Rhonda Arlene Stuart

Rhonda Arlene Stuart

4.6
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 32 years

Business Lawyer at Skokie, IL
Practice Areas: Business, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

8052 Monticello, Suite 202, Skokie, IL

About Rhonda

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Business 35%

Includes all business related matters such as contract disputes, collections, and general commercial litigation.

33 years

35%
Family 5%

Includes divorce, custody, visitation, child support, establishing paternity, and orders of protection, and all other family law matters.

33 years

5%
Guardianship 5%

Guardianship of the person and estate of children and vulnerable adults.

33 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 32 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1993

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Stuart Law Office

8052 Monticello, Suite 202, Skokie, IL, 60076

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Rhonda Arlene Stuart's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Janice | July 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney

My go-to Illinois attorney

I am an attorney in Iowa but from Chicago. Every time I, or my family, has an Illinois legal issue, we always go to Rhonda. She is quick to respond, a great listener-even when my mother was out of her mind, and reasonably priced. If it is an area she doesn't handle, she will quickly tell you and give... you referral names. I could not recommend her more highly.

Posted by Juan | September 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Horrible attorney

I hired Rhonda Stuart for my divorce in Illinois. She didn’t do anything for my case and charged me $4000.00 plus retainer fee. She never sent me an itemized bill until I retained another attorney. She wouldnt respond to my emails until several attempts. Waste of time and money. Don’t recommend her...

Rhonda Stuart

Replied last September 05, 2019

This person is a liar. I did not charge this person "$4000 plus retainer fee." In fact, he got a refund. Attorney/client privilege prevents me from divulging any specific details of this case other than to say that this came to me as a flat-fee uncontested case, and it became contested. His retainer agreement made clear that if the case became contested, he would be billed at an hourly rate. All of the work that I did is well documented, as well as all of my TIMELY email responses, which I have preserved. Some clients want everything and they don't want to pay for it. Unfortunately, we don't get to rate clients. My many positive reviews speak for themselves.

Posted by Amy | March 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Reliable and smart

Long story short, my ex was acting crazy. It seemed like every day he was bringing up some new fantasy as way to try to get back to me in court. Yeah, I freaked out. But Things handled it well. when she told me we were going to let him dig his own grave, I didn't really know what she was talking abou...t. Then It worked out. She had great ideas and explained things to me, which is a lot more than I can say for my old lawyer. Great!

Posted by Mike W | February 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

No nonsense

I have a matter that involves cases in both Illinois and New York. That means lawyers in both states. Rhonda didn't waste my time and set me on the right path. I will use her in the future.

Posted by Jimmie | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent/Affordable Attorney.

Rhonda is a phenomenal attorney. She is very thorough and explained to me every detail of my divorce case. I highly recommend Rhonda to anyone who's looking for an excellent attorney that's very knowledgeable and takes the time to PERSONALLY return your calls and e-mails no matter the time, and who...'s affordable.

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Rhonda Arlene Stuart's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Masterman

Family lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marie Fahnert

Real estate lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I refer my complex real estate cases to Rhonda because I have seen first hand the work she does and clients have always been satisfied."

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Veronica Silva

Family lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Rhonda is a wise and caring attorney who does a superb job for her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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William Tasch

Unknown lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Rhonda is an experienced and tenacious advocate for her clients."

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Jesse Harris

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Wolkowitz

Real estate lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chicago real estate attorney Rhonda Stuart is one of the best. She has attention to detail in transactional work and is able to spot problems that may lead to litigation or problems in the future. If a matter involves litigation, she is also skilled in the courtroom - unlike many real estate attorneys who do not litigate."

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David Wolkowitz

Divorce and separation lawyer

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William Tasch

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

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

Work Experience

2012 - 2016

Principal, Stuart Law Office

2011 - 2012

Managing Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski

2007 - 2011

Attorney, Lebow, Malecki & Tasch, LLC

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Lebow & Malecki, LLC

2001 - 2005

Principal, Law Office of Rhonda Stuart

1996 - 2000

Attorney Editor, West Group

1993 - 1994

Attorney, Hough, Cook, Weatherhead & Kinsella

1993 - 1995

Attorney, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services

Associations

2017 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Standing Committee on Judicial Evaluations

2017 - Present

Grinnell College Alumni Council

Co-Chair Diversity and Inclusion Committee

2016 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2016 - Present

North Suburban Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Grinnell College Alumni Coucil

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wu v. Wong

After a 5 day trial client was very happy with results.

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Education

1992

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Grinnell College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Wilson Center for Innovation What They Don't Tell You About the Real World

2015

Creative Careers

Making Lemonade from Law

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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