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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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This attorney has received at least 10 client reviews, and has an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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 Val | April 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Debbie is knowledgeable, Compassionate and Effective- The Attorney you want on your side!!!!

After a frustrating and stressful experience with my first attorney (first 19 months of my divorce), I was honestly losing hope — until I was referred to Debbie. From the very first meeting, she restored my confidence and gave me the support and hope I needed. She restored my faith in the legal pro...cess. Debbie didn't just see me as a case, she saw me as a person who needed strength, guidance and compassion during one of the most challenging times in my life. At the consultation meeting Debbie said to me: "I practice law to help people like you, not to get rich". That sentence stuck with me, and I knew immediately that she was the attorney I wanted by my side. Debbie stepped into my case seamlessly with professionalism, compassion, and always one step ahead, making the complex legal process feel manageable and much less intimidating. Debbie was always very transparent, answered every question with clarity, VERY responsive and always made me feel like a priority. She fought for my family's future and made sure my voice was finally heard. Thanks to her strategy and genuine care, my divorce was resolved efficiently and with far less stress than I ever thought possible. I am so thankful I trusted Debbie to guide me through this difficult time. If you are looking for an attorney who will truly fight for you and get the job done right, I highly recommend Debbie. She is the one you want on your side.

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 Rob | August 19, 2013 | Child Custody

Best decision we made was hiring Deborah Kimelman

I had a high profile case that was handled by Deborah starting in 2007. She was able to grab control of the matter involving my case as it was being dragged out and that previous lawyers had failed to do and in the end, I was awarded custody of my child. She has always been open with all options an...d never backed away from any challenge including giving 110% on our case. She has been there for my child and our family anytime of the day and prompt in returning calls since the day we hired her to represent our family. If you want an attorney that has reasonable rates, honest and willing to fight for you, I would strongly recommend hiring Deborah Kimelman for any divorce matter.

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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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