Deanna J. Bowen

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Deanna J. Bowen

4.9
19 reviews
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Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 28 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Gurnee, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Custody ... +2 more

1790 Nations Drive, Ste 21, Gurnee, IL

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About Deanna

Biography

18 plus years experience as family law and divorce attorney in Lake County. Call today!

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

35%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Child Support 25%

25%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

10%
Family 5%

10 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 28 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1998

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Deanna J Bowen

1790 Nations Drive, Ste 21, Gurnee, IL, 60031-2138

deannabowen.com

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Deanna J. Bowen's Reviews

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Posted by Jamie | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great divorce lawyer!

Deanna was amazing, she was kind, explained documents clearly and looked out for myself and my children during my divorce process. I felt that the process was made so simple and straight forward and I can't tell you how much I needed that. It is emotional enough going through this and she made it eas...y to navigate. She never wasted my time or money and I was very comfortable with the charges, they were very reasonable and fair for the service I received. I recommend her to everyone that asks and I will continue to do so. Thank you Deanna and staff!

Posted by Michael | March 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Simply the Best!!!

As many know divorce is a stressful and very emotional time. I cant say enough about how Ms. Bowen was there to support me throughout all the ups and downs. She provided me timely advice which in hindsight was spot on. She was able to make a very stressful time seem manageable. I highly recommend her... as I believe you could not do better with anyone else. Her fee for service is in line or below most others and she even reduced my final bill purely out of compassion for my overall situation. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND her.

Posted by Stacy | March 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best of the Best!

I had been in and out of court for over 10 years with a different lawyer. My ex-husband enjoyed taking me back to court for frivolous things (part of his control and harassment). Each time it was a humiliating experience. Each time I felt that the odds were against me and nobody ever really listen...ed to my concerns. I had some very serious concerns about the welfare of my child in the care of an abusive father with a substance abuse problem. This last time my ex-husband took me back to court, I was fed up. I got rid of my lawyer and went to Deanna Bowen. It was the best decision I have ever made! Deanna understood my concerns and worked diligently to protect me and my son. The family court system is very frustrating, but Deanna was reassuring and in the end, EVERYTHING worked out in my favor this time. Without getting into too much detail, I can honestly say Deanna saved my life and my son’s life. She knew exactly how to handle every difficult situation thrown my way by my ex-husband and his attorney. She knew the law and used it to my advantage. For the first time, my ex-husband wasn’t getting his way. I would HIGHLY recommend Deanna to every person going through a divorce. Her rates are upfront and honest and worth it. I was once told, do you know why divorces are expensive, because they are worth it. Deanna is worth it. It is a horrible time in your life, when you are simply beaten down. Deanna has a way of building you up to make you strong enough to get through it and end in a better place than where you started.

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Good Attorney but response time is ridiculous!

I used Deanna in my divorce and while she was a good attorney but the response time was very long and often not responded to at all. When you are in the process of Divorce and Custody issues peace of mind is important and when you do not respond in a timely manner there is no peace of mind. If Dean...na is too busy then she should have staff that can answer on her behalf. Not to mention the tens of thousands of dollars it costs to get a divorce it just makes it harder to justify when no one responds to you and leaves you hanging. Some delay is expected but a complete disregard for an email is unacceptable.

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Family lawyer | Oct 21

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"I have had many cases against Deanna, and find that she is a zealous advocate for her clients, taking into consideration each client's needs and wants. She is well versed in the law and applies that knowledge to each individual's case in order to achieve the best result."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Preeminent 4.9 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

10 Best 2015 Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Family Law Attorney, Law Office of Deanna J. Bowen

Education

1998

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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