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Joseph M. Laraia
Wheaton, IL Divorce Attorney with 63 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Northwestern University School of Law
A trusted and highly experienced attorney, Joseph M. Laraia is a representative in the courts of DuPage, Kane, and Will Counties in Illinois. Mr. Laraia has been a trial attorney for more than 48 years and takes pride in serving clients in both criminal and civil cases. When Mr. Laraia first started our law firm back in 1966, attorneys had to be versatile enough to represent clients in all types of legal cases. Because of this experience, he has been successful in cases ranging from traffic violations to capital murder, as well as in family law and business litigation.
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Marlene E Siedlarz
Lomabrd, IL Divorce Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Illinois College of Law
Since 2007, Ms. Siedlarz has been practicing in the area of matrimonial law, representing clients in all aspects of family law, including dissolution of marriage proceedings, custody, child support, orders of protection, division of marital assets, post and prenuptial agreements, grandparents’ visitation rights as well as maintenance and division of retirement accounts. She is a compassionate attorney who takes the time to get to know her clients on a personal basis in order to achieve the best possible outcome in their cases. Attorney Marlene Siedlarz is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, and she also speaks fluent...
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Bryan Estes
Wheaton, IL Divorce Attorney with 38 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Mr. Estes, partner at Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. is a trial attorney who has successfully tried several custody cases in parentage and dissolution proceedings that ultimately resulted in the award of sole custody of minors to the parent which Mr. Estes represented. He has successfully vacated several Judgments for Dissolution of Marriage due to fraud, unconscionability, and coercion. Mr. Estes vigorously advocates the position of his clients in complicated custody and visitation cases. Mr. Estes also adeptly untangles complex financial facts to maximize the benefits for his clients both at trial and in settlement negotiations. Mr. Estes has tried successfully...
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Jessica M. Wollwage-Rymut
Lombard, IL Divorce Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Jessica Wollwage-Rymut graduated from Northwestern University in 2007 with a degree in Political Science. After working for a year at a commercial real estate firm, Jessica was offered admission to the Chicago-Kent College of Law Honors Scholar Program. As an Honors Scholar, Jessica and her classmates enjoyed many unique opportunities, including working with Illinoislegalaid.org to create online tutorials for victims of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault.
During law school, Jessica interned at the Chicago-Kent Taxpayer clinic helping taxpayers prepare returns and negotiate with the Internal Revenue Service. She also volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate with CASA of DuPage...
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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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David Gonet
Hoffman Estates, IL Divorce Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Houston - Main Campus
Attorney David P. Gonet comes to family law with a background in appellate law and intellectual property law. A business major in college, David went on to get his law degree from the University of Houston College of Law, where he participated in clinical work, researching and drafting state and federal appeals, and petitioning for writs of habeas corpus. Prior to practicing exclusively in the area of family law, David worked at a law firm concentrating in civil appeals, were be drafted appeals to the Illinois Court of Appeals, State of Illinois Supreme Court, Federal Court of Appeals, and...
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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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Robert D. Boyd
Wheaton, IL Divorce Lawyer with 50 years of experience
(630) 462-9500
1776 S. Naperville Road, Building B
Suite 202
Wheaton, IL 60189
Divorce, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Family
The John Marshall Law School
Mr. Boyd graduated from John Marshall Law School in 1975 and immediately began working for the DuPage County Public Defender's Office where he remained as a felony trial attorney for 10 years. During that period of time, Mr. Boyd also established a successful family law practice. In 1995, Mr. Boyd joined The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. as a trial attorney specializing in complex financial matters and custody trials. He has tried more than 150 domestic relations cases involving issues of business valuations, complex financial structures and custody and modification of custody issues.
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Margaret M. O'Connell
Wheaton, IL Divorce Attorney with 34 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
The John Marshall Law School
Margaret M. O'Connell is a Senior Partner at A. Traub & Associates. Margaret practices in all areas of family, criminal, traffic, and expungement law, and is a court-approved Guardian ad litem in DuPage, Kane and Kendall County. Margaret is a graduate of Bradley University 1986 and the John Marshall Law School 1991.
Margaret worked as an Assistant State's Attorney in DuPage County from 1991 to 1996. During her tenure as an Assistant State's Attorney, Margaret prosecuted cases involving domestic violence, child abuse, felonies, and misdemeanors. From 1996 to 2003, Margaret was a Senior Assistant Attorney General. During her tenure as a...
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Justin M. Smit
Wheaton, IL Divorce Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(630) 462-9500
1776 S. Naperville Road
Building B, Suite 202
Wheaton, IL 60189
Divorce and Family
The John Marshall Law School and Western Illinois University
Since joining The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. in 2000, Mr. Smit has remained committed to providing his clients with the client first attention to detail along with the knowledge and experience required to accomplish the client's desired outcome. Mr. Smit approaches each individual client with the understanding that it is very important to actually listen to the client and reach a consensus as to what they can expect from the given situation.
Mr. Smit obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Law Enforcement Administration from Western Illinois University in 1994. Mr. Smit then went on to graduate from the John Marshall...
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Christopher J. Zaruba
Wheaton, IL Divorce Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(630) 462-9500
1776 S. Naperville Road, Building B
Suite 202
Wheaton, IL 60189
Divorce, Appeals and Family
The John Marshall Law School
Christopher J. Zaruba joined The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. in June of 2014. Prior to that, Chris was an Assistant State's Attorney at the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office from 2009-2014. Chris began his career at the State's Attorney's office handling traffic and misdemeanor offenses, including DUI's, orders of protection, and domestic batteries. In 2012, Chris received the Outstanding Misdemeanor Prosecutor of the Year award. He was promoted to the Felony Juvenile Division where he worked closely with DCFS in handling cases involving abused or neglected children. After working in the Juvenile Division, Chris was again promoted to the Felony...
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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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Van A Schwab
Libertyville, IL Divorce Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(847) 737-4953
1641 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Suite 12
Libertyville, IL 60048
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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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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Richard J. Miller
Schaumburg, IL Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Business
The John Marshall Law School
Richard J. Miller was born on July 1, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Arizona State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. After graduating from ASU he relocated to Southern California whereby he worked as a top finance executive in the high technology business during the .com boom. While living in California, Mr. Miller received an MBA degree in Finance from California State University located in Long Beach. Mr. Miller received his JD degree from John Marshall Law School and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2007. Additionally, Mr. Miller was admitted to the Federal...
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Jessica Naples
Schaumburg, IL Divorce Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Michigan Law School
I practice divorce and family law and my goal is to be both understanding of my clients situation and compassionate as they deal with a rough time in their life.
I have been practicing law since 2008 after graduating from Michigan State University College of Law with my Doctor of Jurisprudence.
I was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2008 and Illinois in 2011.
I hope to helping families move forward towards a better future.
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Elizabeth Vogel
Chicago, IL Divorce Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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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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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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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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Thomas R Siegel
Monmouth, IL Divorce Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Northern Illinois University
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Janet K. Maxwell-Wickett
Oakbrook Terrace, IL Divorce Attorney with 27 years of experience
(847) 430-3789
One Lincoln Center
18 West 140 Butterfield Road, 15th Floor
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4835
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Education and Family
DePaul University
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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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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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Michelle R. Eggert
Peoria, IL Divorce Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Michigan Law School and DePaul College of Law
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Chuck Roberts
Wheaton, IL Divorce Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(630) 668-4211
2100 Manchester Road
Building B, Suite 1085
Wheaton, IL 60187
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Chuck’s law practice includes both family law and civil litigation. Equally at home in divorce court as he is in front of a jury protecting his clients' rights, Chuck enjoys the challenges which arise from doing both kinds of work.
Chuck is proud of his appointment as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Academy Fellows are widely recognized by judges and attorneys as preeminent family law practitioners with the highest level of knowledge, skill, and integrity.
There is no substitute for preparation, and a great deal of Chuck’s daily schedule includes meetings with clients and staff. Availability to clients...
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Michael T. Schulenberg
Batavia, IL Divorce Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
When hiring an attorney you need to have someone on your side that concentrates their practice in one or two areas of law. I concentrate my practice in representing those charged with criminal and traffic offenses, family law, and litigation.
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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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Otto S Hurtado
Geneva, IL Divorce Attorney with 17 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Northwestern University School of Law
Otto S. Hurtado is an experienced family law attorney. He is certified as a Family Law Mediator and Guardian ad Litem. Mr. Hurtado is a Graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, and earned his Juris Doctorate from Northern Illinois, College of Law. Mr. Hurtado is actively involved in the Kane County Bar Association, participating in various activities such as, Ask A Lawyer Day, Lawyer in the Library, volunteer Judge for Mock Trial Competitions, and as a participate the Guardian Ad Litem training. Mr. Hurtado understands that no two cases are alike, and believes in tailoring services specifically for...
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Lindsay Saylors
Geneva, IL Divorce Lawyer with 6 years of experience
330 W State St
#3
Geneva, IL 60134
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
The John Marshall Law School
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Julie Pirtle
Geneva, IL Divorce Attorney with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Family 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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Michael Navarro
Plainfield, IL Divorce Attorney with 13 years of experience
(815) 207-9570
24014 West Renwick Road
Suite 105, Unit 6
Plainfield, IL 60544
Divorce and Family
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
With over 10 years of experience in Divorce and Child Custody Law, Michael Navarro devotes 100% of his practice to Family Law, and represents clients throughout the Will County, DuPage County, and Kendall County areas.
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Toma Makedonski
Naperville, IL Divorce Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, DUI & DWI and Immigration
Valparaiso University School of Law
I am Toma Makedonski, and I have been practicing law in Chicago, Illinois, for over 22 years. Since I opened my private practice in September 2000, I have committed myself to assisting clients with a variety of legal issues, including criminal and traffic defense, real estate transactions, family law, and immigration law.
I am passionate about offering personalized, results-driven representation that is tailored to the unique circumstances of each client. My extensive experience in these areas ensures that my clients receive high-quality legal support when it is most crucial.
One common concern for clients seeking legal representation is the uncertainty surrounding...