Christopher S. Haaff

Christopher S. Haaff

2.8
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 28 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Crystal Lake, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Adoption, Family ... +2 more

380 North Terra Cotta Road, Suite H, Crystal Lake, IL

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

In nearly twenty years of law practice, I have represented hundreds of satisfied clients in their divorces. Many former clients have returned for post-judgment representation and referred other people to me.

28 years

50%
Adoption 20%

I have worked on many kinds of adoptions, including related, unrelated, contested, agency, interstate, international, and adult. Some people whom I previously helped with their adoptions send me family photos, sometimes even years later.

28 years

20%
Child Custody 10%

I am experienced and familiar with the new Illinois laws for "allocation of significant parental responsibilities" and "parenting time" of children in divorce, paternity, and post-judgment actions.

28 years

10%
Child Support 10%

Illinois child support laws significantly changed in summer 2017. Persons in divorce, paternity, and post-judgment situations need lawyers like me who know how to interpret, apply, and argue the law.

29 years

10%
Family 10%

I have successfully represented hundreds of people in their divorces, adoptions, paternity cases, and post-judgment litigation. Many have been satisfied enough to have me represent them multiple times and to refer friends and family to me.

28 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 28 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1997

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Christopher Haaff

380 North Terra Cotta Road, Suite H, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014

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Christopher S. Haaff's Reviews

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2.9 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Family

Posted by Karen | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Very Knowledgable Attorney

Chris Haaff is very professional and knows his field of expertise, family law. He does return phone calls, and after he attends court for you, he always sends a letter with a copy of the order that was entered that day and explains what comes next. I would definitely recommend him to friends and fam...ily.

Posted by Pete | July 26, 2015 | Family

THE BEST!

Chris is bright, assured, thorough, and savvy. I hired him on 3 occasions: in 2007 and 2010 for visitation and child support negotiations, and most recently in 2014, to formalize college expenses. Chris accomplished what I wanted in negotiations and hearings, even with the combative relationship I ha...d with my former spouse, also a practicing attorney. I had confidence when I went into court with him; I finally felt like someone was on my side which relieved some of the stress. Chris answered all my questions throughout the process. He shared his experiences in dealing with similar issues over the last 15 years. He's familiar with the network of family law judges and attorneys in McHenry, Lake, and DuPage counties. Chris prepared well-written petitions and settlement proposals covering the bases now and provided protection for me in future disagreements. Friends of mine recently hired Chris and are happy with his representation, too. He is our go-to attorney.

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Christopher S. Haaff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mervate Mohammad

Family lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a very experienced and exceptional attorney. I have had Chris as opposing counsel on matters that included the issues of adoption, guardianship and custody. Chris was very aggressive in his representation and yet very professional. Chris has great knowledge and experience with adoption cases. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Strauss

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judy Goldstein

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris Haaff is one of the most respected and knowledgeable attorneys in Illinois. He regularly speaks at various attorney seminars and is always willing to impart his knowledge and expertise to others. He has a thriving and successful practice because he is an excellent and caring attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2005

"Young Lawyer of the Year," outside Cook County, Illinois State Bar Association

2005

Top Ten Business Professionals Under Age 40”, McHenry County Business Journal

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Christopher Haaff

Associations

1994 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

1997

University of Illinois College of Law

law

1994

Greenville College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Advanced Custody and Visitation Issues

Moderator and Participant, all topics

2013

Marital Settlement Agreement Workshop

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

2013

Family Law Seminar

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

2009

LAW ED Series

Premarital Agreements and Frozen Embryos

2008

LAW ED Series

Family Law Update

2008

Annual Family Law Conference

Child Support and Maintenance

2006

Family Law Seminar

Preparing and Presenting Evidence in Contested Custody and Adoption Trials

2005

Practice Skills for New Lawyers

Domestic Relations

2005

Annual Family Law Conference

Paternity and Surrogacy

Publications

2013

Child Custody Litigation, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) Child Custody and Visitation by Non-Parents

2013

Illinois Family Law Series, IICLE Gestational Surrogacy

2013

Illinois Adoption Law, IICLE Revocation of Parental Consents and Surrenders

2013

Illinois Causes of Action - Elements, Forms & Winning Tips, IICLE Adoptions

2001

Illinois Bar Journal Simplifying Illinois Readoptions of Foreign-Born Children

2001

Illinois Bar Journal Same-Sex Adoptions and the Best Interest of Children

2000

Illinois Bar Journal Appellate Review in Domestic Relations Cases: The Elusive Final and Appealable Order

1999

Illinois Family Law Report Classification of Unique Assets in Divorce Proceedings

1998

Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Newsletter Trends in the Duration of Maintenance Awards After Two Decades of the IMDMA

1996

Illinois Bar Journal Marriage Act Not Exclusive Remedy to Recover Attorney Fees in Dissolution Actions

Languages

English

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