$ 275-275 per hour
Emily Kathleen Reyes
About Emily
Biography
Emily prides herself in being a strong advocate for her clients throughout all aspects of a case. She has an exceptional ability to problem solve and resolve complex and overwhelming legal issues. With a passion for family law, Emily obtained a child and family law certificate while attending law school and later completed guardian ad litem training as an attorney. Emily has an uncanny ability to be a confident litigator, while offering an empathic ear to all her clients. Emily also has experience in real estate law. She has worked on both real estate transactional matters and real estate litigation. She understands the stressors clients face in buying and selling a home, and she is there to make each transaction as smooth and straightforward as possible for each client. Emily is always well prepared and ready to provide the best representation to her clients.
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 8 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2017
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Gehris & Associates
820 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Suite 203, Crystal Lake, IL, 60018
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Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2021 | Family
Great Attorney
She helped me a ton with my family law case. Professional and down to earth.
Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Definition of Professional
Emily is hands down the best Attorney I have ever had. I was involved in an extremely nasty divorce with my abusive ex-husband and Emily was my saving grace. She has compassion, empathy and truly fought tooth and nail to accomplish our goal. Emily was always available when I needed her and not once d...
Posted by Deena | September 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
The best real estate lawyer!
Emily was very informative, friendly & professional. She helped me with every question I had since this was my first time buying a home. She really went above and beyond. I could reach her any time of the day and I really appreciated it. I recommend Emily to everyone I know!
Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2020 | Family
Yikes!
VERY impolite and condescending. I had asked for an explanation of the court process (family case) in which she responded with an eyeroll. I would not recommend wasting any time/money on a lawyer who doesn't take the case seriously, like this one. Be aware!
Posted by Jessica | March 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Fantastic Job
Emily helped my husband and I close on our first home. And this wasn't an easy closing. The sellers barely responded, they didn't follow through on any of the rewrites we asked them. Through out the whole process Emily was on top and we ended up closing and everything worked out in the end. But I ...
Emily Kathleen Reyes's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Attorney Reyes for a few years now. She understands the goals of her clients and is a fierce advocate for them. However, she is also able to maintain relationships with other counsels, which allows her to negotiate matters peacefully, if needed. I recommend and endorse this attorney."
"Emily is a well-rounded zealous advocate for her clients. You'll be in good hands with Emily for all of your family law needs."
"Emily is an attorney who cares about her clients and spends the time going through their specific situation to determine the best estate plan for them."
"Responds promptly and advocates for her clients."
"Trust Emily with your real estate needs. You'll be in great hands!"
Michelle Gehris
Real estate lawyer
Deborah Kinney
Real estate lawyer
Tiffany Newton
Family lawyer
Christine Gale
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
Top Ranking Attorney 2021 Member, American Association of Attorney Advocates
2020
Member, Best Attorneys of America
2015
Chancellor’s Award, DePaul College of Law
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Associate, Gehris & Associates
2019 - 2020
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Andrew Szocka, P.C.
2017 - 2019
Associate Attorney, David and Associates
Associations
2019 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Kane County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2016
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Marriage of Pena
Successful representation of client in Dissolution of Marriage
People of the State of Illinois v. Davis
Granted in part- Conviction Reduced
Education
2012
DePaul University
Psychology
N/A
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Publications
2020
Gehris and Associates Newsletter Volume 20-04
COVID-19 and Estate Planning
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers