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Debra J Braselton

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5 Reviews

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Overview

Practice Areas

80% Divorce / Separation
10% Adoption
10% Guardianship

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

By appointment only

Chicago, IL 60602

Office: 630-261-1222
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One Oakbrook Terrace, Suite 418

Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Office: 630-261-1222
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Debra J. Braselton is an experienced family law attorney with a unique background and a career built around families. Debra's first career was as a certified... more

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5 reviews

“Collaborative divorce attorney”

Posted by: Jim, 2010-10-14 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Debra did an excellent job with my divorce. I hired her because I had hoped to reach a collaborative settlement with my wife. We had one very... more

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“Smart, knowledgeable, responsive”

Posted by: Kelly, 2010-10-12 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Debra represented my husband and I in both of our adoptions (we have adopted domestically twice--in 2005 and 2009), and also was our lawyer through... more

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Endorsement from lawyer: Salvatore Miglore , Wheaton (IL), Over 1 year ago

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Ms. Braselton on several matters and can attest to the quality of her work as well as her... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Darcy Chamberlin , Oak Brook (IL), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

License

17 years since Debra J Braselton was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Illinois	Active And Authorized To Practice Law	1994	12/06/2011

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Partner at The Law Firm of Debra J. Braselton, P.C.	1999–present

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Loyola University Chicago School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1994
Rush University	Nurse Midwifery	Masters	1986

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Chairperson	Hinsdale Zoning Board of Appeals	2009-present
Chair, Hearing Board	Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission	2004-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 8

Answers:	7	Legal Answers
	0	Best Answers
	3	Answers marked as good
Guides:	4	Legal Guides
	1	Staff Pick

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
10 Things You Need to do if Divorce is Imminent	Divorce Source	2009
Collaborative Divorce	Illinois State Bar Association Catalyst	2008

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Divorce Litigation	Surviving the Storm of Divorce	2010
Contested Adoption	Adoption - Practical Pitfalls to Avoid	2007

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