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I have been practicing in family law matters in Lake County and the northern suburbs of Illinois since 1993. I have a deep understanding of family law allowing me to meet client needs to resolve their simple or complex divorce matters including property division and parenting agreements. In addition, I can assist my clients with custody, visitation and support and adoption issues which may become complicated if the parties live in different states or are difficult to locate.
My clients receive my personal attention and quick responses to their questions and needs because of my focused practice and expertise, streamlining legal process and costs, while providing quality results.
There is no fee for an initial consultation in most cases. My office is conveniently located in Waukegan in the northern suburbs of Illinois. I am less than a block from the Lake County Courthouse. Call today for an initial consultation.
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Acquired: 1993
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415 West Washington Street Suite 201, Waukegan, IL, 60085-5564
34 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Family
Posted by Tom | December 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent advice and I have my children
Marjorie provided expert advice and guidance. Following advice i was able to keep my children and get child support from their mom. Marjorie explained every step of the process and prepared me for any contingency. She is calm, always maintains her composure and provides excellent advice. I got the ...
Tom, I was blown away by your wonderful review. Thank you for taking the time to write it. Your children are lucky to have such a devoted father.
Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Not for you’re best interest all about her money
All about the money not about you’re best interest. She will drown you in emails and phone calls running out retainers and running up bills. Gets little to nothing done in months. Stay far away from this lawyer, she thrives off peoples marriage and family struggles to fill her pockets and once the mo...
I'm sorry you felt that way, although if you had I wish you would have contacted me during the time that I was representing you so that we could have discussed some options. In family law cases conflicts tend to increase fees significantly, in ways you and I could not have foreseen. I don't know who you are, as you have written anonymously and I do not typically withdraw from cases, but I encourage you to contact my office so that we can discuss this and options going forward. I am surprised by your comment, as in my 27 years of practice I have always discussed the cost/benefits of proceeding with litigation versus settlement and am very conscious of the high cost of litigation.
Posted by Julie | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
5 Stars isn't enough
Marjorie Sher is an amazing attorney. I wish I could give her more than 5 stars. Like most people, I had very little understanding of the legal processes involved in settling child support and visitation issues. She helped me understand what information was useful and what was irrelevant. I did...
Posted by Jamie | May 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent Attorney
Marjorie is an excellent attorney I used for many years. I appreciate her straight forward and upfront attitude. She sets the expectations realistically. I have recommended her to several people in search of a family attorney and wouldn't hesitate hiring her again if I ever needed her services. She i...
Posted by Jennifer | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Detail Oriented, Well Prepared, and Set Realistic Expectations
My husband and I hired Marjorie for a post decree college motion after 15 YEARS in the Lake County court system with his ex. We came to her after finding out a judgment had been made against my husband in a case we weren't properly noticed on. Marjorie thought getting the order vacated was a long s...
"Marjorie is a credit to our profession. She is knowledgable, reliable, determined and reasonable. A strong advocate for her clients and very active in professional associations, such as the Lake County Bar Association. I gladly endorse her."
"Due to Marjorie's tremendous work ethic and professionalism highly I endorse her. I have known her for many years and have referred many clients to her. Each and every client was totally satisfied with her work and in the Lake County legal community she is highly respected and admired."
"I strongly endorse Marjorie. She is extremely well prepared, knows the law, and strongly advocates for her clients."
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2019
Catalyst Award, LCBA
2005
Volunteer Lawyer of the Year, Prairie State Legal Service
1998 - Present
Owner/President, Law Office of Marjorie Sher
2020 - Present
Family Law Committee of the Lake County Bar AssociationChair of the Committee
2010 - Present
Family Law CommitteeFamily Law Advisory Group
2018 - 2018
Family Law CommitteeSubcommittee Guardian Ad Litem Training
2018 - 2020
Family Law CommitteeVice-Chair
2017 - 2017
Family Law CommitteeSubcommittee on Professional Experts
2016 - 2016
Family Law CommitteeSubcommittee on Guardian Ad Litem Training
2014 - 2014
Family Law CommitteeSubcommittee Guardian Ad Litem Training
2013 - 2014
Lake County Bar AssociationPresident
2012 - 2013
Lake County Bar AssociationVice President
2010 - 2012
Lake County Bar AssociationSecretary
2003 - 2006
Association of Women Attorneys of Lake CountyPresident and Vice President
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1993
Juris Doctorate
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Moderator for Judge's Panel - Mock Trial
2019
You have been appointed as GAL, now what?
2018
The Art of Speaking to and Listening to Children
2016
Cross Examination of a Guardian Ad Litem
2015
Women in the Law
2014
Family Law for the Beginner
2011
Admission of Social Media into Evidence
2011
Hearsay under the Illinois Rules of Evidence
2010
Retroactive Relief
2009
Contribution to College
2009
Making Sense of Divorce
2009
Write what you Mean and Mean What you Write
2008
How Divorce Affects the Real Estate You Own
2008
Discussion of Supreme Court Rule 137
2000
How to Get Children's Statement's into Evidence
2009
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