Lindsay C. Stella represents individuals in all aspects of family law including negotiation of prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements, distribution of assets, adoptions, child custody and parenting time disputes, child support and maintenance issues, civil unions, guardianship issues, complex issues in valuation of business interests, post-decree issues, paternity cases, and other matrimonial and family law related matters and proceedings.
Ms. Stella has been named by Illinois Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for three years in a row. She also earned the National Academy of Family Law Attorney’s prestigious award naming her one of the Top Ten Attorneys in Family Law Under 40 Nationally in 2014. Ms. Stella maintains a 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo for client satisfaction and also earned the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys Ten Best Under 40 for Client Satisfaction in Illinois for 2014.
While in law school, Ms. Stella maintained herself on the Dean’s List and competed in Moot Court Competitions, earning a place in the semi-finals. Ms. Stella completed her 711 Internship at the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office where she continued to sharpen her litigation skills. She graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in January of 2010 with a Concentration in Litigation.
Ms. Stella received her undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2006 with a major in English and a double minor in Political Science and Women’s Studies. During her time, she maintained herself on the Dean’s List and Honor Roll. She was also an active member of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Society, Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society, and Sigma Alpha Lambda a National Leadership and Honors Society.
Currently, Ms. Stella holds the position of Second Vice President for the DuPage Justinian Society of Lawyers who is responsible for annual fundraising for Ronald McDonald House Charities and assisted substantially in donating money for the Winfield location. She was also appointed in 2012 to the Illinois State Bar Association’s Standing Committee for Women and the Law by the President of the ISBA and again appointed in 2014 to the Illinois State Bar Association’s Family Law Committee where she assisted in drafting the new Family Law legislation.
She is an active member of the DuPage County Bar Association and the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers.
Ms. Stella lives in Naperville with her husband Reed, and their two young sons, Jack and Ryan.
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Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC
1737 S. Naperville Road
Suite 100
Wheaton, IL, 60189
Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC
309 Walnut Street, Unit B
Saint Charles, IL, 60174
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2010 | 06/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 9 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Emerging Lawyers | Leading Lawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Top 10 Most Influential Moms | Glancer Magazine | 2015 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate Attorney | The Law Offices Of Walter R. Jackowiec Iii, PC | 2010 - 2011 |
711 Practicing Intern | McHenry County States Attorney | 2009 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Justinian Society of Lawyers (DuPage County chapter) | 2nd Vice President | 2011 - Present |
DuPage County Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
DuPage Association of Women Lawyers | Member | 2009 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Family Law Committee Member - Appointed Position | 2014 - 2015 |
Illinois State Bar Association | Family Law Committee | 2014 - 2015 |
Illinois State Bar Association | Family Law Committee | 2014 - 2015 |
DuPage County Bar Association, New Lawyers Committee | Chair | 2012 - 2013 |
Illinois State Bar Association | Women and the Law Committee Member - Appointed Position | 2012 - 2013 |
Family Shelter Services of DuPage County | Junior Board Member | 2012 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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You Tube | How do we tell our children about the divorce? | 2016 |
You Tube | How are divorce, legal separation, and annulment different? | 2016 |
You Tube | When can a child support order be modified? | 2016 |
You Tube | How much parenting time will I receive? | 2016 |
You Tube | Will my spouse be required to find a job after we divorce? | 2016 |
WordPress Blog | Lindsay Stella Divorce Law Blog | 2015 |
Illinois State Bar Association Catalyst | Is failure to file a Lis Pendens at the outset of a divorce case considered malpractice? | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
Souhern Illinois University Carbondale | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
Naperville Central High School | 2002 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Mom and Kid's Counseling Group | Divorce & Paternity FAQs | 2013 |
DuPage County New Lawyers Committee Job Search Workshop | Young Attorneys Obtaining Employment | 2012 |
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Christa Winthers, Family Attorney on May 15, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Excellent attorney!
Joshua Bedwell, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 15, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Lindsay is a skilled professional who understands the balance of detail and practicality in the law. Without hesitation, I endorse Lindsay C. Stella.
Christa Winthers, Family Attorney on May 15, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Excellent attorney!
Joshua Bedwell, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 15, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Lindsay is a skilled professional who understands the balance of detail and practicality in the law. Without hesitation, I endorse Lindsay C. Stella.
Joseph Mirabella, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 13, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.Lindsay is intelligent, extremely knowedgeable in the law and sympathetic to her many clients. She met the high standards set by our firm when she was hired. She graded best in the field of 115 candidates.
Henry Kass, Family Attorney on Apr 29, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I have worked alongside Ms. Stella for approximately two years and believe her to be an exceptional attorney. She understands that a great family law practitioner must not only have a mastery of the law, but also appreciate the human condition and the intense emotion that is necessarily involved with any divorce proceeding.
Lynn Mirabella, Family Attorney on Apr 29, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Lindsay is a smart and engaging lawyer. She puts the client's needs at the forefront of negotiations and wholeheartedly advocates for the client. Further, she understands the value of "thinking outside of the box" in structuring creative settlements in hard to resolve cases. A client would be in good hands with Lindsay.
Ronald Kas, Family Attorney on Apr 27, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Consistently diligent, polite, and professional.
George Frederick, Family Attorney on Oct 18, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Ms Stella is diligent, attentive, and professional and can handle the most difficult matters because she is dedicated to the profession and very competent.
Michael Forkan, Family Attorney on Nov 10, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Lindsay is very knowledgeable and easy to work with.
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