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graduate of the University of Illinois - BS 1989
graduate of Loyola University of Chicago School of Law - JD 1992
Worked in the Edgar County State's Attorney's Office from 1992 to 1997. Worked in the Lake County State's Attorney's Office from 1997 to 2007. Went into private practice focusing in family law, criminal defense, juvenile and appellate law in 1997. Joined the firm of Noonan, Perillo & Polenzani in 1997. Became partner in the firm Fox, Lunardi, Zeit & Polenzani in 2013. As a partner I continue to focus in the areas of family, criminal defense, juvenile and appellate law.
Practice areas
divorce, child custody, child support, military divorce,
16 years
all areas of family law including child custody, divorce, child support and post-decree judgments
16 years
custody, visitation, restrictions of visitation
16 years
worked as a prosecutor for 14 years and can analyze a case from all aspects. Have a good working relationship with the local state's attorney's office. Have negotiated numerous criminal cases including DUI, misdemeanor, traffic and felony cases. Have trial experience in multiple murder cases both as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney.
16 years
any area of appelate work. Have completed one appeal that when to the Illinois Supreme Court.
16 years
Languages spoken
English
Fox, Lunardi, Zeit & Polenzani
9 South County Street
Waukegan, IL, 60085
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1992 | 03/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 510 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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2013 top contributor | Avvo | 2013 |
Teen Court Judge | NICASA | 2012 |
Certified Lead Counsel | Illinois Capital Litigation Trial Bar | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Fox, Lunardi, Zeit & Polenzani | 2013 - Present |
Associate | Noonan, Perillo, Polenzani & Marks Ltd. | 2007 - Present |
Senior Assistant State's Attorney | Lake County State's Attorney's Office | 1997 - 2007 |
Assistant State's Attorney | Edgar County State's Attorney's Office | 1992 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Illinois State Bar Associstion | criminal law committee | 2012 - Present |
Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County | Board Member | 2009 - Present |
Lake County Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola University School of Law | Juris Doctor | 1992 |
University of Illinois | B.S. | 1989 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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DCFS in house conference | Abuse and Neglect trial practice | 2010 |
State's Attorney in house conference | How to give an effective opening statement | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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RW vs. TS | father won custody of child |
People v. Kowal | plea of guilty to reduced charge |
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Steven Perrigo, Family Attorney on Apr 9, 2020
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Charvis Walker, Family Attorney on Jan 9, 2019
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Laura is a highly effective attorney with years of experience handling the toughest cases.
Steven Perrigo, Family Attorney on Apr 9, 2020
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Charvis Walker, Family Attorney on Jan 9, 2019
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Laura is a highly effective attorney with years of experience handling the toughest cases.
Joseph Kolar, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 6, 2016
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Laura is an excellent lawyer. We had a common client and I found Laura to be an excellent advocate for her clients.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Nov 10, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
David Winer, Family Attorney on Jul 24, 2012
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I highly endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Laura as opposing counsel on several cases in other areas of law and she is always well prepared, professional and courteous. She is very well respected in the Lake County legal community and does an excellent job for her clients.
Michael Perillo, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 29, 2011
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Laura has many years of felony trial experience involving difficult and challenging matters. She is a most effective advocate for her clients. Strongly endorsed.
Michael Noonan, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 29, 2011
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