Raleigh Douglas Kalbfleisch

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Raleigh Douglas Kalbfleisch

also known as Raleigh D. Kalbfleisch

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at Wheaton, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Appeals, Guardianship ... +9 more

400 Knoll Street, Suite A, Wheaton, IL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Raleigh

Biography

Raleigh Kalbfleisch is a family law and general practitioner and court approved Guardian ad litem in DuPage County in the family law and probate divisions and in Kane County in the family law division.

Practice Areas

12

Practice Areas

Adoption 9%

9%
Alimony 9%

9%
Appeals 9%

25 years

9%
Child Custody 9%

9%
Contracts and Agreements 9%

9%
Family 9%

25 years

9%
Guardianship 9%

14 years

9%
Litigation 9%

9%
Marriage and Prenuptials 9%

9%
Probate 9%

9%
Trusts 9%

9%
Other 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 4 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2022

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 24 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2001

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Raleigh D. Kalbfleisch

400 Knoll Street, Suite A, Wheaton, IL, 60187

rdkfamilylaw.com/

Online Presence

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Raleigh Douglas Kalbfleisch's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Antoinette | March 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional, comforting, confident attorney and team

Raleigh Kalbfleisch and her team have been absolutely amazing. I have never had any experience with court proceedings and didn’t know where to begin with my divorce. Raleigh was very understanding and helped me through every single step of the way. I sincerely could not have done this without her. My... divorce was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do and given that the proceedings took a year and a half, there was always something she and her team were working on. They graciously answered all of my questions whenever they came up (and some of them were on an emergency basis) while others I was just looking for some clarification on what phrases meant or what was expected of me. After the divorce was completed, I had to seek out Raleigh’s help again because of continued issues steaming from my ex’s behavior. I am so grateful for everything Raleigh and her team did. I would never have been able to do this on my own. She has been a beacon of comfort, stability and confidence through it all. I can’t thank them enough for all of their support through the most trying time of my life.

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional and patient

Raleigh has been awesome handling my divorce and child support cases. She has taken the time to explain how the law works and what to expect in my case. Even that my case took longer than I expected, she kept working as hard as the first day. I honestly think that any other lawyer would've helped me ...as much as she has.

Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Didn't help

Didn't present all evidence or call all witnesses. Didn't help me get back child support. Didn't show up to the ruling the three times it was rescheduled so I got it in an e-mail.

Raleigh Kalbfleisch

Replied last October 28, 2015

I am sorry that you were dissatisfied with the outcome of your case. Many of the decisions an attorney must make center around trial strategy and whether to call a particular witness. Often a party wishes to have a particular individual testify but allowing that testimony may actually do far more harm than good. I know litigation is immensely stressful for both parties and I am aware of how difficult your situation was at the time of the trial. I strive to provide my client’s with the best legal advice and I am very disheartened to learn that you were dissatisfied with my representation or the outcome of your case. I would be happy to discuss your concerns in person anytime you are willing to do so.

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Raleigh Douglas Kalbfleisch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Krawczykowski

Family lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Raleigh. She vigorously advocates for her clients, is knowledgeable about the law, and practices with the utmost of professionalism, which is reflected by her reputation in the courtroom and in the legal community."

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Karen Delveaux

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney. Very courteous and respectful, but a tough and effective advocate for her clients."

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Kirsten Becker

Family lawyer

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Walter Jackowiec

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

- Top 10 Law Firm 2021, Best of the Best Law Firm

2020

- 10 Best Law Firms, American Family Institute

2020

- Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Attorney Practice Magazine

2018

- Top 10 Family Law Attorney, American Family Institute

2015

- Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

- 10 Best Law Firms 2, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2013

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

2006

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

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- 10 Best Female Family Law Attorney 20109 and 2020, American Family Institute

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- 10 Best Attorneys 2017 and 2018 and 2018, American Family Institute

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Excellence in Family and Divorce Law 2019 and 2020, Lawyers of Distinction

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- Top Rated Lawyer in Illinois 2020 and 2021, Lawyers of Distinction

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- Recognized for Distinction 2019 and 2016, Chicago Lawyer Women in Law Women in Leadership

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Service of more than 100 hours in a case 2005-2006 and 2012-2013, DuPage County Legal Aid Pro Bono Service Award

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Raleigh D. Kalbfleisch

1900 - Present

Member, Law Office of Raleigh D Kalbfleisch

2004 - 2006

Special Assistant State's Attorney, DuPage County State's Attorney's Office

2001 - 2004

Senior Associate, Calabrese Associates

Associations

2022 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Co-Chair Property Division sub committee

2020 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association, General Assembly

Assembly member for the 18th Judicial Circuit

2020 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member of Family Law & GAL section council

2014 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association Editorial Board

Past Editor in Chief and current Editor

2012 - Present

DuPage County Bar Foundation

Past President and current board member

2013 - 2016

DuPage Association of Women Lawyers

Board member and Past President

Education

2001

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Purdue University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Family Violence Coordinating Council CLE Event

Ending Child Abuse in One Generation

Publications

2022

Illinois State Bar Association newsletter of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Section on Family Law Volume 65 Substitution Of Judge As A Matter Of Right What is a substantive ruling?

2022

DuPage Brief, The Journal of the DuPage County Bar Association To Apply Or Not To Apply, Retroactivity That Is

2020

DuPage Brief, The Journal of the DuPage County Bar Association. vol. 33, Issue 4, December 2020, pp. 14-19 The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Legal Services

2017

DuPage Brief, The Journal of the DuPage County Bar Association vol. 29, 2016-17, pp. 22-23 New Laws Effective January 1, 2017

2015

DuPage Brief, The Journal of the DuPage County Bar Association vol. 28, Issue 4, December 2015, pp. 16-17 The New Parentage Act of 2015: Changes and Additions

2014

The DuPage County Bar Association Brief The DuPage County Bar Association Brief

Languages

English

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