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Marie Christine Fahnert

Also known as Marie Fahnert
Marie Christine Fahnert

10.0

Superb

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

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Contributor level 6

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Overview

Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($350-$400/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (3)

Videos (0)

My practice focuses on family law including divorce, annulments, spousal support, child support, child custody and orders of protection.

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Marie Fahnert: Hard-working, thoughtful and honest family law attorney”

Posted by: Jim, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: I found Marie Fahnert and her family law practice completely by chance . . . she was the only Chicago family law attorney listed in a NOLO referral... more
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5 star rating

“Good lawyer!”

Posted by: a client, almost 5 years ago.

Client Review: I am very thankful for her help. Very happy with her service.
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements


Tracey Lee Daniels

I have known Marie Fahnert for several years and she has always maintained a high standard of integrity and ethics. She treats every client with... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Tracey Daniels , Winnetka (IL), Over 3 years ago
Russell Dale Knight

Marie's energy, experience, and education (Northwestern grad) make her an excellent lawyer. She's conscientious and thorough in everything she does.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Russell Knight , Chicago (IL), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

7 years since Marie Christine Fahnert was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 2006 05/02/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Lawyer at Fahnert LLC 2007–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
NITA Deposing the Expert Witness 2010
Northwestern University School of Law Juris Doctor 2006

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Building Trial Skills National Institute for Trial Advocacy 2010
Family Law Trial Advocacy ABA 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Fellow Collaborative Law Institute 2011–present
Member American Bar Association 2006–2012
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 6
Answers: 4 Legal Answers
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3 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
0 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Witness testifies via Skype at Daley Center proceeding Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 2013
Bedridden man uses Skype to testify against wife Wall Street Journal 2013
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Top Resources to Help You Become a Better Lawyer Teleconference 2010
4th and 5th Amendments Miner Moot Court 2010
See all 3 speaking engagements