Maxwell Sharkey

Maxwell Sharkey

also known as Max

5.0
Rating: 5.8

Licensed for 2 years

Family Lawyer at Naperville, IL
Practice Areas: Family

1737 S Naperville Rd., Ste 100, Naperville, IL

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Family 100%

Divorce, Parentage (Custody and Support), Name Change, DCFS, Guardianship, Adoption, and Orders of Protection

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 2 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2023

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC

1737 S Naperville Rd., Ste 100, Naperville, IL, 60174

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Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend Max Sharkey!!

If I could give Max more than five stars, I absolutely would! Max is, without question, the most phenomenal family law attorney I have ever worked with. Both my fiancé and I have had the privilege of having Max represent us in our individual family law cases, and I truly cannot say enough wonderfu...l things about him. We have a blended family, and both of us came from difficult situations involving our children's other parents. Our children were unfortunately exposed to circumstances that no child should ever have to experience. Throughout both of our cases, Max's number one priority was always the children, their safety, their stability, and ultimately what was in their best interests. What makes Max so exceptional is that he doesn't just approach family law as a legal battle to be won. He approaches it with compassion, thoughtfulness, and a genuine understanding of how deeply these situations affect families. He helped us navigate incredibly emotional and complicated circumstances while always remaining levelheaded, strategic, and focused on achieving the safest and healthiest outcomes for everyone involved. One of the things I appreciate most about Max is his ability to make you feel heard, understood, and validated. Family law can be incredibly personal, emotional, and sometimes embarrassing to discuss. Max never once made either of us feel judged or uncomfortable. He listens, he cares, and he takes the time to understand your situation without making you feel like you're just another case on his desk. He is also incredibly responsive, timely, organized, and thorough. And something that deserves special recognition is how respectful he is of your money. Let's face it, hiring an attorney is expensive, and spending money on legal fees is never easy. But Max is genuinely mindful of that. He is efficient with his time, transparent about the work being done, and conscientious about not creating unnecessary expenses. You never feel like he's dragging things out or looking for ways to bill you more. He truly wants to help you achieve the best possible outcome as efficiently and effectively as possible. Both my fiancé and I have had successful experiences with Max representing us, and we are beyond grateful for the stability, peace of mind, and protection he has helped us establish for our children. I have worked with other attorneys before, and I can confidently say that Max is in a league of his own. His professionalism, compassion, knowledge, communication, and dedication to his clients are unmatched. If you are looking for a family law attorney who will genuinely listen to you, advocate for your children, respect your finances, and handle your case with both compassion and confidence, Max is the attorney you want in your corner. Our family will forever be grateful for everything he has done for us. I would recommend him a thousand times over. Five stars simply aren't enough!

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Northern Illinois University College of Law

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