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Josette C. Allen
Lisle, IL Family Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
Josette Allen obtained her bachelor’s degree in economics from Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) in 1989 and her Juris Doctorate from Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) in 1992.
Ms. Allen concentrates her law practice in the area of family law. She has extensive experience in the area of family law which includes pretrial discovery, motion practice, contested hearings, and trials. She can handle complex family law litigation involving children and/or finances, whether it is pre or post-Judgment. Prior to joining Momkus LLC, Ms. Allen owned and operated her own law practice.
Ms. Allen’s legal experience is diverse and widespread as it relates to representing...
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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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Sean P. Sullivan
Downers Grove, IL Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Family
Western Michigan Law School
Attorney Sean P. Sullivan earned his Juris Doctor in 2009 from Western Michigan Law School. After graduating from law school, and passing the bar, Sean spent a year working in the General Counsel’s Office for the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation assisting in policy decisions, internal administration, and enforcement of professional licensing. Sean then had the opportunity to work for some of DuPage County’s best-known names in family law before joining a DuPage County general practice firm as its senior family law and litigation counsel.
Sean specializes in highly contested matters, be it divorce cases or business disputes. Sean...
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Otto S Hurtado
Geneva, IL Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Family and Divorce
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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Anthony Abear
Wheaton, IL Family Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
DePaul College of Law
A graduate of University of Illinois and DePaul University College of Law, Attorney Anthony Abear has been practicing law for almost two decades. He began his legal career in the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. A former felony prosecutor, Mr. Abear gained valuable experience in investigative interviewing and litigation.
In 2003, Mr. Abear established his own firm, Abear Law Offices, which is dedicated to family law matters. Mr. Abear brings the skill set of a prosecutor into his family law practice. He offers clients aggressive representation and is not afraid to go to court to argue on his clients’ behalf. ...
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Nick Kulagin
Wheaton, IL Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Notre Dame
Nick Kulagin is a dedicated family law and estate planning attorney who has represented residents of DuPage County and Kane County for 15 years. Based in Wheaton, Mr. Kulagin works diligently to protect his clients’ families, homes, and businesses. He believes that successful advocacy begins with investigating each person’s particular needs. With a strong reputation in the legal community, he is committed to helping his clients understand their legal rights and options so that they can make fully informed decisions.
Mr. Kulagin attended De Paul University for his undergraduate studies, graduating with a Political Science degree. He went on to earn...
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Raleigh Kalbfleisch
Wheaton, IL Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Raleigh is the Past President of the DuPage County Association of Women Lawyers, the Past President and a current Board Member of the DuPage County Bar Foundation, a Past-Editor-In-Chief and current Editor for the DCBA Brief Magazine and a member of the following organizations: DuPage County Bar Association including the Family Law Committee,
and Illinois State Bar Association.
Raleigh received her Bachelor of Science from Purdue University in 1993 and graduated from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2001. Raleigh is a solo practitioner in Wheaton, IL. The firm handles matters in Wheaton, Kendall, Kane, Will, DeKalb, and...
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Keith Edwards Roberts Jr.
Wheaton, IL Family Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(630) 668-4211
2100 Manchester Road
Building B, Suite 1085
Wheaton, IL 60187
Family and Divorce
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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Timothy Weiler
St. Charles, IL Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Family and Divorce
The John Marshall Law School
Attorney Timothy Weiler is a Partner with Weiler & Associates, Inc. concentrating his practice in family law. He is a graduate of the American Bar Association Section of Family Law National Institute for Trial Advocacy as well as the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Institute for Family Law Associates. Tim has been a featured speaker at several Kane County Bar events. He also argued, and won, In re Marriage of Tiballi before the Illinois Supreme Court.
Tim received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Iowa in 2002. He received his Juris Doctor in 2012 from the...
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Stuart Reid
Deerfield, IL Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Stuart A. Reid is an experienced family law attorney and mediator with offices in Deerfield, Illinois. From 1997 until April of 2004, Mr. Reid practiced family law with Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck, the nation’s largest family law firm. While with Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck, Mr. Reid handled hundreds of family law matters ranging from straightforward post-decree child support adjustments to complex, multi-million dollar divorce trials. In April of 2004, Mr. Reid opened The Law Offices of Stuart A. Reid in Lake Forest, Illinois, with the goal of continuing to provide high quality legal services to individuals involved in family law...
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Debbie Cohen
Northbrook, IL Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Debbie Cohen provides personalized, compassionate, yet aggressive representation for all Divorce and Family Law needs. She treats each client as if they are her sole priority. Ms. Cohen is vastly skilled in litigation, investigations, and negotiations and provide superior representation to those dealing with a divorce, parentage issues, child custody, child support, orders of protection or criminal/traffic matters.
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Sean Lazzari
Oak Brook, IL Family Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Welcome to the Law Offices of Sean M. Lazzari. Sean has been serving the legal needs of individuals such as yourself since 1982. Being centrally located in Oak Brook, Illinois, the office is easily accessible to the different court locations in Northern Illinois
Sean is a US Army veteran, having served with the First Armored Division in Ansbach, Germany. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Sean graduated with Honors from the University of Illinois. He then taught United States History at Lyons Township High School in La Grange, Illinois before returning to get his Juris Doctor Decree from Southern Illinois...
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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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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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Kari L. Cornelison
Chicago, IL Family Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
The John Marshall Law School
Ms. Cornelison is a certified mediator; collaborative and cooperative divorce lawyer; and divorce trial lawyer with over 13 years of courtroom experience.
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Steven J Grace
Northbrook, IL Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Collections and Foreclosure Defense
Wayne State University Law School
As a dedicated attorney in Chicago, I provide strategic legal solutions across a broad range of practice areas. With a keen eye for detail, efficiency, and results, I approach each case with a practical mindset—cutting through complexity to deliver real, actionable solutions for my clients.
I pride myself on being approachable yet relentless, ensuring my clients feel informed and empowered while I aggressively advocate on their behalf. Whether handling intricate financial matters, navigating litigation, or tackling complex negotiations, I bring a blend of sharp legal acumen and creative problem-solving to the table.
Beyond the courtroom, I’m committed to staying ahead of the...
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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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John E Botti
Oak Brook, IL Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
John Botti is honored to help clients through challenging times in their lives. John Botti guides clients through difficult and complex legal matters with honesty, compassion, knowledge, and dedication to their cause.
As a felony prosecutor, John worked closely with victims of crimes and fought to protect their rights and obtain justice in the courtroom. He uses this perspective to create exceptional attorney-client relationships. This serves him extremely well when he represents divorce clients as well as those people seriously injured as a result of someone else’s misconduct.
John has tried hundreds of cases before judges and juries and...
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Oren Graupe
Buffalo Grove, IL Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
The John Marshall Law School
Oren Graupe has a deep and diverse legal background, which includes experience in plaintiff’s personal injury, commercial litigation, residential real estate, estate planning, bankruptcy, criminal defense, and family law.
Oren regularly handles all aspects of family law and domestic relations, including: pre and post nuptial agreements, non-contested low-cost divorces, complex child related issues, business valuation, support, post-decree, paternity, and alternative dispute resolution. He strives to be available for his clients. Oren combines an aggressive, straightforward approach with an ability to make difficult topics easier to access.
In addition to litigation, Oren recognizes that many clients want and need swift resolution to...
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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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Michelle Wiejaczka
Hawthorn Woods, IL Family Law Attorney
Family and Divorce
Washington University School of Law
An experienced trial attorney, Michelle G. Wiejaczka excels in helping individuals and families who need assistance with legal issues and representation. Recognized for her work in dispute resolution, collaborative law and cooperative problem solving, she is often appointed by the Court to serve as a mediator. Michelle is trained in Collaborative Law and periodically presides over cases that are assigned to mandatory arbitration. A former Assistant State’s Attorney (McHenry County) for almost nine years, she entered private practice in 1994, and founded Wiejaczka Law in 2005. Michelle graduated with High Honors from Southern Illinois University and...
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Chantelle A. Porter
Arlington Heights, IL Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
Chantelle A. Porter is a graduate of The Ohio State University (2003) and graduated from DePaul University College of Law (2006). Chantelle was admitted to practice in 2006. While at DePaul University College of Law, Chantelle received her Family Law Certificate and was the recipient of the Public Interest Law Association Grant - Judge Jeffrey Coman Designation, the Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Family Law Center Grant, and the Dean's Scholarship.
Chantelle is a Partner at A. Traub and Associates, practicing all areas of Family Law, Juvenile Criminal Defense, DCFS Abuse and Neglect, Domestic Violence, Orders of Protection, and Civil Litigation Defense....
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Jeffrey D. Muntz
St. Charles, IL Family Law Lawyer with 19 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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Nichol M. Broshous
Chicago, IL Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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James Michael Kelly
palatine, IL Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy and Divorce
University of Missouri - Kansas City
James Kelly has practiced in the areas of divorce and bankruptcy for 21 years. The Law offices of James M. Kelly handles and enjoys complex cases and trial work. Divorce work, especially trial work, requires a certain competency that not all attorney's have. Regardless of your particular fact pattern you can be sure that that the Law Offices of James M. Kelly will handle your matter in an expeditious and professional manner. In matters involving bankruptcy and debt restructuring, the Law Offices of James M. Kelly takes all matters seriously and has an...
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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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Natalie M. Stec
Woodridge, IL Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense and Divorce
New York Law School
Simply put, experience matters. When you are facing a serious legal matter, you want to know that the attorney representing your interests knows what to expect and how to build an effective legal strategy. I am a seasoned lawyer in family law, and have a proven track record in court. Clients come to me because of my ability, knowledge of the law and the level of individualized services I provide for my clients. I am very proud of the fact that most of my business comes from client referrals which is the best compliment and "review" a lawyer can...
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Renee A Buxton
Crystal Lake, IL Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Family, Appeals and Divorce
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Mary Elizabeth Davis
Oak Brook, IL Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
For more than 20 years, I have provided strong representation to people in DuPage County, Cook County and the surrounding parts of Illinois. My practice is focused solely on family law, and my experience and depth of knowledge allows me to handle the most challenging cases involving divorce, child custody, child support, property division and other issues. Mary is among a very elite group of attorneys who have received the Martindale-Hubbell "Client Distinction Award", both in 2015 and 2016. Less than 1% of the nation's 900,000 plus attorneys earn this honor. While I understand that you do not necessarily...
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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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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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Elizabeth Youakim
Chicago, IL Family Law Lawyer
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Jordan Reed Byhring
St. Charles, IL Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Family, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
Since his first days of law school, Jordan R. Byhring has been dedicated to making a difference in his community by counseling individuals and corporations in need of an experienced litigator in their corner. As an attorney who has practiced in state courts, federal courts, and administrative agencies on matters related to civil litigation, he exhibits honesty, thoughtfulness, and tenacity at every stage of a family law matter. Previously, Jordan has provided legal assistance to not only large corporations to defend their interests in complex tort cases, but also to individuals, including on cases related to food poisoning, automobile accident,...
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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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Erika Eassa
Chicago, IL Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce and Probate
Valparaiso University School of Law
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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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Sean Chaudhuri
Chicago, IL Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Foreclosure Defense
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...
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Mr. Michael John Gauthier
Vernon Hills, IL Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Illinois Institute of Technology
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Andrew John Hawes
Niles, IL Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Wisconsin Law School
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Gary Paul McFarling
Lincolnshire, IL Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Wayne State University Law School
Providing Bankruptcy and Family law services throughout the Chicago area since 1998.
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcies.
Divorce, custody, visitation, child support, etc.