Denise J Patton is an experienced AND affordable adoption attorney! Call for a free phone consult!
Experienced and compassionate adoption attorney and I am also an adoptive parent. I practice adoption law in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, McHenry and Will Counties. I am a member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. I strive to keep my rates affordable! I am also an experienced attorney in the area of Egg Donation and Surrogacy Law.
Practice areas
Primarily devoted to adoption law and Assisted Reproduction (Surrogacy and Egg Donor Law)
25 years, 2,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
The Law Office Denise J. Patton
4760 Fairfax Ave
Palatine, IL, 60067-7563
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1996 | 12/06/2020 |
Legal answers | 132 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Leading Lawyer in Adoption | Leading Lawyers Network | 2017 |
Leading Lawyer in Adoption | Leading Lawyers | 2016 |
Leading Lawyer | Leading Lawyers Network | 2015 |
Leading Lawyer | Leading Lawyers Network | 2014 |
Leading Lawyer | Leading Lawyers Network | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Denise Patton | 1998 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys | Member | 2010 - Present |
American Academy of Adoption Attorneys | Member | 2000 - Present |
Chicago Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Chicago Bar Association, Adoption Law Committee | Chairman | 2016 - 2017 |
Chicago Bar Association, Adoption Law Committee | Chairman | 2001 - 2002 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Illinois) | Open Adoption | 2015 |
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education | 2013 Supplement Illinois Adoption Law | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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DePaul University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
Northern Illinois University | BS | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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How to Become an Adoption Attorney | Don't Panic What to Do If Your Case Gets Off Track | 2018 |
Parenting Through Adoption | How Do I Begin My Adoption Journey | 2017 |
Adoption Law | Indian Child Welfare Act | 2015 |
Adoption Law | Intercountry Adoptions | 2015 |
Parenting Through Adoption 2013 | Adopting From Foster Care | 2013 |
Adoption Law: Start to Finish | Offering Different Adoption Options | 2013 |
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Adoption Law: Start To Finish | Procedures For Terminating Parental Rights | 2013 |
Legal Issues in Adoption | Legal Issues in Adoption | 2012 |
Parenting Through Adoption 2011 | Your Adoption Options and How to Get Started | 2011 |
Adoption Law: Start to Finish | Procedures for Terminating Parental Rights | 2011 |
East Meets West Conference in Chicago | Post Adoption Resources | 2008 |
Women’s Law Committee | Parental Rights in Abuse/Neglect cases in Juvenile Court from Protective custody to termination of parental rights. | 2000 |
Adoptive Families Today Conference | Your Adoption Options and How To Get Started | 2000 |
Adoptive Families Today Conference | Information on Adoption Law and Financial Benefits Available to Adoptive Parents | 2000 |
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