Mary E. McSwain

Mary E. McSwain

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Wheaton, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Real Estate ... +2 more

2100 Manchester Road, Building B, Suite 1050, Wheaton, IL

About Mary

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

High Conflict Divorce, High Asset Divorce, Business Valuation & Ownership, Real Estate Division, Retirement Accounts, Inherited Wealth, Property Division, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Spousal Support, and Gray Divorce

43 years | 500 cases

30%
Family 30%

Parenting Time (Visitation), Adoption, Paternity, and Guardian ad Litem

30%
Real Estate 20%

Residential

43 years | 2,000 cases

20%
Child Custody 10%

Your children are your most important asset. To make sure your parenting schedule is fair to both parents, call Attorney McSwain today for a case evaluation.

43 years | 50 cases

10%
Child Support 10%

43 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 42 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1983

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

McSwain Rapp Law, LLC

2100 Manchester Road, Building B, Suite 1050, Wheaton, IL, 60187

McSwain Rapp Law, LLC

205 1/2 West State Street, Suite C, Geneva, IL, 60134

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Mary E. McSwain's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sam & Anna | October 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Thank you , Mary McSwain

We just closed on both the house we sold and the house we just bought! Mary McSwain and her team did an excellent job. It could have been a domino effect from our buyers' buyer down the line but their efficient coordination and communication helped to make a smooth closing. Thank you Mary and ...your team ! -

Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

An Excellent Attorney

I hired Mary McSwain through a referral. She assisted me in a two-year grueling process of divorce for which I am very grateful today. She is a professional who really understands the law and and the court system. As a lay person, the legal process was/is very nebulous to me. During the 2 years t...here were moments of doubt and discouragement. I realized during this process that Mary had the whole thing masterfully tethered. She anticipated and executed every legal requirement in a timely manner. She made clear everything that was entitled to me under the law and made those her goals. I realized those moments of doubt were because I was not fully trusting and listening to Mary. She can be trusted 100%. She holds herself to a high standard of integrity which is clearly visible. I have referred her to others and will continue to refer her to anyone who says, "Do you know a good attorney?" My response is, "I will give you the name of an excellent one!"

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

10 year battle

Mary did and excellent job making sure my family received all that was deserved as I fought a ten year battle. She is professional, knowledgeable, and really goes after what’s right. Mary and her team made sure I was updated throughout the process and details were explained as they happened. I am ...extremely grateful to the dedication given to my case and happy it’s behind me.

Posted by Suzanne | April 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Above and Beyond

Mary did a great job with my real estate sale, which was also part of a divorce settlement. She went above and beyond the call of duty to handle some challenging issues, and got everything done in a timely, professional fashion.

Posted by Donna | March 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

BEST experience EVER!

I am eternally grateful to Mary McSwain for helping make the divorce process as smooth as possible. Mary provided me with the information and resources that I needed to make informed choices. Her expertise and guidance throughout the process was of great value to me. I felt incredibly supported by ...Mary and her staff. She is an excellent communicator and was willing to respond to all of my email questions and phone calls. Mary appreciates her clients and works extra hard to ensure that her clients' needs are met. I greatly appreciate Mary and highly recommend her services to you!

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Mary E. McSwain's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Reed

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.She is very experienced in all matters related to family law."

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Richard Felice

Family lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Elizabeth Reed

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Thomas Kenny

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2026

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2025

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Pro Bono Legal Service Award, DuPage County Bar Association, Legal Aid

2000

Board Of Directors Award, DuPage County Bar Association

N/A

10.0 Rating (Superb), AVVO

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Partner, McSwain Rapp Law, LLC

1989 - 2025

President, McSwain & Associates, P.C.

Associations

1983 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Director 2000-2006, current member

2008 - 2008

DuPage County Bar Association, Real Estate Law Committee

Chair

2006 - 2006

DuPage County Bar Association

Director

2005 - 2005

DuPage County Bar Association, Court Facilities and Library

Chair

2002 - 2009

Illinois State Bar Association

Assembly

2001 - 2001

DuPage County Bar Association, Law Practice Management Committee

Chair

1994 - 1994

DuPage County Bar Association, Real Estate Law Committee

Chair

Education

1983

Northern Illinois University College of Law

Juris Doctor

1977

Loyola University Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2026

McSwain Rapp Law, LLC Testimonials

2026

McSwain Rapp Law, LLC News

2026

McSwain Rapp Law, LLC Helping Hand Scholarship

2026

McSwain Rapp Law, LLC Blog

Languages

English

Activity

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