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Leaving the farmlands of central Illinois, Duane graduated in 1973 from Southern Illinois University with Bachelor of Science Degrees in both Accounting and Finance. After a few years of practice as a Certified Public Accountant, Duane was awarded the Juris Doctor degree from the Illinois Institute Technology-Chicago Kent College of Law. Duane is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and the United States Supreme Court.
Having received the coveted American Jurisprudence Award in Criminal Procedure while in law school, Duane also pursed his interests in the field of forensic accounting and investigative techniques, surveillance, and security. Duane is a Licensed Private Detective by the State of Illinois.
Because of his accounting and legal background and sensitivity toward the vulnerable and unprotected, Duane was often appointed Guardian ad litem by the Cook County Probate Judges to represent minor children, the elderly, and disabled persons.
Establishing his law firm in Chicago and Palatine, Illinois, Duane represents clients in family law matters where he litigates diverse and sophisticated property and family law issues at the trial and appellate levels.
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Acquired: 1983
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855 E Palatine Rd Ste 220, Palatine, IL, 60074-5500
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Posted by van | July 14, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Thank you so much Duane for taking the time to discuss my case. He was very thorough and always had time to answer my multiple questions. A very empathetic individual that really tries to help you with your situation!
Posted by Nadya | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I hired Duane to help me through my child support set up and JPA agreement which is complicated due the fact that my ex and i could't agree on anything. From the first time i sat down in our consultation i knew that this was the attorney for me. He always provided me with the information i needed to ...
Posted by Rose | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. St Pierre kept on making mutual agreements with my estranged husband's attorney, without asking me my opinion first. I am struggling because of these mutual agreements including financially. I now have no attorney. Not long after I hired Mr. St Pierre, he tried to drop me as a client because I wa...
Posted by anonymous | November 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Duane provided guidance and sound advice regarding my case, he was straightforward and presented options as to how to resolve the issues. Duane's goal is to obtain the best possible outcome in all of his cases, always taking into consideration what is best for his client, or the children (if there a...
Posted by J.L. | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I recently went through the hardest experience of my life. It's very hard to describe the stress and worry that goes thru you as a father during a divorce and custody battle. Mine went on for a year and a half. Mr Duane St. Pierre helped me get justice for my children and myself. I'm completely happy...
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2015
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2013
Lead Counsel, Legal Counsel Review Board
1994 - Present
President, Law Firm of Duane St Pierre PC
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Certified Public Accountant
1973
Accounting & Finance
English