Joshua Eary Stern

Joshua Eary Stern

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Evanston, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Uncontested Divorce ... +2 more

500 Davis Street, Suite 1000, Evanston, IL

About Joshua

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 475-475 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 15 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2010

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

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500 Davis Street, Suite 1000, Evanston, IL, 60201

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Joshua Eary Stern's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Compassionate advocate

Josh was very accessible and supportive during one of the scariest times of my life. He communicated clearly about what I should expect at each stage, and always encouraged me to go with the option I felt most comfortable with. He and his team were also quick to answer any questions I had at the ti...me. My divorce was finalized very quickly thanks to his efforts!

Posted by Tim | October 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Personable, Talented, Responsive

I've used Josh (and his team) several times now. He is extremely responsive and accommodating, and he thoughtfully parses legal issues into plain language and candid recommendations. I had a time sensitive issue and he solved my problem while negotiating an aggressive timetable. I would enthusiastica...lly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thank the Lord for Joshua

Joshua was/is the second lawyer to address my contentious divorce. The first one was twice as expensive and just didn't seem to have my back. Joshua is young, hard working, intelligent and willing to fight for me when I needed it. I chose Joshua after interviewing 5 other highly recommended more seas...oned lawyers, but they all seemed to have way too many clients to really want to win the case for me. Joshua is amazing in every way. I was a little concerned that he was young, but this became more of an asset as the case progressed - he empathized with my situation and was hungry to win. I didn't have to extract legal information from him like other lawyers. All conversations were quick, to the point and filled with legal information. Another big plus, was that he always made time for me and always called back the same day. I seriously couldn't be happier with my choice. Nobody wins in a divorce, but I'm just glad I didn't get screwed over by a pretentious lawyer. Thank you Josh!

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Joshus E Stern Law Offices

Joshua Stern worked with me last year to settle a personal legal issue. He helped to quickly & efficiently resolve the matter without me having to appear in court. He communicated well with all parties involved and was excellent about returning calls and keeping everyone updated. I would definitely ...work with him again if the need arose.

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Joshua Eary Stern's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ann O'Connell

Family lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vlad Uman

Child support lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Josh and I represented opposing parties on a divorce case a few years ago. I found Josh to be extremely knowledgeable, diligent and professional. I have since referred cases to him, and have used him as a resource on others. I highly recommend Josh for anyone looking for a family law attorney."

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KiKi Mosley

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Biederstadt

Family lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Keleher

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Josh Stern and I worked together for over a year. In that time, he and I collaborated on a number of hearing, trials, and negotiated settlements. Josh is a knowledgeable and hard-working professional, and I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone seeking a family law attorney."

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Jennifer Guimond-Quigley

Child custody lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I opposed Joshua on a highly contentious custody case and came to realize that Joshua has a real penchant for family law. He is able to fiercely advocate for his clients while maintaining a professional rapport with opposing counsel. Joshua was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend his services."

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Thomas Kerr

Family lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Friend

"Josh is a highly talented and knowledgeable advocate for his clients. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone with a family law matter--no matter what level of complexity or difficulty. Josh keeps his clients fully updated on their cases, he helps them to understand the litigation process, and he makes sure that their priorities and goals come first."

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Christie Baer

Family lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Other

"I attended law school with Josh and have stayed in touch with him since he set up his own practice. Josh has a real passion for family law. His economics background is invaluable in helping his clients think about ALL of the costs of litigation, and not just the costs that can be reduced to dollars and cents. And he likes to win -- which doesn't hurt."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Emerging Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

22 Best Chicago Divorce Lawyers, Expertise

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

22 Best Chicago Divorce Lawyers, Expertise

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Founder, Managing Partner, Stern Perkoski

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Conniff Law Offices

Associations

2014 - Present

The Lilac Tree

Committee Member

2010 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Child Support From A Cash Employee

A fair child support award and a happy client.

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Education

2010

Emory University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

DePaul University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Divorce Mediation Training

Introduction To Legal Aspects Of Divorce

2015

Divorce Mediation Training

Introduction to Legal Aspects of Divorce

2014

Addiction and Mental Health Issues in a Divorce

Divorce, Addiction, and Mental Health

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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