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Gunnar J. Gitlin has exclusively practiced in divorce and family-law cases for his 35-year career. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers elected Gunnar J. Gitlin as a Fellow in 1996, and he served as President of the Illinois Chapter. He is licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin and is a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. In 2016 through 2025, Attorney Gitlin rewrote the seminal treatise on Illinois divorce law: Gitlin on Divorce: A Guide to Illinois Family Law.
Mr. Gitlin has limited his practice to family law since graduating from Loyola University Chicago Law School. Mr. Gitlin received his B.A. in English Literature from Kenyon College. He first worked for a family law firm in Chicago—Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck. In the 1990’s Attorney Gitlin became a partner of Gitlin & Gitlin. In 2002, he established The Gitlin Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney Gunnar Gitlin regularly lectures to Illinois family lawyers, both statewide and nationally. The Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education selected Attorney Gitlin as one of five Illinois family lawyers for their 21st Century Master Teacher’s Program. In 2007, Attorney Gitlin received the Michael S. Cohen award “for continuing commitment and contribution to the professional education of matrimonial lawyers.” That year, the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers honored Attorney Gitlin with the President’s Special Recognition Award.
Attorney Gitlin has served on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (where he was President).
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Chat withState: Illinois
Acquired: 1987
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2018
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663 E. Calhoun Street, Woodstock, IL, 60098-4262
5 Client Reviews
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Posted by Gwen | February 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Gets the job done!
I feel like this review will never be enough to express how incredibly grateful I am to Gunnar and his paralegal Amy!! I had truly given up on believing I would ever see a dime in child support I was owed from the last almost 10 years. My case was a complete disaster and even the state’s attorney was...
Posted by Jennifer | January 29, 2026 | Domestic Violence
Professional, responsive and compassionate
I recently found myself in need of some legal advice and representation. I had very little time to prepare for an appearance in court on an order of protection. The Gitlin Law Firm jumped into action and gave me guidance. Gunnar was quick to set up a meeting to walk me through my next steps. He was p...
"I endorse Gunnar Gitlin. Gunnar is recognized nationally for his extensive experience as a divorce lawyer. He represents individuals in complex divorce, child custody and other family law matters. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of the Matrimonial Lawyers. Gunnar has widely lectured on Retirement division, Legal Ethics and Family Law matters. I recommend Gunnar without reservation"
"I have known and worked with Gunnar Gitlin for many years and highly recommend Gunnar for his legal skills, his Collaborative skills, his knowledge and integrity."
Divorce and separation lawyer
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Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
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Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
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President's Special Recognition Award, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Illinois Chapter
2007
Michael S. Cohen Award,
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Leading Attorney Network,
2007
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
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Illinois Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersVice President
1996 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
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Illinois Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersBoard of Directors
2005 - 2007
Illinois Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Continuing Legal Education CommitteeChairman
2003 - 2005
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Admissions Procedures CommitteeMember
2003 - 2005
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Journal CommitteeMember
1998 - 2003
Institute for Matrimonial Law AssociatesMember
1998 - 1999
Illinois Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Legislation and Lobbying CommitteeMember
1998 - 2001
Illinois Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Continuing Legal Education CommitteeMember
1997 - 2001
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Admissions Procedures CommitteeMember
1997 - 2004
Illinois Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersBoard of Directors
1997 - 1998
Illinois Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-New Case Law CommitteeChairman
1993 - 1996
McHenry County Bar Association-Legal Aid CommitteeChairman
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