Maxine Weiss Kunz

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Maxine Weiss Kunz

also known as Maxine Weiss-Kunz

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Park Ridge, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Adoption

776 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Maxine

Biography

Experienced & Compassionate Family Law Attorney. 312-646-4397

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

12 years

35%
Family 32%

12 years

32%
Child Custody 28%

12 years

28%
Adoption 5%

12 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 195-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016 2014

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Weiss Kunz & Oliver, LLC

776 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL, 60068

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Weiss Kunz & Oliver, LLC

110 E Schiller Street, Suite 320, Elmhurst, IL, 60126

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Weiss Kunz & Oliver, LLC

77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 4500, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Online Presence

Other places you can find Maxine online.

Maxine Weiss Kunz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Marriage & Prenuptials

Posted by Nicole | September 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Excellent Lawyer!

Maxine made my prenup review and signing a breeze! She walked me through and explained everything thoroughly to make sure I understood each and every word. In our initial conversation she told me that her main goal was to get me married which I appreciated. I didn't want this situation to be a stress...ful battle and she made sure that did not happen meanwhile looking out for my best interests. I appreciated all of her input and that she respected my decisions even if she didn't 100% agree. She was incredibly responsive and a pleasure to work with. I would absolutely recommend Maxine!

Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Prenuptial Agreement

Maxine was very thorough and efficient in writing the prenuptial agreement. She got it done quickly and always replied to my emails or phone calls immediately when I had a question. I would recommend her to anyone.

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Maxine Weiss Kunz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Young Ri

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Maxine is a highly respected and renowned family law attorney in the legal community. I have referred her to my clients' cases for many years and the 100% positive feedback assure me she is a Super Lawyer indeed. She is honest, smart, hardworking. I strongly recommend her."

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Sean McCumber

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Maxine took the risk to start her own firm and never look back. She met that challenge easily and provides high-quality legal services to her clients."

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Zachary Williams

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Maxine is smart, professional and a great attorney to have in your corner."

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Leslie McGregor

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Weiss Kunz whole heartedly. I practice Bankruptcy law and, as you can imagine, this field and Family law intersect quite often. We often discuss the ramifications of each of our respective areas of law on the other's. She has always been keen to learn as much as possible in order to better advocate on behalf of her clients. She is a zealous attorney and I trust her judgment."

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Jennifer Lavin

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maxine is a respected family law attorney because she is an empathic, zealous advocate for her clients. Her litigation skills are outstanding. She is also an astute negotiator and mediator. I give Maxine my highest recommendation, without reservation."

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Anthony Vechiola

Unknown lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Kunz is a respected lawyer in her field. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and knows her way around a courtroom and/or settlement table."

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Gabrielle Davis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have discussed professional matters with Maxine on several occasions. I am also familiar with a very favorable result that she achieved in a difficult case that I once handled and I have observed her demeanor in court. Maxine is a zealous advocate for her clients and I would highly recommend her."

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Todd Scalzo

Family lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Maxine is an honest, hard-working lawyer with a great reputation in the legal community."

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Anne Mudd

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maxine is an excellent attorney, representing her clients zealously and maintaining at all times a professional and ethical demeanor. she is a pleasure to work with, and i highly endorser her. clients are fortunate to have her services."

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Rachel Laborde

Family lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Kunz is an experienced and respected attorney in her field. Her knowledge of the law and dedicated representation would make anyone lucky to have her as their counsel. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Conniff

Child custody lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Maxine is a tremendous Family Law attorney. As a result she is well respected in Chicago's legal community. Maxine is very intelligent and acts with tremendous civility in the courtroom. I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Giese

Family lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maxine is a zealous advocate for her clients with an excellent reputation in the community. She is always prepared for court, of the highest moral character, and an effective negotiator/skilled litigator."

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Michael Alvarado

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Kunz. She is well known in the family-law community. She is professional, honest, very detailed and vigorously defends her clients' rights. Her skills include drafting, negotiation and litigation. Any client would be lucky to have Ms. Kunz as his or her attorney."

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Julie Neubauer

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Maxine is a professional and courteous attorney with whom I have had the pleasure to oppose in several divorce matters. She strikes a excellent balance between client advocacy and openness to settlement, such that matters are resolved expeditiously and fairly."

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Julie Kamps

Unknown lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Young Ri

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Terri Brieske

Family lawyer

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Leslie McGregor

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jennifer Lavin

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Anthony Vechiola

Family lawyer

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Gabrielle Davis

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Amanda Oliver

Family lawyer

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Todd Scalzo

Family lawyer

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Rachel Laborde

Family lawyer

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John Conniff

Child support lawyer

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Justin Green

Family lawyer

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Julia Copeland

Family lawyer

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Shaska Dice

Family lawyer

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Sara Hawes

Family lawyer

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Thomas Gurewitz

Family lawyer

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Andrew Weiss

Business lawyer

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Nicholas Mihael

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Anne Mudd

Family lawyer

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Debra Braselton

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2018

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois Award, Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Lawyers of Distinction Award, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

Top 40 Lawyer Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Emerging Family Lawyers, Leading Lawyers

2016

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2005

CALI Award of Excellence in Family Law, Chicago-Kent

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner and Founding Member, Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC

2008 - 2014

Attorney, Rosenfeld Hafron Shapiro & Farmer

2004 - 2008

Attorney, The Law Firm of Debra J. Braselton, P.C.

Associations

2015 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Liason of Health Care Council

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member, ISBA Delegate

2005 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Council Member

2005 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois

Fellow

2008 - 2013

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2009

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

IRMO Doermer, 955 N.E.2d 1225, (1st Dist. 2011).

A nonmodification clause was upheld, despite the unallocated nature of the support.

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Education

2005

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Indiana University

Speaking Engagements

2015

Jnt. Domestic Relations and Domestic Violence Meeting

Orders of Protection: Sword or Shield?

2014

Advanced Custody and Visitation Issues

Visitation RIghts of Non-parents

2008

Basic Skills Course for New Lawyers

Ethical Considerations for Lawyers

2007

GAL Training for Adoption Cases in DuPage Co.

Caselaw update: Parental Unfitness in Adoption actions

Publications

2016

Leading Lawyers Magazine 2016 Guide to Jewish Living in Chicago,"

2014

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin "Legal Advice for Working Parents"

2013

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin (Abe) Lincoln - movie review

2011

Illinois State Bar Association Changes to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 216

2009

Indiana State Bar Association Collaborative Law -- A Brief Overview

2007

Illinois State Bar Association Bar News E-mail Etiquette

Languages

English

Activity

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