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Debra J Braselton

Debra J Braselton

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 8

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 80% Divorce / Separation
  • 10% Adoption
  • 10% Guardianship

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

About Me

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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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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“contentious divorce”

Posted by: Michelle, 7 months ago.

Client Review: Debra worked long, hard hours for almost 2 years on my difficult divorce. She assures that her clients have a clear understanding of progress (or... more
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5 star rating

“Collaborative divorce attorney”

Posted by: Jim, over 2 years 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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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

8 endorsements


Carol Di Giacomo

I endorse this lawyer. Debra is a very skilled practitioner with a very good knowledge of the law and practice. She is an asset to the legal community more

Endorsement from lawyer: Carol Di Giacomo , Northfield (IL), 6 days ago
Sandra Moschel Rosenbloom

I have known Debra Braselton as a fellow Collaborative attorney as well as worked with her on various committees and organizations. She is an... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Sandra Rosenbloom , Northfield (IL), 3 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

19 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 05/02/2013

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

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 7 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
0 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
4 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 4 Legal Guides
1 Staff Pick
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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
See all 3 speaking engagements