Alex James Fawell

Alex James Fawell

3.8
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 10 years

Family Lawyer at Wheaton, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

2100 Manchester Road, Building B, Suite 912, Wheaton, IL

About Alex

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Uncontested Divorce, Contested Divorce, LGBTQ+ Divorce, Spousal Support, High Asset Divorce, Property Division, Post-Divorce Modifications, Post-Divorce Enforcement, Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

50%
Family 50%

Child Support, Child Custody, Child Visitation, Parental Relocation, Adoption, Paternity, Guardianship, Legal Separation, Domestic Violence, Orders of Protection

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 10 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2015

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Fawell & Fawell

2100 Manchester Road, Building B, Suite 912, Wheaton, IL, 60187

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Alex James Fawell's Reviews

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3.8 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Steven | August 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Bad Experience

Since Fawell and Fawell invites prior clients to give feedback per the website, here is my overall experience with Alex Fawell and it was beyond terrible for many reasons. First, the experience I had with Alex Fawell was his ability to communicate and how sorely lacking and truly awful it was. For ...my first example, in the initial filing of the case he did not even notify me of the actual filing of my civil complaint or in which date to appear nor did he provide me with a date stamped copy from the clerk. The first fundamental aspect of being an attorney and representing someone effectively would be to tell your client what date to appear instead of having to look up on the court website on my own to find the case number. The second example, he did not return emails or calls in a timely manner and the emails go to junk mail which means he probably was blind Cc his mom on my emails or someone else perhaps. Also, Fawell always some level of excuse for not getting back to me in time, basically that “I was in court all day” which is interesting, because usually cases are heard in the morning and not “all day”. Alex Fawell was continually flipflopping on an issue regarding my house. Long story short, he changed his mind three times on whether a quit claim deed was needed. He should have known better and if he’s experienced as he states, he would not have changed his mind so frequently. He did this twice in an email and once over the phone. Another example of Alex Fawell did not deliver on several requested docs as promised. I requested on four different occasions both verbal and email to complete these needed docs, in which he promised to do so but failed. In a phone call conference with him, he stated he could do QDROs and then told me he used the outside services of another firm, but then he would not send me the contact info of that firm. Interesting enough Fawell quit my case after I told him I was disappointed in his services and instead of telling me personally, he had his female secretary email me, he wasn’t man enough I suppose to call me. So quite a mix unprofessional and just gutless regarding Alex Fawell. In conclusion, if you are seeking absolute frustration and bad communication, then hire Alex Fawell. I will note that I hired another attorney named Reno Renzetti and he provided more insight on my case and updated the necessary documents in 2 hours of hiring him than Fawell did in 10 days.

Posted by Anne | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you Alex Fawell

Alex Fawell represented me in a criminal case involving a family member. Not only was Alex very thorough in researching the laws but he was patient and compassionate during the process. I felt well informed and comfortable with all his recommendations. He was able to have my criminal case dismissed ...completely. I would recommend Alex Fawell to anyone in need of a defense attorney.

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Alex James Fawell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Watkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several clients to attorney Fawell and each time he has exceeded their expectations. He has a sharp legal mind and is great in court."

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Rachel Fugett

Family lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cary Dohman

Family lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Alex for at least five years and had the opportunity to see Alex appear in court many times. He is always prepared and truly fights for his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Strane

Unknown lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alex is a knowledgeable lawyer with a strong work ethic. I endorse him."

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Gregorios Gountanis

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Terry Fawell

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Alex treats his clients with respect and provides them with an aggressive defense."

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Cary Dohman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gregorios Gountanis

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2014

Third Best Advocate, Pepperdine National Entertainment Law Moot Court Competition

2013

Third Place Overall, Second Place Oralist Team, Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Fawell & Fawell

2014 - 2014

711 Law Clerk, Cook County Public Defender's Office

2014 - 2014

Judicial Law Clerk, The Honorable John W. Darrah, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

2013 - 2014

711 Law Clerk, Dupage County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2023 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Editorial Board Member

2015 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2022

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

Education

2015

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

University of Wisconsin - Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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