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Attorney Paulette M. Gray is a partner at Gray & Gray LLC in Crystal Lake, Illinois, and has limited her practice to family law for nearly 30 years. Attorney Gray is a Past President of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Attorney Gray continues to be active in the Illinois Chapter of the AAML having served as an Officer within the Chapter as well as being on its Board of Managers for several years. She previously served as Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section Council (2008-09) during which time she testified in Springfield in support of pending legislation relative to attorney fees. That same year, Attorney Gray served as President of the McHenry County Bar Association (2008-09). In addition to being active in the Illinois AAML Chapter, Attorney Gray is a member of the Illinois Appellate Lawyers Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the McHenry County Bar Association. Attorney Gray is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Attorney Gray is a frequent lecturer on a variety of family law topics for numerous organizations and has authored several works, examples of which include the 2006, 2010 and 2013 supplements to IICLE’s Child Custody Litigation handbook regarding the Supreme Court custody rules. Attorney Gray is also active with Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County, and served on its Board from 2016-2023 (including serving as Board Chair from 2021-2022).
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Acquired: 2005
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Acquired: 1996
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40 Brink Street, Suite 103, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
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Posted by Diane | June 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This firm is beyond awesome. Going through a divorce in my late 60's was not something I ever gave a thought about. Well Paulette kept me informed every step of the way, explained things that I had no knowledge of and the way the system works. Just gathering all the information for discovery is very ...
Posted by Joseph | June 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Paulette and was told that she was the best in McHenry County, and always ensures that her clients were treated fairly. Well this was an understatement. Paulette went above and beyond. Perhaps the thing that impressed me most about Paulette was nothing was "sugar coated". She was v...
Posted by Eric | June 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Paulette was a savior to me. She was my second attorney who I retained because my first one was a brain dead moron. She was able to salvage the damage he did to me, and through much perseverance, was able to get my divorce resolved much faster than I had thought possible. This is because she does not...
Thank you, Eric!
Posted by Jean | June 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Paulette is a honest and knowledgeable attorney that I retained for my divorce case with my very difficult ex. Paulette has stood up for me every step of the way. I had a difficult and emotional case and was happy to have her on my side. She has continued to help me fight against my ex trying to red...
Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Paulette was my family law attorney, counsel, and coach during a lengthy and high-conflict divorce. Her knowledge of the law, counsel, and depth of experience provided me the bedrock for completing a challenging process without surprises, and achieving all of my goals. She kept our focus on what wa...
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Family lawyer
2008 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersBoard of Managers
Member
Member
Member
2014 - 2015
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersPresident
2013 - 2014
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersPresident-Elect
2008 - 2009
Illinois State Bar AssociationPast Chair - Family Law Section
2008 - 2009
McHenry County Bar AssociationPast President
2005 - 2006
McHenry County Bar AssociationSecretary
2004 - 2005
McHenry County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2000 - 2004
McHenry County Bar AssociationMembership Chair
1996
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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