Henry Donald Kass

Henry Donald Kass

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Wheaton, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +4 more

1737 South Naperville Road, Suite #100, Wheaton, IL

About Henry

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 18 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 24 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2001

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC

1737 South Naperville Road, Suite #100, Wheaton, IL, 60189-5894

Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC - St. Charles Location

250 W. River Drive, Unit 2A, Saint Charles, IL, 60174

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Henry Donald Kass's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

5 star (28)
4 star (0)
3 star (1)
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Posted by Lisa | June 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

I recently hired Henry Kass and am so glad I did. Although I had a small matter, Henry treated me like I was his only client. He was professional, knowledgeable, expedient and his follow up was amazing. More importantly, he cared. He was able to use his relationships at the courthouse to our bene...fit. I highly recommend Henry Kass.

Posted by Art | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hardworking, Talented and Tenacious

I would absolutely recommend Henry and the MKFM firm to all my friends and family. My case was a contested adoption and ended up also including a side appeal case as well. It was an extremely long and litigious case that required patience, expertise and attention to detail. We won our case handedly a...nd we would not have without Henry's extensive knowledge in case law, brilliant trial composure and overall calm, composed and very confident demeanor. In fact, the Appellate court saw fit to have Henry's arguments entered into case law for future cases. If you need an attorney who can get the job done, look no further, this firm does not mess around.

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Henry Kass - An amazing attorney with intelligence, tenacity, patience and deep understanding of the law

I came to Henry with a divorce case previously handled by another attorney that was extremely long, complicated, and for which there was no similar precedent. Add to that a change in the divorce law while in process, and the complexity magnified. I truly believe had it not been for Henry's intellig...ence, tenacity, deep understanding/amazing total recall of the law, and spirited desire to make things right, my outcome would have been financially and psychologically disastrous. I cannot say enough good things about Henry's skill, competence and patience, and would highly recommend Henry to anyone looking for an ethicial and upstanding attorney for the best possible legal outcome.

Posted by Sheila | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Re-claiming my birth name

After many years of using my married name for business purposes, thou I was no longer married, I decided to re-claim my birth name. I contacted Henry Kass, and he got started. He told me exactly what I needed to do and when to do it. I was able to accomplish all I needed within four weeks including a...ppearing in court. The whole experience was seamless. I was very happy with his work and would highly recommend him.

Posted by Jim | October 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful Attorney

Henry Kass took a very unfortunate personal situation of mine and guided me through it in a very timely manner. HIs expertise on divorce law was second to none, and he was able to get the best settlement possible for me. He was always available to answer any question I had, and I felt completely invo...lved in every step of the process. I really felt that he had my best interests at heart and was fully satisfied with the outcome. I would highly recommend Henry for any family legal matters.

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Henry Donald Kass's Lawyer Endorsements

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Todd Scalzo

Family lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Henry is known for his thorough preparation and courtroom skills. Most recently, he served as a Guardian ad litem in one of my custody cases. He did a great job with a difficult case. Ultimately, the parties accepted Henry's recommendations and settled, thus avoiding the huge expense of going to trial. Henry and I also served together on the DuPage County Bar Association's Judiciary Committee, which investigates, interviews, and rates judicial candidates. Henry always did his homework and gave thoughtful comments. Again, he showed the seriousness he brings to every task."

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Anique Drouin

Family lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Henry on a number of cases. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He is a zealous advocate for his client, yet remains reasonable and amiable across the table. I strongly recommend Henry as a family law attorney."

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Joshua Bedwell

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I think of Henry, I think of the consummate lawyer. He is a role model for the profession, performing at a level to which we should all aspire. I am proud to endorse Henry D. Kass."

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Michael Hudzik

Family lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I am currently involved in several cases with Mr. Kass, and he is a true advocate for his clients. Not only does he aggressively pursue his clients' interests, but he also acts with a level of civility that is to admired. I would highly recommend Mr. Kass to anyone looking for a litigation attorney."

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Joseph Emmerth

Family lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Henry Kass is a tireless advocate for his clients. He brings his encyclopedic knowledge of Family Law and many years of experience to every case he accepts. While an aggressive litigator, Henry is also a true professional, and does not fight simply to fight. I would recommend Henry to anyone looking for expert representation."

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George Frederick

Family lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this Henry Kass. In everything he does Henry Kass strives for and achieves excellence. He is dedicated to doing everything he can to achieve and obtain the positive results his complex client matters demand."

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Sean Mccumber

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to work with Henry in both litigation and transactional family law matters. Henry is incredibly knowledgeable in the law and well-versed in the facts of the case. Though he is a tenacious advocate for his clients, he is extremely affable and collegial to work with on cases. I believe in his strong work ethic and I would welcome more cases with Henry as my opponent."

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Christa Winthers

Unknown lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Henry is a dependable and detail-oriented attorney who provides only the best service to his clients."

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Dion Malik-Davi

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Mr. Kass in a professional environment for 6+ years and have seen a level of professionalism with and respect for clients that sets the bar for others in our field. His knowledge and legal work is of the highest quality, and I would entrust Mr. Kass to competently and confidently represent anyone seeking legal counsel."

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Elizabeth Chacko

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Henry for several years. He is not only an extremely intelligent and harworking attorney, but a compassionate attorney as well. I have personally referred clients to Henry because of his dedication to meeting his clients' needs and the fact that you will not find a more trustworthy attorney."

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Lindsay Stella

Family lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Henry is a brilliant and thorough attorney that is highly respected in our profession."

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Patricia Fox

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Henry is extremely conscientious. He works hard for his clients and is the consummate professional."

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Lynn Mirabella

Family lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Henry is a former prosecutor with a brilliant legal mind."

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Megan Harris

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John Demling

Family lawyer

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Britni Bartik

Family lawyer

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David Weiss

Family lawyer

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Jessica Defino

Family lawyer

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Todd Scalzo

Family lawyer

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Patricia Magana

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Di Bella

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Anique Drouin

Family lawyer

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Joshua Bedwell

Family lawyer

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Lindsay Stella

Family lawyer

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Joseph Emmerth

Family lawyer

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Michael Hudzik

Family lawyer

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Elizabeth Chacko

Family lawyer

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Christa Winthers

Family lawyer

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George Frederick

Family lawyer

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Joseph Mirabella

Family lawyer

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Lynn Mirabella

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John Kincaid

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Pro Bono Service Award, DuPage Legal Assistance Foundation

2008

Recognition of Distinguished Leadership and Meritorious Service, DuPage County Bar Association

2005

Outstanding Service to the Citizens of DuPage County, DuPage County State's Attorney's Office

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC

2007 - 2012

Adjunct Instructor of Family Law, College of DuPage

2005 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Haskin & Corrigan, P.C.

2001 - 2005

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

2000 - 2000

Prosecuting Intern under rule 711, Johnson County Attorney's Office

Associations

2011 - Present

Illinois Bar Foundation

Fellow

2008 - Present

Justinian Society of Lawyers (DuPage County Chapter)

Attorney Member

2007 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2005 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2005 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2011 - 2014

DuPage County Bar Association Judiciary Committee

Attorney Member

2010 - 2016

Illinois State Bar Association

Assembly Member

2007 - 2008

DuPage County Bar Association, Child Advocacy Committee

Chair

2006 - 2007

DuPage County Bar Association, Child Advocacy Committee

Vice Chair

1998 - 2000

Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity

Member

Education

2000

University of Iowa College of Law

Juris Doctor

1997

University of Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1997

University of the Basque Country

Study Abroad

Speaking Engagements

2012

DuPage County Bar Association, New Lawyers Committee Meeting

Civility and Professionalism

2009

Guardian ad Litem Training Seminar

Bi-Racial Issues in Custody Cases

2009

DuPage County Bar Association, Child Advocacy Committee Meeting

Virtual Visitation and Internet Parenting

2003

DuPage County Bar Association, Family Law and Practice Committee Meeting

Domestic Violence and Family Court: The Role of the Assistant State's Attorney in Family Court

Publications

Languages

Spanish

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