Clare Family Lawyers
Family law primarily addresses legal issues related to marriage and parenting, including prenuptial agreements, child custody, child support, and adoption.
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![Michael F Roe]( "Michael F Roe")
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Michael F Roe
DeKalb, IL Family Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of San Diego School of Law
Michael Roe has over 25 years of experience practicing exclusively in the area of complex divorce and child custody litigation. He has successfully managed important cases in Kane County, DuPage County, and in all of the counties of northern Illinois, and his family law expertise was sought out by clients for cases in downstate Illinois and a few complex child custody cases out-of-state. With a strong legal education in both law and graduate-level business school, he is skilled in both the child custody/parenting side as well as the business and financial side of divorce litigation. Michael is one of the...
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Rachel Hernandez
Sycamore, IL Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Northern Illinois University, College of Law and Western Illinois University
Known for promoting innovative litigation alternatives in family-related legal disputes, Rachel Nicole Hernandez is a collaborative family lawyer & the founder of Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC, a collaborative law & family law firm with offices in St. Charles & Sycamore, Illinois.
Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC helps families resolve legal issues without going to court, whether it be through mediation, collaborative process, uncontested divorce, pre-divorce legal counseling, or limited scope representation. Rachel Nicole Hernandez provides advice to clients regarding their rights with respect to marital/non-marital assets & debts, maintenance, & child custody issues. Rachel Nicole Hernandez solicits the expertise of...
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Sandra Petras Bruckner
Sycamore, IL Family Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Northern Illinois University
With over 30 years of legal practice, Sandra Petras Bruckner is adept in assisting clients with navigating complex financial matters & providing options that maintain assets within families as they transition. In addition to her deft analytical skills, Sandra Petras Bruckner is known for her compassion, always carefully respectfully recognizing each client’s unique interests and concerns.
As a trained family law mediator & collaborative attorney, Sandra Petras Bruckner believes that the mediation & collaborative process options can better help people resolve family related legal disputes. In these roles, she helps clients unravel their legal issues, analyze their situation, and get to...
![Kirsten Becker]( "Kirsten Becker")
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Kirsten Becker
DeKalb, IL Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
I am a general practice attorney who serves DeKalb, and Kane Counties.
![Eric William Arnquist]( "Eric William Arnquist")
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Eric William Arnquist
Rochelle, IL Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
University of Dayton School of Law
Mr. Arnquist is an experienced courtroom litigator who understands what it takes to win your case. Whether you need representation for an issue related to child support, a complicated divorce case, or a contested custody dispute, Mr. Arnquist will aggressively advocate on your behalf. Mr. Arnquist practices in Ogle, Lee, Whiteside, DeKalb and Stephenson Counties. Please call for a free consultation.
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Michael J. Smith
Rockford, IL Family Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
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Southern Illinois University School of Law
Since entering private practice, Attorney Smith has maintained a general practice with a concentration in family law. He has been a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and Winnebago County Bar Association for over forty years each. Attorney Smith is currently a member of the family law section of each of these associations. He is currently on an advisory panel for the American Bar Association. He has been a presenter to other attorneys locally on family law and child related topics.
For over forty years Attorney Michael J. Smith has provided experienced family law representation. Family law...
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Austin Scott Davies
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Rockford, IL Family Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
Northern Illinois University
Midwest Legal Care serves clients all across northern Illinois, including Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson, DeKalb, McHenry, and Kane counties.
At Midwest Legal Care, we believe the first role of attorney is that of counselor. Midwest Legal Care is dedicated to understanding what results you want and will help you understand what actions we can take on your behalf to obtain the best outcome. We will work with you every step of the way to make sure that you understand the choices you are making and feel empowered to make them.
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Robert Canfield
Rockford, IL Family Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
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University of Minnesota Law School
Attorney Robert (Bob) Canfield was born and raised in Rockford, IL. He graduated from Guilford High School in 1965. After joining the Army in February of 1968, he went on to Army flight school and graduated 2nd in his flight class. He spent a year in Vietnam flying CH-47 Chinook helicopters for the 101st Airborne Division and then returned to Fort Rucker, Alabama, as an Instrument Flight Instructor.
Following active Duty, he attended the University of Minnesota where he received his BA in psychology in 1976 and his Law degree in 1978. After taking and passing both the...
![James G. Ahlberg]( "James G. Ahlberg")
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James G. Ahlberg
Rochelle, IL Family Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
University of Illinois College of Law
![Mary E. Cacciapaglia]( "Mary E. Cacciapaglia")
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Mary E. Cacciapaglia
Belvidere, IL Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Juvenile
Northern Illinois University
![James T. Zuba]( "James T. Zuba")
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James T. Zuba
Rockford, IL Family Law Attorney
![Faye M. Lyon]( "Faye M. Lyon")
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Faye M. Lyon
Rockford, IL Family Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Probate
Attorney Faye M. Lyon P.C., divorce attorney Rockford IL. Faye was born in and has been a life-long resident of Rockford Illinois. She has been practicing law since 1987, focusing and specializing in the area of family law, which not only encompasses dissolution of marriage or divorce work, custody and child support, but also includes wills, trusts, estates, juvenile, paternity, guardianships, collection matters and real estate. Attorney Lyon is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Winnebago County Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Association, having served as President from 1991-1993. As a member of the Winnebago...
Robert Carlson
Dekalb, IL Family Law Lawyer
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Collin Roger Evans
Rockford, IL Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family, Criminal and Personal Injury
DePaul College of Law
Charles D. Schlueter
Rockford, IL Family Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
Michael Crosby
Rockford, IL Family Law Attorney
Family, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
Nils Von Keudell
Hampshire, IL Family Law Lawyer
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
![Dr. Maudia Norman Washington]( "Dr. Maudia Norman Washington")
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Dr. Maudia Norman Washington
Elgin, IL Family Law Attorney
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The John Marshall Law School and Michigan State University
I am an attorney who is passionate about my profession and clients. I believe in providing top-notch, innovative, cutting-edge strategies and advice. My clients feel as if they are my only client. I will treat your case as if I was in your shoes. I understand your situations, problems, and dilemmas and formulate a plan of action to resolve the issues at hand.
Washington Law Offices P.C. is located in Chicago and Elgin, Illinois. We provide a variety of legal services including Real Estate Law, Business Law, Contract Law, Employment Law, Foreclosure Defense, Bankruptcy and Landlord Tenant...
![Robert B. Buchanan]( "Robert B. Buchanan")
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Robert B. Buchanan
10.0 (3 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationDowners Grove, IL Family Law Lawyer
Family and Divorce
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Robert "Bobby" Buchanan is a seasoned practitioner that focuses his practice exclusively on helping parents through divorce and custody matters.
He is a 2019 recipient of the "10 Best" award for client satisfaction and a 2023 Illinois SuperLawyer.
His team at The Law Offices of Robert B. Buchanan has consistently achieved results for his clients, including:
- Secured regular parenting time for father who had not seen his two-year old son in over one year.
- Obtained 50-50 parenting time for father who had been marginalized to every other weekend before hiring lawyer and starting court process.
- Successfully re-gained custody for a...
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Raiford Dalton Palmer
Naperville, IL Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
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Loyola University Chicago School of Law
You are getting divorced, and you want to save your kids, your money, and your sanity. We understand your needs. We help smart, successful people get divorced efficiently while helping stay sane during tough times. Satisfied clients have referred us to friends and family since 1994.
I'm a divorce lawyer with over 20 years of experience. My bestselling divorce guide, I Just Want This Done, has received rave reviews on Amazon.com and in the media.
My law firm, STG Divorce Law, has been in business over 25 years. Our firm has a large team of skilled and empathetic divorce lawyers....
![Kirk C. Stange]( "Kirk C. Stange")
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Kirk C. Stange
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfRolling Meadows, IL Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
If you are going through a divorce or family law matter, it can feel like your whole life is hanging in the balance. Not knowing what will happen to you or your family can be overwhelming. To help clients with divorce and family law matters in their time of need, Stange Law Firm, PC has limited its practice to divorce and family law matters. For your convenience, we have offices in multiple states. We also respond to all phone calls and emails from clients left before 5 pm the same business day. We also give clients...
![Marie Sarantakis]( "Marie Sarantakis")
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Marie Sarantakis
10.0 (4 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfOak Brook, IL Family Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
The John Marshall Law School
Ms. Sarantakis is the Founding Attorney of Sarantakis Law Group, Ltd. in Oak Brook, IL. She concentrates her legal practice in domestic relations. In addition to her work in the courtroom, she is versed in alternative methods of dispute resolution as a mediator, Guardian ad Litem, and Fellow of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois. She was recently recognized by the Illinois State Bar Association's Young Lawyer of the Year, the American Bar Association's Top 40 Lawyers in the United States with an On the Rise Award, Super Lawyers as a Rising Star, named as one of the Top 10...
![Ronald L. Bell]( "Ronald L. Bell")
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Ronald L. Bell
Libertyville, IL Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(847) 495-6000
1113 S. Milwaukee Ave. Suite 204
Libertyville, IL 60048
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
The John Marshall Law School
Attorney Ronald L. Bell has extensive litigation and negotation experience and has held former positions such as the Assistant Illinois Attorney General and Chief Corporate Counsel to a $250 million dollar company. Ronald Bell has argued and/or presented cases before the United States Supreme Court, Illinois Supreme Court, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and every Illinois appellate court. Attorney Bell has top academic credentials and he was the top student in his law school class at the age of 23, a former editor of the law review and graduated college at the age of 20.
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Tania K. Harvey
Wheaton, IL Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family and Divorce
The John Marshall Law School
As a family law attorney, my primary responsibility is to ensure that at the conclusion of the case, you receive results that are beneficial to you, and all parties involved in the process. With 17 years of experience in the matrimonial and family law field, I know that Collaborative Law and Mediation are the most effective methods to ensure that the most favorable outcome is achieved.
I have seen too many instances of family law issues that have gone to court and on the whim of a judge, the law is ignored and all parties walk away angry and with...
![Dominick R Dolci]( "Dominick R Dolci")
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Dominick R Dolci
Oakbrook Terrace, IL Family Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
The John Marshall Law School
Dominick Dolci is a family law and criminal defense attorney in DuPage County, IL. Dominick acts as the Managing Partner at the Law Offices of Dolci & Weiland, with offices in Oakbrook Terrace, IL and Chicago, IL.
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Mr. Stephen A Brundage
Wheaton, IL Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
DePaul College of Law
My law enforcement background as an investigator, instructor, evidence technician and police officer provides a key advantage to clients of my criminal defense practice. I have practiced law in Illinois for 27 years, helping thousands of clients obtain the best possible outcome when facing criminal charges, from DUI and traffic offenses to serious felonies such as drug charges and sex crimes. Our law firm, serving DuPage, Kane, and Cook counties, also offers strong advocacy in divorce, custody and related issues, as well as and personal injury, real estate, and wills and trusts. For experienced, personalized representation in your legal...
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Timothy Martin
Wheaton, IL Family Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
The John Marshall Law School
Timothy P. Martin Wheaton, Illinois Managing Partner and Chief Litigator 630-474 -8000 Office 630-480-0692 Fax Email Tim@Timmartinlaw.com Timothy P. Martin, a resident of DuPage County, is a Partner with the LAW OFFICES OF MARTIN & KENT, LLC. Mr. Martin received his Juris Doctorate from the John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois. While in law school, Mr. Martin served as an associate editor of the John Marshall Law Review. His work on the law review lead to a nationally published article in the area of criminal law. In 2009, Tim Martin was elected President of the...
![Michael Hudzik]( "Michael Hudzik")
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Michael Hudzik
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationNaperville, IL Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
DePaul College of Law
The most gratifying part of practicing matrimonial law is to be able to give guidance and help people through one of, if not the most, difficult times of their lives. My goal in most cases is to help clients resolve their issues in an amicable manner to a positive resolution, as the majority of cases do not proceed to trial. However, there are certain cases that cannot be settled for a multitude of reasons. As such, I am always prepared to litigate the issues. I maintain the mindset of a litigator while always being open to...
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Robert M Motta
Aurora, IL Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Robert Motta II is the Managing Partner at Motta & Motta LLC. He concentrates his law practice in criminal defense, DUI, divorce & family law. Robert was named 2014 Top 100 National Trial Lawyer and is known in the legal community for his unparalleled pre-trial and trial strategies.
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Wendy M. Musielak
Oswego, IL Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Family, Business and Divorce
DePaul College of Law
Wendy M. Musielak attended DePaul University in Chicago, IL where she graduated with highest honors with a B.S. in Finance and Management. She earned her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in 2003. Wendy is admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois. Wendy concentrates her legal practice in family law matters including child custody and visitation, child support, alimony and spousal support, collaborative law, mediation, prenuptial agreements, litigation and appeals and complex litigation. Prior to being a partner with Andrew Cores Family Law Group, Wendy was a Staff Attorney for the...
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Benedict Schwarz II
St. Charles , IL Family Law Lawyer with 54 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
The John Marshall Law School
Benedict Schwarz, II has limited his practice to matrimonial and family law for over 40 years. He is a past director of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and is also a trained divorce mediator; Mr. Schwarz has taught numerous 40-hour divorce mediation training and conflict resolution seminars and has also co-authored chapters on the subject in the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education publications.
In 1992, Mr. Schwarz was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court as a Commissioner of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC). In 2001, Mr. Schwarz was appointed the Chairperson of the Commission from January...
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Henry D. Kass
St. Charles, IL Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Family and Criminal
University of Iowa College of Law
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...
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Tricia D. Goostree
St. Charles, IL Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
The John Marshall Law School
Tricia knew she wanted to be an attorney when she was 10 years old - being an attorney seemed glamorous and exciting. It was not until college, when Tricia was selected for Eastern Illinois University's mock trial time, that she realized how much she would enjoy litigation and courtroom work. After being accepted to the John Marshall Law School with a Dean's Scholarship, she added excellent writing skills to her love of working in the courtroom, winning the Dean Fred F. Herzog Moot Court Competition. Tricia was awarded a Moot Court Executive Board scholarship and went on to...
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Matthew Shaw
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(331) 235-7906
555 South Randall Road
Suite 105
Saint Charles, IL 60174
Free ConsultationSaint Charles, IL Family Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Northern Illinois University and Northern Illinois University
Mr. Shaw attended the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and graduated from Illinois College, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1983. He continued his education at the Northern Illinois University College of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctorate Degree in 1986, and became a Licensed Attorney in Illinois on November 6, 1986.
Having previously practiced in general and family law practices, and having served as the Child Support Attorney for Kane County Circuit Court Clerk from 1987-1995,
Mr. Shaw opened his own law practice concentrating in family law in 1991. In 2000 he co-founded the law firm...
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Angela Lund-Logan
Machesney Park, IL Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
The first divorce I handled was my own. I personally understand the emotional turmoil my clients experience and strive to reduce the stress caused by a family law case. I opened my own law firm to focus on the needs of clients. Because a family law case strains an individual both mentally and monetarily, every clients needs to have effect representation at a reasonable rate. GOAL: Resolve every case as cost-effective and quickly as possible while pursuing the client's objectives UNDERSTANDING THE CASE. Explaining each stage, each document, and each court...
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