Christina White
Christina White Legal LLC
Christina “Chrissie” White is a dedicated family law attorney with over a decade of focused experience serving clients across the Chicagoland area. As the founder of Christina White Legal LLC, she offers clients a thoughtful blend of legal expertise, compassionate counsel, and practical advocacy tailored to the complex and emotionally charged nature of family law.
Before launching her own firm, Chrissie practiced at two well-regarded law firms, where she developed a strong foundation handling high-conflict divorce, custody disputes, and other sensitive family matters. Her approach is rooted in the belief that family law is not just about resolving legal issues—it’s about guiding people through times of personal transition with clarity, respect, and care.
Chrissie is known for her calm, steady presence and her strategic, client-focused representation. She takes the time to understand her clients’ goals and concerns, providing clear guidance and assertive advocacy from start to finish. While she promotes cooperative solutions whenever possible to reduce stress and expense, Chrissie is also a confident and respected courtroom advocate when litigation is necessary.
In addition to her legal practice, Chrissie is a certified mediator and is qualified to serve as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and Parenting Coordinator—giving her unique insight into the needs of children and families navigating legal challenges.
Chrissie is an active member of the Kane County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. She previously served as Chair of the KCBA’s New Lawyers Committee and currently serves on the Board of Shining Stars for the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association. She is also a proud member of the Kiwanis Club of St. Charles, where she contributes to local service and outreach efforts.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce with Minor Children
- Uncontested Divorce
- Spousal Support
- Division of Marital Assets and Debts
- Adoption - Family and Related
- Free Consultation
- Illinois
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- English
- Principal Attorney
- Christina White Legal LLC
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- Associate Attorney
- Shaw Sanders, P.C.
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- Sole Practitioner
- The Law Office of Christina Martell
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- Network Real Estate Specialist
- Mobilitie
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- Oversee all aspects of submitting and acquiring entitlements and agreements needed for installation of poles and other infrastructure within specific markets Serve as subject matter expert on matters related to municipal codes and to effectively communicate regulatory status of sites Maintain relationships with municipalities and manage all aspects of complying with conditions of approvals from municipalities for installation, operation and maintenance of facilities and networks Direct internal functional groups on requirements and regulations of government entities and municipalities to ensure compliance with general conditions of approvals at permit and construction stages of the project, and to meet project timelines Review agreements and municipal code and/or zoning ordinance changes Provide research and advice to internal clients regarding access rights, permitting, and project deployment
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- Chicago Law Institute
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- I managed a startup legal training and development company with the mission of providing training in contract analysis to transactional attorneys in Chicago. As the managing director, I oversaw operations, marketing, budgeting, sales, and branding of the company.
- Law Clerk
- The law Office of Johnathan N. Schatz
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- Legal Extern
- The Circuit Court of Cook County - Domestic Relations Division
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- Law Clerk
- Windy City Family Law
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- DePaul University College of Law
- J.D. (2014)
- Honors: Certificate in Child and Family Law
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- Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
- B.A. (2011) | English
- I was honored to serve on the 2010-2011 Steering Committee for the Indiana University Student Foundation. "IUSF" is an organization that raises money for working student scholarships through campus activities such as the Little 500 bicycle race, an exciting campus tradition. In preparation for the Little 500, I served as a leader on the Marketing Committee and the Pre-Race Ceremony Committee. http://iusf.indiana.edu/about/index.shtml As a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Women's Fraternity, I served as the Personal Development Chair and as a Recruitment Counselor for a community of 19 sororities. http://www.iubpha.com/home
- Activities: At Indiana University, I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration in Public and Professional Writing from the College of Arts and Sciences.
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- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Fello
- Illinois Bar Foundation
- Donor
- Chicago Bar Foundation 2017 - Current
- Scholarship Recipient
- David P. Ward Scholarship
- State Bar of Illinois # 6316685
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- Chicago Bar Association
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- DuPage County Bar Association
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- Kane County Bar Association
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- Activities: Chair of the New Lawyers Committee (2022-2023)
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- Illinois State Bar Association
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- American Bar Association
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- Fox Valley Special Recreation Association
- Shining Stars Board Member
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- Kiwanis of St. Charles
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- National Association of Women Judges
- Conference Volunteer
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- Child and Family Law
- DePaul University College of Law
