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Deborah Sue Kimelman

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36 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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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%

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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

(847) 810-7909

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

kimelmanlaw.com
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Deborah Sue Kimelman's Reviews

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Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (6) Family (5) Child Custody (4) Litigation (1) Mediation (1)
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Advocacy (10) Case Results (7) Practice Area Knowledge (6) Recommendation (6) Compassion (5) Professionalism (5) Responsiveness (5) Trustworthiness (5) Communication Style (4) General Knowledge (3) Character & Conduct (2) Cost of Services (2) Punctuality (1)

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Posted by Keeley | April 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Compassionate Care

From the very first meeting all the way through to the final agreement, Deborah Kimelman was incredible. She brought a rare combination of expertise, professionalism, and genuine compassion to every part of the process. She helped mediate my divorce with such care and efficiency, always keeping the... bigger picture in mind — especially when it came to making sure our child’s well-being stayed front and center. Thanks to Deborah’s steady guidance, everything stayed respectful and constructive, and we were able to lay the groundwork for a healthy co-parenting relationship. I’m deeply grateful for her thoughtful approach and the real care she showed during such a tough time.

Posted by Sherri | April 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great attorney

I hired Deborah to do my divorce and I was not disappointed. Deborah is so incredibly knowledgeable that it is beyond words. She makes sure you understand everything and she truly cares. You won’t be disappointed!! She is the best.

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!

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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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