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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Posted by Daniel | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Impeccable Service During a Challenging Time
I hired Lindsay Stella to represent me throughout my divorce. She walked me through what to expect throughout the process, we worked together to design and implement a strategy to defend my position, and we ultimately arrived at a fair settlement. Ms. Stella's attention to detail and strategy, alon...
Posted by Randy | August 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce review
Lindsay was a rock for me during the divorce process. Was very detail oriented, always kept me informed on the legal process while addressing and advising me on the issues that were important to me. Very personable.
Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Talented Professional Attorney with a Heart!
I couldn't have asked for a better attorney than Lindsay! She is attentive, knowledgeable, patient and demonstrates strength in a respectful way of everyone involved. She is honest, fair and really made me feel cared for as a person, not just a paycheck. She worked hard for me, listening to what I re...
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Divorce/child custody
Ms.stella helped me through an extremely difficult divorce. She quickly obtained a restraining order, filed for divorce,and obtained child support for my children. The actual finalization of the divorce took a very long time, at no fault of her. She filed all petitions and did her best to keep me inf...
Posted by L.M.C. | March 21, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
Compassionate Attorney
My husband and I had only been married a little over a year when Lindsay was assigned to my case by Lynn Mirabella. The case moved quickly because I was on a deadline to close on my own home. We had a "prove up" at the time she had told me in the beginning. She made the divorce process as easy as ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Lindsay does an excellent job for her clients. She is very reasonable, but if the other side is not reasonable, she can be aggressive and litigate it out in court!"
"Lindsay is a skilled professional who understands the balance of detail and practicality in the law. Without hesitation, I endorse Lindsay C. Stella."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Associate Attorney, The Law Offices Of Walter R. Jackowiec Iii, PC
2009 - 2010
711 Practicing Intern, McHenry County States Attorney
2011 - Present
Justinian Society of Lawyers (DuPage County chapter)2nd Vice President
2009 - Present
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2014 - 2015
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DuPage County Bar Association, New Lawyers CommitteeChair
2012 - 2013
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