range of cases, including mediation, high net worth divorce, child support and custody, prenuptial agreements, divorce, and much more. Let her review your case today and provide the compassionate representation you need during this time!
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“Caryl Jacobs Gabe has been suspended at least twice for misconduct by the ARDC of the Supreme Court of Illinois. When I interviewed her regarding my n...SteveCaryl should hang 'me …”
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“I had a great experience working with this law firm regarding my child support case. From the beginning, they were professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive. They took the t…”
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116 N Chestnut Street, Suite 240 , Champaign , Illinois 61820
Practice Areas: Adoption
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Firm: Law Offices of Michelle M. Hughes, P.C.
221 N La Salle St Ste 2200 , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Adoption
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Firm: Greco and Tarallo LLP, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law
200 West Higgins Road Suite 300 , Schaumburg , Illinois 60195
Practice Areas: Trusts, Adoption, Contracts & Agreements
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Firm: The Deratany Firm
221 North LaSalle Street , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Adoption, Automobile Accidents, Civil, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Wrongful Death
Jay Paul Deratany, licensed in Illinois and Florida, has won some of the largest single verdicts in the Chicago-land area for people who have been seriously injured or victimized by medical negligence,foster care or adoption negligence. He is part of the Million dollar advocates; member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association; featured in Chicago Magazine and listed as Chicago's "Top Lawyer 2007, 2008 and 2009"; featured in Jett Magazine, Adoption magazines, stories in USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Sun Times etc.
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“I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jay for some 22 years, initially working together on a few cases. I have seen over the years his nothing short of phenomonal results in court on…”
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Firm: The Shaw Law Group, P.C.
201 Hillsboro Ave , Edwardsville , Illinois 62025
Practice Areas: Divorce, Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Family, Divorce & Separation
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Firm: Stange Law Firm, PC
25 Professional Park Drive , Maryville , Illinois 62062
Practice Areas: Divorce, Alimony, Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, Mediation, Family, Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support
When faced with the hard times and decisions that come with a family law matter, the most comforting aspect is having an attorney that cares about the situation and how the best way it can be handled. Andrew Rankin always has the best interest of the client in mind, and manages the family law situation with authentic care.. Drew is originally from Highland, Illinois. Drew is a Partner at Stange Law Firm, who manages the East Region of the Firm, including all of the Illinois offices and the Arnold, Missouri office of the firm. Drew has been with Stange Law Firm since 2015.. Drew obtained his Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management from Southern Illinois University. After college Drew worked as a professional pilot and flight instructor where he worked hand in hand with pilots and student pilots. Drew then went on and earned his Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, Illinois. After law school, Drew gained experience working for another law firm in Illinois and the Office of the State’s Attorney for Madison County, Illinois. Recently, Drew completed mediation training and can now assist clients with mediation in their matters. Thus, you can be sure that Drew has the knowledge to help you through your family law case.. Additionally, Drew is “Lead Counsel Rated” for Family Law since 2016. Attorneys become “Lead Counsel Rated” after having the appropriate level of experience, peer recommendations and a spotless disciplinary record. Drew was on the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for Family Law by Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine in 2020. Only 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are on this list.. When not helping his clients, Drew enjoys spending time with his wife, son and daughter, and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.
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“My daughter starts at Southern Oaks tomorrow in Ky, my hometown, thanks to Andrew Rankin. I'm so nervous and excited for this change. I'm even more ...HeatherFrom start to finish A…”
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Firm: Way Law Offices, L.L.C.
1100 S 5th St , Springfield , Illinois 62703
Practice Areas: Adoption
A former U.S. Marine, Attorney Dan Way knows the importance of attention to detail. His approach to helping his clients achieve their goals is simple yet very effective...he listens closely to gain a clear understanding of what they want, communicates using plain language, answers questions in a straightforward manner and then provides advice and guidance. Dan's clients appreciate that he does not "sugar coat" matters and instead conveys the "positive and negative" aspects of situations so clients can make truly informed decisions. And, he doesn't make promises on the outcome of cases, but he does guarantee that he will do the best that he can to get the desired results. Over the last 24 years, Way Law Offices has provided prompt, professional, efficient and personalized services to clients and families in central Illinois in many areas including all types of adoptions, adult and minor guardianship, wills and powers of attorney, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents and wrongful death cases, real estate matters, workers' compensation, and divorce.
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Firm: Thomson & Weintraub
105 N Center Street , Bloomington , Illinois 61701
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family, Landlord & Tenant, Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills
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Firm: Gabrielle Susan Davis
1011 Lake Street 424 , Oak Park , Illinois 60301
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Support, Divorce, Family
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Firm: Law Office of James J. Siwek, P.C.
11952 S. Harlem Ave. , Palos Heigths , Illinois 60463
Practice Areas: Adoption, Bankruptcy, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Construction, Consumer Fraud, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Family, Felonies, General Practice, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Juvenile, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Parole and Probation, Probate, Real Estate, Trusts, Wills
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Firm: Law Offices of Clifford Lee Gunter, Ltd.
58 N Chicago St Ste 303 , Joliet , Illinois 60432
Practice Areas: Adoption
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Firm: Mcc, P.C.
329 18th St Ste 100 , Rock Island , Illinois 61201
Practice Areas: Adoption
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Firm: Harlovic & Perko
116 W Main St 054 , West Dundee , Illinois 60118
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Constitutional, Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family, Traffic Violations, Wills
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Firm: Kathryn M. Somers
1 Northfield Plaza , Northfield , Illinois 60093
Practice Areas: Adoption, Bankruptcy, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Contracts, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family, Mediation, Real Estate, Divorce & Separation
I work in close partnership with my clients to achieve successful results. In over 38 years of practice I've represented over a thousand clients in all aspects of divorce and family law dealing with issues such as maintenance, custody, parentage, adoption, child support, visitation, property division, debt allocation, mediation, Collaborative divorce and tax laws in connection with divorce. I strive to achieve the very best result for my client.. A member of the Cook County Child Representative Panel, I have represented many children in contested custody proceedings. Additionally, I have the following professional affiliations: Member of the Chicago Bar Association and Past Chairperson of its Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee; Past Board Member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois; Past Board Member of the Mediation Council of Illinois; Illinois State Bar Association; Lake County Bar Association; Lake County Arbitrators Panel; and International Association of Collaborative Practitioners.. In addition to my busy family law practice, I like to educate the community about divorce and family law matters as a commentator in print media, on radio and television news covering divorce mediation and Collaborative divorce; as chair of the training and education committee of the Collaborative Law Institute Of Illinois; and as a speaker at The Lilac Tree and other business and community organizations. I formerly hosted the family law edition of the cable television program Law Talk. I am happy to offer a free consultation to talk to you about your problem in person or on the telephone. The solution to your problem may be easier than you think.
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“Kathryn and I have known each other and worked together for a long time, originally through our work in mediation, and now as Collaborative professionals. We have worked together o…”
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Firm: Law Office of Mark L. Amenta
5729 Saint Charles Rd , Berkeley , Illinois 60163
Practice Areas: Adoption
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Firm: Downs Law Offices, P.C.
150 N Wacker Dr, Suite 1870 , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family, Prenuptial Agreement, Divorce & Separation
Mr. Downs was President of the Illinois State Bar Association in 2005-2006 and was a member of the ISBA task force on attorneys for minority children, which drafted the Illinois revised child representative law. He also chaired the ISBA Family law Section Council and was Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Matrimonial Law Committee. He was also one of four recipients of the 1995 American Bar Foundation Family Law Pro Bono Services Award. Mr. Downs' efforts have also been recognized by the Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and others. He did his undergraduate work at Grinnell College, where he was awarded their Distinguished Alumni Award, and he received his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law, where he was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2009.
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“Robert Downs and his associates may have worked well for others, but he truly, TRULY failed me. I hired Downs Law in June, 2013 for my divorce: 0 k...a Divorce clientBob took over …”
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“Bob Downs and I work together on a committee of the Illinois State Bar Association. He is a strong advocate and an excellent lawyer.”
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120 N La Salle St Ste 1030 , Chicago , Illinois 60602
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Adoption
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Firm: Lake, Toback and DArco
33 North Dearborn 900 , Chicago , Illinois 60602
Practice Areas: Adoption, Divorce, Domestic Partnership, Family, Paternity
