Chantelle A. Porter

Chantelle A. Porter

Partner at A. Traub and Associates
  • Criminal Law, Family Law, Juvenile Law
  • Illinois
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Biography

Chantelle A. Porter is a graduate of The Ohio State University (2003) and graduated from DePaul University College of Law (2006). Chantelle was admitted to practice in 2006. While at DePaul University College of Law, Chantelle received her Family Law Certificate and was the recipient of the Public Interest Law Association Grant - Judge Jeffrey Coman Designation, the Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Family Law Center Grant, and the Dean's Scholarship.

Chantelle is a Partner at A. Traub and Associates, practicing all areas of Family Law, Juvenile Criminal Defense, DCFS Abuse and Neglect, Domestic Violence, Orders of Protection, and Civil Litigation Defense. Chantelle is a court-approved Guardian ad litem in the 18th Judicial Circuit. Chantelle was appointed as a Juvenile Conflict Attorney in the 18th Judicial Circuit.

Chantelle is a former supervisor of the DuPage County Public Defender's Office Juvenile Division where she concentrated her practice on representing juveniles on criminal matters and representing parents and children on abuse, neglect, and dependency matters. Prior to that, she was with the Cook County Public Guardian's Office where she represented the best interest of juveniles as attorney and Guardian ad litem on cases of abuse, neglect, and dependency.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Juvenile Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • DCFS Abuse and Neglect
  • Civil Litigation
  • Guardian ad litem
  • Adoption
  • Parentage
  • Guardianship
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Awards
Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers–Rising Stars Edition 2012 - 2019
Super Lawyers
Pro Bono Service Award
DuPage County Bar Association 2010-2011
Super Lawyer Rated
Super Lawyers
Avvo 10 Rating - Top Attorney
AVVO
Peer Reviewed
Martindale-Hubbell
Women to Watch
DuPage County Bar Association 2008 B.R.I.E.F. Women to Watch
Outstanding Service Award
DuPage County Bar Association 2008-2009
Pro Bono Service Award
DuPage County Bar Association 2008-2009
Professional Associations
State Bar of Illinois  # 6289812
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Current
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Illinois State Bar Association
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Current
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DuPage County Bar Association
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Activities: Chair, Law Day, Vice-Chair, Young Lawyer's, Member, Program Planning Committee, Participant, Judge's Night
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DuPage County Bar Foundation
Member
Current
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DuPage Association of Women Lawyers.
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DuPage Association of Women Lawyers
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Websites & Blogs
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A. Traub & Associates - Attorneys at Law
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Contact & Map
A. Traub & Associates - Attorneys at Law - Arlington Heights Office
634 S. Arthur Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Telephone: (847) 749-4182
Monday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
A. Traub & Associates - Attorneys at Law - Lombard Office
200 W. 22nd Street
Suite 210
Lombard, IL 60148
Telephone: (630) 426-0196
Monday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
A. Traub & Associates - Attorneys at Law - Wheaton Office
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
1776A S. Naperville Rd.
Suite 201
Wheaton, IL 60189
Telephone: (630) 426-0196
Monday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed