Law Office of Elizabeth J. Chacko, P.C.1755 S. Naperville Road Suite 100Wheaton, IL, 60189-5844United States (630) 580-9645

Elizabeth Jeannie Chacko

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Wheaton, IL
Licensed for 17 years

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About Elizabeth

Attorney Elizabeth Chacko has been practicing law since 2004 and during that time has focused exclusively on family law. Unlike many other family law attorneys, she was trained and certified as a mediator through the Mediation Council of Illinois. Attorney Chacko is a Wheaton divorce mediator, who also acts as a court-appointed guardian ad litem. A guardian ad litem is the legal representative of children during divorce, child custody disputes and other issues such as suspected abuse.

What does this mean for your potential divorce? This means that our attorney is an affordable and experienced alternative who brings a full range of family law knowledge and experience to your situation. We know how hard divorce and other family law issues can be for people. That is why we are committed to providing our clients with service that is tailored to your situation.

We are committed to protecting you, your children and your family.

“I became a family law attorney because it gives me the opportunity to help people — both financially and emotionally.” — Attorney Elizabeth Chacko

Practice areas

Divorce and separation: 50%
Family: 50%
18 years

Languages spoken

English

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Law Office of Elizabeth J. Chacko, P.C.

1755 S. Naperville Road Suite 100
Wheaton, IL, 60189-5844

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
IL	Active And Authorized To Practice Law	2004	03/06/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Peer Review Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2018
10 Best - Client Satisfaction	American Institute of Family Law Attorneys	2015
Volunteer of the Month	Volunteer Illinois Projects	1996

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Associate Attorney	Law Offices of Laura M. Urbik Kern, LLC	2006 - 2011
Associate Attorney	Tameling & Associates	2004 - 2005
Legal Intern	Illinois Environmental Protection Agency	2003 - 2003

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
DuPage County Bar Association	Judiciary Committee	2013 - Present
DuPage County Bar Association, Judiciary Committee	Co-chair	2013 - Present
American Bar Association		2012 - Present
DuPage County Circuit Court	Mediator	2010 - Present
DuPage County Circuit Court	Guardian ad Litem	2006 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association		2004 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association		2004 - Present
DuPage County Bar Association, Child Advocacy Committee	Chairperson	2013 - 2014
DuPage County Bar Association, Child Advocacy Committee	Vice Chair	2012 - 2013

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
The Journal of the DuPage County Bar Association	The Changing Role of the Tender Years Doctrine: Gender Bias, Parenthood, and Illinois Law	2013

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
DePaul University College of Law	Juris Doctor	2004
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign	Bachelor of Science	1998

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Basics for New Attorneys	Basics of Dissolution	2011
Virtual Visitation	Virtual Visitation	2010

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great lawyer

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Posted by steve
June 20, 2018

I used liz back in 2008 for my divorce and always responded quickly to my questions. One of my friends recommended her to me. Made what should be a difficult time in ones life a little easier.

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Posted by Kyle
June 29, 2012

I hired Elizabeth earlier this year and I have no reservations about praising the quality of her work. She is highly professional in every sense of the word. She was completely dedicated to my case and she was able to actually obtain MORE than I had expected in my divorce settlement! I was impressed with the way she stood up for me in court and how she would never back down from a fight. I give her my highest rating and would recommend her to anyone.

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Posted by anonymous
June 27, 2012

After having 2 negative experiences with attorneys, a coworker of mine recommended Elizabeth. As soon as I met her,I knew I had found the "right" person to represent me during my divorce. She was flexible and found time to meet me with my working schedule. She was always professional, courteous, and efficient. She kept me informed and was always prompt in returning my phonecalls. Elizabeth treated me as though she really cared about me and my children. She truly had our best interests at heart and fought to represent our needs. She is hardworking and a genuine person. Her knowledge and experience puts her in the forefront of great attorneys. I have recommended her to others and will continue to recommend her. There are many attorneys out there who will give you the runaround and just rack up charges without any results. If you want a great attorney who will actually work for you, then Elizabeth Chacko is who you are looking for.

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Posted by Rena
June 27, 2012

I found Elizabeth online after working with two lawyers prior. I found her to be very helpful in a difficult divorce and child custody case. She was kind enough to meet with me in her office twice and spoke to me on the phone with advice even before I decided to retain her. She demonstrated how knowledgeable she was about the law throughout our dealings together. There were times when I would have to call her at off-hours and she was always willing to speak to me and handle whatever questions I had. I had budget constraints and I really appreciated especially how she worked well with the opposing counsel on keeping my fees low. It was a pleasure to work with Elizabeth. I hope that no one I know has to go through a messy divorce or child custody case, but if they do, I would absolutely recommend Elizabeth to them.

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Posted by anonymous
June 27, 2012

Caring in meeting your family needs and compassionate and patient in helping your make decisions. The divorce was tough but Liz made it easier to get through and held my hand throughout it.

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Posted by anonymous
June 27, 2012

When I was going through perhaps the toughest time of my life, Elizabeth was there for me. She always promptly responded to me including in the evenings and weekends when she was not in the office. She honestly told me what my options were even if it wasn't what I wanted to hear because she knew I needed to make an informed decision.

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Posted by anonymous
June 18, 2012

I spent about 2 years with Liz while she was with another firm. I did not care for the firm she was with at that time but always felt good about the work Liz was doing on my case. She was conscience about her billing and the interest of my child. She worked very well with my child's attorney and remained professional at all times with opposing council who was very difficult and contentious. She responded to phone calls & emails in a timely manner and explained confusing legal matters in a clear and concise way. She was always organized and well prepared for court. I highly recommend Liz, especially if you have a difficult case involving complex financial, custody, or opposing council issues. She was always realistic about the outcome and did not paint an unrealistic picture just to make me happy as many attorneys do. After legally guiding me through one of the most difficult times in my life, I count Liz as a personal friend who continues to care about me and my child.

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Katherine Becker, Family Attorney on Feb 1, 2013
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Jeffrey Jacobson, Family Attorney on Aug 9, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. She is incredibly thorough in representing clients, and gives a 110% to make sure that the client receives what they rightly should.

Katherine Becker, Family Attorney on Feb 1, 2013
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Jeffrey Jacobson, Family Attorney on Aug 9, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. She is incredibly thorough in representing clients, and gives a 110% to make sure that the client receives what they rightly should.

Scott Kent, Family Attorney on Jun 20, 2012
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I fully endorse Elizabeth. She is a diligent and compassionate attorney and is especially attentive to children that are caught in the middle of family problems. Her work ethic is to be admired by all who know her and see her in action in court.

Henry Kass, Family Attorney on Jun 19, 2012
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I have witnessed Elizabeth's work in the courtroom over the past several years and know her to be both a knowledgeable and proficient attorney, particularly in matters concerning the best interests of minor children.

Joseph Emmerth, Family Attorney on Jun 16, 2012
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Elizabeth always puts her client's needs first. She is diligent, hardworking, and committed to getting her clients the results they deserve. I endorse Elizabeth wholeheartedly.

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