Marc Andrew Bangser

Marc and Brad have worked as a team to address post-divorce issues for me for the past several years. They make a great team as they balance each other's strengths/weaknesses. Marc in particular recently won a huge petition for me--one that would have impacted me/my kids for the next several years--h...e went beyond the call of duty when preparing for and delivering his arguments. He took what was my issue to resolve and treated it with as much passion and preciseness as if it were his own. They have both helped me keep things in perspective as well-there are times during proceedings where one can loose focus-but they are willing to have those difficult conversations with their clients to ensure their clients expressed priorities remain at the forefront of focus. I recommend them for any one dealing with divorce/family law issues.

I had hired Bennett & Bangser to represent me for a divorce that I wanted from my wife. I had met with Brad Bennett and had told him this divorce is not going to be easy. I described to him what a cunning, spiteful wife I have and she is not going to make it easy on me at all. I had moved out 8/22/1...5 filed for divorce 10/22/15. From the time I filed for divorce to 11/16/15 my wife was withholding me from seeing my children ages 3 & 4. Mr. Bennett filed an emergency petition for visitations and court was set on the 16th. The judge had told me if I wanted to see my kids I should do so. I left court with some reassurance knowing that I was not wrong in this matter. I went to my mother in laws where the kids were at as my wife was working. I was invited in by her and a heated discussion broke out pertaining to the divorce and tried leaving with the kids. She had tried stopping me from leaving by hurting my daughter in the process and I had grabbed her to remove her hand. Five days later my mother in law filed an emergency order of protection and pressed domestic battery charges against me. The emergency was denied right away but was set for a hearing on 12/15/15. I thought my life was in shabbles at this point, not knowing what to do or who to hire with a pending criminal charge. Brad had said his law partner Marc handles criminal defense and he said is really good. I had went with my gut feeling and couldn't of been happier of the outcome so far. I had met with Marc and Brad the week before December 15 at their Naperville location to discuss this OP hearing. I went to court on the 15th for the order of protection and my mother in law had tried to convince the judge why she needed it. Marc had questioned her in such a way she couldn't see straight let alone answer questions. Marc truly does have a way with words and knows how to say it. I feel when I see him speak or question someone on the other side it's like I'm watching a tv show such as "law & order." The judge had once again denied the order of protection but only after my mother in law stating she had a warrant for my arrest from the states attorney. After I was brought to jail, just coming from the hearing I thought my life was over. At this point, after seeing Marc in action for this OP, I knew I wanted him to represent me for the domestic battery trial. The trial was set for 4/12/16 and went for three days. Marc had once again prepped me for trial the week before at his office and had an uneasy feeling of the potential outcome of the trial. Brad and Marc did an excellent job selecting the jurors that heard the trial. The state had tried to paint this terrible picture of me in the jurors eyes but Marc had fired back depicting a totally different and true story. I know I was not guilty of this crime but definitely needed a great lawyer to prove it. I was found not guilty on both counts of domestic battery. Bennett and Bangser did just that. I put all my trust in this law firm and respect their advice. Words can not express what they have done so far.

I hired Marc to handle an issue my mom had with her former counsel, who entered a QDRO that didn't coincide with the requirements of my father's union. This prevented my mom from receiving much needed funds from my father's pension. With the former attorney, years had passed and nothing was accompl...ished. When we hired Marc and his team, this matter was closed in just a couple of months. During that time, he continued to keep us completely informed throughout the case, answered all of our questions and the case is now closed.

Marc Bangser is the guy you want on your side. I consulted with several attorneys before making a decision on who to hire, and not only was Marc the fastest to respond, but he kept that responsiveness and was by far the most straightforward and thorough in his research of my case. Oh, and not only th...at, he charged a very reasonable fee and got the whole thing done in the exact time frame he anticipated. Talk about an amazing value! Marc clearly laid out two scenarios of what could happen, and followed up after speaking with the state and knew exactly what to expect when we got to court, and he took care of business for me. Speaking of court, I couldn’t believe the respect that Marc gets from his peers. It seemed like all the other lawyers and everyone working for the state knows and likes him. Like I said, good guy to have on your side! Going to court is not a pleasant experience, but boy did Marc make it as smooth and pain-free as possible! I hope to never need a criminal defense lawyer again, but if I do, Marc Bangser will be the only call I make and you should do the same. Worth noting, I found out speaking with him after court that Marc and his firm do all aspects of family law like divorce, child custody, child support as well as traffic cases. While I didn't work with him for any of those types of cases, I have no doubt he'd be the absolute right person to represent you if you need a lawyer for anything along those lines.

Five Star Lawyer Marc Bangser! Thank you to Marc Bangser, for the top-notch legal representation in my recent Will County traffic matter. Marc is straightforward, calm, communicative, efficient, well-prepared, kind to his clients, respectful to the prosecutor and judge, a fluent and mature negotiator..., thinks of good ideas and solutions, and keeps you involved with your case. He is responsive, and even returns emails in the evenings. He resolved my excessive speeding ticket problem with excellence! Since I'm also a lawyer, I recognize the qualities in him that make him a great lawyer. I felt like I was in good hands throughout the process. I highly recommend Marc for your traffic legal needs. I know that some of the main area of his practice are divorce, child custody, family law and criminal defense matters. Even though I didn't use his services for a divorce, child custody, family law or criminal case, I can tell by the way he handles himself (and due to his ability to remain calm and negotiate) that he also would be outstanding at all of them, especially negotiating a divorce or family law issue calmly. I've referred clients to him whose teens or college-aged kids have been in trouble with the law; and Marc takes every case seriously and responds very quickly. He is a former prosecutor, so he knows the ropes, and how to act maturely and capably in front of a judge and a prosecutor, or in negotiations against other attorneys. A compliment by another lawyer is the highest form of compliment, as we hold other lawyers to the highest standard of practice and behavior. We recognize signs if excellence, or shortcomings, in each other, where nonlawyers might not be fully aware of them.