Steven Jay Brody

I have worked with Mr. Brody for many years, regarding a number of family matters. No matter how big or small, Mr. Brody has always given his full attention to the matters, always concentrating on my child's best interests in mind, above all. He is forthright, has impeccable integrity, and will present things clearly and honestly throughout the process, as well as certainly in the courtroom. He alleviates surprises that the court process may present, and clarifies things from the most trivial to the most involved, with detail and concern. With his law firm, you get someone that will fight for your rights, no matter what difficulties present themselves. Highly recommended regarding divorce and family matters, and I know he does great work regarding financial and bankruptcy matters as well.

Attorney Steven is an outstanding professional who handled my case so swiftly that it is unimaginable how quickly he got my divorce settled. There was no progress made in my divorce since 2018 Nov, and I hired attorney Steven in July 2020. And lo behold, under his legal counsel, I got divorced under six months of hiring him. He has the impeccable legal knowledge, tremendous energy, his 100k Watt charisma, and confidence are his core strengths; he shared his direct cell phone number and was personally available to me whenever I needed him, even for clarifying small doubts or questions; I even spoke to him on Sundays. He would be there for you, and he will diminish or clear off any doubts that may arise and also shepherd you through the legal system with the best fathomable outcome. I highly recommend attorney Steven Brody, and I wish him all the best for his successful legal career. Attorney Steven is highly revered and respected in the legal arena and especially in McHenry County, IL. If your situation is giving you sleepless nights or heart palpitations, talk to your savior Mister. Steven Brody, and you will see the HUGE difference day ONE you hire him. He is a man of his words!! I only wished I hired attorney Steven in Nov 2018 to have led me not to struggle so much in my personal life until now, i.e., Dec 2020

I first became acquainted with Steve several years ago when I hired him to represent me in my divorce. I have since consulted with him in several other matters including certain business matters. He has always been accessible, knowledgeable and helpful. Most recently he assisted me with a lease agreement and resolving a business dispute. His advice was timely and on point. I will continue to utilize his services and recommend him to anyone going through a difficult time, especially a divorce.

I am a single father of two children ages 13 and 9. Their mother is not involved. On Sunday night DCFS took protective custody of them which prevented me from seeing them. I was scared and did not know what to do. I initially saw Mr. Brody on a Monday at 4:00 P.M., the same day I called his office. He calmed me down as much as anyone could. I could tell he was confident. The next morning we appeared in court when we were first provided a stack of documents and reports. Mr. Brody had the matter continued to Wednesday, the very next morning thereby giving him time to review the paperwork. We went to hearing on Wednesday morning and he was on fire. He knew exactly what was in the reports, and thoroughly discredited the DCFS case worker on the stand. The judge immediately returned my children to my care. He is one BAD dude that does not mess around in the courtroom.

Mr. Steven J Brody took over as my attorney when I ran into a very difficult issue at the end of my divorce. Steven is a great listener and read through all the information I provided. He was up to speed on everything in a very short time. He is a straight shooter who will tell you what you need to know and will explain strategy and options. He was prompt at communicating in person, over the phone, and via email and texting. In the end, he was able to help me resolve the issue in a very short time and in a way that was fair and amicable when things could have been a lot worse. I strongly recommend Steven J Brody.

Steve will fight for you both inside and outside of the court room. He was an amazing trial attorney and kept me well informed during the whole process. He always reassured me, and fought for what was right.

Bankruptcy of any kind is a very stressful situation. In our case, our business had been destroyed by the lockdowns of 2020-2021. We sought Steve’s counsel and were very glad we did! He walked us through the entire process in our first meeting and made an unpleasant situation a bit less so. Our case closed months ago and yet Steve is still available to answer questions and provide counsel. I can’t recommend him highly enough! Steve is a good man and a great ally.

I could not say enough amazing things about both Steven and Timothy. I was referred to Steven by another very reputable attorney and as soon as I sat down for my consultation I knew I was in the right hands. I felt safe. I watched Timothy fight for me as if he was fighting for his own truth, his own life. From the care and support they offer to the knowledge they bring to the table, they are an unstoppable team! Yesterdays victory and Timothy’s will to fight for the truth will be something I am forever going to be grateful for. Again, I cannot thank this firm enough!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Steven and Tim are a fantastic team! From day one to yesterday's victory I watched Tim's determination and knowledge/skills to never giving up on my sister and the truth! Tim, once he's in that court room nothing else counts but the truth! The knowledge and language used by Tim, words cannot even describe. Very professional, friendly, response times are super fast. Tim and Steven made sure my sister understood the whole process. This Law Firm is highly recommended by myself, my sister and the rest of the family/team.

“I hired Mr. Brandner to help me with an order of protection filed against me by a close family member. He came highly recommended and did not disappoint. He sat with me on Zoom for over 2 hours just waiting for the judge to start our hearing! Mr. Brandner showed that the other side had no case, and so the judge dismissed the case without me even needing to put on a defense or any evidence. He was flexible, patient, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. If you need help on your restraining order, call Tim and Steve.”

My boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend filed a stalking no contact order (restraining order) against me. Approximately one week before the hearing I retained Mr. Brody to represent me. I had sent him various documents for him to review prior to the hearing. He had reviewed the documents and after a short discussion we were ready to go. Mr. Brody was ferocious in the court room. He strategically blocked almost all of her evidence. The judge swiftly ruled in my favor and denied the petition. I won because of his superior skill. Having Mr. Brody in my corner what is the best move I could have made.

Steve Brody is a talented attorney and a great human being. On occasion, he appeared disorganized and disconnected but when it counted, he was extremely sharp and tenacious. He knows the law very well, he tells it like it is, and verified every claim I made along the way. Steve answered most of my calls and emails in a timely matter and on several occasions, he answered when I'm sure many others wouldn't have. I owe a great deal of gratitude to Steve, Natalie and his staff.

Since 2015, I have worked with two different divorce attorneys, and met five different divorce attorneys who represented my ex-husband. Through these experiences, Attorney Brody stands out in ways I found very important to me as a client. He is dedicated and often works seven days a week. (I just met with him today, on a Saturday morning, at 8:00 A.M..) Attorney Brody is smart and savvy--an important, rare distinction. He knows the law, but he also reads people well, and he knows the correct approach to take to achieve outcomes. He is the perfect balance between street smart and book smart. The trait that also left an impression is his humility; he's a genuine, down-to-earth kind of guy. He won't pepper you with "lawyer talk" to make you feel intimidated or that he's better than you. He doesn't judge. Rather, he is a straight-talker who may not always tell you what you want to hear, but he'll tell you the truth so that he can best help you. He is unconventional, for sure, but I admire that. He is not about to change himself to fit into the stereotype of a family attorney. He does things the way he feels are right and honest whether that is inline with tortoise-shell horned-rimmed glasses attorney stereotypes or not. Yes, his office is filled with piles of papers as some clients have mentioned. Be careful not to misjudge him for this. He knows where things are, and I personally take the piles as a good sign. They mean he is often hired because he is talented. The piles mean that he is busy. The last thing I want as a client is an attorney to have a clean office because that they aren't being hired or means he or she is using precious time on things other than the clients. Attorney Brody doesn't waste his time like this for the simple sake of having an office that may or may not impress you. He cares more for working for you than working to impress you. Just because it's not a system that works for the particular clients who wrote those statements in their reviews, doesn't mean it doesn't work for Attorney Brody. I highly recommend that you contact him.

My wife and I were victims of the 2008 housing industry collapse. We retained Steven Brody to represent us throughout the course of our foreclosure proceedings. Mr. Brody represented us very efficiently and exceeded our expectations. In hindsight, we were extremely pleased with Mr. Brody's professional services. He reponded to our questions and concerns in a timely and courteous manner. We found him to be a top notch foreclosure attorney and would highly recommend him.

I was looking for an aggressive attorney to handle some very serious post judgment matters involving my ex-husband and our children. Steven was recommended to me by a friend whom he had represented in some post judgment matters. I was told that he would respond quickly and take immediate action. I met with Steven and we discussed my various concerns. Steven listened to my concerns, absorbed all I had told him and responded with a plan to address all of my concerns. Steven met or exceeded my expectations. He immediately filed new pleadings and was able obtain the results I needed on an expedited basis. I strongly recommend him for anyone looking for a great attorney who responds quickly and obtains results.