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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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9 South County Street, Waukegan, IL, 60085
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Posted by Jarris | February 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Outstanding lawyer
Laura was an amazing attorney. She answered any question I had with promptness and accuracy and never failed to give me the best advice. She got me a child support order on our first court date! I started receiving the funds through the state from my son's mothers paycheck almost immediately. I am a ...
Posted by Matt | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
GREAT Divorce Lawyer
Laura was always on point, knows the law from all angles, and represents herself and her clients with fervor. I just wanted to share my thank you text I sent to Laura right after the divorce was finialized: THANK YOU LAURA!!!! You are unbelievably great at what you do. You squeeze everything possi...
Posted by Tyree | January 31, 2013 | Child Custody
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
father won custody of child
plea of guilty to reduced charge
1992
Juris Doctor
1989
B.S.
2010
Abuse and Neglect trial practice
2007
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