Michael Anthony Chapski

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Michael Anthony Chapski

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31 reviews
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Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Elgin, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

1815 Grandstand Pl, Elgin, IL

About Michael

Practice Areas

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Family 50%

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2015 2011

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Robert A. Chapski, Ltd.

1815 Grandstand Pl, Elgin, IL, 60123-4916

chapskilaw.com

Michael Anthony Chapski's Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Justin | February 28, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

An outstanding attorney

Mike was my second lawyer in my 13 month divorce process that involved my 3 children, and he was my attorney for the final 11 months of my divorce. I should have gone with him first. Mike answered all of my questions I had about the divorce process quickly and directly. Many of my calls and emails... were replied to the same day, if not within an hour or two. There were also times he would respond back on weekends or while he was at the courthouse. Mike did an excellent job of keeping me in the loop, and making sure my process continued to move forward, despite having to work with a stubborn opposing attorney. Unlike my first attorney, Mike didn’t send out any type of correspondence to the opposing side without my prior approval, and I felt that we were consistently in synch on strategy and process. Working with Mike, I felt that I had control over my case, and he would ask me how I would like to proceed when given different options. Mike did an excellent job of explaining where things stood, and the next steps along the way. I highly recommend Michael Chapski for anyone unfortunate enough to find themselves going through a divorce. If I should find myself needing any post-divorce legal assistance, I would not hesitate to retain his services again.

Posted by Dave | January 19, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Dave

I've worked with Michael for approximately four years, the duration not of his doing but rather the strategy we chose to employ in my case. Michael is very knowledgeable and consistently made me aware of all my options, both the good and the bad. He is incredibly responsive to both phone calls, e-mai...l and office visits. In a couple of urgenct instances, Michael contacted me after hours with his mobile phone. Michael is personable and professional. He is totally committed to the plan we laid out and supportive of me throughout the process. Michael has a quiet approach with opposing counsel yet is a very strong advocate of me. He does not get taken advantage of. I have worked with a multitude of attorneys both personally and professionally and I endorse Michael as top notch because of his combination of knowledge, personality and effectiveness.

Posted by Michelle | January 13, 2012 | Child Custody

highly recommended

I have recommended him to my family and he is working for my brother in his custody case right now. Mr chapski and his firm helped me to regain custody of my children after my ex husband fled to arkansas and filed a bogus temporary order of custody to keep them from me. Not only did he get them retur...ned to me with full custody my ex husband went to jail the same day. I dont know what I would have done had it not been for Michael and his firm THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend!!!

Michael Chapski is a true professional in every way! He is calm and in control at all times. He has truly been a pleasure to work with in my post Divorce issues. Even when the opposing side has been difficult and inflammatory, Mr. Chapski sticks to the issues at hand and works to find a resolution in... a timely manner. It is obviously his goal to seek resolutions to issues and unlike other attorney's, he truly respects his clients time and money and does not waste either! I would Highly Recommend Michael Chapski as an attorney!!

Posted by Randy | April 19, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Hard working, exceptional counsel

On the advice of a friend, I retained Mike to help me with some difficult post-divorce matters. 4 weeks ago I was in a world of hurt after a very troubling 3 years. Today it is over - resolved, case dismissed, and I am on better terms with my ex than ever.

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Elgin Bar Association

Past President

Kane County Bar Foundation

Former Director

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2011

Elgin Bar Association

President

Education

1994

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

Kane County Parenting Education Program

KIDS Program

Languages

English

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