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Michael Anthony Chapski

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Michael Anthony Chapski

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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

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

Law Offices of Robert A. Chapski, Ltd.

1815 Grandstand Pl, Elgin, IL, 60123-4916

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Michael Anthony Chapski's Reviews

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Divorce & Separation (21) Child Custody (8) Family (5) Lawsuits & Disputes (3) Litigation (3) Alimony (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (18) Advocacy (17) Professionalism (17) Recommendation (17) Responsiveness (16) Character & Conduct (12) General Knowledge (10) Communication Style (9) Compassion (9) Cost of Services (7) Trustworthiness (7) Practice Area Knowledge (4) Punctuality (3) Staff & Support (3)

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Posted by Denise K | January 09, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Professional and Ethical

I first hired an attorney out of big office in Dundee, IL that placed his feet on his desk during our first meeting. At that moment I should have known that he didn’t have my best interest in mind. After several mistakes were made by the now disbarred attorney, I quickly searched for a new attorney.... Mike Chapski came highly recommended through my brother. My brother has had personal and professional experiences with Mike. Throughout my divorce process, which lasted 16 months, Mike has always remained professional as well as personable while understanding family matters and confidentiality. His professionalism is well respected not only by his clients, peers, but the judges respect him as well. He is ultra-organized and immaculate about his work and it is always completed in a timely manner. Mike Chapski also assisted me with a custody evaluation conducted in 2011-2012. I was awarded sole custody with his assistance in 2012. Throughout the process, Mike was very helpful guiding me through the exasperating and stressful evaluation process as well as aligning the proper paper work to keep the process moving. For some odd reason the opposing side would forget about required paperwork due on scheduled court dates. Mike was always on time for court and had what was asked of us or him on the scheduled dates. This was very important to me because I, and like others, cannot afford mistakes. Mike assisted me by answering detailed questions promptly via email or by phone even though he was out of the office or even on vacation! He has always been polite, yet firm in court while in front of the judge. The reason I would recommend Mike to another individual is because of his high code of business ethics and he truly sees what the judge would probably see in any case or legal matter.

Posted by Dale | April 15, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommended DIvorce Attorney

Mike did an outstanding job representing me in a challenging divorce case. He was extremely patient and understanding when listening to my situation. MIke also clearly communicated strategic options when deciding how to approach the case and the potential risks of each. Mike's openness, strategic ...vision, and court presence is outstanding. I have personally recommended Mike to 2 of my friends who are contemplating divorce and I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for a compassionate yet aggressive attorney. Not that it matters but my ex is very apprehensive about going back to court with me again.

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!!!!

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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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