Paula Rieghns

Paula is a consummate professional. I hadn't read any reviews on her: she was referred to me by a neighbor when I was going through a surprise divorce. I was stunned with no real time to process what was happening to me. Paula spoke in a comforting yet matter-of-fact way that kept my head in the g...ame without having to be negative with my soon to be ex. My goal was to get through with the divorce as cleanly and painlessly without acrimony, but I still needed to be sure I was taken care of. Paula was able to work with us (representing me only) making it easy for both me and the ex to feel like our arrangement was fair and efficient. No unnecessary continuances, no unnecessary fees and she did all the leg work. She's smart. She's honest, and our divorce was accomplished as quickly as legally possible. She was able to reassure and educate us both without ever feeling condescended to. Her billing and rates was beyond reasonable. After all this, I really feel a new lease on life and she's helped me avoid feeling bitter and mistreated. I'm so grateful she's in my community. Even my ex would recommend her, and has.

I retained this attorney for my child custody case. She did what she could until the GAL report came back not in our favor. She then advised me to send her a list of inconsistencies that we found in the GAL report. Once receiving this from me, she is withdrawing from my case, admitting that she la...cks the experience to help me. She also gave some very bad advice, advising me to go to DCFS for one of my concerns with the child's father, putting me in a deep hole with my case. She also failed to give me any guidance in regards to what the GAL looks for. On top of this, she completely failed to communicate that she would not be there for some of the court appearances, leaving me to drive over an hour to the courthouse for no reason. Beware of this attorney.