South Elgin Lawyers

I received by Undergraduate Degree from the University of Michigan in 1989, and my Law Degree from DePaul University College of Law in 1993. I have practiced law in Illinois since 1993. I opened my own practice in 2012, with a focus on family law/divorce, personal bankruptcy, and foreclosure defense. I have a common sense and non-adversarial approach to my cases. I attempt to resolve cases quickly and efficiently, keeping the cost as low as possible, while still working to ensure that my client’s rights are fully protected. I also believe in being honest with each client...

Debra J. Braselton is an experienced family law attorney with a unique background and a career built around families. Debra's first career was as a certified nurse midwife at a large teaching hospital in Chicago. During her career as a nurse midwife, Debra gained a wealth of knowledge and experience with families, particularly with families in crisis. Debra's clients benefit from her experience and enjoy her unique sensitivity to the personal nature of their family law matters. Debra handles cases involving divorce, custody, visitation, domestic violence, guardianship, and adoption in Cook, Dupage, Kane, and surrounding counties. She is adept at counseling...

Thomas M. Moran is a partner in the law firm of Ahern & Moran with offices in Palatine, where he specializes in DUI defense. He is a graduate of Marquette University and Valparaiso University School of Law. Mr. Moran served on a felony jury trial team as an assistant prosecutor in Hudson County, New Jersey before joining the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in 1994. He has been a member of his current firm for over twenty years. Mr. Moran is a co-author of IICLE’s publication, “James J. Ahern on DUI Caselaw 2016.” He is...

After obtaining his Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in 1989, Christopher Theisen launched his legal career with CNA Insurance Companies in Chicago as a staff attorney. In 1994, he entered private practice and then founded Theisen & Roche, LTD., with partner James Roche in 1999. Christopher focuses on all aspects of personal injury litigation, and is licensed to practice in Illinois and the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois and Central District of Illinois.

Specialties Since 1978, Marder & Seidler Ltd. Law Firm in Schaumburg, Illinois has been providing expert legal representation to people in various legal matters. Our attorneys Robert Marder and Irving Seidler are committed to providing quality legal services to people at reasonable costs. They both previously worked as Cook County Public Defenders. Whether you are stuck in a complicated litigation process or just need to handle a simple legal issue, we can provide you an expert and personalized service in a broad range of legal matters. Some of our practice areas include criminal defense, divorce, expungements, real estate, state hearings, workers...

Mitchell M. Peskin is an Attorney at Law in Illinois, and a partner in the Law Firm of Millon & Peskin, Ltd. His practice is dedicated to the rights of injured parties with a focus in the areas of workers’ compensation and personal injury. Mr. Peskin also has vast experience handling residential real estate transactions. FIGHTING FOR OUR CLIENTS For the past 17+ years, Mr. Peskin has honed his skills as a work injury and personal injury trial attorney, primarily dealing in the area workers’ compensation. Mr. Peskin works tirelessly on behalf of his clients to provide the highest level...

Steve is an active trial attorney and is admitted to practice in Illinois and several Federal Courts. Steve has represented clients in a variety of state and federal courts in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. Steve’s practice areas include Catastrophic Loss Litigation involving Subrogation and Defense, Insurance Coverage Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Real Estate Development and Property Leasing, Defending Complex Class Action Claims under the Truth In Lending Act and Consumer Fraud Statutes, as well as some Appellate Practice in these areas. In addition, Steve is...

In 1987, James M. Roche began his legal career as a defense lawyer. In 1998, he followed his underlying passion for personal injury law and began working as a personal injury lawyer. He approaches each case with compassion and legal expertise that has enabled him to settle and try many cases. James focuses on all aspects of personal injury litigation and is licensed to practice in Illinois, the United States District Court and the Northern District of Illinois.

Mr. Newman practiced in the civil litigation department of the firm prior to concentrating in Family Law and participated in several million dollar settlements and was trial co-counsel for an $11,000,000 medical negligence verdict in Cook County, Illinois. Mr. Newman’s current concentration in Family Law includes custody, child support, property division, maintenance/alimony and post-judgment litigation. Mr. Newman has more than 38 years of experience in the Family Law area, representing litigants in simple divorce and complex property division, including tax and valuation issues. Mr. Newman believes that his concentration in Family Law within a general practice firm has advantages...

Sean Chaudhuri was admitted to practice law in 2001. He grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and went to law school in Michigan. He primarily practices in the areas of Family Law, Contested Divorces and Custody Cases, Parentage Cases, Foreclosure Defense, Building Court Cases, Eviction Cases, and Real Estate Litigation. He aggressively litigates cases with passion for his clients, and has built a strong reputation in doing so. Mr. Chaudhuri is a past or present member of the following organizations: The Chicago Bar Association, The Chicago Bar Association-Judicial Evaluation Committee, The Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program, Apna Ghar Pro Bono...

Rick Turner handles personal injury and wrongful death cases, with particular experience in trucking and motorcycle cases; as well as worker's compensation claims, throughout Northern Illinois.

Andrew Kelleher, a co-founder of Kelleher + Holland, LLC, had a vision of legal services deeply rooted in high-level client services from the very inception of his career. He believes that nothing replaces old-fashioned hard work. That hard work has been focused on putting the client’s best interests first for 25 years. Andy concentrates his practice in trust and estate law, business law, tax law, and asset protection planning for high net worth business owners, executives, and individuals. He enjoys the never-ending challenges of solving complex estate and tax planning puzzles for his clients. Being both an attorney and a CPA,...

Attorney Jae Francis Lee is a principal attorney at Francis Law Center with four immigration law offices in Naperville, Chicago, Schaumburg, and Madison. He taught U.S. History for 22 years at the University of Wisconsin since he completed his Ph.D. in History from New York University in 2000. He has written several textbook and journal articles and lectured on legal topics relating to U.S. Immigration History. He also created IT, real estate, and catering companies and successfully managed them. His experience and background as a researcher, business owner, and professor have well prepared him to help professors, researchers, business owners,...

Managing partner Dwight C. Adams was first licensed to practice law in 1968. After earning a B.A. in History from Hanover College, Mr. Adams went on to receive his J.D. after graduating summa cum laude from the prestigious Chicago Kent Law School. Since that time, he’s been defending the rights of countless Illinois clients in a variety of criminal and civil cases. Dwight C. Adams is one of a selected group of lawyers who has earned admission to the Federal Bar Association, which entitles him to practice in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. When other firms say that they’ll “fight...

Markus May is a client focused and service oriented business attorney with knowledge in a broad range of industries. He enjoys helping clients complete business transactions including the purchase and sale of businesses. Mr. May previously worked as a business manager and is very familiar with business drivers and financial concepts and relates well to business owners and managers dealing with financial matters. Mr. May often represents clients desiring to start a new business on choice of entity decisions, forming entities and maintaining company compliance with regulatory requirements. He advises clients on how to avoid disputes and litigation and...

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.

Practice consists of residential and commercial real estate, wills and trusts.

Occurrences with family and friends have cultivated Gabe’s deep-seated devotion to helping the injured. The son of a doctor and occupational therapist, Gabe received his parents’ work ethic, moral compass, and sense of duty towards the sick and injured. He began putting those traits to good use at UW-Madison. After graduating from college in 2014, Gabe landed a job as the Director of Business Development at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates. He didn’t yet realize his capacity for law, but during this role Gabe witnessed the vast effect that a personal injury attorney can have on injured clients. Gabe continued to work full...

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.

I have been assisting families in family law and estate planning for over 25 years.

Environmental and OSHA law services to individuals and businesses, large and small.

Moises Barraza's passion for immigration law developed through personal experience and faith conviction. His parents are immigrants, so he knows firsthand the work necessary to become a part of America. He also understands Christ's special concern for immigrants (Mt 25:35). Moises is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, and, in addition to practicing immigration law, he enjoys spending time with his family, writing and recording music, traveling, and learning about other cultures.

La pasión de Moises Barraza por la ley de inmigración es una combinación de su experiencia personal y su convicción de fe. Sus padres son inmigrantes, y él...

Jacqueline M. Aldrich, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. During her undergraduate studies, she majored in Political Science and competed on North Central College’s Mock Trial team taking 3rd place in the 2003 Regional Competition and competing in the 2003 National Competition. Upon graduating with honors, Jacqueline attended The John Marshall Law School, where she participated in The John Marshall Law Review and was appointed Associate Justice of the Moot Court Executive Board in 2005. She also competed in the Fred F. Herzog Moot Court Competition and...