Valerie Ines Steiner

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Valerie Ines Steiner

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Lake Forest, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

560 Oakwood Ave. Suite 203, Lake Forest, IL

About Valerie

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 80%

80%
Family 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 17 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2008

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 20 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2005

Voluntary Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Steiner Howeth Pasquesi, Ltd.

560 Oakwood Ave. Suite 203, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

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Valerie Ines Steiner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2015 | Child Custody

Highly Recommended!

I started working with Val in the later part of a custody disagreement; up until then I had worked primarily with her partner. I found her to be an exceptional communicator, strategic, and appreciated that she came prepared for any situation. Extremely intelligent, honest, and caring. Rare and red...eeming qualities in an attorney.

Posted by Debbie | February 27, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

First Class all the way.

Valerie Steiner was a true life saver for me. Her name was given to me by a family friend. From the first day I met her she was incredibly sensitive and caring. She counseled me during the worst time of my life. Valerie always had my best interests at heart. I called and e mailed her office with many... concerns, and she always responded immediately. I was given realistic expectations from the very beginning.i Her performance in Court and at the Depositions were outstanding. Valerie was always well prepared and professional. I would recommend her highly for anyone going through a divorce.

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Bella Rappaport

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dale Miller

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Valerie Steiner is a highly ethical, diligent, and highly skilled attorney. She puts her clients' interests first, and, based on my experience, obtains excellent results. She is well known and well-regarded in the Lake County, IL domestic relations courts. She is a wonderful attorney, and she and her partner, Mary Clark, make a powerful team."

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Kristie Fingerhut

Unknown lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph O'Brien

Family lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Valerie is a very skilled litigator and negotiator. She is a passionate advocate and does an excellent job for her clients. She is respected in the highest regard by the judges and by the legal community. I highly recommend her."

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Joshua Jackson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Marc Fisher

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2012

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Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Steiner Howeth Pasquesi, Ltd

2008 - 2011

Associate, Berger Schatz

Associations

2008 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Lake County Bar Association

Member

Education

2005

University of Iowa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Lake County Bar Association - Family Law Conference

Case Law Update

2012

Lake County Bar Association - Family Law Conference

Case Law Update

2011

Lake County Bar Association - Family Law Conference

Case Law Update

2010

Lake County Bar Association - Family Law Update

Case Law Update

Languages

English

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