Paulette Michelle Gray

Paulette Michelle Gray

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Crystal Lake, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Appeals

40 Brink Street, Suite 103, Crystal Lake, IL

About Paulette

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 80%

divorce, child support, custody, maintenance (f/k/a/ alimony), college expenses, visitation, parentage, property division, complex litigation issues, business valuation

30 years

80%
Appeals 20%

Appeals relative to divorce, custody, child support, property division, maintenance, parentage/paternity, trial court decisions

30 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 29 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1996

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

GRAY & GRAY LLC

40 Brink Street, Suite 103, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014

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Paulette Michelle Gray's Reviews

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Posted by Diane | June 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome

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 ...overwhelming. Paulette kept me on track, and explained things as many times as it took for me to get it! What I liked the most is the professional way she conducts herself while at the same time being very down to earth and does not "sugar coat" the issues and possible outcomes. Very direct, insightful and straight forward. Robert brings a positive down to earth attitude and tone as well. I actually like Paulette and Robert as people. They earned my total trust. I have nothing but positive praise for Gray and Gray. I received Gold Standard level of representation . You will not regret contacting them. I highly suggest taking advantage of the free consultation , decide for yourself. Very glad I did.

Posted by Joseph | June 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Direct, Straight Foreword, and Insightful

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...ery straight forward, direct, insightful, and told me what to expect each step of the way. Going thru the separation and divorce from start to finish, Paulette kept me informed of each step and what the options were and what the risks were. There were no empty promises made just to keep the client happy which I know sometimes occurs when seeking counsel. Since this was the first time going through a divorce I had many questions and to be honest, a little scared. When calling the office, Paulette took the time to make sure I understood everything that was going on along with all of the ramifications of both side’s decisions and requests. She kept the entire proceeding on track and the other attorney on task. I cannot say anything but positive comments here in regards to the top notch representation that I had. Please contact Paulette. You will not be disappointed in your choice.

Posted by Eric | June 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She gets it handled!

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... stand for the other attorney sidelining issues and dodging required responses to the court. The process was not always easy, but I appreciated her candor with me and laying out all my options. When I saw her in action during the deposition I knew that she would win for me if we ended up in court. Luckily my ex was treated to Paulette's courtroom prowess early. After the deposition she finally agreed to settle. Specifically citing the deposition as her motivator! As such, I feel like my money was well spent and I got the best deal possible. Thanks Paulette!

Paulette Gray

Replied last June 22, 2022

Thank you, Eric!

Posted by Jean | June 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tough, Supportive

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...uce child support and maintenance. I highly recommend Paulette.

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, Honest, and Tough

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...s realistic and possible, and helped contain my ex's outlandish claims and assertions. A tough fighter, Paulette was also really concerned for my personal well-being and that of my children. Should you need an excellent family law advocate, Paulette is an outstanding choice.

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Associations

2008 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Board of Managers

American Bar Association

Member

Illinois Appellate Lawyers Association

Member

McHenry County Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

President

2013 - 2014

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

President-Elect

2008 - 2009

Illinois State Bar Association

Past Chair - Family Law Section

2008 - 2009

McHenry County Bar Association

Past President

2005 - 2006

McHenry County Bar Association

Secretary

2004 - 2005

McHenry County Bar Association

Treasurer

2000 - 2004

McHenry County Bar Association

Membership Chair

Education

1996

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

1991

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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