Schlesinger, Gary L. Attorney1512 Artaius ParkwayLibertyville, IL, 60048United States (847) 213-9065 (847) 680-5459

Gary L. Schlesinger

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Libertyville, IL
Licensed for 51 years
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Attorney Gary L. Schlesinger has been a sole practitioner since 1986 in Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois, devoting his practice exclusively to divorce, alimony, custody, support, paternity, and adoption cases. He has handled cases in Cook, McHenry, and Lake Counties in the trial courts and the appellate court. Mr. Schlesinger is a 20+ year member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He has served on its Admission Committee, its Board of Directors, and as Vice President. He has had published works through the Lake County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. Mr. Schlesinger has also taught Family Law Seminars for the aforementioned groups as well as an Adult Education Program for Mundelein High School, and “The Financial Side of Divorce-Litigation Issues 2001” presented by Clifton Gunderson, LLC and the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). He is a Fellow in the AAML as well. He received his Bachelor of Science from Loyola University of Chicago and his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago.

Practice areas

Child custody: 20%
we represent parents, children, grandparents, guardians.
50 years
Child support: 20%
we represent people who pay support and those who receive support.
50 years
Divorce and separation: 20%
50 years
Family: 20%
we represent mothers and fathers in these cases to establish paternity, get custody, set parenting time and support.
50 years
Litigation: 20%
the vast majority of cases settle without trial. for those that do not, we can try cases to conclusion and have done so for previous clients.
50 years

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Schlesinger, Gary L. Attorney

1512 Artaius Parkway
Libertyville, IL, 60048

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
IL	Active And Authorized To Practice Law	1971	06/13/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5	Martindale-Hubbell	2016
Super Lawyer	Super Lawyers	2016
lifetime achievement award	lake county illinois bar association	2013

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
manager	schlesinger & strauss, llc	2009 - Present

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers		1977 - Present
Lake County Bar Association	Member	N/A
Illinois State Bar Association	Member	N/A
Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section	Member	2005 - 2007
Lake County Bar Association, Family Law Committee	Chairman	1999 - 2000

Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section	Member	1987 - 1991
Lake County Bar Association, Family Law Committee	Chairman	1978 - 1982

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
The Docket - A Publication of the Lake County Bar Association	an update on frozen embryo law	2013

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Northwestern University School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1970
Loyola University Chicago	BS - Bachelor of Science	1967

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
isba seminar	trust accounts and ethics	2013

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Reviews

3.5 stars3.7 (47)

5 Star		66%
4 Star		0%
3 Star		0%
2 Star		9%
1 Star		26%

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Divorce / Child Suport

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
October 12, 2021

Gary was nothing short of amazing. He was very understanding of my situation and provided helpful guidance. Gary was prompt in his responses and always took the time to meet with me and talk through any concerns or questions I had. If you need someone you can trust and wont treat you as a number, then Gary is the Attorney for you!! Thank you, Gary.

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Parenting Time in Illinois

5.0 stars

Posted by SaveMySon2015
July 15, 2021

Gary was quick, thorough in my curiosity and prompt regarding my inquiry about Petitions for Adjudication for Indirect Criminal Contempt. Seeing a lot of info online, but it's always delightful to see members of the community here chiming in and helping us smaller folks. Burton was another great help. Thanks, guys.

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Gary L. Schlesinger's response: thank you for this. glad we could help. glad help was appreciated.

Very helpful

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
September 17, 2020

Gary's very knowledgeable, prompt & gave all the info I needed. He's detailed in his responses and I sincerely appreciate the help!

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Vigilant, No-Nonsense Representation

5.0 stars

Posted by Tracy
August 9, 2020

Gary, Michael, & DeAnna, Due to the unexpected death of my beloved mother and running two Covid-19 units I wanted to express a belated Thank you that’s long overdue. Each of you deserve a “shout out” and much gratitude in your roles and participation while working on my case over the years. Your team effort approach is vigilant, knowledgeable and offers no-nonsense representation. Not only is this concept refreshing but your practice offers a full menu of legal services that craft a legal strategy response to maximize personal attention to each client’s unique needs and circumstances. The quality of your services is reflective in your quality outcomes. You set the bar high and become the benchmark of Lake County as evidenced by your community driven service, reputation, and return clientele. To each of you……thank you for protecting my biggest assets…my children. Words can’t express how truly grateful I am. I appreciate each of you and time spent while working on my case.

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Gary L. Schlesinger's response: tracy, thank you very much for the kind words. we all appreciate what you wrote. we are all sorry to learn of the death of your mother. i know how important she was to you and your girls.

An angel sent from Heaven

5.0 stars

Posted by Missy
June 5, 2019

I was dealing with an horrible ex wife, Parental Alienation, multiple and ongoing false accusations of abuse by my daughters, complete lies aimed at slandering me to the judge, harassment at work, etc... At the point Gary got involved, my relationship with my daughters was gone forever. But Gary restored peace back in my life. And he did some other pretty fantastic things. We have peace and joy back in our life and owe it to Gary. Thank you Gary. Hire this man. He is good.

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Child Support

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
February 7, 2019

I had more than one question, initially about child support, but involving DNA and VAP, leading up to medical expenses in retro, visitation and custody. The only attorney that provided me an answer for all and the resources available. Thanks, Gary.

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BEYOND MIRACLES SERVICE!

5.0 stars

Posted by Gene
January 15, 2019

6 months ago I was in a divorce with only 8 hrs a month offered to see my sons a month. A disabled adult struggling to even keep all court paperwork finished. Gary came into my life and changed my life. The Schlesinger & Strauss firm and all its associates are dedicated to protecting each clients parental rights as if they were protecting their own children. I had gone 528 days without seeing my sons over unproven claims and a horrible divorce. Two weeks in I got to see my sons again at that time its was 1 hour each Saturday, Now 6 months down the road I'm divorced I see my sons half the week and have all my parental rights safe. Righteously they repaired my broken divorce case all while I was on fixed income and the dedication and manpower they did was incredible. Esteemed law ethics and morality which were vigorously utilized along with TRUE EXPERIENCE to help me persevere through my divorce and finally get it settled. I RECOMMEND THEM TO EVERYONE! If you need your rights protected and a titan in the court room then they are who you need they will get the job done and make sure you and your family are reunited. BLESS YOU GARY, MIKE, DEANNA, AND STAFF OF SCHLESINGER & STRAUSS YOU TRULY ARE MIRACLE WORKERS AND I PERSONALLY THANK EACH ONE OF YOU FOR BEING DEDICATED TO LAW AND PRACTICE. IF THERE WERE MORE LAWYERS LIKE YOUR FIRM FAMILIES EVERYWHERE WOULD SUFFER LESS. Your Grateful Client, Gene

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Extremely Understanding and Fair on Costs

5.0 stars

Posted by David
November 15, 2018

I first hired for my divorce proceedings in September 2016 when my now ex-wife served me papers, which was a bit of a surprise. I hired Gary who jumped in. I followed his instructions and ended with a good and fair settlement in June 2017. After my ex-wife recently reneged on the agreement, Gary’s staff worked to resolve my case at minimal costs. Along the way Gary shared his experiences which was very helpful in a difficult situation. Highly recommended.

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Top notch lawyer with integrity and professionalism

5.0 stars

Posted by Kim
June 11, 2018

Gary and Staff, Over the past 4 years I have used Gary for my divorce that was vacated >30 days (2014-2015), obtained a plenary restraining order (2016) and renewed my plenary restraining order (2018). Gary and his staff handled all of my cases in a very efficient and professional manner. Gary came to court more than prepared for my hearing and bench trial. He was so organized that it made my hearing go smoothly for all parties and the judge to follow along with ease. You and your staff a truly top notch professionals and uphold the true meaning of code of conduct in the courtroom and outside of the courtroom. It’s nice to see integrity, morals and professionalism. You are a true leader in the area of law that many attorneys could learn from and lead by example. I’m proud to call you my attorney and recommend you with highest marks. I’m grateful that my Plenary Order of Protection was renewed another two years based on facts and case law. I can now continue to heal from breast cancer without additional stress from my Ex. Thank you again for all your help and professionalism.

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Awesome lawyer

5.0 stars

Posted by Robert
April 25, 2018

Gary is a very straight forward lawyer and it’s exactly what I needed. He told me what was possible and what was not. At the end of my divorce my ex and I agreed on money and a few days later she wanted more which was above and beyond my legal obligations. He sent a very straight forward email about how things should be. A day later she signed the divorce paper work and we were done. He fought like hell during my nasty divorce. He answered every email quickly and I could always set up an in person meeting if I needed to. I highly recommend Gary and his law firm Schlesinger and Strauss.

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Gary L. Schlesinger's response: thank you.

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Sean Sullivan, Family Attorney on Nov 23, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer. He is very experienced and knowledgeable on family law issues in Illinois.

Channika Desilva, Litigation Attorney on Mar 7, 2017
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I endorse this attorney. His professionalism, remarkable knowledge and vast experience place Mr. Schlesinger among the top notch lawyers in his areas of practice. With utmost dedication and quick critical thinking, he has successfully resolved an impressive number of cases over the course of his career. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs quality legal representation.

Sean Sullivan, Family Attorney on Nov 23, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer. He is very experienced and knowledgeable on family law issues in Illinois.

Channika Desilva, Litigation Attorney on Mar 7, 2017
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Gregory Cade, Child custody Attorney on Feb 3, 2017
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Gary is a well-regarded and driven attorney who has provided exceptional legal representation to numerous clients throughout the U.S. With his extensive knowledge, broad experience and impressive professional skills, he is bound to invest his time and energy into achieving the best outcome for each case, regardless of its level of complexity.

Jeremiah Stephan, Family Attorney on Sep 10, 2015
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Mr. Schlesinger does wonderful work here on Avvo. He routinely volunteers his time to help the people better understand the legal system and not once have I seen him ask for anything in return. He is highly knowledgeable about family law and litigation and I suggest you contact him if you need an attorney.

Jordan Rosenberg, Family Attorney on Jul 9, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Roland Ho, Family Attorney on Mar 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Schlesinger is a seasoned and knowledgeable family law practitioner.

Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Feb 11, 2015
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Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

William Housley, Family Attorney on Nov 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator.

Douglas Borthwick, Litigation Attorney on Nov 18, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Oct 14, 2014
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I endorse as a fantastic and knowledgeable attorney. Has a stellar reputation in the community for providing high quality representation and results for clients!

Michael Schmitt, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Sean Cleary, Litigation Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.

James Di Bella, Family Attorney on Sep 1, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Schlesinger is not only extremely knowledgeable and experienced in matters of Family Law; he gives back a tremendous amount of time volunteering in Avvo's questions forum.

Steven Brody, Family Attorney on Aug 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Gary is highly skilled in all aspects of family law including divorce, maintenance, child custody, child support and trial of these matters. He is a great advocate who knows his way around the courtroom.

Anthony Scifo, Family Attorney on Aug 11, 2014
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Mr. Schlesinger regularly shows how knowledgeable he is in regard to family law and related proceedings here on the avvo website. Additionally, he further helps the individual by citing the actual statute or case that the individual should review. I endorse this lawyer.

Alan Brinkmeier, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 2, 2014
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The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this reveal his passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping so many people. I endorse this lawyer.

Roger Stelk, Family Attorney on Jul 20, 2014
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I have known Gary for many years. There are very few lawyers who have the knowledge of family law topics off the top of their heads like Gary. He is well versed in all areas of family law, not only knowing the statutes, but recent case law as well. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and well-prepared for his cases.

Hovanes Margarian, Child custody Attorney on Jul 4, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Gina Famularo, Child custody Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Thomas Gooch, Family Attorney on May 9, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Gary and the quality of work for years He is one of the best in his field. Without reservation I can not speak highly enough of him

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Divorce / Child Suport

5.0 stars

Parenting Time in Illinois

5.0 stars

Very helpful

5.0 stars

Vigilant, No-Nonsense Representation

5.0 stars

An angel sent from Heaven

5.0 stars

Child Support

5.0 stars

BEYOND MIRACLES SERVICE!

5.0 stars

Extremely Understanding and Fair on Costs

5.0 stars

Top notch lawyer with integrity and professionalism

5.0 stars

Awesome lawyer

5.0 stars

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