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Maria Tolva Mack
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Biography
Maria is a graduate of the University Of Illinois College Of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a degree in Speech Communication. She received her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law. She is an experienced litigator who tried over 80 cases in DuPage, Kane, Cook and Will counties. Maria has also advocated for her clients in at least an equal number of arbitration hearings. In recent years her practice has concentrated primarily in family law matters, including divorce proceedings, post decree petitions, child custody and paternity matters. Maria also handled administrative hearings on behalf of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, and now accepts cases on behalf of those wishing to appeal an indicated finding made against them by DCFS. She also handles residential real estate closings and estate planning matters.
Maria is currently a member of the adjunct faculty staff at College of DuPage, where she teaches students in the Paralegal Studies program. She has taught seminars for both the DuPage County Bar Association and The DuPage Association of Women Lawyers. She is a past president of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers and is currently an officer of the DuPage Chapter of the Justinian Society of Lawyers.
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Licensed in Illinois for 35 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1990
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Mulyk, Laho & Mack, LLC
45 S. Park Ave., Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137-6203
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Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Would not recommend
I would not recommend Maria Mack because she was not responsive to my emails. The other party knew the results of the court dates weeks before I heard anything. I ended up switching to another attorney who was responsive and who would represent my side instead of an automatic concession to the oppo...
Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2012
Thank you!
I am very thankful for Maria Mack's legal assistance. Maria was friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough in her analysis and preparation. She clearly explained the legal process, replied to my emails promptly, and kept me informed on what was going on with my case. I'm very happy with the outcome, an...
Maria Tolva Mack's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Maria is a no nonsense, common sense lawyer. She advocates for her clients in a professional manner. I enjoy working with her."
"I endorse this lawyer. I still have yet to have a case with Maria on the other side, but I have had one with each of her three partners. I can only say that the apple surely won't fall too far from that tree. As a colleague in bar association events, Maria is a consummate professional!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maria is a knowledgeable, experienced attorney who is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maria is a professional who knows the law and the facts of her case. She is a pleasure to work with."
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Wendy Musielak
Divorce and separation lawyer
Andrew Cores
Divorce and separation lawyer
Frank Gradishar
Divorce and separation lawyer
Rebecca Laho
Divorce and separation lawyer
Sharon Mulyk
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
1987
AmJur Award, Criminal Law, AmJur
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Partner, Mulyk, Layho & Mack, LLC
2009 - Present
Adjunct Faculty Member, College of DuPage (Paralegal Studies)
2008 - 2008
Faculty, DuPage County Bar Association Keith Roberts Tiral Advocay Class
2007 - 2009
Attorney, Fortunato, Knobbe. Davenport & Arnold, Ltd.,
2005 - 2007
Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Maria Tolva Mack
Associations
2012 - Present
Dupage County Bar Association Ad Hoc E-File CommitteeMember
2009 - Present
Justinian Society of Lawyers (DuPage County chapter)Officer
2007 - Present
DuPage County Bar Association, Family Law and Practice CommitteeMember
2006 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2005 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Kane County Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Justinian Society of Lawyers (DuPage County chapter)President
2011 - 2012
DuPage County Bar AssociationChair of Ad Hoc Paralegal Committee
2007 - 2008
DuPage County Bar AssociationCommittee on Professionalism
2006 - 2007
DuPage Association of Women LawyersPresident
2003 - 2008
DuPage Association of Women LawyersOfficer
Education
1989
DePaul University, College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
University of Illinois
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Basic Skills Seminar
So You Want to Start Your Own Law Firm
2011
Paralegal Commitee Meeting
Job Search Skills for Paralegals
2006
Basic Skills Course For New Lawyers
Opening Your Own Law Firm