Wendy Marie Musielak
About Wendy
Biography
Wendy M. Musielak attended DePaul University in Chicago, IL where she graduated with highest honors with a B.S. in Finance and Management. She earned her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in 2003. Wendy is admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois. In 2015, Wendy was admitted to the United States Supreme Court.
Wendy concentrates her legal practice in family law matters including child custody and visitation, child support, alimony and spousal support, collaborative law, mediation, prenuptial agreements, litigation and appeals and complex litigation. Prior to being a partner with Esp Kreuzer Cores LLP, Wendy was a Staff Attorney for the 18th Judicial Circuit Court and an Adjunct Professor for DePaul University’s Department of Management.
In 2013, Wendy was selected as the DuPage County Bar Association’s Lawyer of the Year for her commitment to her community and local legal associations. Wendy is currently the Third Vice President for the DuPage County Bar Association. Wendy is a member of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers, Illinois State Bar Association, Will County Bar Association and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She is also a member and director of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers. Additionally, Wendy is a fellow for the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and past TEC Committee member. Wendy earned the recognition of Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2014-2017 and has been recognized as Emerging Lawyer since 2015.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
20 years
20 years
20 years
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 22 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2003
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Location
Esp Kreuzer Cores , LLP
400 S. County Farm Road Suite 200, Wheaton, IL, 60187
Esp Kreuzer Cores, LLP
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1860, Chicago, IL, 60606-2905
Esp Kreuzer Cores, LLP
123 W. Washington Street, Suite 334, Oswego, IL, 60543-8880
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Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2010
An excellent divorce attorney
Wendy did a wonderful job. She is very knowledgable in all aspects of family law and is deeply compassionate and understanding. She truly cares about her clients. Wendy handles herself with the utmost professionalism, even in some of the most challenging situations. If she is handling your divorc...
Wendy Marie Musielak's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I recently worked on a matter with Wendy. She is a good advocate and is knowledgeable in her field."
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"Wendy is always prepared and organized. She is very professional and courteous to deal with."
"I endorse this lawyer. Wendy is well respected in the legal community. Wendy was a pleasure to work with on several cases in the past and I look forward to working with her on more cases in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer. Wendy is great to work with. She is very professional and always prepared for court."
"Endorsement: I endorse this lawyer. Wendy is a knowledgeable, professional attorney, who is always prepared. She is a great advocate for her clients and easy to work with as an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Wendy is a skilled attorney and is recognized in our local legal community as a very professional and dedicated advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Wendy is a skilled, poised and excellent attorney. She is proficient in family law and conducts herself with high ethics and professionalism. I would not hesitate to refer a client to her and I welcome opportunities to work on the other side of a case from her."
"Wendy is a dedicated advocate for her clients and is a pleasure to work with. Wend possesses the rare ability to disagree without being disagreeable. Whether the case requires aggressive litigation, or intense negotiations, Wendy will fight to ensure her client's rights. I highly recommend Wendy Musielak."
"I endorse this lawyer. Wendy is a true advocate for her clients. She always conducts herself in a professional manner and is a true asset to the legal community."
"With 2 years as a staff attorney for DuPage County judges and her extensive trial experience with EKCM, Wendy Musielak possesses an understanding of the law from both sides of the bench. She provides compassion and competence, an ability to negotiate a reasonable and beneficial settlement, and most importantly, tenacity and preparedness for trial."
"Wendy is an excellent attorney with real compassion for her clients. She is a tireless advocate and is always professional with attorneys and clients alike."
"I endorse this lawyer. Her clients are her number one priority and she is a well respected family law attorney in the DuPage community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Wendy is a pleasure to work with. She thouroughly knows her clients' files and needs and works hard to gain her clients' objectives."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Wendy adds that personal touch to her work that client's need during difficult times."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Lawyer of the Year, DuPage County Bar Association
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Esp Kreuzer Cores, LLP
2006 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Esp, Kreuzer, Cores & McLaughlin, LLP
2005 - 2005
Adjunct Professor, DePaul University
2004 - 2006
Staff Attorney, 18th Judicial Circuit Court
Associations
2012 - Present
Dupage County Bar Association, Membership CommitteeChair
2012 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember, Planning Committee
2012 - Present
Eigtheenth Judicial Circuit CourtMember - Legal Access Committee
2011 - Present
DuPage Associate of Women LawyersDirector
2010 - Present
DuPage Association of Women LawyersMember
2009 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisFellow
2009 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2006 - Present
DuPage County Bar Association, Family Law and Practice CommitteeMember
2004 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
Dupage County Bar Association, Membership CommitteeVice Chair
2009 - 2010
TEC Committee - Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisCommittee Member
2006 - 2012
Will County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BS - Bachelor of Science
1999
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Effective Arguing & Communication
2011
Custody and Removal -How to Effectively Make Your Case
2010
Contempt, Petitions for Rule to Show Cause and Discovery