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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.
I have been married to my Husband since 1992. We have two beautiful daughters and two wonderful son-in-laws.
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22 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Family
Posted by Adriana | January 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
Elite Lawyer!
There is not enough great things I can say about Laura Horner. My ex-husband went through about 5 attorneys in the span of our divorce, I stuck with Laura and there was never any doubt in my mind. She is thorough and quick on her feet. She doesn't sell you a dream she sets realistic expectations. I ...
Posted by Desiree | November 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Child Support Case
Laura was professional and formal, got our child support modification and clarification all done in one court date, was very respectful of what we needed and wanted, and worked in our best interest
Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Dedicated Family Lawyer
Court is a process. Statues & legal jargon. I'm a carpenter. Who now has full custody based on..... well me.... And Laura's knowledge, diligence and advice. She's a professional with incredible knowledge of Illinois Family Law, and exactly how all that legal jargon applies to the rest of us. It...
Posted by Tyree | January 31, 2013 | Family
She Got the Job DONE!
Laura really helped us get our child custody case resolved in a relatively short period of time. We provided her with information/ behaviors and she quarterbacked the process to get us to resolution. She regularly communicated results and next steps. She is very knowledgeable about the legal syste...
"Laura is an excellent lawyer. We had a common client and I found Laura to be an excellent advocate for her clients."
"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."
"Laura has many years of felony trial experience involving difficult and challenging matters. She is a most effective advocate for her clients. Strongly endorsed."
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2013 top contributor, Avvo
2012
Teen Court Judge, NICASA
2010
Certified Lead Counsel, Illinois Capital Litigation Trial Bar
2013 - Present
Partner, Fox, Lunardi, Zeit & Polenzani
2007 - Present
Associate, Noonan, Perillo, Polenzani & Marks Ltd.
1997 - 2007
Senior Assistant State's Attorney, Lake County State's Attorney's Office
1992 - 1997
Assistant State's Attorney, Edgar County State's Attorney's Office
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar Associstioncriminal law committee
2009 - Present
Association of Women Attorneys of Lake CountyBoard Member
2003 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
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plea of guilty to reduced charge
1992
Juris Doctor
1989
B.S.
2010
Abuse and Neglect trial practice
2007
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Physical custody?
05 Feb 2025
Can he take me court for this ?
07 Feb 2025
I was Notified this morning by Dcfs worker she said the report was made in Dec 2024 so here it feb2025
07 Feb 2025