Steven Raminiak

Steven Raminiak

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 20 years

Guardianship Lawyer at Arlington Heights, IL
Practice Areas: Guardianship, Probate, Estate Planning, Business

1655 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 302 East, Arlington Heights, IL

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Guardianship 50%

Steve regularly tackles contested Guardianship estates, and has been appointed as Guardian ad Litem and as counsel for minors and the disabled by Judges in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.

21 years

50%
Probate 25%

Steve regularly tackles contested Decedent estates, and has been appointed as Guardian ad Litem, Special Administrator, and as counsel for minors by Judges in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.

21 years

25%
Estate Planning 20%

Steve excels at developing estate plans involving blended families, non-traditional relationships and disabled persons.

21 years

20%
Business 5%

Steve advises business entities in regards to succession planning, tax planning and corporate governance issues.

21 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 275-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Steve Raminiak, P.C.

1655 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 302 East, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004

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Steven Raminiak's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | April 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Best guardianship & family issue resolution lawyer in Chicagoland

I went into the process not knowing anything about guardianship or how to resolve a family issue regarding a parents Will or Power of Attorney and what to do when a parent has lost their ability to make quality decisions for themselves. I did not know how to defend myself, or my parent. But Mr Ramini...ak took the time to explain the laws and environment for me and take me through the process that brought both my parent and myself to a place where my parents physical well being and assets are protected and as per their wishes. Mr Raminiak is remarkable when interacting with other attorneys as well as with the court. I would give my highest recomendation to anyone seeking assistance in a guardianship or family matter needing resolution.

Posted by Stefan | September 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Professional, efficient, friendly, and sympathetic attorney

My parent was suffering from accelerating mental decline but would not acknowledge it. Steve guided us through this difficult period, and we were ultimately able to manage our parents' finances. (We found them to be in disarray, including an ongoing, costly scam. It would have been much worse without... our intervention.) A few months later, my parent died. As difficult as that was, we truly would not be in such a good position with regards to the estate without Steve's advice, guidance, and perseverance. The estate process is still challenging, but it would be so much worse if we had not been given a head start.

Posted by Joanna | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

highly recommend Steve Raminiak

I highly recommend Steve Raminiak for legal services. Steve assisted me with securing guardianship for an elderly family member who was showing signs of dementia and needed specialized care. The process of establishing guardianship, transitioning to memory care, settling the estate property and finan...ces, and appealing to Medicaid took a couple of years. Throughout this time, Steve was incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and empathetic. He tailored his approach to meet my personal challenges and the unique situation at hand. I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to Steve Raminiak again in the future, and my husband and I intend to do so for our own estate planning.

Posted by Danika | December 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney

Estate/Probate Attorney

Steve Raminiak is a knowledgeable professional that was able to guide me and my family during a difficult time when I had to take over POA for a family member related to healthcare and financial needs. He was able to help us navigate through Medicare and Medicaid needs and able to keep tabs on all do...cumentation to maintain organization. He was an excellent advisor to understanding probate when we had to settle the estate for my family member. He has also drafted POAs and wills for my family and is always keeping us in the loop when laws change so we can update language as needed and goes over the information carefully and answers all questions. He is always compassionate and thoughtful, truly helping to guide us so we can make informed decisions on complicated but important matters.

Posted by Bill | December 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Professional Attornery

Mr. Raminiak was hired by me to represent my father's special needs trust. He acted professionally and assisted me in less-than-ideal circumstances. His knowledge of the law with these matters is very extensive and his help was/is much appreciated.

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Steven Raminiak's Lawyer Endorsements

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Doug Nelson

Guardianship lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Steve without reservation. He is my go-to contact for adult guardianship matters, and is perfectly comfortable with more complicated cases with many moving parts. Also does excellent work with the estates of the deceased and estate planning."

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Raphael Strzelecki

Guardianship lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a very knowledgeable guardianship attorney. I would recommend him for most probate matters in Cook County."

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Charles Newland

Guardianship lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is extremely knowledgable in the area of guardianship law and the court system related to that area of practice and is one of the most caring professionals I have ever worked with. I look forward to working with him every chance I get."

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Anthony Ezzi

General practice lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a superb lawyer who not only looks after the best interest of his clients, but also mentors fellow attorneys and is constantly furthering the legal profession by speaking on issues related to Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship and Business Law. I find Steve to be extremely approachable, sincere, helpful and knowledgeable. Without question, I recommend Steve as an Attorney and whole-heartedly believe that he is one of the best in our field. Attorney Tony Ezzi, Ezzi Law"

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Jeffrey Gottlieb

Guardianship lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Raminiak is very thoughtful and knowledgeable, particularly on issues relating to challenging and complex guardianship matters."

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Doug Nelson

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Charles Newland

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Steve Raminiak, P.C.

2008 - 2012

Attorney, Deutsch, Levy & Engel, Chartered

2005 - 2008

Attorney, Matlin & Associates, P.C.

2004 - 2004

Judicial Intern, Circuit Court of Cook County, Probate Division

Associations

2012 - Present

Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Director

2009 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

2001 - Present

Advocates Society (Chicago)

2016 - 2018

Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

President

Education

2004

Chicago-Kent College of Law

Juris Doctor

1996

University of Illinois at Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Seminar hosted by Chicago Volunteer Legal Services and Illinois Legal Aid Online Inventories and Accounts for Minors & Disabled Persons in Cook County, Illinois

2010

Seminar hosted by Chicago Volunteer Legal Services and Illinois Legal Aid Online Administration of Small, Uncontested Decedent Estates in Cook County, Illinois

Publications

2018

Website of Law Offices of Steve Raminiak, P.C. My Approach to Estate Planning

Languages

English

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