Name: Diane E. Elliott
Address: Po Box 259, Dekalb, IL, 60115-0259, US
Telephone: Not Available
Price range: $ 150-300 per hour
Rating: 4.8

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Dekalb, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Support ... +2 more

About Diane

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

Emphasis is on client-directed family law matters and working collaboratively with client(s) to facilitate a positive dissolution of marriage or relationship experience to create a functional, thriving new family structure.

20 years

60%

Family 20%

Collaborative law professional who uses client directed practice tools to facilitate identification of issues and concerns which will direct resolution of family law issues for clients. Attorney Elliott is a trained mediator and Guardian ad Litem.

20 years

20%

Child Support 10%

20 years

10%

Adoption 5%

Always a joyous experience - helping a family through adoption ~

20 years

Guardianship 5%

Guardianship(s) of Minor Children; Guardianship(s) of Disabled Adults are handled by my office.

20 years

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-300 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes

Payment Methods

Cash
Check
Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

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Location

Law Office of Diane E. Elliott

Po Box 259, Dekalb, IL, 60115-0259

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Diane E. Elliott's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Adoption

Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Adoption case

Diane was very professional and knowledgeable throughout the whole 9 month fight my ex put up. He hadn't seen my son in 10 years. My son wanted my husband to legally be his dad. She eased my stress and was honest throughout the whole process. She went to bat for us at every turn and frankly he never ...had a chance against her!! She fought hard to get us a great outcome and I cant thank her enough! I highly recommend her, she knows her stuff!! Sincerely, A very happy family

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Diane Elliott

Replied last October 07, 2022

This adoption was a very satisfying conclusion of a long journey for this client and her son. I was thrilled to be a part of this life changing moment! Thanks for your kind words!

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Diane E. Elliott's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rachel Hernandez

Family lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Diane is professional, compassionate and knowledgeable of laws pertaining to families and children. I have enjoyed working together for the NIU College of Law Alumni Council and look forward to working on collaborative process matters together."

Anthony Scifo

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Diane Elliott was my opponent on a very contested divorce. She was a fierce advocate for her client, unrelenting in her position, and ensured the best outcome possible. I endorse and recommend Ms. Elliott without reservation."

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Experience

Rating: 8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2005

Writing Contest - Second Place Winner, DuPage County Bar Association

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Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Diane E. Elliott

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Associations

2014 - Present

Alumni Council, Northern Illinois University

Member

2013 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2007 - Present

DeKalb County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

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Education

2005

Northern Illinois University College of Law

Juris Doctor

2003

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Advanced Certificate

1987

University of Illinois College of Law

Master of Library and Information Science

1980

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

B.S.

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Speaking Engagements

2016

Autism Parent Support Group

"Due Process Issues for Special Needs Families"

2015

Northern Illinois University, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Speech/Language Pathology

"Special Education Law - An Overview for Speech/Language Practitioners"

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Publications

2006

The Illinois School Board Journal "Filling a Vacancy on the School Board- Who Has the Authority?"

2006

Ottosen, Britz, Kelly, Cooper & Gilbert, Ltd. Legal Insights for School Districts "Preparing Your District for Possible Avian Influenza Crisis"

2005

DCBA Brief "Collegiate Team Prayer and the First Amendment"

2004

The Challenge - ISBA Section Newsletter of the Standing Committee on Minority and Women Law Participants "Relocation in Custody and Divorce: Giving Weight to the Best Interests of the Custodial Parent in Alignment with the Best Interests of the Child"

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Languages

English

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Q&A

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08 Mar 2021