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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 Christopher | November 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Adult Adoption
I was looking for an attorney to help with an Adult Adoption and I happened across Ms. Patton’s website. I contacted Ms.Patton who in turn walked me through all the steps regarding the adoption process. I knew right then and there she was perfect attorney to get my daughter’s adoption done! It took a...
Posted by Maria | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Fantastic Experience!
Denise handled our adoption and did a wonderful job. I had talked to other attorneys and what they had made seem like a very long process took only a few months. I am glad we found her! She was always there to answer any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend her!!
Posted by Roger | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family
Knowledgeable, compassionate and amazing supporter
Denise was friendly, knowledgeable, compassionate and understanding in the field of family law and especially our co adoption. On the exterior, a gentle and thoughtful person, on the inside, a tough and experienced attorney whose support you will always want by your side.
Posted by Amy | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Great lawyer!
Denise was wonderful to work with! She helped us with both of our adoptions and was very helpful, ethical, informative, and professional. We would definitely use her again!!
Posted by Shila | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Highly Recommended!
We met Denise at an adoption conference about a year before we came home with our son and immediately felt we could trust her, so we hung onto her contact information. When we came with our son via international adoption, Denise patiently walked us through all the legal processes for his birth certi...
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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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