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also known as Anne Marie Tarara
Your world has been turned upside down, you don't know where to turn, and you need someone to help you navigate your family law issues. With compassion, knowledge, and skill, I can guide you through this process and start you back on a positive path. Email or call me and let's get to work.
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500 N WESTERN AVE, Suite 214, Lake Forest, IL, 60044
35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 650, Chicago, IL, 60601
49 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Getting to safety outside the US
I worked with Annemarie Tarara to successfully file for relocation out of the United States for the safety of my child and I. I am eternally grateful to her and the team. Not only would I recommend other people to them who are in need of relocation, I already have and they are currently working on it...
Posted by Lindsay | February 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Annemarie Tarara is the best of the best!
I cannot recommend Annemarie highly enough! My divorce involved relocation, custody, and division of assets, making it a complex and emotional process. From the beginning, she was strategic, knowledgeable, and incredibly prepared. Annemarie explained everything clearly, kept me informed, and built...
Posted by Noah | May 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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...
Posted by Erin | June 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Transparent, practical, and responsive
Annemarie is an effective communicator in terms of detailing the process, best practices, and expectations throughout all stages of the divorce process. She’s compassionate and understands the variety of emotions that come to the table during this life change, particularly when children are invo...
"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."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
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
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
2024 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Order of Protection Vacated
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
B.S.
2024
Second Parent Adoptions
English