Wes Cowell

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Wes Cowell
My practice is focused in Family Law Only -- it's all I've done for 20+ years. We're here to help.
5.0 star rating
Thanks for all of your help.....
- damon, a Divorce client
5.0 star rating
Saved my business and won joint custody!
- a Divorce client

Overview

Avvo Rating

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 1.0 star rating

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Contributor level 16

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Practice Areas

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  • 50% Family
  • 17% Child Support
  • 17% Divorce / Separation
  • 16% Child Custody

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-33%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($185-$425/hour), Pro Bono (10%), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 312-498-3881
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  • Cowell Taradash, P C
    100 North LaSalle Street, Suite 800
    Chicago, IL 60602
    Office: 312-498-3881
    Mobile: 312-498-3881
    Fax: 312-987-1993
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  • Cowell Taradash, P.C.
    226 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave.
    Waukegan, IL 60085
    Office: 312-498-3881
    Mobile: 312-498-3881
    Fax: 312-987-1993
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Malayalam
  • Spanish

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After graduating from the University of Chicago (1985), I attended Chicago-Kent College of Law whereI was a member of the Law Review.I was nominated by... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Thanks for all of your help.....”

Posted by: damon, 8 months ago.

Client Review: Mr. Cowell from the very first day took personal interest in my case. I was most definitely not the easiest client but his patience and... more
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5 star rating

“Saved my business and won joint custody!”

Posted by: a Divorce client, almost 5 years ago.

Client Review: I worked with Wes and his form for over a year in a very difficult divorce. The case had been mismanaged by a previous attorney Wes and his firm... more
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License

22 years since Wes Cowell was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law, With Disciplinary Probation Conditions 1991 05/02/2013

This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

State Citation type Year cited Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Probation 2012 05/02/2013
Illinois Suspension 2010 05/02/2013
Illinois Suspension 2004 05/02/2013

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Law Offices of Wes Cowell, L.L.C 1991–2012

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology Law 1988
University of Chicago 1985

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Keane Award for Excellence in e-Lawyering American Bar Association 2008

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association
Member Chicago Bar Association
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Contribution

Contributor Level 16
Answers: 1,588 Legal Answers
51 Best Answers - chosen by asker
1,114 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
131 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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