Laura M. Urbik Kern

Laura M. Urbik Kern

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 41 years

Family Lawyer at Elmhurst, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

386 N York St Ste 204, Elmhurst, IL

About Laura

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

41 years | 500 cases

40%
Family 40%

41 years | 500 cases

40%
Child Custody 16%

41 years | 500 cases

16%
Guardianship 2%

41 years | 100 cases

2%
Juvenile Law 2%

41 years | 500 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 40 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 41 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1984

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Laura M Urbik Kern

386 N York St Ste 204, Elmhurst, IL, 60126-2367

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Laura M. Urbik Kern's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable and trustworthy

Laura handled my divorce. Family law is complex. Laura is your best bet for a fair outcome. She will give it to you straight, let you know when your emotions are overruling your good judgment and she will guide you to pick the battles that are important. She fights aggressively she needs to and is ca...lm, understanding and cooperative with the other side when that's the best approach. If you're looking for an attorney who will tell you want to hear and offer you the moon, you're in the wrong place. If you're looking for an attorney who will tell it to you like it is and fight intelligently for your rights, Laura's the attorney for you.

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Hearing Officer, Illinois Attorney and Disciplinary Committee

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Certificate, Admission United States Supreme Court

2005

Service Recognition- Elmhurst Police and Fire Commission, City of Elmhurst

2003

Certificate of Appreciation- Chair Family Law Section Counsel, Illinois State Bar Association

2003

Pro Bono Legal Service Award, DuPage County Bar Association

N/A

Top 50 Women Lawyers, Leading Lawyers Network

N/A

Top 100 Consumer Lawyers, Leading Lawyers Network

Work Experience

2001 - 2004

Partner, Kubiesa, Spiroff, Gosselar, Acker & Kern, P.C.

2000 - 2005

Commissioner, City Of Elmhurt Police And Fire

1994 - 2006

Village Prosecutor, Village of Roselle

1985 - 1988

Assistant States Attorney, Dupage County Prosecution

Associations

2012 - Present

American Association of Family Mediators

1996 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

1986 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section

1985 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association, Family Law and Practice Committee

Education

1984

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

College of Saint Benedict

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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