$ 435-435 per hour
I am committed to providing affordable, quality legal services in family law matters, such as divorce, child custody, child support, adoptions, contempt proceedings, and all other family law matters, here in Lake County, and throughout the Chicago area. My practice is primarily concentrated in family law matters and appeals.
I am the former President of the Jefferson Inn of Court, a Lake County organization committed to professionalism and ethics, and the former Vice-Chair and Chair of the Family Law Committee of the Lake County Bar Association. I have frequently written and spoken on new developments in the law.
I am honored that I have been selected to the 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Super Lawyers lists. These lists recognize no more than 5% of the attorneys in the State of Illinois.
My office is in Lake Bluff, and I serve the Moraine Township government as a Township Trustee.
You can find more information on my website at . If you require representation in a divorce, another family law matter, or an appeal, do not hesistate to contact me.
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$ 435-435 per hour
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1991
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2801 Lakeside Dr., Suite 211, Bannockburn, IL, 60015
douglaslawoffices.com
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Posted by Wendy | August 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Family matters can be very overwhelming, confusing, and complex. As a client, I found Dwayne Douglas, was knowledgeable, a hard worker, and responsive to my every question. He was patient and a good listener. I would highly recommend Law Office of Dwayne Douglas, P.C. and would work with him again, ...
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Would recommend to anyone, Dwayne (and his office) were amazing. Dwayne listened to what I wanted and fought like hell to get it. I always felt like he was on top of my case and was ready for whatever was thrown at him by opposing counsel (and even predicted opposing counsels moves so we were always ...
Posted by Joel C | June 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney
If your look for a good lawyer Dwayne is your guy, I highly recommend Dwayne Douglas for a lawyer he is very efficient, he gets things done an looks out for your best interest, he is good at his job an excellent in court, he helped me out alot since Jan 2023 up untill June 20, 2023 when court en...
Posted by Dr. David | June 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend Dwayne Douglas. My case was complicated, and I turned to Dwayne after my former attorney lost my case regarding the request to move our divorce agreement to Illinois, despite all parties being local in Illinois. Their names are available in the subsequent appeal that Dwayne had to ...
Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Dwyane Douglas represented me in a plenary order of protection for my family. I was very well represented by his attention to detail, understanding of the situation and timely actions in and out of the courtroom. I recommend Dwyane Douglas. Thanks for all your help from my family and myself to you an...
"Mr Douglas and I were on opposite sides of a divorce case. He represented his client well and was professional throughout. If you are looking for a terrific divorce lawyer out in Lake County, I would highly recommend Dwayne Douglas"
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Volunteer Lawyers Program, Lake County Bar Association
2004
Volunteer Lawyers Program, Lake County Bar Association
1992 - 1997
Senior Assistant, Lake County Public Defender's Office
Chair - Family Law Committee
Member
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
The Parentage Act of 2015
2010
Wilson v. Clark, the principle and its development
2009
Guardianship and Custody Proceedings. Where do parents stand against third parties?
2008
Retainers for Attorney's Fees, To Whom Does Your Retainer Belong
2007
When Can I Appeal a "Final" Judgment? Considerations for Family Law Practitioners
2006
Sexually Violent and Dangerous Persons' Cases: A Nuts and Bolts Primer
2005
Dispositive Motions in Family Law Cases, 2-619 Motion to Dismiss, Motion for Summary Judgment, Motion for Declaratory Judgment
2003
Criminal Prosecutions and Order of Protection Proceedings: Possible Relationships to Family Law Proceedings
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English
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