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Noelle C. Cislo
chicago, IL Divorce Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Noelle C. Cislo is a licensed attorney concentrating in the areas of divorce, post-decree issues, probate and estate planning. Noelle graduated from DePaul University in 2011 where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, in Political Science. While at DePaul, Noelle made the Dean’s List and was a recipient of the DePaul Scholars Award for her strong academic achievements. Noelle received her Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2014. During law school, Noelle served as a Notes and Comments Editor on the school’s Law Review and wrote an article regarding grandparent visitation rights....
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Frida Silva
Chicago, IL Divorce Lawyer
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
I understand that each family's journey is distinct. This understanding allows me to approach family law with empathy, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to securing favorable outcomes for my clients. My aim as an attorney is to assist clients in managing the emotional hurdles associated with family law issues while providing outstanding legal representation.
I focus my practice solely on family law matters. Whether dealing with the intricacies of divorce, child custody disputes, adoption proceedings, or other family law issues, I am committed to offering personalized attention and representation at every stage. I also strive to protect the best interests of...
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Peter Sullivan
Chicago, IL Divorce Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
Fordham University School of Law and University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Attorney Peter Sullivan is a quiet fighter. He grew up on some pretty mean streets but, since being accepted into private high school in Jersey City, he has had a passion for intellectual pursuits, including languages, arts, world history and the law.
He joined the business of the law as a proofreader for some of the best antitrust lawyers in America. Based on his insatiable engagement with content, he graduated to paralegal (without the need for paralegal training) and wound up managing their antitrust litigation office.
Needing to be convinced that lawyers can actually do good, before attending law school...
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Mr. Mark L. Kezy
Orland Park, IL Divorce Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(708) 518-8200
15255 South 94th Avenue
Suite 500
Orland Park, IL 60462
Free ConsultationDivorce, Elder, Family and Probate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Attorney Kezy is a compassionate attorney who understands the emotions involved in divorce and family law matters. Mark L. Kezy, who is no stranger to the courtroom focuses on providing straight forward, common senses solutions as an alternative to expensive, protracted litigation, while promising aggressive, uncompromising representation in Court when compromise is no longer an option.
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Gregory Reeder
Joliet, IL Divorce Attorney with 18 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Mr. Reeder fights for his clients bringing over 15 years of defending persons charged with violating the law to serve his clients. Mr. Reeder is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law and has a Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy. Mr. Reeder coached youth football for five years, participated in the American Pool Association, and founded a charity softball games between attorneys and the police department in Joliet which helped raise almost $3000.00 to help feed children in Will County.
Mr. Reeder served five years as an Assistant Public Defender in Will County at the felony,...
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Sherlyn Smith
Orland Park, IL Divorce Attorney with 11 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Immigration
Valparaiso University School of Law
Sherlyn ("Sherry") Smith has fought and advocated for the rights of others for more than 20 years. Prior to embarking upon her legal career, attorney Smith was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specialized in DCFS involved families and mental health issues. Observing the nexus between individual legal and family problems, she concentrated her legal practice on family law, probate/guardianship, and family-based/humanitarian immigration law. She truly cares for her clients and works to help them really move forward once their cases are finished.
Deeply rooted in her beloved Chicago, attorney Smith is the proud graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana...
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Cheri Costa
Orland Park, IL Divorce Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Cheri Costa is an attorney serving the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago and Chicagoland since 2005.
My goal is to provide you and your family with Legal Advice and Legal Representation that you may need throughout your life. I understand the difficulties life may bring and I wish to be your Personal Attorney there for you at those times, whether it is going through a Divorce, obtaining Child Support, Maintenance (Alimony) or Parenting Time with your Children, helping with debt situations using our Bankruptcy Laws, Preparing your Estate Plan with Trusts and Wills, buying or selling your home, or...
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J. Christopher Johnsen
Chicago, IL Divorce Attorney
Divorce, DUI & DWI and Family
The John Marshall Law School and The John Marshall Law School
Christopher is a compassionate and accomplished Chicago family law attorney who focuses on divorce, custody, child support and many other areas of family law. Throughout his legal career, Christopher has been recognized by his peers as an outstanding member of the Chicago legal community. In February 2014, he was recognized by the Chicago Law Bulletin in a front page article for his robust commitment to family law and the clients he serves. Additionally, in March 2013, Christopher was honored by Illinoisprobono.org as “Advocate of the Month.” This incredible honor was bestowed by his peers for their appreciation of Christopher’s...
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Gonzalo Gomez
Mokena, IL Divorce Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Free Consultation - Senior Attorney - experienced in all areas of divorce and family law.
2004 Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D.
1997 Western Illinois University, B.A.
2008 Police Sergeant Retired
1990 U.S. Army Honorable Discharge
As a police officer Gonzalo was exposed to family law issues such as domestic violence, child abuse, crisis intervention, drug and alcohol abuse, etc.
Gonzalo saw how these people needed his help and he was drawn to the practice of family law.
As a lawyer Gonzalo has dedicated himself to helping clients with divorce and family law problems ever since. These cases include litigation over custody, visitation...
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Elizabeth Felt Wakeman
Crystal Lake, IL Divorce Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Family and Personal Injury
Liz has presented seminars to divorce recovery groups, counselors, lawyers, hospitals, doctors, and insurance companies and was an instructor for several years for a personal injury trial practice course presented by the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel and classes for medical practitioners to area hospitals and staff regarding how to respond to legal inquiries and how to avoid malpractice. She has also presented seminars for the Illinois State Bar Association including a recent basic family law seminar.
Liz tried several cases to juries including a case that was decisiv with respect to the use accident reconstruction experts, evidence of...
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Ann Leone
Chicago, IL Divorce Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
The John Marshall Law School
Ann Leone is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Psychology. She then attended The John Marshall Law School and received her Juris Doctorate. She has worked in various government agencies, including the Department of Children and Family Services and The Cook County Office of The Public Guardian as a Guardian ad litem. Through these agencies, she gained invaluable experience working on various complex juvenile immigration cases and handling many domestic relations cases, including custody disputes and divorces. Additionally, she has worked with numerous non-profits, specializing in...
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Swati S. Desai
Lincolnshire, IL Divorce Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(847) 984-0638
250 Parkway Drive
Suite 150, MC-2
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Divorce, Business, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School and Syracuse University College of Law
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Van A Schwab
Skokie, IL Divorce Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Along with his years of experience, Lake County divorce attorney Van A. Schwab has a solid educational basis for his divorce and family law practice. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, he received his law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law. Because of recent, up-to-date training, Mr. Schwab is a certified divorce mediator, and is prepared to handle family law issues through collaborative law methods. He has published an article on cohabitation in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Licensed to practice family law in the states of Florida, Illinois, and New Jersey, he...
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Scott W. Brammer
McHenry, IL Divorce Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Real Estate
University of South Dakota School of Law
Scott W. Brammer grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He attended Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. After graduating from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1992, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree, Mr. Brammer was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois. That same year, he was also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Scott has spent over 30 years as an attorney in McHenry concentrating on Family Law, Residential and...
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Tiffany M. Hughes
Chicago, IL Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
The John Marshall Law School
Tiffany M. Hughes is the Founding Partner of The Law Office of Tiffany M. Hughes, P.C. based in Chicago, Illinois. Ms. Hughes established the firm in 2011 and has represented individuals in all aspects of family and matrimonial law proceedings, including complex litigation, mediation, allocation of parental responsibility, divorce, and other child-related matters. Ms. Hughes handles matters from beginning to end, including litigation when needed and settlement when available. Clients regard her as an exceptional attorney who exudes professionalism, concern, and respect. Ms. Hughes has received a number of prestigious accolades, including recognition as a 2016 and 2017 Rising Star...
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Stephen M. Thacker
Chicago, IL Divorce Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
DePaul College of Law
Mr. Thacker is an attorney at the law offices of GWC Injury Lawyers LLC. With more than 30 years of experience and a proven track record of success, Stephen is a valued asset to our law firm. If you require comprehensive legal counsel in Illinois, contact Mr. Thacker today at (312) 464-1234 or toll free at (800) 464-4772.
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Mr. Russell D Knight
Chicago, IL Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Russell Knight was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. His family moved to the United States in 1991.
Russell Knight attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Computers Systems.
After two years working as a computer programmer for a Fortune 50 company, Russell Knight decided that he’d rather work with people than machines and he enrolled in the University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana, Illinois.
Upon graduating from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2006, Russell Knight began working for a small general practice law firm in Chicago,...
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Alexandra Spognardi
Chicago, IL Divorce Attorney with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Elizabeth Vogel
Chicago, IL Divorce Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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John P. Dickson
Crystal Lake, IL Divorce Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Collections and Landlord Tenant
University of Chicago
Dickson Law Group is a full service law firm serving individuals and small businesses in McHenry, Kane, Lake, DuPage, and Cook counties.
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Shawn McKenna
Chicago, IL Divorce Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and Wayne State University Law School
Shawn McKenna represents parties in the litigation and resolution of matrimonial and family related matters. He handles all aspects of family law representation, such as dissolution, legal separation, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, child custody, visitation, support, property division and post-dissolution concerns.
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Todd Andrew Benison
Crystal Lake, IL Divorce Lawyer
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Foreclosure Defense
The John Marshall Law School
Mr. Benison earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. While attending Law School, Mr. Benison achieved the JMLS best oralist award for his participation in the 2L Herzog Moot Court Competition. He was selected for a student externship with the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office during his final year of law school. Prior to entering Law School, Mr. Benison was in private practice as an accountant, working with local business in Northern Illinois. In his free time, Mr. Benison enjoys spending time with his wife, Erika, and their three children.
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Dennis Delman
Skokie, IL Divorce Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
DePaul College of Law
I am a partner in a small suburban firm for over 35 years that provides excellent legal services to thousands of satisfied clients. I regularly lectures on various legal topics and am appointed by the court to mediate Family Law issues. I also love playing tennis and am on the Board of several charitable organizations
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Carin Brio
Barrington, IL Divorce Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Carin Brio started her practice at one of the largest real estate law firms in the State of Massachusetts as one of a handful of associates who represented clients in over 200 real estate cases every month. Since then, she has added estate planning, probate, family law, and other areas of law to her practice and helped hundreds of clients with the legal matters that are important to them. Now based out of Knoxville, Tennessee, Carin and her staff work diligently on their cases - whether it is a contested divorce case, setting up a trust for your family, or...
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Michael Forkan
Homer Glen, IL Divorce Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, DUI & DWI, Family and Real Estate
John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
At Forkan Law, we provide affordable, effective and personalized legal counsel and representation in the areas of bankruptcy law, criminal defense, divorce and real estate law. With offices in Burr Ridge and Chicago, we serve clients throughout the greater Chicago area of Illinois.
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Wayne Johnson
Joliet, IL Divorce Attorney with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Wayne Johnson is a partner at Johnson & Johnson, Ltd. He has been practicing law for over 35 years, and his practice focuses primarily on family law, criminal law, bankruptcy law, estate law, and real estate matters. He has conducted numerous trials and court hearings involving large marital estates and complex child custody issues.
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Angela Henderson
Joliet, IL Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
DePaul College of Law
Angela Henderson received her undergraduate and Juris Doctorate from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. She was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1997. During law school, she participated in the mediation clinic at DePaul after taking two semesters of mediation training. She also practiced as a family lawyer during law school through Chicago Volunteer Legal Services under a 711 license. Angela began her career as a family attorney with offices in Hinsdale and Lemont. Nine years ago she decided to limit her practice to one county and now has a single office in Joliet.
Her practice continues to focus on...
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Adam Gynac
Joliet, IL Divorce Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Northern Illinois University
I'm a trial attorney with extensive courtroom experience. I also teach college classes as an adjunct professor in areas such as criminal law, criminal procedure, business law, business ethics and corrections.
My primary practice focus is family law and domestic relations litigation. My secondary areas of concentration include estate planning and probate.
* 2018 SuperLawyers Top 2.5% Rising Star
* 2018 National Advocates Top 40 Under 40 Attorneys in Illinois in Matrimonial and Family Law
* 2018 Recognized as one of the "Ten Best" Family Law Attorneys in Illinois by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA)
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Paul Marinov
Des Plaines, IL Divorce Attorney with 20 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Immigration
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
The Law Offices of Paul Marinov, P.C. focuses its practices in the area of family and immigration law. We are a results-oriented law firm dedicated to serving our clients’ needs and finding practical solutions to even the most complex legal issues. We will take the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and fully explain the laws involved in your case. We will work tirelessly to provide the legal assistance you need so that your case is resolved as quickly as possible while achieving the best possible outcome. Based on our extensive experience in a wide verity of...
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James A. Podgorny
Palos Heights, IL Divorce Attorney with 25 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago
James A. Podgorny is a sole practicing attorney, which means he will be the only attorney you will deal with at the firm. You will not be shuffled amongst many associates who will not necessarily know the current status of your case, as is commonly found in large law firms. Mr. Podgorny will always know the status of your file, and you can always address your concerns directly with him. Mr. Podgorny will return your telephone calls in a timely manner, leaving you free from the stress and anxiety of worrying if you have an attorney focused on your matter...
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Paul Gentile
Orland Hills, IL Divorce Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Northern Illinois University
Paul Gentile has been practicing law for over 30 years. He started his career working for the leading law firm Baker and McKenzie. He served as an Assistant State's Attorney in the traffic, misdemeanor, and felony division for seven years, where he handled over a thousand drunk driving, hit and run, driving while revoked or suspended, misdemeanors, domestic violence, assault, weapons, drugs and countless other crimes. He established his general practice in Orland Park, Illinois in 1987. He expanded his practice to include family law. Over the course of his career, there are not many types of...
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Bradley L. Schencker
Buffalo Grove, IL Divorce Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
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Thomas Vaclavek
Cary, IL Divorce Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Thomas has over 22 years of experience serving clients with respect and compassion in family law and real estate purchases and sales.
Thomas has the experience and skill to handle both complex and more routine matters. He comes from a divorced family, which inspired him to become a family law attorney, Guardian ad Litem and mediator so he can help other families who are facing these similar difficult experiences. Thomas is also divorced with two children from his previous marriage and is remarried with a step-daughter, and these experiences help him understand and advocate for his clients in matters including...
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Alex Kosyla
Chicago, IL Divorce Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
The John Marshall Law School
Alex Kosyla has lived in Chicago his entire life and looks forward to serving future generations of Chicagoans. Alex is a graduate of The John Marshall Law School, Carthage College, and Von Steuben Metropolitan High School. Alex has demonstrated his commitment to serving his clients while working for the John Marshall Fair Housing Legal Clinic, and has maintained that attitude in his own practice. Alex believes that his clients are more than just a commodity and will do whatever it takes to treat his client as if they were his own family. Alex has gained significant experience and is sincerely...
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David Nachman Byer
Northfield, IL Divorce Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Univ of Pennsylvania LS
Ivy league educated solo family law practitioner with over a decade serving entire Chicagoland region with excellent legal advice and representation. Call today. (847) 345-7494.
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Sara L. Roberts
Gurnee, IL Divorce Attorney
Divorce and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Sara L. Roberts is an accomplished family law attorney with 20 years of experience. She has extensive experience and knowledge in all areas of family and matrimonial law, including custody and allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time, maintenance, child support, financial issues and post decree actions. Ms. Roberts is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, and the Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County.
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Jason Montemayor
Libertyville, IL Divorce Attorney
Divorce and Family
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Mr. Montemayor has experience in both criminal and family law. Mr. Montemayor has experience representing a wide-range of clients, from working class families to professional athletes. Mr. Montemayor brings the same level of tenacity and compassion to each one of his cases. Mr. Montemayor finds pride in being able to assist his clients through what feels like the most difficult time of their life.
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Michael L. Strauss
Libertyville, IL Divorce Lawyer with 20 years of experience
1512 Artaius Parkway, Suite 300
Libertyville, IL 60048
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Michael Strauss practices only family law since being admitted to the Illinois Bar. Michael also serves as a mediator and as a Child Representative or Guardian Ad Litem. Michael is a Rising Star in the area of Family Law by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2014 and 2015, a designation reserved for the top 2.5% of all Illinois attorneys under 40. The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin/Chicago Lawyer Magazine recognized Michael as one of the most talented up and coming young lawyers in Illinois, with his selection to the 40 Under Forty 2014 list. Michael is one of only two attorneys...
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Alan Pearlman
Northbrook, IL Divorce Attorney with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Harvard Law School and John Marshall Law School
For over 4 decades, Northbrook family law attorney Alan Pearlman has been helping families in Chicagoland and Lake County through difficult times in divorce and other family law matters, as well as Criminal and Complex DUI and Traffic matters. Our office concentrates on finding hidden assets in High Profile Divorce cases, while at the same time helping couples complete a dissolution of marriage through trial or a negotiated settlement agreement, and attending to all the important issues in their divorce matter, including child custody and visitation, child support, spousal maintenance and the division of marital property. Alan Pearlman, Ltd....
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Ana M. McNamara
Chicago, IL Divorce Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Domestic Violence