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Sally A. Lichter

2.9
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 40 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Libertyville, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

14047 W Petronella Dr Ste 202 A, Libertyville, IL

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Licensed in Illinois for 40 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1985

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Sally A. Lichter, Attorney At Law

14047 W Petronella Dr Ste 202 A, Libertyville, IL, 60048-9429

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Sally A. Lichter's Reviews

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2.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Steven | June 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Honest Lawyer

I had Sally represent me in my divorce and I've been pretty happy to have her in my corner. She is blunt and straight forward. Which can be good and bad. You may not like what you hear sometimes, but that's what people need to hear. The honest truth about the situation with no sugar coating. I u...nderstand a lawyer works for you and sometimes they give you advise you may not like or agree with, but the situation is "this", and we need to move forward like "this" to get you the best outcome. You're not going to win every battle, but at least she will help you get to a better place than your at now. If you're looking for a lawyer who will give you the truth (whether that's in your favor or not) and come up with a plan to get you in a better place without lying to you or making false promises, then Sally is your lawyer. -Steven K.

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Client

Sally Lichter kept a keen focus and consistent goal of protecting my daughter and doing what was best for her. Ms. Lichter has years of experience keeping children safe as a G.A.L. She is a positive force for children and following through with every detail. I would highly recommend her to work wit...h your family, especially during stressful times such as separation or divorce.

Posted by Megan | September 19, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Clear advice in a contested divorce where 5 other lawyers were unable to unravel the 15,000 documents

Sally has consulted with me over the years on several issues I had with child custody and divorce. She did an amazing job. What I liked best was her quick insightful grasp of the facts of the situation and her ability to convey useful practical solutions to problems. She helped me understand the opt...ions and the factors that would produce differing results under different fact scenarios. My case involved rental property, non-marital property, a prenuptial agreement, and income that was difficult to accurately ascertain. Sally helped me sift through the issues that were legally significant and separate the ones that were more personal in nature. I ended up finally with a realistic evaluation of the proposals for settlement and whether to accept them or go to trial. I worried about the financial consequences to my two sons and Sally assisted me in assessing what the value was under certain proposals. What is truly amazing is that she works in one of the most contentious fields in law and yet maintains calm, her perspective, does not get swept away by emotions and yet passionately is devoted to improving the lives of her clients and the legal system. From my observations, Sally is held in high regard by the judges, opposing counsel and the court personnel. She understands the complex layers of divorce issues and navigates the technical challenges with ease. I was impressed with her ability to provide options and alternatives to solve what could be hotly contested issues. I was not sure how to treat depreciation and trust assets. Sally showed me how the matters would be handled by the court under the law. She was so much more efficient than the other lawyers I had consulted. They would take a long time to act and a longer time to answer questions in a straightforward way. I often did not understand what other lawyers were suggesting. Sometimes I believe that other lawyers proposed work that was not necessary or helpful that they could bill me for just to increase their fees. With Sally, if there was an issue she did not know she would tell me plainly. Other lawyers would avoid answering the question. With Sally I had the option to obtain the answer by using other resources or asking her to find out, or at least recognize the problem areas. I find that being in a divorce is the worst time of someones' life. It was for me. To have a lawyer who was realistic, yet someone who advocated for me, was a relief as many issues seem to be an hostile battle. I felt confident that the legal advice I obtained from Sally was the best I could obtain at any price. For me, her counsel was the only thing I could rely on in a time of turmoil. (As a side note, I used my therapist to vent personal issues, not Sally. It is easier for her to do her legal job without having to wear the hat of therapist, too. There are so many highly charged issues that I was glad to be able to separate the legal problems from the ones that just broke my heart.) I also like the location of Sally's office, right off 294. I found her staff helpful and kind, professional and compassionate. I was lucky to find Sally when things were grim.

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Christopher White

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sally has extensive experience as an attorney for divorce litigations, as child representative, and as guardian ad litem. She has a practical, thoughtful approach that introduces perspectives other lawyers (and judges) sometimes miss. When acting on behalf of children, she is not afraid to advocate in their best interests, even if it means disappointing one or both of the parents. I always appreciate her expertise in cases with children caught in the middle."

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Bella Rappaport

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Doman

Family lawyer

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Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

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DePaul University

J.D.

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