$ 400-450 per hour
Steven N. Peskind is the principal of the Peskind Law Firm, a matrimonial and family law firm practicing in the Chicago area. Mr. Peskind currently serves as a legislative appointee on the Illinois Family Law Study Committee, working to refine and improve Illinois’ family laws. He is an elected member of the American Law Institute and a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Mr. Peskind is active with the American Bar Association family law section where he chairs the practice management committee and serves on the publication board. Also, he is an editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He blogs on family law matters at
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39 years
39 years
39 years
39 years
$ 400-450 per hour
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Acquired: 1985
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2445 Dean Street Suite E, Saint Charles, IL, 60175-4828
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Posted by Cortney Baish | November 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I am thankful that I chose the Peskind Law Firm to represent me during an incredibly difficult life transition. Steve, Ed and the entire Peskind Law Firm staff were able to make this emotional process as comfortable and seamless as it could possibly be. Both Steve and Ed explained the legal system ...
Posted by anonymous | August 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This law firm put several of my anxieties about my divorce at ease and made the process as simple for me as possible. They did this by always being very timely in all of their communications and court requirements. Professionalism, hard work, and intelligence with compassion is how I would best descr...
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
When I first met with him he was impressive and led me to believe that he would be focused on my case. However, after several months I realized that his statements to me during our initial meeting were just a sales pitch and that his actual services were very poor. When I spoke to him during the ca...
Posted by Joe | August 13, 2015
I was not a particularly easy client as I live out of state and am skeptical of attorney's in general let alone ones I did not get to meet personally. Steven Peskind and Edward Milas are smart, were engaging and they were thorough but most importantly they won my case through winning a subject matter...
Posted by Nichole | August 11, 2015
I had the pleasure or working with both Steve and Mollie Peskind and I would highly recommend this family based law firm. They are superior to any other firm. I, unfortunately, had negative experiences with previous law firms and wish I had known about Peskind Law Firm sooner. You will not be let d...
"I worked for Steve Peskind for 2 years as a law clerk while in law school. He has been the single most influential person in my development as a lawyer. Much of my own law practice is patterned after the many things he taught me. Steve is a very smart and accomplished lawyer who treats his clients with the utmost respect and compassion. Prospective clients would be very wise in retaining Steve Peskind as their lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steven is a highly skilled, knowledgeable litigator, who is always prepared and practices law with the highest level of ethics and professionalism."
"Steven Peskind is an experienced trial attorney who practices with the highest level of skill, ethics and integrity."
Family lawyer
2013
Best Lawyer in America, Best Lawyers
2013
Michael S. Cohen award, IICLE
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Elected as member, American Law Institute
2005
Top Family Lawyers in Illinois, Crain's Business Magazine
2003
Leading Lawyer in Illinois, Leading Lawyers Network
1996
Nominated "Law and Leading Attorney", Illinois Family Law
1988 - Present
Principal, Peskind Law Firm
1985 - 1988
Associate, Law Offices of David P. Peskind
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationFaculty for Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute
2009 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersMember of law practice management committee
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember of Family Law Section Publication Board
2007 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
2005 - Present
American Society of Writers on Legal SubjectsMember
2005 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationGenetics and Human Reproductive Task Force
Fellow
Member
Member
Member of Illinois
1998 - 1999
Kane County Bar AssociationPresident
1996 - 1998
Kane County Bar AssociationVice President
1985
1982
2010
Redefining the Practice of Family Law
2010
Removal Update after Collingbourne
2010
Why Blog? Incorporating blogging into family law practice
2009
Reconceptualizing the Practice of Family Law in the 21st Century
2008
2005
2005
2005
1998
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