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Thomas Vaclavek
Cary, IL Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
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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Julie Pirtle
West Dundee, IL Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Real Estate
Northern Illinois University
Ms. Pirtle uses her extensive knowledge in helping each and every client find a solution that is tailored to his or her circumstances while also exhibiting strong advocacy in the courtroom. She understands that not every case is a trial case nor can every case be kept out of the courtroom. Whether your needs are getting through a tough situation now or planning to avoid tough situations in the future, Ms. Pirtle can help you achieve your goals.
Practice Areas
• Divorce
• High Asset Divorce
• Maintenance & Alimony
• Child Custody & Child Support
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Family Law
• Residential Real Estate
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Paul Gentile
Orland Hills, IL Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce 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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Joseph K. Janusonis
Lockport, IL Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Elder
Saint Louis University School of Law
Joseph K. Janusonis has been a licensed Illinois attorney since 2001 and has been practicing in the areas of family law and divorce law since 2005. His knowledge of family law and the courts help him in assisting you during these difficult and stressful times. Joseph approaches his cases with the goal of helping you to reach a favorable settlement, however, he is experienced and prepared to take your case to trial, should the need arise. Joseph's extensive experience acting as Mediator and a Guardian Ad Litem gives him additional insight into matters of custody, visitation, and issues related to...
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Kirsten Becker
DeKalb, IL Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
I am a general practice attorney who serves DeKalb, and Kane Counties.
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John S Rossi
Joliet, IL Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Family, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
University of Illinois College of Law
John is a former Assistant State's Attorney in the counties of Will and Peoria, Illinois. He has been practicing in the field of family law for 20 years. He is also an accredited mediator in family law, and acts as a guardian ad litem, representing children in family law matters. In addition to family law, he is also an experienced probate lawyer, representing decedent's estates and their families. He has prepared countless Wills and Powers of Attorneys for individuals. In addition, he is a skilled adoption attorney, representing families in both related and unrelated adoptions.
Originally from the south suburbs of...
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Erin Webster O'Brien
Joliet, IL Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family and Divorce
DePaul College of Law
Ms. O'Brien graduated with the highest honors from Lewis University in May 2000. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree, double majoring in Criminal / Social Justice and American Studies (History Department).
In 2001, Ms. O'Brien worked for Target Corporation as a human resources manager where she recruited new team members and helped run the Orland Park Target store. Ms. O'Brien then attended DePaul University College of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor in May 2004. While a law student, she was employed at the National Anti-Vivisection Society as a legal analyst helping maintain http://www.AnimalLaw.com. Ms. O'Brien also clerked with...
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Jennifer K. Kearney
Joliet, IL Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Family, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
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Mr. Thomas Eric Ost
Tinley Park, IL Family Law Attorney
Family, Business, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Illinois Institute of Technology
I am Thomas Eric Ost. As a former Assistant Public Defender in DuPage County, I handled hundreds of criminal, mental health, and juvenile cases. Those cases ranged from DUIs, Domestic Batteries, and Retail Thefts to Aggravated Batteries and Murder. The police and the prosecutors seem to do their best to dehumanize defendants to everyone including to the defendants themselves. Yet in 23 years of practice, I’ve learned that most people with legal problems are not bad people. They are people who are caught up in a problem a lot bigger than they...
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Gregory B. Jumbeck
Plainfield, IL Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
24047 Lockport St.
#201b
Plainfield, IL 60544
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Real Estate
Creighton University
Gregory Jumbeck was admitted in 2003 to practice law in the State of Illinois. He focuses his practice in the area of domestic relations. Gregory centralizes his practice to Will and Grundy Counties as well as the Illinos appellate courts. Mr. Jumbeck has tried numerous pre and post-decree cases including child custody (aka allocation of parental responsibilities), removal from Illinois, business valuation, child support, and maintenance. Gregory focuses on reaching a favorable and equitable result for all parties involved. Gregory's courtroom presence makes him an effective litigator both in and out of the courtroom. Originally from the southwest suburbs...
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Rhonda Rosenthal
Crystal Lake, IL Family Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Elder and Probate
Northern Illinois University
have been a licensed attorney and practicing attorney since 1995. Although I have practiced in Kane, DuPage and Cook counties, I currently limit my practice to McHenry County. I focus on issues affecting families and represent spouses, parents, children and disabled adults in divorce, post decree, paternity, adoption, juvenile, probate and guardianship matters. I am a trained Guardian ad Litem and Child’s Representative and appointed by the court in divorce or probate matters. I am also a trained Collaborative Attorney and mediator. Although I no longer accept court appointments for mediation, I use these skills in my roles as negotiator,...
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Paulette Gray
Crystal Lake, IL Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
The John Marshall Law School
Attorneys Paulette M. Gray and Robert L. Gray are the principal attorneys at Gray & Gray LLC located in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Attorney Paulette M. Gray is a Past President of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Paulette continues to be active in the Illinois Chapter of the AAML having served as an Officer within the Chapter as well as being on its Board of Managers for several years. She previously served as Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section Council (2008-09) during which time she testified in Springfield in...
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Sara L. Roberts
Gurnee, IL Family Law Attorney
Family and Divorce
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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Roland P Ernst
Orland Park, IL Family Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
DePaul College of Law
Roland P. Ernst is a highly regarded trial attorney and litigator with extensive courtroom experience in both the divorce and marital law field. He has gone to trial in numerous contested divorce cases, child custody cases, divorce modification cases. Roland has also argued cases in the Illinois Appellate Court, Illinois Supreme Court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. With more than 39+ years of courtroom experience, he knows there is no substitute for hard work and thorough preparation of your divorce case. If you are looking for an experienced, skilled and compassionate attorney who will work...
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Jeffrey D. Muntz
St. Charles, IL Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Valparaiso University School of Law
When he was in high school, Jeff sensed that he was destined to be an attorney. For example, after receiving his results from an exam in his Spanish class, and then further confronting his teacher about the test, Jeff’s instructor told him, “you should be a lawyer…you want to argue about everything.” Jeff’s parents, when told of the advice that he had received that morning, tended to agree and offered the same advice, in that they had the same type of experiences as Jeff’s Spanish teacher; from “arguing” about what time to go to bed, to what time curfew was,...
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Mark Douglas Brent
Batavia , IL Family Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Mark D. Brent is a native of Aurora. He graduated with honors (Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of Illinois in 1988, and the University of Illinois College Of Law in 1991. Mark spent several years doing major tort and insurance litigation with Williams and Montgomery in Chicago. He began his focus on Domestic Relations and Family Law in 1997 in Aurora. Mark is well-versed in all areas of family law, and family law is Mark's primary focus. Mark is an aggressive advocate for family law clients, handling all types of cases, with a focus on high-conflict issues, custody...
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Jason Montemayor
Libertyville, IL Family Law Attorney
Family and Divorce
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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Anthony E. Vechiola
Naperville, IL Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Family and Divorce
The John Marshall Law School
Since 2012, Anthony Vechiola has chosen to concentrate his practice in matters related to family law. Mr. Vechiola’s unique financial background combined with many years in the family law industry provide him a competitive advantage to resolve a divorce or family law matter, either in or out of court. In 2016, Mr. Vechiola earned a certification as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst from the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts. In 2019, Mr. Vechiola was designated a Certified Financial Litigator by the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators. Mr. Vechiola has also received several awards throughout his legal career.
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Berry Tucker
Oak Lawn, IL Family Law Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Established in 1972, Berry K. Tucker & Associates, Ltd. focuses on establishing a strong partnership with each of our clients. From the first consultation to closing the case, our experienced attorneys will work with you to establish the best solution that accommodates your needs.
Our lawyers not only remain knowledgeable of all current laws, but we work with a range of clientele that allows them to benefit from their experience with us. Our clients have also returned to us for other law services as they have established a strong partnership that is built on trust and respect.
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James Tabor
St. Charles, IL Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Tabor was first employed as a criminal prosecutor and subsequently as an assistant public defender where he conducted numerous hearings and trials, both bench and jury. Practicing on both sides of criminal law gave Mr. Tabor a unique perspective on analyzing factual scenarios in an objective manner. In 2000, he began practicing Family Law on a full time basis and has remained doing so ever since. In 2003 he founded Tabor Law Offices, and since that time he has become an experienced family law practitioner and mediator. Mr. Tabor...
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Renee A Buxton
Crystal Lake, IL Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Family, Appeals and Divorce
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Robert Medansky
Crystal Lake, IL Family Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Robert Medansky is an experienced Divorce and Family Law Attorney providing clients and their families throughout Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry Counties in Illinois with quality guidance and legal representation. He is a skilled negotiator and accomplished trial attorney who is widely recognized and respected for his integrity and vigorous advocacy to protect his client’s rights and interests. Since 1986, Mr. Medansky has successfully represented numerous clients in complex financial and high-conflict divorce matters. He approaches every family law matter with compassion, integrity, and a focus on personal service. As a skilled negotiator, he takes a strategic...
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Sara Kubik
Mokena, IL Family Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I am a highly-educated and motivated lawyer with a unique blend of legal, marketing, and technology skills.
I believe in using technology to help lawyers and clients navigate through the court system.
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Van A. Larson
Batavia, IL Family Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense and Real Estate
John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL
Van A. Larson is the President of and principal/sole attorney at the Law Office of Van A. Larson, P.C. in downtown Batavia, Illinois. Van received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and later received his Juris Doctorate from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. Van A. Larson was admitted to the Illinois Bar and the U.S. District Court of Northern Illinois in 1978. Since then, he has gained more than 35 years of litigation experience in nearly all courts throughout Kane, Kendall, DuPage and DeKalb counties. Van’s career began...
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Douglas B Warlick
Geneva, IL Family Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Jennifer Niedermeyer
West Dundee, IL Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Ohio Northern University College of Law
Ms. Niedermeyer was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2005. She has over nine and half years of experience working as a family law attorney. Ms. Niedermeyer is also a certified family law mediator. Ms. Niedermeyer is very empathetic to her clients and understands the need to communicate regularly and effectively with them during a difficult time in their lives. She often receives referrals from local domestic violence shelters as she is well respected for her legal knowledge and ability to effectively handle all aspects of family law matters, including domestic violence cases.
Ms. Niedermeyer grew up in Cary, Illinois and...
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Susan Shivers
Geneva, IL Family Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Workers' Comp
The John Marshall Law School
Kane County lawyer, Susan D. Shivers, has been practicing law for over 27 years. Susan received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University (with a double major in Psychology and English) and her Law degree, with Honors, from The John Marshall Law School. Susan is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
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Bradley Cahow
Elgin, IL Family Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
Northern Illinois University
Brad Cahow has been practicing law in Kane, Dekalb, McHenry, DuPage, Cook, Will and nearby counties since 1981. Brad provides legal services in the following areas: REAL ESTATE LAW Brad has represented several thousand real estate clients in residential sales and purchases. He prepares contracts and provides title insurance services. His experience also includes loan modifications, short sales, and landlord tenant dispute. FAMILY LAW Brad has...
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Anthony R. Scifo
Elgin, IL Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Family, Elder and Probate
Anthony R. Scifo is a duly licensed attorney in the State of Illinois, admitted in November 2007. He is experienced in the practice of civil litigation, particularly family law litigation and probate litigation. Anthony is an experienced and Court approved Guardian ad Litem for the Family Law Divisions of Kane County, DuPage County, Kendall County, and DeKalb County. Further, he is a Court approved Guardian ad Litem for the Adoption Division and the Probate Division in Kane County, Illinois. Anthony is also an experienced and Court-Approved Family Law Mediator in DuPage County, DeKalb County, and Kendall County. In November...
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G. Tyler Stevenson
Batavia, IL Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Family, Business, Collections and Estate Planning
Northern Illinois University
Tyler's practice emphasizes business organization and planning (including business formation and corporate maintenance); municipal law; creditors' rights (including foreclosures and collections); commercial law; real estate (including land use and zoning law); and estate planning.
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Brian C. Papo
Plainfield, IL Family Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Criminal Defense and Real Estate
Northern Illinois University
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Richard Kelly
Hebron, IL Family Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Divorce
DePaul College of Law
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Jena M. Noel
Homewood, IL Family Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Probate and Workers' Comp
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
I have been practicing for over 25 years. First job was as in-house counsel for Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Went into private practice in 1994.
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Lela J. Davis
South Holland, IL Family Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
17070 South Park Avenue
Suite K
South Holland, IL 60473
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
Mississippi College School of Law
Attorney engaged in the Private Practice of Law as a Solo Practitioner in the areas of real estate and housing law, eviction and real estate litigation, family law, divorce and child support/custody, probate and guardianship, commercial law, and litigation. Experience in government, corporate and private practice environments. Broad range of experience in other areas including: corporate law, intellectual property, business management, litigation, government legal environments, compliance, and real estate acquisitions. Practicing Illinois Attorney for 27 years and Arbitrator for the Cook County Court system since 1990. Extensive experience in management, administration, negotiations and contracting.
Both South Suburban and Chicago Office...
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Thomas C. O'Brien
Antioch, IL Family Law Attorney with 59 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Foreclosure Defense
Washington University School of Law
We are experienced attorneys in bankruptcy and family law. Located just south of the Wisconsin-Illinois state line, I practice daily in both states. In this area, knowledge of the significant differences in the two states' laws is critical to effective and competent representation.
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Kevin W. Bruning
Crystal Lake, IL Family Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
DePaul College of Law
Kevin Bruning is a lawyer with more than twenty years of experience in the litigation field. Bruning & Associates, P.C. is a full service law firm devoted to providing high quality, cost efficient and effective legal representation to its clients. The firm was established in January 2000 and has experienced steady and measured growth since its inception. The diverse professional backgrounds of each attorney at Bruning & Associates provide a substantial compliment of expertise and specialization that permits the firm to provide comprehensive legal services to its clients.
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Jenette M. Schwemler
Lake in the Hills, IL Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(815) 245-4665
1301 Pyott Road, Suite 201G
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Family, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School
For 20 years, I have represented clients in contested divorce and custody matters in McHenry County. I am also a court appointed guardian ad litem and mediator in family law cases. I also provide representation for clients needing estate planning and Medicaid planning.
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Dana Franzetti
Geneva, IL Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Hamline University School of Law
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Stephen Mathew Jacobs
St Charles, IL Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
Born: Chicago, Illinois, April 15, 1964
Education: Northern Illinois University, B.S., 1986, Northern Illinois University, J.D., cum laude, 1989
Practice Areas: Family Law; Personal Injury; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Dog Bites; Motorcycle Accidents; Workers Compensation; Slip and Fall; Products Liability; Truck Accidents; Aviation Accidents; Pharmacy Law
Membership: Illinois State Bar Association; Kane County Bar Association.
Admissions: 1989, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Miscellaneous Information: Delta Theta Phi. Member, Moot Court Society. Member, Northern Illinois University Law Review, 1988-1989.
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Mr. Jacobs graduated from Northern Illinois University where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1986. Mr. Jacobs continued his education at...
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Christine S. Marshall
Geneva, IL Family Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
I have always cared about children. I was once an elementary school teacher and a special education teacher. I have more than 35 years of experience in the family law area helping people through divorce, custody battles, disputes over parenting time, decision making, relocation, child support, domestic violence, and guardianship. I am constantly deepening and broadening my knowledge and skills in the family law field. I am flexible with your needs and can help you at any step in the process. Let me be the one you turn to as you go through a time...