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Vanessa Favia is an accomplished attorney practicing in Illinois, admitted to both the Illinois Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She graduated with honors from the University of Iowa, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Sociology. Vanessa obtained her Juris Doctorate from Drake University School of Law, where she also received certification in litigation and dispute resolution. During her law school years, Vanessa gained extensive experience clerking at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Iowa, the Iowa Attorney General's Office, the Polk County Prosecutor's Office, and the Youth Law Center. Her legal practice is centered on family law and real estate.
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State: Illinois
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Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Top Notch Service
I had an excellent experience working with Vanessa on a real estate matter. From the very beginning, she were incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and detail-oriented. Real estate transactions can be stressful and complicated, but she made the entire process smooth and manageable. She, as well as...
Posted by Sarah | November 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce attorney
Vanessa made sure I was informed about my case and helped me navigate my way through my divorce.
Posted by ALEX | November 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
GREAT LAWYER
Vanessa Favia has represented me on both family law matters and several real estate closings. The reason I continue to choose her is because she gets the job done quickly, efficiently and effectively. She stays in communication through the entire process, she's tough in the courtroom and not afraid...
Posted by Nick | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Great person to have in your corner!
Vanessa has represented me in multiple real estate transactions. She is professional, responsive, intelligent and thorough. I would recommend Vanessa to anyone in need of legal services.
Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2013 | Child Custody
Visitation and Custody
She helped me on a complicated interstate custody case and helped solve my case that had been disputed for years. She was both kind and professional and I always knew she cared about my case and my son. I send my friends to her when they have visitation issues.
"Vanessa is an outstanding attorney and one who you can trust to protect your interests and work hard for you. She has extensive experience in real estate and family matters and I have been greatly impressed with her caring attitude for her clients and her hard work. I would recommend Vanessa without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Favia is a brilliant and talented attorney. She is compassionate and caring towards her clients and she always zealously fights for her clients to get the best results. And she delivers favorable results. Her negotiation skills and courtroom litigation skills are top notch."
"Vanessa is always well prepared and equipped to handle any matter that is given to her. She fights hard for all her clients while keeping an upbeat, positive attitude. I also credit her for my growth as an attorney as she is always willing to share her wealth of experience as a successful attorney. I highly recommend her!"
"Vanessa is an exceptional attorney. She is bright, diligent and passionate about getting the right result for her clients --a great combination in any lawyer. I would recommend her highly."
"Vanessa is a skilled and knowledgeable family law attorney who has been able to assist clients of my firm with their family law concerns on several occasions. I have great respect for her and have seen for myself that she provides her clients with service above and beyond the ordinary. Highly recommended."
"I met Vanessa as opposing counsel on a case. I have to say I was more than impressed. I thought I could slip some legal arguments past her, but she already had motions against them all. It is a pleasure to work with her. She listens well and is extremely passionate about her clients. Vanessa is sharp when in court, judges listen to her and she has a style that's hard to copy. She is aggressive, but not in a way that offends opposing counsel. I have to say I love working with her. She is as good as her reputation -tough, but practical. I totally endorse this lawyer as she adds so much to this profession!!!"
Family lawyer
Real estate lawyer
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Divorce and separation lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Domestic violence lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
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Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2025
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Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2004
Certification in Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Drake Law School
2016 - Present
Owner/Founder, VANESSA FAVIA LAW LTD. d/b/a VF LAW, Ltd.
2010 - 2013
Part-Time Municipal DUI Prosecutor, Village of Downers Grove
2005 - 2016
Owner, Favia Law
2004 - 2005
Clerk, Polk County District Attorney's Office
2016 - Present
Kane County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Christian Legal SocietyMember
2006 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2014
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
2013
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