Kenneth Michael Devaney

Kenneth Michael Devaney

3.3
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Lake Bluff, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

10 E Scranton Ave Ste 202, Lake Bluff, IL

About Kenneth

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Contested and Uncontested, Military Personnel, High Asset and/or Net Worth, Business Value Evaluations. Many cases include Child Custody, Child Support, Parenting Schedules, and Maintenance/Alimony.

16 years

50%
Child Custody 20%

We represent both Fathers and Mothers in highly contested and uncontested Child Custody Cases, which include Removal and Relocation issues, Parenting Time and Holiday schedules.

16 years

20%
Family 20%

Child Custody, Highly contested divorce, Parentage matters, Asset distribution, Permanent Maintenance/Alimony and Temporary Maintenance/Alimony, Protective and Emergency Orders.

16 years

20%
Child Support 5%

Not limited to just Child Support, also may include Child related expenses, insurance costs, extra curricular activities, school fees, College Expenses.

16 years

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

Both Prenuptial and Post-nuptial agreements from basic to highly contentious.

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 16 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2009

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Kenneth M Devaney PC

10 E Scranton Ave Ste 202, Lake Bluff, IL, 60044-2540

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Kenneth Michael Devaney's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.3 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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

This is not a lawyer for contested divorce or serious case

I hired this lawyer twice because l need a lawyer quickly and he was close by. At the beginning very charming personality that talk as if he can be the tough lawyer you imagine only to find out he is not a seriou lawyer for serious case. He is a lawyer that should not be in private practice that sho...uld be working in places where they just required lawyer signature and noting more. The first time l hired him l filed for divorce but l thought it will not be contested.. He has opportunities to close the case since my ex did not show any representation instead he decided to prolong the case. It was closed temporarily by him l guess to make money later when the case was reopened bu my ex a year later. These are the reasons why looking back he was a mistake: 1. He will never show up to court on time so you can not plan your time with 2. He will not update you on your case unless you asked. There was a time the opposing counsel subpoena my work he did not tell me until HR call me 3. He spent time talking to my ex on why she should negotiate and charging me for it insteadbof representing my interest. 4. He us a master of delay. His tactic is delay delay but he will charge you full service for the delay you never agree to. I guess is either laziness or tactic to get more money from you. 5. He is afraid of known and serious attorneys. He once told me your ex attorney is tough as if that is consolation to me. 6. He is imcompetence. He once told me to go and think and get back to him what tactic we should. Is that not the job he got pay for. 7. He is not organized. When you go to his office he will be asking you question of what is the last discussion on your case. Younwill sent him a document he will be asking you again for it. 8. He is never prepared. It is on the day he is going to court, he will to tell you what he is going to do which is postponed. My conclusion about him if you have uncontested divorce or very simple case where you just need a lawyer to prepare document or signature you can go to him and if don't care when it done. For serious case or case where time is of essence please stay away from him.

Posted by Phil | March 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney

AVOID AVOID AVOID

Ineffective, lazy and incompetent lawyer. He does not follow through or do what he says. Dishonest and not knowledgeable. Better suited for used car sales than legal representation. Do not hire!

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Kenneth Michael Devaney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Jackson

Family lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Spitzer

Family lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had a number of cases with Ken, he has always represented his clients well. He is knowledgeable and dedicated to serving the best interests of his clients."

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Denis Gravel

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Partner, The Law Offices of Kenneth M. Devaney

Associations

2007 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

Education

2007

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Marquette University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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