Henry D. Kass

Henry D. Kass

Partner at Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC
  • Family Law, Criminal Law
  • Illinois, Iowa
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Biography

Henry D. Kass is a partner at MKFM Law, LLC, who focuses primarily in the areas of domestic relations, guardianship, and criminal law. He obtained his bachelor of arts from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa and also studied abroad at the University of the Basque Country in San Sebastian, Spain. Following his studies overseas, Henry attended the University of Iowa College of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctorate. Thereafter, he became an Assistant State’s Attorney with the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office under now Appellate Court Justice, Joseph E. Birkett. There, he prosecuted domestic violence and felony cases and was awarded a Special Commendation. Henry has tried dozens of cases before a jury and several hundreds more before the bench. In addition, Henry taught family law for five years at the College of DuPage. He has published articles in the DuPage County Bar Association Brief, the Illinois State Bar Association Newsletter, and the St. Charles Living magazine. He has served as the Vice Chair and Chair to both the Child Advocacy Section and Family Law Section. He has been awarded the Pro Bono Service Award by the DuPage Legal Assistance Foundation and the Board of Directors Award by the DuPage County Bar Association. Henry is also a member of the Justinian Society of Lawyers, a Fellow of the Illinois Bar Foundation has served on the DuPage County Judicial Committee, and was elected to two terms as an Assembly Member to the Illinois State Bar Association. Henry is currently licensed both in the State of Illinois and Iowa and primarily serves clients in the counties of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, and Will.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Additional Practice Areas
  • Domestic Relations
  • Guardianship
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Iowa
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner/Attorney
Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC
- Current
Adjunct Instructor of Family Law
College of DuPage
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Associate Attorney
Haskin & Corrigan, P.C.
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Assistant State's Attorney
DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
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Prosecuting Intern
Johnson County Attorney's Office
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Education
University of Iowa College of Law
J.D. (2001) | Law
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University of Basque Country, San Sebastian, Spain
Honors: Dean's List
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University of Iowa
B.A. | Language and Lingustics
Honors: Dean's List
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Awards
Rating 10.0 - 2013-2020
Avvo
Board of Directors Award in Appreciation of Outstanding Service to the DuPage County Bar Association
DuPage County Bar Association
Leading Lawyer
Leading Lawyers
Top Attorneys in Illinois - 2015-2017
Chicago Magazine
Pro Bono Service Award
DuPage Legal Assistance Foundation
Award in Recognition of Distinguished Leadership and Meritorious Service
DuPage County Bar Association
Commendation for Outstanding Service to the Citizens of DuPage County
DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
Professional Associations
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
Fellow
- Current
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DuPage County Bar Association
Sustaining Member
- Current
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Kane County Bar Association
Sustaining Member
- Current
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Kane County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Illinois Guardianship Association
Member
- Current
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Illinois Bar Foundation
Fellow (Silver)
- Current
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Justinian Society of Lawyers (DuPage County Chapter)
Member
- Current
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Iowa State Bar Association
- Current
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DuPage County Bar Association
Judiciary Committee - 2011-2014, Child Advocacy Section, Chair - 2007-2008, Child Advocacy Section, Vice-Chair - 2006-2007, Family Law Section, Chair - 2019-Present, Family Law Section, Vice Chair - 2018-2019
- Current
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Illinois State Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Illinois State Bar Association
Assembly Member
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Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
Member
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Speaking Engagements
Joseph F. Mirabella, Jr. Domestic Relations Trial Advocacy Program, Moderator, DCBA
February 8, February 15, February 22, and March 1, 2019
The Illinois Probate Act: A Non-Parent’s Alternative to the IMDMA for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities, Family Law Section, Presenter,, DCBA
DCBA Domestic Relations Guardian Ad Litem Training, Moderator, DCBA
Certifications
Guardian ad Litem for minor children in divorce and parentage cases - 2007 - 2020
Domestic Relations Division,
Guardian ad Litem for minor children in adoption cases and disabled adults in guardianship cases - 2007-2020
Chancery Division
Websites & Blogs
Website
Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC
Blog
Contact & Map
Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC
Wheaton Office
1737 South Naperville Road, Suite 100
Wheaton, IL 60189
Telephone: (630) 665-7300
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC
St. Charles Office
250 W. River Drive
Unit 2A
St. Charles, IL 60174
Telephone: (630) 665-7300
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed