Paula Rieghns

Paula Rieghns

3.5
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Marengo, IL
Practice Areas: Family

205 N. State St., Marengo, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 17 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2008

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 19 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2006

Permanent Relinquishment of License

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Paula Rieghns, Ltd.

205 N. State St., Marengo, IL, 60152-3445

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Paula Rieghns's Reviews

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3.5 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
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1 star (6)

Posted by Noelle | July 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Money Shark - No Results

DO NOT HIRE - I’m very disappointed in my experience with attorney Paula Rieghns. After working on my case for over two years and collecting significant fees, she abruptly withdrew just before trial without just cause. This left me in an extremely difficult position with little time to prepare or sec...ure new representation. I expected better communication, commitment, and professionalism—especially during such a critical time in my case.

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Divorce Consult for substitution.

Beware Paula. Red flags went off during my consultation with her. "Are you ready to fight." "You can always file for bankruptcy." She is actually worse than the attorney I fired. Currently my friend had to let her go because she just kept making sure her divorce case does not settle. Even when the ot...her party was ready. She would purposely not have documents correctly written or not ready. Worst legal advice to keep the divorce case going. Not trustworthy or professional.

Posted by Rell | October 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic lawyer

A+++ lawyer. Do business with Paula. She very helpful and understanding. She NOT about just taking money. She works hard for the Money. She a great person that's very laid back with her words and action and will definitely do great job in court room.

Posted by Christin | April 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

I hired Paula for an adoption case for minors and an adult adoption. These cases are not easy. She was hired in the middle of the minor adoption case. She jumped right in & did MORE in the case in a few months than the prior attorney did in a year into the case. She is so diligent , knows the law and... truly cares for her clients. She made a statement that she wants all of her clients to feel like her only client and she shows this with her compassion and work she puts into your case. I can not recommend her enough!! She got the job done and did it well! Thoroughly explains the best and worst case scenarios. If you hire her she will fight for you and you will not be disappointed. I can not thank her enough for what she has done for our family!

Posted by Laura | August 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Timing was everything

I had days left to get a notice in front of a judge and no lawyers seemed to understand my need. I was referred to Paula from another lawyer and decided to stop in to set up an appointment. Paula was understanding with my time constraints and somehow everything fell into place from the moment I w...alked in the door to the court date. The starts aligned and I am so grateful for you taking in my case.

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Anthony Scifo

Litigation lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Attorney Rieghns for just under a decade. I just had a highly contested, extremely emotional litigation case with her. She tirelessly advocated for her client, and helped to mitigate the emotional aspect so the parties could reach a fair settlement. I whole-heartedly endorse this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Languages

English

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