Karen L. Delveaux

Karen L. Delveaux

4.6
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 39 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Saint Charles, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Real Estate, Family

100 E. Illinois Street, Suite 200, Saint Charles, IL

About Karen

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

In matters of divorce or separation, I work for you with experience, knowledge and compassion.

50%
Family 25%

Representation in all matters of family law affecting your family including parenting issues; paternity and support

25%
Real Estate 25%

From contract to closing - I take care of everything! No fee until you close!

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 39 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1986

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Karen L. Delveaux PC

100 E. Illinois Street, Suite 200, Saint Charles, IL, 60174

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Karen L. Delveaux's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Terrible Experience

I had an awful experience with Karen. She seemed nice, experienced and what I thought was a tough attorney when I met her during the initial consultation. After 4 mos. into the divorce, I let her go. This was after I learned from another attorney that she should be filing a petition for maintenanc...e after my husband stopped paying for a number of items such as groceries, vet bills, gas, etc. I had to go back and inform her and she insisted she never knew, yet I told her up front he wasn't paying for these. She didn't appear in court on the day she was supposed to and gave me some flimsy excuse that she was trying to save me money. Then she charged me an hours time to research victims assistance information, of which she never provided to me and I never requested her to research it. I compared invoices with my husbands and every phone call between his attorney and mine she charged me more time for, yet it was the same phone call. I lost faith and was hesitant to hire another female attorney. Do your homework on attorneys before and research feedback from other clients. I got her name from a coworker, yet found very little on client feedback and testimonials other than one listed on this website. There are good attorneys out there that truly advocate for their clients and the law, I don't believe Karen is one of them. Karen wasted a great deal of my money.

Posted by Renee | February 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Attorney

Attorney Karen Delveaux is an excellent attorney and advocate. Her legal research and writing is top notch. She prepares for her court appearances and is therefore ready for whatever may come her way. Her ability to think on her feet sets her apart and heads and shoulders above her adversaries. S...he is bright, prepared, experienced, compassionate and when need be, persistent, strong and truly in your corner. As a fellow attorney, I know no greater testimonial than the referral of cases. I trust Karen Delveaux and believe she is truly one of the best as evidenced by the fact that I have referred matters to her including both family and friends on matters ranging from family/divorce/custody to real estate to personal injury. She consistently brings the highest level of integrity and legal skills to each and every matter she handles.

Posted by Randy | February 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended!

Explained all the processes in detail which helped in making the many decisions needed. Always responded quickly. Helped in keeping things moving forward.

Posted by Linda | February 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very helpful at a stressful time in my life

Karen was very helpful, very courteous, and extremely patient with me during my divorce. If I didn't understand something, she would take the time to explain everything to me. I specifically chose a woman lawyer to represent me, and Karen was consistently supportive during all the emotional ups and... downs I experienced during the divorce process. Completely understanding and patient with me! Thankfully my case wasn't all too difficult or complicated, but I can imagine Karen has the knowledge and experience to tackle even the most toughest legal issues. During the divorce process, I moved away to another part of the state. Karen and I kept in touch and communicated a lot via e-mail and texts, and she kept me well informed of important items I needed to address, court dates, as well as other issues that she was able to work on without my necessarily having to be physically present. She was eager to explore all avenues of dividing the marriage assets, and I am very happy that she worked hard on my behalf to make sure I was able to be awarded the portions of marriage assets to which I was legally entitled. Most definitely, Karen worked extremely hard on that! If you're looking for an attorney who is tough as nails to represent you, but still has tons of compassion and understanding to help you along during the emotional aspects of the divorce process, I would highly recommend Karen L. Delveaux.

Posted by Bill | February 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fantastic

Karen did a fantastic job with my case. She was professional, agressive, and completely in charge of the case and also the other attorney. She was very responsive and clear on the different directions I could take throughout the case. Through a very stressful situation, I felt at ease with Karen and ...knowing that My daughter and I were being represented well. I can't say enough how much I appreciate all her efforts and I would/will recommend Karen to anyone looking for representation! Thank you Karen!

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Karen L. Delveaux's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicole Kersten

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen Is a smart and effective attorney who is well respected by her peers. She is a great advocate for her clients and I highly recommend her."

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Susan Alvarado

Family lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with attorney Karen Delveaux on several very difficult cases, some of which involved allegations of child sexual abuse and other misconduct. Karen's superior knowledge of the law and her zealous advocacy on behalf her clients is recognized by lawyers and judges throughout our legal community. She is someone I turn to for advice when I am faced with complex questions of law."

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Kendall Hartsfield

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mansoor Ansari

Family lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Delveaux is a renown family law attorney in the Chicagoland area. She is committed to her practice and dedicated to achieving her clients' goals."

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Deborah Carder

Family lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen works tirelessly for her client's best interest. She is a great attorney to have on your side in DuPage County."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Karen L Delveaux PC

1994 - 2007

Partner, Cleal & Delveaux PC

1989 - 1993

Associate, Hubert J. Loftus, Ltd

1986 - 1988

Associate, Righeimer Martin Cinquino LLC

Associations

1988 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

1986 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

2014 - 2016

DuPage County Bar Association

Judges' Nite Cast Member

Education

1986

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Northern Illinois University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

DuPage County Bar Association

Judges' Nite Cast Member

2015

DuPage County Bar Association

Judges' Nite Cast Member

2014

DuPage County Bar Association

Judges' Nite Cast Member

Languages

English

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