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Experienced and compassionate adoption attorney and I am also an adoptive parent. I practice adoption law in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, McHenry and Will Counties. I am a member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. I strive to keep my rates affordable! I am also an experienced attorney in the area of Egg Donation and Surrogacy Law.
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30 years | 2,000 cases
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 1996
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Posted by TR | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
A+ Experience
Denise was excellent to work with. Sensitive to our needs, accommodating and understanding, and willing to go out of the way to help us out with a few unique circumstances of our adoption. We've recommended her to a number of friends and will absolutely work with her again when we decide to grow our ...
Posted by Paris | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Denise is very professional, detailed orientated, and Communicates a regular basis. I would definitely hire her again and refer Denise to others in the future.
Posted by Chris | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
A++ Very pleased!
Denise came highly recommended to us from another couple who (like us) needed her services for a coparent adoption. Navigating the court system can be stressful, especially when it comes to family matters, and we are so glad we had Denise on our side. Our case hit a few road bumps, and Denise worke...
Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Best adoption Attorney
Denise is a very experienced lawyer and she has explained clearly the steps in the re-adoption process. Helped us along the way to fill out forms and communicated through email and over the phone promptly. We have to go to the court only one time and she took care of the rest of the paper work . We w...
Posted by Charlene | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Wonderful adoption attorney
Denise helped us re-adopt our children from China in 2013 and 2015. She was very communicative, knowledgeable, helpful and kind throughout the process. She did a great job letting us know what steps needed to be taken and what the expected time to completion would be. She also helped us in the proces...
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Leading Lawyer in Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Leading Lawyers Network
2017
Leading Lawyer in Adoption, Leading Lawyers Network
2016
Leading Lawyer in Adoption, Leading Lawyers
2015
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2014
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2013
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
1998 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Denise Patton
2010 - Present
American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology AttorneysMember
2000 - Present
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysMember
1996 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
Chicago Bar Association, Adoption Law CommitteeChairman
2001 - 2002
Chicago Bar Association, Adoption Law CommitteeChairman
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BS
2018
Don't Panic What to Do If Your Case Gets Off Track
2017
How Do I Begin My Adoption Journey
2015
Indian Child Welfare Act
2015
Intercountry Adoptions
2013
Adopting From Foster Care
2013
Offering Different Adoption Options
2013
Procedures For Terminating Parental Rights
2012
Legal Issues in Adoption
2011
Your Adoption Options and How to Get Started
2011
Procedures for Terminating Parental Rights
2008
Post Adoption Resources
2000
Parental Rights in Abuse/Neglect cases in Juvenile Court from Protective custody to termination of parental rights.
2000
Your Adoption Options and How To Get Started
2000
Information on Adoption Law and Financial Benefits Available to Adoptive Parents
2024
2020
2015
2013
English
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