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Joseph Frederick Emmerth IV

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Overview

Practice Areas

35% Family
35% Divorce / Separation
10% Adoption
10% Child Support
10% Marriage / Prenuptials

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

1749 South Naperville Road Suite 106

Wheaton, IL 60189

Office: 630-665-7676
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English

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Admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2005, Joseph graduated from Ambassador University, Big Sandy, TX, where he was on the Dean's List and received his B.... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 2 reviews “A lifesaver” Posted by: Annette, over 1 year ago. Client Review: When my husband moved out of the house, he left me and my children with no money and no car. Joseph was able to get my husband to pay child support,... more Flag “The best representation I could have hoped for” Posted by: a Divorce client, over 1 year ago. Client Review: I was in the middle of a horrible divorce and had just fired my first lawyer when I met with Joe. He brought a sense of calm to the chaos that was... more Flag
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 9 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer. Endorsement from lawyer: Emily Carrara , Wheaton (IL), About 1 year ago I endorse this lawyer. Joe is an excellent attorney who is professional and well respected. Endorsement from lawyer: Erika Walsh , Chicago (IL), Over 1 year ago View all 9 endorsements

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2 reviews

“A lifesaver”

Posted by: Annette, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: When my husband moved out of the house, he left me and my children with no money and no car. Joseph was able to get my husband to pay child support,... more

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“The best representation I could have hoped for”

Posted by: a Divorce client, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I was in the middle of a horrible divorce and had just fired my first lawyer when I met with Joe. He brought a sense of calm to the chaos that was... more

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Endorsement from lawyer: Emily Carrara , Wheaton (IL), About 1 year ago

I endorse this lawyer. Joe is an excellent attorney who is professional and well respected.

Endorsement from lawyer: Erika Walsh , Chicago (IL), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

License

7 years since Joseph Frederick Emmerth IV was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Illinois	Active	2005	03/06/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Partner at Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, P.C.	2005–present

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
DePaul University College of Law	Family Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2005
Andrews University	Counseling	MA - Masters	1999

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Rising Star	Super Lawyers	2012
9.3 ranking	AVVO	2011

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Chairman	Wheaton Chamber of Commerce--Young Professionals Division	2011-present
Committee Member	ISBA standing committee on Judicial Advisory Polls	2010-present

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Portfolio

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
POP! Goes your trademark! How to protect your client's trademarks in the post-Medinol world.	DCBA Brief	2009
More Parents for more children; The Modernization of Adoption	Illinois State Bar Association	2008

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