Martin Aloysius Delaney III

Martin Aloysius Delaney III

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 46 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Rolling Meadows, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

3701 Algonquin Road, Suite 350, Rolling Meadows, IL

About Martin

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

A Chicago Area Family and Divorce Law Firm. Located minutes from Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL.

47 years

60%
Child Custody 20%

Experienced Child Custody Attorney practicing in Greater Chicago Area and located in the Northwest Suburb of Rollling Meadows.

47 years

20%
Family 15%

Experienced Family Law Attorney practicing in Greater Chicago Area and located in the Northwest Suburb of Rollling Meadows.

47 years

15%
Domestic Violence 4%

Experienced Domestic Violence Attorney practicing in Greater Chicago Area and located in the Northwest Suburb of Rollling Meadows.

47 years

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 40 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 32 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1993

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 46 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1979

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Martin A. Delaney III, Ltd.

3701 Algonquin Road, Suite 350, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008-3117

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Martin Aloysius Delaney III's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jake | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Blessed to have been represented by Mr. Delaney

I cannot recommend Mr. Delaney highly enough to anyone who needs quality legal representation. I feel I know Mr. Delaney very well professionally as he represented me for several years in highly contentious litigation. I will be forever grateful for his services to my family and I. Certainly my li...fe today would not be the same had I not been referred to him. Mr. Delaney is extremely proficient, professional, responsive, and highly knowledgeable of not only the law, but also of the other attorneys and judges involved, their personalities and tendencies, which allows him to present options to his clients when discussing their cases. Mr. Delaney is an adept multi-tasker/prioritizer, probably the best I have ever known. If something is important or very time sensitive, he WILL get it done. He never acts without a client's permission, makes himself available to clients, returns phone calls, and NEVER misses a deadline or court appearance. I cannot emphasize this last point strongly enough. Many, many times I was stressed about making a deadline and he always came through, even when I didn't think progress was being made or the deadline would be met. Also, Mr. Delaney will never miss a court appearance. Countless times I witnessed opposing attorneys either not appear in court for their clients, or be significantly late, causing the judge to move on to the next case. Can you imagine how you would feel if the judge were to call your case, your attorney is not there, the judge tells you to come forward, and asks how you would like to proceed? You won't have to know that feeling if Mr. Delaney is representing you, rest assured! Mr. Delaney's fees are going market rates for experienced attorneys, which I feel are fair. While market rates may be difficult for some to afford, particularly during turbulent times (believe me, I understand), never was the statement "you get what you pay for" more true than with Mr. Delaney. He takes steps to be efficient and has other staff handle routine tasks to minimize costs and maximize your resources.

Posted by Blair | June 18, 2014 | Child Support

“Trustworthy, Attentive, Reliable”

Are you looking for an attorney who is trustworthy, attentive and reliable? I recommend Martin Delaney. The experience was great! From the moment I walked in the office his staff was welcoming and polite. The process was seamlessly and quick. He explained the process and what to expect in court. I fe...lt prepared and well represented. It was a great relief to finally receive support for my kids. I will always be appreciative for that. I normally, do not write reviews, but this one is well deserved. Great Job!

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Martin Aloysius Delaney III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Helena Trachtenberg

Child custody lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly skilled advocate who sincerely looks out for his clients’ best interests. Phenomenal mentor."

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Michael Schiffman

Family lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Martin in action many times over the past several years. He is an experienced, aggressive and yet practical attorney, with a remarkable record of success. I highly endorse Mr. Delaney."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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John Walsh

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2013

2013 Certificate of Appreciation, Young America's Foundation

2011

2011 Certificate of Appreciation, Young America's Foundaton

2006

Super Lawyer - Family Law, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer - Family Law, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Founder and Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Martin A. Delaney III, Ltd.

1994 - 2006

Attorney, Various Law Firms

1986 - 1994

Attorney, Law Office of Martin A. Delaney III

1984 - 1985

Attorney, Laloggia & Gorankoff

1979 - 1983

Partner, Davis & Delaney

Associations

2005 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Federalist Society

Member

1985 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee

1979 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Member

Lake County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re the Parentage of S.H.A.. a minor child, 2015 Il App (1st Dist. 2015) 142058-U

The Appellate Court of the First District Affirmed the trial court's dismissal of the complaint against the firm's clients

In Re Marriage of Bowens, 295 Ill.App.3d 1102, 726 N.E.2d 23, 244 Ill.Dec 627 (1st Dist. 1998)

Trial court decision was affirmed

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Education

1979

Washington and Lee University

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of Rochester

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

Russian

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