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Patricia A. Kalal
About Patricia
Biography
I have provided informed and compassionate legal counsel to residents in Lake and Cook counties for over 30 years. In 1984, I became a partner in a small firm in Du Page County where I practiced Family Law for 17 years. In 2001 I formed my own firm in Highland Park where I have focused on helping clients with family law issues. In addition to contested cases, I work on many divorces in a Collaborative Law setting, which allows parties to resolve their divorce on an amicable basis without costly litigation. Additionally, I have worked on many divorce cases involving current and former members of the military and their spouses.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
60%
42 years | 5,000 cases
Family
15%
42 years | 2,600 cases
Child Custody
10%
42 years | 1,200 cases
Uncontested Divorce
10%
42 years | 800 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Illinois for 41 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1984
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Location
Patricia A. Kalal
426 Park Avenue East, Highland Park, IL, 60035
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Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Patricia Kalal
Enjoyed working with Patricia. She was very knowledgeable, punctual, and patient. She kept me well informed throughout my case.
Posted by Craig | February 25, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Great Deerfield Divorce Lawyer
It's a tough business you' re in and you make a BIG difference in people's lives. You most certainly have in mine and I will be forever grateful. Above all, your honesty, integrity and conscientiousness were invaluable to me. You kept me strong and focused in the right direction at all times. When yo...
Patricia A. Kalal's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She is well qualified as both a litigator, negotiator and mediator. She has both sound experience and a very practicle approach to family law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Arnold Goldstein
Family lawyer
Thomas Gurewitz
Family lawyer
Joseph Poell
Family lawyer
Jerald Kessler
Family lawyer
David Kerpel
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2000
Teddy Fendt Award for good sportsmanship and community service, Rand Park Dog Training Club
Work Experience
1984 - Present
Managing attorney, Law Offices of Patricia Kalal
Associations
2013 - Present
United States Supreme Court Bar
2011 - Present
Coho Swim ClubParent Board Secretary
2001 - Present
Lake County Bar Association
1984 - Present
American Bar Association
1984 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section
2014 - 2018
New Trier AquaticsBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re The Marriage of S_________
Successful outcome
In Re The Marriage of M________
Successful outcome
Marriage of E______
Negotiated a settlement, using the Collaborative divorce process
Education
1984
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
JD - Juris Doctor with honors
1980
Lake Forest College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
In illinois does a child need to have a bedroom separate from their parents? (In family court and dcfs cases)
09 Nov 2020
Q&A
I would like my maiden name back after divorce ? Does this happen during the divorce proceedings? Thank you
08 Nov 2020
Q&A
If I relinquish my paternal parental rights, am I responsible for child support?
10 Nov 2020