Gregory Jumbeck was admitted in 2003 to practice law in the State of Illinois. He focuses his practice in the area of domestic relations. Gregory centralizes his practice to Will and Grundy Counties as well as the Illinos appellate courts. Mr. Jumbeck has tried numerous pre and post-decree cases including child custody (aka allocation of parental responsibilities), removal from Illinois, business valuation, child support, and maintenance. Gregory focuses on reaching a favorable and equitable result for all parties involved. Gregory's courtroom presence makes him an effective litigator both in and out of the courtroom. Originally from the southwest suburbs...

Two Rialto Square, 116 N. Chicago Street
Suite 555
Joliet, IL 60432

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Van A. Larson

Kane County, IL Family Law Lawyer. 38 years experience

(630) 879-9090 233 W. Wilson Street
Batavia, IL 60510

Family, Criminal and Real Estate
John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL

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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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Jennifer K. Kearney

Will County, IL Family Law Lawyer.

(815) 838-1000 200 W. 11th Street
Suite 2SW
Lockport, IL 60441

Family, Business, Criminal and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School

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Rina Infelise

Will County, IL Family Law Attorney. 11 years experience

(815) 582-4901 58 N. Chicago Street
7th Floor
Joliet, IL 60432

Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
The John Marshall Law School

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Rina Infelise is currently an associate at Davi Law Group, LLC., where she practices in all areas of Criminal law, traffic offenses, domestic violence and orders of protection. Additionally, Rina defends parties that are the subject of Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) investigations. and abuse and neglect proceedings.

(630) 580-6373 1776-A S. Naperville Road
Suite 105
Wheaton, IL 60189

(312) 985-5676 321 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654

(630) 657-5052 28371 Davis Parkway
Suite 103
Warrenville, IL 60555

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Michael F Roe

Dupage County, IL Family Law Lawyer. 30 years experience

(630) 232-2400 2135 City Gate Ln
#300
Naperville, IL 60563

Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Trinity College, Dublin Ireland and University of San Diego School of Law

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Gail Petrich

Dupage County, IL Family Law Lawyer. 34 years experience

(708) 524-0171 1801 D Mill St
Suite 107
Naperville, IL 60540

Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate

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Theodore Louis Kuzniar

Kane County, IL Family Law Attorney. 42 years experience

2580 Foxfield Road
St. Charles, IL 60174

Family, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
DePaul College of Law

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Mr. Kuzniar is a member of the Illinois State and Kane County Bar Associations where he has been a frequent lecturer. He was recently honored by the Kane County Bar Association for 30 years of service to the profession and membership in the Association. Mr. Kuzniar is licensed to practice in the Illinois state, appellate and Supreme Courts, as well as the United States Federal District Court, and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Additionally, he is licensed to practice in the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Kuzniar was chosen by the Supreme Court of the...

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James Tabor

Kane County, IL Family Law Attorney. 21 years experience

(630) 762-8300 555 S. Randall Rd.
Suite 204
St. Charles, IL 60174

Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Loyola University Chicago School of Law

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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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Mr. Dion U. Davi

Will County, IL Family Law Lawyer. 13 years experience

(815) 582-4901 58 N. Chicago Street
7th Floor
Joliet, IL 60432

Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School

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Attorney Dion U. Davi has extensive experience in family, real estate and estate planning throughout Illinois. DuPage family law attorney Dion U. Davi is a skilled negotiator who seeks to resolve legal disputes with a favorable settlement whenever possible. When needed, however, he has the skills and experience to effectively and zealously advocate for his clients in court.

(630) 580-6373 1776A S. Naperville Road
Suite 105
Wheaton, IL 60189

(603) 657-5052 28371 Davis Parkway
Suite 103
Warrenville, IL 60555

(312) 985-5676 321 N. Clark Street
Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60654

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Rolfe Ehrmann

Lee County, IL Family Law Attorney. 41 years experience

(815) 288-4949 215 East First St.
Dixon, IL 61021

Free ConsultationFamily

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Rolfe Ehrmann concentrates his practice on family law, criminal law, appeals and general trial litigation. He is a member of the American, Illinois and Lee County Bar Associations. Rolfe is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Illinois Supreme Court, and all Illinois State Courts and the Federal Court in Northern Illinois. Rolfe has tried literally thousands of cases in the past 30 years. He has been an Assistant State’s Attorney, an Illinois Appellate Prosecutor and a Defense Attorney. Of Rolfe’s cases, 30 have been published in law books nationwide as legal precedent in...

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Lidia E Serrano

Kane County, IL Family Law Attorney. 15 years experience

(630) 844-8781 431 Williamsburg Avenue
Geneva, IL 60134

Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

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I have been practicing law since 2001. I graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in May of 2001 and from DePaul University in June of 1996. My main area of concentration is family law, i.e., divorce, paternity, child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (formerly known as custody) and adoption. As a family law attorney, I understand that my clients have to make difficult decisions while dealing with complex issues and emotions. As such, I believe that the key to successful representation depends not only in understanding the underlying issues, but, also in experience and expertise in the law...

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Natalie M. Stec

Dupage County, IL Family Law Lawyer. 15 years experience

(630) 305-0222 3321 Hobson Road, Suite B
Woodridge, IL 60517

Family, Criminal and Divorce
New York Law School

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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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Matthew Shaw

Kane County, IL Family Law Attorney. 29 years experience

(630) 206-3300 555 South Randall Road
Suite 105
Saint Charles, IL 60174

Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Northern Illinois University and Northern Illinois University

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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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Marissa R. Hanson

Kane County, IL Family Law Attorney. 6 years experience

(630) 844-8781 431 Williamsburg Avenue
Geneva, IL 60134

Family, Criminal and Real Estate
Northern Illinois University

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Marissa’s main areas of concentration are family law matters such as Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Visitation and Adoption. Marissa is also a court approved family Mediator and Guardian ad Litem in Kane and Dekalb County. In addition, Marissa is one of the few Kane County foreclosure mediators for the sixteenth judicial circuit.

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Wendy M. Musielak

Kendall County, IL Family Law Lawyer. 13 years experience

(630) 518-4002 123 W. Washington Street
Suite 334
Oswego, IL 60543

Family, Business and Divorce
DePaul College of Law

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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...

(630) 871-1002 400 S. County Farm Road
Suite 200
Wheaton, IL 60187

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Matthew M. Williams

Kane County, IL Family Law Attorney. 13 years experience

(630) 409-8184 1444 North Farnsworth Ave., Suite 100
Aurora, IL 60505

Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Northern Illinois University

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Serving DuPage, Kane, Kendall & Will counties. Practice focused on domestic relations law: family law, divorce, separation, maintenance (alimony), custody, child support, domestic violence, pre-post-and ante-nuptial agreements. I began my law career clerking then interning with the Kane County State's Attorney's Office (2001-2003) then since passing the bar I have focused my attention on family law. Prior to law school I worked as a child advocate for abused and neglected children in Addison Illinois (1996-2000). From 1995-1996 I worked with the elderly population in an in-patient Alzheimer's/Dementia facility in Arlington Heights.

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Don Pesce

Dupage County, IL Family Law Lawyer. 11 years experience

(630) 352-2240 50 S. Main Street
Suite 200
Naperville, IL 60540

Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Don is a passionate and enthusiastic problem solver who loves the intellectual challenges of family law from the initial consultation to the final agreement or judicial ruling. As an experienced divorce and family law attorney, Don handles every type of case from the simple agreement to the most intricate and delicate situations with precision, persistence and care. Don takes pride in his ability to communicate with clients. Don gives clients one-on-one attention every step of the way. He thoroughly explains the legal process from the first action to the last. Don always makes it his goal...

(630) 230-8985 700 Commerce
Suite 500
Oak Brook , IL 60523

(630) 230-1002 1333 Burr Ridge Parkway
Suite 200
Burr Ridge, IL 60527

(847) 457-0599 100 S. Saunders Road
Suite 150
Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Susan Shivers

Kane County, IL Family Law Attorney. 30 years experience

(630) 232-9503 22 South 4th Street
Suite 2
Geneva, IL 60134

Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Workers' Comp
The John Marshall Law School

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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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Mikal Stole

Will County, IL Family Law Attorney. 11 years experience

24047 Lockport St.
#201b
Plainfield, IL 60544

Family and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School

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Mikal Stole a prominent family law attorney in the Cook, Will, and Grundy Counties. He has successfully represented clients with complex cases involving high net worth estates, child custody disputes (allocation of parental responsibilities), and divorces involving business interests, while also efficiently handling routine matters. Mikal's also writes appellate court briefs on family law matters and is frequently appointed as Guardian ad Litem. Mikal serves as the Co-Chairperson of the Will County Bar Association's Family Law Committee and has been responsible for organizing the annual Family Law Seminar for several years. Mikal presents topics to the Bar Association including...

(815) 726-3333 Two Rialto Square
Joliet
Joliet, IL 60432

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Adam Wirtz

Dupage County, IL Family Law Attorney.

(312) 952-9013 236 S. Washington St., Suite 202
Naperville, IL 60540

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Anthony Andreano

Will County, IL Family Law Attorney. 19 years experience

(815) 954-8175 58 N. Chicago St.
Suite 506
Joliet, IL 60432

Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Northern Illinois University

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Anthony Andreano is a divorce lawyer in Will County, Illinois with offices in Joliet. Attorneys at the law firm handle family law cases involving uncontested and contested divorces, custody, parental responsibilities, visitation disputes, legal separation, spousal maintenance, child support, paternity, grandparent rights, civil unions, post judgments proceeding, support arrearage calculations and collection and other family law cases. For more information visit us at www.andreanoandlyons.com or call for an immediate consultation over the phone (815) 954-8175

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Erin Webster O'Brien

Will County, IL Family Law Lawyer. 12 years experience

(815) 727-2100 56 North Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432

Family and Divorce
DePaul College of Law

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Ms. O'Brien graduated with highest honors from Lewis University in May, 2000. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree, double majoring in Criminal / Social Justice and American Studies (History Department). While an undergraduate student, she was a member of the Scholars Academy, Pre-Law Club, and Mock Trial Team. Ms. O'Brien was also admitted to the Phi Alpha Theta National History Honors Society and the Delta Epsilon Sigma National Catholic Honors Society. She received the Senior Departmental Award for American Studies in 2000. In 2001, Ms. O'Brien worked for Target Corporation as a human resources manager where she recruited...

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Alena Bugarsky

Will County, IL Family Law Lawyer.

(815) 409-8858 24401 West Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL 60544

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Don Pioletti

Woodford County, IL Family Law Attorney. 39 years experience

(309) 467-3213 107 E Eureka Ave #1
Eureka, IL 61530

Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
George Mason University School of Law

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Don B. Pioletti, Jr. has practiced law for over 35 years. He graduated from the George Mason University Law School in Virginia in 1976. He then served as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General and later as an Assistant State's Attorney. He now practices at Pioletti & Pioletti in Eureka, IL doing general practice law.

(309) 821-0246 121 N Main St
Bloomington, IL 61701

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G. Tyler Stevenson

Kane County, IL Family Law Attorney. 3 years experience

(630) 406-5440 111 Flinn St.
Batavia, IL 60510

Family, Business, Collections and Estate Planning
Northern Illinois University

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Tyler's practice emphasizes business organization and planning (including business formation and corporate maintenance); municipal law; creditors' rights (including foreclosures and collections); commercial law; real estate (including land use and zoning law); and estate planning.

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Nancy Kasko

Will County, IL Family Law Lawyer. 2 years experience

(815) 727-4500 58 N. Chicago Street
7th Floor
Joliet, IL 60432

Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School

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Nancy Kasko joined Davi Law Group in 2014 as a Law Clerk/Paralegal and in thewinter of 2015 as an Associate Attorney. Prior to joining Davi Law Group, Ms. Kasko was a teaching assistant at the John Marshall Law School. She is also a CCR certified mediator and spent a semester resolving civil disputes in Cook County. Ms. Kasko is passionate about the practice of family law and uses her mediation skills to help clients amicably resolve their disputes. Ms. Kasko is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Kane County Bar...

(630) 580-6373 1776 S. Naperville Road
Building A, Suite 105
Wheaton, IL 60189

(630) 657-5052 28371 Davis Parkway
Suite 103
Warrenville, IL 60555

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Mary Szudarek

Will County, IL Family Law Attorney. 7 years experience

(815) 836-2600 16612 West 159th Street, Suite 202
Lockport, IL 60441

Family and Divorce
DePaul College of Law and Northern Michigan University

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Robin M. Zandri

Kane County, IL Family Law Attorney. 19 years experience

(630) 584-4800 555 South Randall Road
Suite 200
Saint Charles, IL 60174

Family
Northern Illinois University

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In 1993, Attorney Robin Zandri graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Chicago with her Bachelor of Science degree. Ms. Zandri graduated Magna Cum Lade from Northern Illinois University in 1997, where she received her Juris Doctorate. With extensive family law experience, Ms. Zandri provides clients legal representation in spousal maintenance, child custody, visitation, and divorce litigation, as well as paternity and adoption matters.

400 S. County Farm Road
Suite 300
Wheaton, IL 60187

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Andrew P. Cores

Kendall County, IL Family Law Lawyer. 23 years experience

(630) 528-4002 123 W. Washington Street
Suite 334
Oswego, IL 60543

Family, Business and Divorce
Northwestern University School of Law

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Andrew P. Cores is a graduate of John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. Andrew earned his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Northwestern University School of Law in 1993. He is admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois. Andrew concentrates his family law practice in divorce, alimony and spousal support, child support, collaborative law, custody, prenuptial agreements, litigation and appeals, complex litigation, federal trial practice, state appellate practice, state trial practice, business law and mediation. Andrew has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer since 2012. He is a member of the DuPage County...

(630) 871-1002 400 S County Farm Road
Suite 200
Wheaton, IL 60187

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Steven N. Peskind Esq.

Kane County, IL Family Law Lawyer. 31 years experience

(630) 444-0701 2445 Dean Street
Suite E
Saint Charles, IL 60175

Family, Appeals and Divorce
DePaul College of Law

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Steven Peskind is a nationally recognized matrimonial trial and appellate lawyer who teaches trial advocacy and frequently speaks and writes on the topic of family law advocacy. He is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the American Law Institute, and the American Society of Writers on Legal Subjects among other groups. Mr. Peskind had successfully argued cases before the state appellate and supreme courts, including one that had become a seminal case on removal law in Illinois.

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Kevin P. O'Flaherty

Dupage County, IL Family Law Attorney. 8 years experience

(331) 330-7466 1805 N. Mill Street, Ste. J2
Naperville, IL 60563

Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

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At O’Flaherty Law, we are your community law firm. we are committed to providing personalized, efficient, and quality legal service. We pride ourselves on our “above-and-beyond” approach to client care, affordable fees, and communication. Please call us today at (630)324-6666 to schedule a free in-person or phone consultation. We are located in Downers Grove, Illinois. Our attorneys are happy to meet with you at our office or any other location convenient to you in order to work to accomplish your legal goals. Our team has expertise in many areas of law including but not limited...

(630) 324-6666 5002 Main Street, Ste. 201
Downers Grove, IL 60515

(331) 642-0246 110 E. Schiller Street, Ste. 220
Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Tricia D. Goostree

Kane County, IL Family Law Lawyer. 14 years experience

(630) 584-4800 555 South Randall Road
Suite 200
St. Charles, IL 60174

Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
The John Marshall Law School

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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...

(630) 584-4800 400 S. County Farm Road
Suite 300
Wheaton, IL 60187

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Stephen Mathew Jacobs

Kane County, IL Family Law Attorney.

(630) 584-4800 555 S Randall Rd
St Charles, IL 60174

Family, Divorce and Personal Injury

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Born: Chicago, Illinois, April 15, 1964 Education: Northern Illinois University, B.S., 1986, Northern Illinois University, J.D., cum laude, 1989 Practice Areas: Family Law; Personal Injury; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Dog Bites; Motorcycle Accidents; Workers Compensation; Slip and Fall; Products Liability; Truck Accidents; Aviation Accidents; Pharmacy Law Membership: Illinois State Bar Association; Kane County Bar Association. Admissions: 1989, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Miscellaneous Information: Delta Theta Phi. Member, Moot Court Society. Member, Northern Illinois University Law Review, 1988-1989. Biography: Mr. Jacobs graduated from Northern Illinois University where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1986. Mr. Jacobs continued his education at...

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