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Biography
Kelly L. Petersen is a licensed attorney concentrating in the areas of estate planning and estate and trust administration, including decedent's estates and adult guardianships. Prior to joining Huck Bouma, PC, Kelly practiced family law and represented clients in domestic relations proceedings. Kelly's experience in family law complements her practice in estate planning, particularly with respect to the negotiating and drafting of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
Ms. Petersen is active in the legal community, serving as a Chair of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association's Young Lawyers Committee and is published in the DuPage County Bar Association’s Brief. While in law school at DePaul University College of Law, Ms. Petersen earned a certificate in Public Interest Law and received a CALI Award for the highest grade in Comparative Family Law for her dissertation on the enforcement of religious pre-marital agreements.
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Licensed in Illinois for 13 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Huck Bouma, PC
1755 S. Naperville Road, Ste. 200, Wheaton, IL, 60189
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Kelly | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Intelligent, passionate divorce attorney
Kelly is very knowledgeable in her field. She kept up-to-date with any new changes to existing laws that would be affecting my case. She is not afraid to speak up for her clients best interests and question the judge's reasoning as to why he would rule in a certain way and Kelly was still able to g...
Posted by Eric | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Fantastic Resource
I used Kelly for my divorce. She was exceptionally helpful in dealing with moderately complex issues and high emotions. Very quick to respond and a fantastic advocate for me.
Posted by Mary | October 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Would Recommend to a Friend
I contacted Kelly after having a bad experience with a previous legal provider. Kelly was professional, honest and did not pressure me into services that I did not require. She was great with communication and kept me informed throughout the entire process. In court things moved forward without delay...
Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
I am very excited for my new chapter
Kelly handled my case very professionally. I remember calling around a lot for advice on how to begin or what to expect during a divorce to a number of attorneys. Everyone was very breif, vague, or trying to rush me into the office to collect a retainer check. Kelly was very patenient and helpful in...
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Experience
Honors
2016
Court Facilitator, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
2015
Court Facilitator, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
2014
Court Facilitator, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
2012
Certificate in Public Interest, DePaul College of Law
2011
Highest Grade in Senior Seminar- Comparative Family Law, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
2011
Child and Family Law Fellow, DePaul College of Law- Schiller, DuCanto and Fleck Family Law Center
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Associate Attorney, Huck Bouma, PC
2018 - 2019
Associate Attorney, James C. Provenza & Associates
2012 - 2012
711 Clinician, DePaul Family Law Clinic
2012 - 2018
Associate, Anderson & Associates, P.C.
2011 - 2012
Law Clerk, Goldberg Law Group
2011 - 2012
Restorative Justice Circle Facilitator- In Training, Cook County Circuit Court, Parentage and Support Court
2011 - 2011
Supervising Legal Fellow, DePaul Domestic Violence Courthouse Project
2010 - 2010
Student Clinician, DePaul Poverty Law Clinic
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, Lifespan Center for Legal Services and Advocacy
Associations
2019 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationCo-Chair Young Lawyers Committee
2013 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2018
CBA- Wills for HerosVolunteer
2012 - 2017
LifeSpan Associate Board of DirectorsMember
Education
2012
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2014
DCBA Brief
Until Get Do Us Part
Languages
English
Activity
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