Nicholas Michael Pugesek

Nicholas Michael Pugesek

also known as Nick Pugesek

5.0
Rating: 6.2

Licensed for 3 years

Family Lawyer at Northfield, IL
Practice Areas: Family

191 Waukegan Rd Suite #211, Northfield, IL

About Nicholas

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Divorce, Seperation, Child Custody, Parental Responsibilities, Orders of Protection.

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 3 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2022

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Nicholas Michael Pugesek

191 Waukegan Rd Suite #211, Northfield, IL, 60193

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Nicholas Michael Pugesek's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Amanda | April 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Exceptional Advocate

Nick Pugesek was an exceptional advocate for me throughout my divorce proceedings. From start to finish, he was incredibly patient, always taking the time to explain each step and ensure I felt informed and supported. He was consistently responsive and easy to reach, which made a stressful process fe...el much more manageable. He was also very easy to work with and approachable with any questions I had along the way. At no point did he make me feel inadequate for not understanding something—he took the time to explain things clearly and respectfully, which I truly appreciated. What stood out most was how genuinely committed he was to working in my best interest. Nick not only represented me, but he also strongly advocated for my daughter, making sure her well-being remained a top priority throughout the case. His professionalism, dedication, and compassion truly set him apart. I’m incredibly grateful for his guidance and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and trustworthy family law attorney.

Posted by Justine | July 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Nick is that guy!

Nicholas helped me with my case for parental allocation and he was phenomenal. I hired him a little late to my case and he was able to get a majority of my wishes in regards to my child. If it wasn’t for him I would have been forced to agree to a schedule that would not have my child with me majority... of the time. I was very stern in what my wishes were and he made sure to the best of his ability that he would make it happen. He definitely surpassed my expectations, as this was my first time needing a lawyer. I am very pleased with the outcome of my case and will gladly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable and compassionate lawyer. He matched my energy the whole way and in a professional manner. Thank you Nick!

Posted by BEVERLY | January 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

COMPASSIONATE AND PROFESSIONAL

WE HAD A DIFFICULT CHILD SUPPORT AND ALLOCATION OF PARENTING TIME SITUATION. NICK SUCCESSUFLLY PULLED US THROUGH THESE TRYING TIMES. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM.

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Missing Children

Nick was part of the team that i hired for my divorce. When i hired them my ex had taken my children and hidden them from me. From my first step to the very day that I signed the final divorce papers, Nick was there making sure I understood everything in plain English. Every court date in person or o...nline and every single form. I could tell that he empathised with my situation as a human being. Waking up to an empty house is by far the scariest thing that has ever happened to me. I'm sure there were times when i was close to hysterical. Never once did i feel like a burden when dealing with Nick. Quite the opposite. I truly don't know if i would have a relationship with my children without Nick's intervention.

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Neal Simon

Family lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Nick is an amazing attorney. Insightful, passionate, and dedicated to every single client. While I have left the firm and no longer work with him, I would recommend everyone in need to use his services."

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Experience

Rating:  6.2 (Good)

Honors

2022

CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Trial Advocacy, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

2022

Benjamin Hook Distinguished Public Service Award, Pro Bono & Community Service Initiative – DePaul College of Law

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Associate Attorney, Ventrelli Simon LLC

2021 - 2022

Law Clerk, Ventrelli Simon LLC

2020 - 2021

Law Clerk, Office of the Cook County Public Guardian

Education

2022

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2019

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Political Science and Child Psychology

Languages

English

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