Roger William Stelk

Roger William Stelk

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Arlington Heights, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Probate, Child Custody ... +2 more

1500 West Shure Drive, Suite 245, Arlington Heights, IL

About Roger

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 20%

Decedent's estates. Guardianships for disabled adults and minors.

20%
Real Estate 10%

Transactional real estate - sale and purchases of residential real estate

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 38 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1987

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Roger W. Stelk

1500 West Shure Drive, Suite 245, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004

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Roger William Stelk's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by Chris | November 8, 2012

Commercial Real Estate

Roger did an outstanding job on a recent commercial property that I purchased. It was a short sale, and Roger made the complex process very straightforward. He did a great job following up with all parties involved and pushing to keep the process moving. I will definitely call Roger next time I ne...ed a lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2012

real estate

Roger represented me in a real estate transaction and was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He took time to explain the contracts and responded immediately to any questions or concerns I had. From the beginning of our working together through the end I felt that I was in very good hands and w...ell represented.

Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2012

real estate

Roger Stelk handled the sale of my home this past spring. He was professional, knowledgeable and accesible, even keeping in touch with me and responding to inquiries while on his vacation. He also contacted me post sale with additional information and assistance with questions and concerns I had. I ...especially appreciated his demeanor and comforting personality as this was, on an emotional level, a difficult transaction for me. I trusted Roger. I would use him again in the future and highly recommend him.

Posted by ncherve | October 11, 2012

Very knowledgable Real Estate Attorney

We hired Roger to help us purchase our home. He helped us with the closing, even saving us some money!! Great, trustworthy Attorney!

Posted by Will | October 11, 2012

Recommendation for Roger Stelk

I have used Roger for my divorce, trust plan and to prepare will documents. In all cases, Roger showed up promptly, established reasonable expectations and appeared to have good relationships with the judges. I would recommend Roger for any family law case.

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Roger William Stelk's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Hunter

Family lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Roger Stelk for over 30 years. Roger is a well-respected family law attorney who is dedicated to providing excellent representation to his clients. Roger is a knowledgeable, experienced and exceptional litigator and negotiator. I have always found him to be well prepared and professional when working on opposing sides. I eagerly endorse and recommend Roger Stelk."

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George Stamogiannos

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Roger. He is a highly skilled attorney and well respected in the legal community."

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Charles Moore

Probate lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Other

"Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"With a great track record of published answers to consumers' questions on Avvo.com and the recommendations from clients and attorneys alike, it is easy to see that attorney Stelk is skilled and knows the law well too. If you have a legal question in his area of expertise, he is your answer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Alan Brinkmeier

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The time and effort Mr. Stelk dedicates to sites like this show his commitment to the law and helping answer people's questions I endorse him and his fine efforts"

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John O'Brien

Child custody lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Jon Papin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Roger does a great job for his clients. Anyone looking for a family lawyer would be well served calling Roger. He is patient, a good listener and a great lawyer."

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Nicholas Richardson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Roger is an outstanding family law attorney who helps guide his clients through our legal system with the expertise and knowledge of a seasoned professional. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him on cases where I have a conflict."

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Sandy Van

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Roger is a caring attorney who knows how to get the most for his clients. He will fight hard for his clients while maintaining a high level of professionalism and respect for both parties."

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Michael Schiffman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Roger for several years, and have worked with him in the past as the opposing attorney on litigation matters. In my experience, I have always found Roger to be an experienced and formidible advocate for his clients, while at the same time remaining professional and cordial in his dealings with opposing attorneys and with judges. I have no reservations about endorsing Roger Stelk."

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Carol Cadiz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Roger and I had a divorce case against each other several years ago. He really knows his stuff and did a great job representing his client (the wife). He handled himself with professionalism throughout. It is nice to deal with lawyers like Roger because he helps things move forward towards a resolution for everyone. I definitely recommend him."

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Michael Lebovitz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Roger professionally for over 10 years and have referred my clients to him as the occasion demanded. They all have complimented me and Roger for his work and ethics."

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Charles Rapin

Family lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been personally and professionally associated with Roger since law school. He is an ethical and able practitioner, and a zealous advocate."

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Daniel Bonis

Real estate lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Roger on many challenging issues involving real estate. He is well versed in the law and great advocate for his clients."

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Steven Hastings

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Roger has great empathy and does well by those who he is charged to protect."

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Howard Ankin

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Roger Stelk does a great job representing his clients. He knows the law and is an excellant strategist. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kush Arora

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Roger is skilled at representing his clients in what are often emotionally charged family legal issues. He manages to be sensitive to the needs of his clients while maintaining an aggressive stance at representing their interests in court."

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Rafi Arbel

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Roger treats his clients the way an attorney should. He listens to their concerns, provides great advice, and fights hard on their behalf. Roger understands people well and delivers great results. Anyone going through a divorce or other family-law dispute would be well-served by hiring Roger as their lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer - Family Law, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer - Family Law, Super Lawyers

2018

Top-Rated Lawyer, Avvo

2017

Super Lawyer - Family Law, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer - Family Law, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer - Family Law, Super Lawyers

2015

Top Contributor, Avvo

2014

Top Contributor - Divorce, Avvo

2012

Client's Choice - Divorce, Avvo

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney Agent, Starck Title Services

2016 - Present

Attorney Agent, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company

2014 - Present

Attorney Agent, Proper Title

2014 - Present

Attorney Agent, City Wide Title

2002 - Present

Attorney Agent, First American Title Insurance Company

2000 - Present

Attorney Agent, Attorney's Title Guaranty Fund

2000 - Present

Court Facilitator, Cook County Circuit Court - Third District

1996 - Present

Arbltrator - Cook County, Circuit Court Mandatory Arbitration Program

1996 - Present

Arbitrator - Lake County, Circuit Court Mandatory Arbitration Program

1995 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Roger W. Stelk

1987 - 1987

Associate, Law Offices of W.K. Gullberg

1987 - 1995

Associate / Partner, Biestek & Stelk

1985 - 1987

Clerk, Law Offices of W.K. Gullberg

1981 - 1985

Field Survey Representative, A.C. Nielsen Company

Associations

1987 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Member

1987 - 1994

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Custody of J

Custody was awarded to the father after a three-day trial

In estate of L

After hearing, guardianship was awarded to the daughter of the disabled adult

In re E

By agreement and approval of the court, guardianship was awarded to both parties.

In re Marriage of A

The criminal case was eventually dropped and the father was awarded custody when it was determined that the mother had coached the child into the allegations.

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Education

1987

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

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