Deborah Sue Kimelman

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Deborah Sue Kimelman

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35 reviews
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Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 36 years

Litigation Lawyer at Vernon Hills, IL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

288 Hawthorn Village Commons, #439, Vernon Hills, IL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003
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About Deborah

Biography

Legal expertise with integrity and a caring heart. Thorough, reliable, knowledgeable, compassionate and tough.

Legal expertise with integrity and a caring heart. Thorough, reliable, knowledgeable, compassionate and tough.

Legal expertise with integrity and a caring heart. Thorough, reliable, knowledgeable, compassionate and tough.

Legal expertise with integrity and a caring heart. Thorough, reliable, knowledgeable, compassionate and tough.

Legal expertise with integrity and a caring heart. Thorough, reliable, knowledgeable, compassionate and tough.

Legal expertise with integrity and a caring heart. Thorough, reliable, knowledgeable, compassionate and tough.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Litigation 25%

Litigated in State and Federal court in both civil and criminal matters, including all aspects of litigation, hearings and trial.

37 years

25%
Child Custody 20%

Handled all matters relative to allocation of parental responsibilities including settlements, hearings, and trials.

29 years

20%
Child Support 20%

Handled all matters relative to child suport including settlements, hearings, and trials.

29 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Handled all matters relative to divorce including settlements, hearings and trials regarding property, child support, parental allocation of responsibilities and parenting time.

29 years

20%
Appeals 10%

Have done appeals in both federal and state court on various matters including criminal and civil matters.

37 years

10%
Criminal Defense 5%

Handled both state and federal criminal matters including white collar federal felony matters, and state criminal matters involving drugs and misdemeanors and DUI's

37 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 36 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1989

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2003

Location

Law Office of Deborah S. Kimelman

288 Hawthorn Village Commons, #439, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061

kimelmanlaw.com

Deborah Sue Kimelman's Reviews

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Posted by Robert | April 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Attorney’s that you can count on.

The work Deborah did for us was beyond our expectations. There are lawyers and then there are Lawyers that do there job right and follow thru with every expectation with out excuses. I have experienced both sides of the fence when it comes to attorneys and client attorney services. Deborah is ...second to none. Thank you for all your help for my families affairs.

Posted by Lisa | April 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Amazing Attorney

Debbie is amazing NOT your typical attorney, She doesn’t delay your case and only concerned about making money! Debbie not only is brilliant from a legal perspective and knowledge she is also strategic in her approach! Debbie won’t allow the wheels of justice to move slow … she works your case ever...y day and will always be honest with you even when you don’t want to get it!

Posted by Tami | April 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding

Deborah was an outstanding attorney to work with. She truly understood how unusual our case was and provided exceptional support throughout the process. She was always available to take my calls and answer any questions I had, never making me feel like I was a bother. Her professionalism and dedicati...on were greatly appreciated.

Posted by Rodney | April 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Child custody

Deb was very professional. She explained everything so we could understand it easily. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

Posted by Phil | April 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Deborah is exactly who you need.

Working with Deborah S. Kimelman has been nothing short of a blessing. From our very first chat, she made complex legal issues feel manageable by breaking them down into clear, practical steps. What really impressed me was how genuinely she cares—she listens closely, spots potential concerns before t...hey become problems, and always looks out for your best interests. Her organized, deadline-driven approach meant every matter wrapped up smoothly and on time, giving me confidence and peace of mind throughout. If you want an attorney who combines sharp expertise with a truly empathetic heart, Deborah is exactly who you need.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003.

Partial Stayed Suspension and Probation issued in IL, 2003

updated on 01/13/2025

This type of suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time, and must meet State ordered requirements. While on probation, the State monitors the lawyer's activities in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Education

1988

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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