Andrew P. Cores

Family Attorney at Wheaton, IL

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Best Guardian Ad Litem in Dupage County

I was Pro Se with my case and issues of right of first refusal. Andrew was assigned to our case with my twins and he excelled in meeting our families needs. Most attorneys I’ve dealt with in the past don’t take the time to really get to know the family dynamics in the small time frame they are given. Andrew did just the opposite. In all of our correspondence and meetings, with my children as well, Andrew took such intricate care with all the details concerning our family and I highly recommend his services to those who are looking for an honest, fair and upstanding person to handle their family affairs during or after divorce.

He's been my lawyer for 5 years.

Andy Cores' team is outstanding. My case was very stressful on the kids and me, but I always drew comfort from knowing that the legal issues were in good hands. Andy is the best, but not the least expensive. There are lower cost divorce lawyers but that's not the point. In Illinois, if the other side of the divorce spends less than your side, they have to pay part of your lawyer's bill. Pretty sweet, and it makes for an easy decision to hire the best lawyer you can find. Andy has handled all of my divorce/custody/child support/maintenance issues since the day of our initial consultation.

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Child custody

20%

30 years
Child support

20%

30 years
Divorce and separation

20%

Our experience and training in family law is supported by our aggressive and proactive style. We also believe in reasonableness and cooperation, however, and we adjust our representation to suit the needs of each client. We are trained in mediation and colloraborative law.
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30 years
Family

20%
Alimony

10%

30 years
Business

10%

Our attorneys represent small and midsize businesses, ranging from construction contractors, manufacturers, service providers, hospitals, professionals, banks, and credit unions. Each client receives attentive and personalized advice about their commercial or corporate law issue.
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30 years

If you find yourself facing a difficult divorce or separation, you want to have someone on your side. At Esp Kreuzer Cores, our family law attorneys understand your need for straight answers and supportive guidance. Your needs and rights are our number one priority. We are compassionate and knowledgeable attorneys who are committed to helping you through the divorce process and ensuring that if children are involved, the best interests of your children are put first.

We have experience negotiating on behalf of parents in all aspects of a divorce, from custody and visitation, to child support, property division, spousal maintenance, fathers' rights and post-decree modification. We also handle paternity matters, adoptions and juvenile matters.

Our lawyers will listen carefully to your concerns and can answer your questions and explain your rights. We can help explain the divorce process to you, help you understand the possible outcomes, and counsel you about what course of action to take. Knowledge is the first step in making the right decision. We understand that this is a difficult time in your life and truly care what happens to you.

Our family law attorneys are dedicated to providing the highest level of service and professional representation. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your family-related legal issue.

Our experience and training in family law is supported by our aggressive and proactive style. We also believe in reasonableness and cooperation, however, and we adjust our representation to suit the needs of each client. At Esp, Kreuzer, Cores & McLaughlin, we assist clients in all aspects of the law relating to the needs of today's families, including, but not limited to:

Spousal support (alimony)
Child support determination, collection, and modification
Child custody, visitation, and parents' rights to make decisions regarding their children
Modification of visitation or child custody orders, including in situations in which one parent is moving to another state
Legal determination of paternity
Father's rightsAreas of Practice: Banking & Finance LawCredit UnionsBankruptcy LawCreditors' RightsBusiness OrganizationsFamily LawAlimony & Spousal SupportChild SupportCollaborative LawCustody & VisitationDivorceDomestic Violence & NeglectPrenuptial AgreementsLitigation & AppealsComplex LitigationFederal Trial PracticeState Appellate PracticeState Trial PracticeReal Estate LawCommercial Real EstateResidential Real EstateBar Admissions:Illinois, . District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1995Education:Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, Carroll University, Cleveland, OH, USA, : Summa Cum Laude Professional Associations and Memberships:DuPage County Bar Association, 1993 - PresentMember

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Licensed for 29 years

State IL

Status Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Acquired 1993

Updated 01/06/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Posted by Carla | July 26, 2018

Best Guardian Ad Litem in Dupage County

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Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2014

He's been my lawyer for 5 years.

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Posted by Jennifer | February 4, 2011

Divorce..made the process less stressful for me

Everyone at EKCM is wonderful! Very personable, they understand what you are going thru and made the entire process so much easier than I thought it would be. Between Andy, Wendy, Matt, and of course Toni, theytook so much stress away when I though I gotten to the end of my rope. My Ex caused several delays, and various problems, right down to the end. They keep you updated frequently, and explain all options, even some you may not want to hear. They have a great team there!

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Posted by Paul | December 28, 2010

Great negotiator and tough trial lawyer

My wife's attorney was pushing me around until Andy Cores entered my case. He quickly negotiated a VERY favorable parenting schedule. When she refused to be reasonable on financial matters, we prepared for trial. When the day came, Andy was ready, she was not, and I got everything I asked for.

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2010

Divorce

Andy and his legal team were wonderful work with. When initiating the divorce proceeding, they thoroughly explained several options based on my situation, including mediation and collaborative law. The attorneys and support staff were extremely helpful and knowledgable, and I would strongly recommend Andy and his team to anyone going through a separation or divorce. They were very understanding and supportive when dealing with the stress and emotional roller coaster of a divorce, child custody, financial settlements, etc. The terms of the Joint Parenting Agreement and Marital Settlement Agreement were explained in great detail and I truly felt a part of every decision.

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Posted by anonymous | March 2, 2010

Very Good and Honest

If you want a lawyer to seek revenge this is not your guy. Andy will watch what you spend and always tell you the truth even if you dont like it. He is very good and honest ...which is rare in this business. Knows the system and wont waste your money. Very Smart and his staff is is the best.

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2013

Strictly a lawyer, no human being behind it.

Andy is an OK lawyer but he really does not show any interest in the human side of the clients, you are just another case number. He was little or not prepared for the meetings with the other lawyers reading the papers for the first time during the meeting, did not discussed any strategies, he assumes he knows what to do and does not feel the need to consult you let alone inform you. As a negotiator he was bipolar, either disconnected or overly aggressive. I am sure he knows his trade but he forgets who is paying the bills.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Partner
Esp Kreuzer Cores , LLP
1996 - Present

Associate
HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP
1993 - 1996

Education

Northwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993

John Carroll University, Cleveland
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1990

Associations

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
Fellow
2006 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
2006 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association
Member
1993 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association
Member
1993 - Present

Will County Bar Association
Member
1993 - Present

TEC Committee - Illinois Collaborative Law Institute
Committee Member
2008 - 2010

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Honors and Awards

Illinois Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2014

Illinois Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2013

Illinois Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2012

Lawyer.com Verified
Lawyer.com
2010

9.0/10
AVVO
2010

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Publications

University of Miami Entertainment and Sports Law Journal
Market Substitution and Copyrights: Predicting Fair Use Case Law
1993

Speaking Engagements

DuPage County Bar Association, Family Law and Practice Committee
Contempt, Petitions for Rule to Show and Discovery
2010

Attorney endorsements

Received (18)

Given (19)

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Joseph O'Brien

Divorce and separation Attorney | Apr 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Mark Clay

Family Attorney | Aug 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Cores. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

Douglas Borthwick

Family Attorney | Nov 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Waddington

Family Attorney | May 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Andrew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Robert Black

Family Attorney | Feb 12
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

Dion Malik-Davi

Family Attorney | Jul 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is a pleasure to work with and is a highly knowledgable professional. I look forward to resolving more cases in the future with Andrew."

Maria Mack

Divorce and separation Attorney | Mar 29
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Andy works hard for his clients while maintaining a professional demeanor. He understands that we can get more accomplished for our clients working together than engaging in unecessary fighhting."

Frank Gradishar

Family Attorney | Feb 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is a well-respected member of our local legal commmunity. He is an exceptional litigator and vigorous advocate for his clients."

Erika Walsh

Family Attorney | Feb 19
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Andy is an excellent attorney who represents his clients well and works well with opposing counsel."

Wendy Musielak

Divorce and separation Attorney | Feb 10
Relationship: Co-worker

"Andy Cores is an exceptional attorney who excels as a mediator, negotiator and litigator. I have had the opportunity to observe Andy in both the office and courtroom and have seen a dedicated who attorney who is always prepared for all possibilities. Andy strives to settle his client's cases, but is ready for litigation should it become necessary. Andy is well respected in the legal community and leads his practice with the utmost integrity and ethics. Andy also is tremendous mentor who ensures that attorneys that work for him also learn how to be exceptional negotiators and litigators and practice law with the utmost integrity and ethics."

Bradley Giglio

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 16
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Joseph Emmerth

Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Andre Cores is dedicated to preserving and protecting his client's rights. Andrew is an experienced litigator, but understands that there is no point in "fighting just to fight". Andrew will skillfully and aggressively push for a resolution that meets his client's needs. I highly recommend Andre Cores."

Dennise Mccann

Family Attorney | Jan 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Andy is always professional in his dealings with clients and other attorneys. He advocates fairly and zealously on behalf of his clients. He is one of the best mediators in DuPage County."

Steven Mevorah

Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Lynn Mirabella

Family Attorney | Oct 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Andy is an excellent advocate for his clients and is a pleasure to work with. He is effective, honest, and experienced."

Sean Mccumber

Family Attorney | Sep 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Andy works hard for his clients and treats his opponents and colleagues with respect. He is a man of intergrity and I look forward to my opportunities to work with him."