Annemarie Tarara

Annemarie Tarara

also known as Anne Marie Tarara

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Lake Forest, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Adoption, Domestic Violence ... +3 more

500 N WESTERN AVE, Suite 214, Lake Forest, IL

About Annemarie

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 45%

Child Support, Maintenance, Division of Property and Allocation Judgments (f/k/a Custody)

45%
Adoption 15%

Second parent adoptions and Co-parent adoptions.

15%
Domestic Violence 15%

Orders of Protection and Civil No Contact Orders

15%
LGBT+ Law 15%

Same-sex divorce, Same-sex co-parenting, and Same-sex Orders of Protection.

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 22 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2003

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Fitzpatrick Tarara Family Law, LLC

500 N WESTERN AVE, Suite 214, Lake Forest, IL, 60044

Fitzpatrick Tarara Family Law, LLC

35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 650, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Annemarie Tarara's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Silver Castillo | November 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Financial Advisor

I started my divorce journey with a lot of uncertainty and, unfortunately, a poor experience with my first attorney. I felt left in the dark and as if my priorities weren’t fully understood. After firing my initial attorney, I hired Annemarie, and it was a night-and-day difference. She stepped in, sk...illfully untangled a complicated situation, and truly took the time to understand what was important to me and what was fair. Annemarie’s expertise, dedication, and ability to navigate complex issues brought me peace of mind in a very challenging time. Highly recommend her to anyone needing a compassionate and knowledgeable divorce attorney.

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney

One of the best!

Annmarie is top notch! She is extremely knowledgeable and treats you like a human being. She takes the time to explain everything and makes sure you understand. I would definitely recommend her to represent you!

Posted by Noah | May 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic Representation

Annemarie is a caring, thoughtful, and effective attorney with years of experience under her belt. Under her guidance I was able to navigate a difficult divorce with a non-cooperative former spouse. She followed my desires to place my child's needs first and foremost during this process. I highly ...recommend Annemarie to any family or friends needing compassionate understanding yet tough and effective representation in or out of court.

Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Annemarie saved my life

Annemarie saved me from my miserable , controlling , and suffocating marriage . I had a very complicated divorce with a lot of money at stake . My ex husband went through 3 attorneys , threatened evaluations and to take full custody , and had to be served 3 times . She was able to finalize the entire... divorce in 9 months . I cannot thank her and her paralegal, Cora, enough . They had to do a lot of digging and discovery. Annemarie was firm , smart , and sympathetic all at the same time. I cannot possible imagine a better attorney. Thank you Annemarie !

Posted by Bob | July 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Cannot say enough good things about my experience

In the past year, my life blew up in a bad way — not married, but cohabitating with the mother of my child, which ended in a separation and child support situation...it's uglier than that, but that's the basic idea. I was referred to Annemarie Tarara last September, and it's appropriate to say ...that I got what I paid for — an advocate who fought for me, who eased my stress, guided me through an unimaginably painful process and helped me stay on track. I know others in my situation who have been in the divorce process for *years*. Annemarie did everything possible to keep my costs down while getting things done and kept me sane. There was not a moment during the process that I doubted her or her process. She was patient with me and explained everything so I could understand what was happening. She and her staff at Merel Law are all awesome. If anyone is unfortunate enough to be in the situation I once was, I'd recommend that they retain Annemarie as their lawyer immediately.

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Annemarie Tarara's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Hales

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Highest quality individual and attorney."

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Katherine Delgado

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Anne Marie is great to work with on cases and diligently and zealously represents her clients' interests. Her work ethic and organization both make her someone I love working with on cases."

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George Stamogiannos

Unknown lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2023

Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2022

Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C.

2019 - 2022

Senior Associate, Nottage & Ward

2006 - 2019

Attorney, Rosenberg Wypych

2005 - 2006

Attorney, Audrey Gaynor and Associates

2003 - 2005

Attorney, Nottage & Ward

Associations

2024 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Baseless Order of Protection

Order of Protection Vacated

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Education

2003

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

DePaul University

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2024

2024 Family Law Conference

Second Parent Adoptions

Languages

English

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