William Lowell Opal

Divorce is stressful and not enjoyable, but Bill made the process much easier than it could have been had I not retained him for his services. He was very prompt on relaying any information to me and was extremely transparent. He listened to my concerns and helped guide me in the right direction bas...ed off of those concerns. His experience and expertise is exactly what I needed during my divorce. I’m very thankful I was able to retain him as my lawyer during this process.

Divorce is something that no one ever wants to see themselves in, and I have to say that having Bill’s professional representation made it less hectic to process. At all times, he was very responsive, supportive, and upfront when it came to the wants and needs. The fact that he handles his divorce ca...ses like a business transaction makes the emotional piece of it not hinder the whole process. He was very transparent and detailed regarding my rights, and those of my children too. At our divorce hearing, Bill showed up and went through every document in a thorough manner, and we were ready to attest. Thank you so much for representing me so well!

I could speak for days about Bill Opal, but to sum it up, this is the legal mind you want fighting for you in a divorce or custody case. Bill Opal came highly recommended after my previous attorney was out of his depth (a dabbler). Bill was characterized as "a smart, consummate professional with ...an amazing legal mind." Bill picked up my case right away, he asked the right questions, studied the material and has successfully fought for me with energy, intelligence and a well thought out strategy. Bill Opal communicates honestly in a way that is completely understood by non-legal minds. He guides in a way that you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. He prepares for, and argues in court as a professional should. And Bill Opal doesn't give up. My case was complicated to say the least. I had full custody of my children. Then during the COVID lock down, a Kane County judge wrongfully took the children away. Bill Opal recommended an emergency appeal, then orchestrated the appeal, keeping me updated every day. Bill Opal and his legal team have immense experience at the Circuit level, but also at the Appellate level, which is great to have all in the same office. Bill Opal and his partner accomplished something seemingly unheard of with respect to custody cases, they had a lower court's decision overturned by being granted an emergency stay. The 2nd Appellate Court heard the appeal, ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS DURING THE COVID LOCK DOWN, and granted an emergency stay. Essentially stating the lower court's decisions was improper, without cause and violated my rights. I picked up my children within an hour of receiving the decision. The children have been in my custody / care since, as they were prior to the misguided ruling by the lower judge. Bill Opal has been by my side every day since. He has provided updates and guidance, even if it opposes my own thought process. (I do follow Bill's advice) I can't speak enough positive things about Bill Opal and his legal team. Bill is extremely smart, energetic, has an outstanding legal mind and knows how to speak with clients so that we understand everything. If you need an attorney for divorce or custody, don't choose a dabbler, choose a subject matter expert. And don't make a choice on an attorney without speaking with Opal O'Brien first.

Hiring Bill Opal was hands down the best decision I made. We needed a strategy to prevail over the contentious dissent around maintenance (alimony) and its dependence on the fidelity of the agreements detailed in the disillusion of marriage. This uphill challenge was flat out hard work, and Bill deli...vered. It took considerable research, depositions, and the conception of a bold argument against adverse odds to compel a favorable decision. At trial, opposing council was experienced, smart, charismatic and well prepared. It was Bill's attention to detail and his brilliant, sincere and confident delivery in the courtroom that resulted in a favorable ruling. Bill’s guidance, ethics, and communication are exceptional. Hire him.