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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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Acquired: 2003
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500 N WESTERN AVE, Suite 214, Lake Forest, IL, 60044
35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 650, Chicago, IL, 60601
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Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend
Working with Annemarie was an absolute pleasure during a challenging time. From our very first conversation, she was completely upfront and direct about the law and what to expect, which gave me immense clarity and confidence. She created a space where I always felt truly heard, supported, and unders...
Posted by Lindsay | February 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney
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 Joe D | November 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional from Start to Finish!
Working with Annemarie has been nothing short of extraordinary. I have had the opportunity to work with her twice and each time it gets better than the last. From the very first conversation, it was clear that I wasn’t just hiring an attorney. I was gaining an advocate who genuinely cared about my si...
Posted by Naqiya | May 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Amazing professional attorney!
I’m so grateful to Annemarie Tarara for making my divorce process as smooth and stress-free as possible. From start to finish, she was incredibly professional, compassionate, and attentive. She took the time to explain everything clearly, always kept me informed, and made sure I felt supported throug...
Posted by Bob | July 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
"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
2026 - Present
Founder and Partner, Fitzpatrick Tarara Family Law
2022 - 2026
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