Debra J. Braselton

Debra J. Braselton

  • Divorce, Family Law
  • Illinois
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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 her clients as to the proper course of action and regularly handles trials, pretrial conferences, evidentiary hearings, and contested motions in her cases. Debra is also a skilled negotiator – as comfortable developing and presenting a complex settlement proposal as she is evaluating and responding to a settlement proposal presented by her opponent. Whether she's handling litigated cases or negotiating settlements, Debra's skills help achieve the best possible results for her clients.
An advocate of alternative dispute resolution in family law matters, Debra was among the first attorneys in Illinois to receive training in collaborative law. Approximately half of Debra’s divorce practice is comprised of collaborative cases, and she is actively involved in the Illinois and international collaborative law professional organizations.
Debra achieves an out-of-court settlement in 95% of her divorce cases, a success rate she attributes to meticulous case preparation, excellent client communication, and a willingness to aggressively try the case when settlement options have been exhausted.
Debra demonstrates her commitment to professional responsibility through her active involvement in local bar associations, not-for-profit divorce educational organizations, and as a hearing officer for the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.

Practice Areas
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
Additional Practice Areas
  • Adoption
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Collaborative Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Education
Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
Juris Doctor
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Rush University
M.S. | Maternal & Child Nursing
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Rush University
B.S. | Nursing
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Professional Associations
Illinois State Bar
Member
Current
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DuPage County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission
Chairperson, Hearing Board
Current
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Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
Officer and Executive board member
Current
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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
Current
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Chicago Area Families for Adoption
Member
Current
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Certifications
Certified Child Representative
18th Judicial Circuit, Dupage County, IL
Certified Nurse Midwife
American College of Nurse Midwives
Registered Professional Nurse
State of Illinois
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
One Oakbrook Terrace
Suite 418
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Telephone: (630) 261-1222
Telephone: (630) 261-1222
Fax: (630) 261-1229
By appointment only
Wheaton, IL, USA