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

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Noelle | July 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 | Divorce & Separation

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 anonymous | December 03, 2020

Excellent, honest attorney

I consulted with Paula on a complex, difficult matter involving the Jehovah's Witnesses, and she provided highly competent, frank advice to me that was based upon her thorough review of information I had provided her. This does not always happen. I am indebted to her for her assistance in this matter.... She truly helped me when she was in no way obligated to do so. Highly recommended. Thank you.

Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

VERY RUDE AND UNPROFESSIONAL

Paula was very unprofessional in how she spoke with me and opposing counsel. She advised me to do things that would make my divorce take much longer than it needed to. Her number one goal was to make money. She even advised me not to try and see my own children, because it put me in a better financia...l position. She disregarded what I wanted as her client and bullied me into seeing things her way while I was going through the most stressful time in my life. I am glad I finally woke up and hired a lawyer that had my interests and my children's interests in mind.

Posted by Pam | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellence

Paula is one of the best attorneys I have ever known! She gets down to business and she knows how to conduct herself and take care of business. You want Atty Paula Rieghn's on your side! I can not state how grateful my husband and I are to have such a wonderful Attorney. She always gets back to us ri...ght away when we have a question. She basically holds your hands through everything but not afraid to tell you how it really is! I would hire her again and again and again if I needed an attorney. I have recommended her to many people and they are all very happy with Atty Paula Rieghns!

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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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