Mary E. McSwain

Mary E. McSwain

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 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 43 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 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 anonymous | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Personable, Professional, & Extremely Efficient

Mary has been such a blessing to me through this entire process. She has been there for advice, counsel, and a good laugh when it's needed! She is extremely personable, but professional when needed, and she makes you feel comfortable in every situation. She understands the emotions in her line of wor...k, and has done an amazing job at helping me cope and get through the process. She has also made every effort to expedite this process for me. During our first meeting, I mentioned that I was hoping this could go quickly, and I was never left wondering when she would get back to me. She was very efficient in everything she did, and never let an extended period of time go between our conversations and any updates. I would recommend her 100%. It is comforting to know that I am being represented by the best!

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2013 | Child Support

OUTSTANDING Experience

I hired Mary to assist me with child support issues with my ex-husband. She is fantastic. She knows exactly what she is talking about and where to go before you can even finish your sentence. She doesn't let you sweat the small stuff that will only stress you out even more, she dives into the case he...ad first with no nonsense. She is honest and will tell you exactly what she thinks without sugar coating anything so that you don't have false hopes. I would recommend her to anyone going through a divorce or having to go back to court for a breech in your agreement. I will absolutely give her a call if/when I need her again!

Posted by Pamela | September 03, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Brilliiant Woman

A very knowledgeable woman. Fought tooth and nails to get me what I deserved. Classy and experienced. I have a lot of respect for her.

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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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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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