Lisa L. Kinser

Lisa L. Kinser

3.7
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 23 years

Guardianship Lawyer at JOLIET, IL
Practice Areas: Guardianship, Family, Probate, Adoption

3601 McDonough Street, JOLIET, IL

About Lisa

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

This area of my practice includes, dissolution of marriage, prenuptial agreements, paternity and child custody proceedings, as well as enforcement of judgments of dissolution and other post-decree matters.

40%
Guardianship 40%

This area of my practice involves petitioning the court for guardianships of minors and disabled adults, as well as terminating them when appropriate.

40%
Adoption 10%

Adoption can be an intimidating prospect for, but with my experience and guidance, it can be completed with confidence.

10%
Probate 10%

I have a litigation background and have represented parties involved in disputes regarding the administration of decedents' estates. Additionally, I have represented administrators and executors in the uncontested administration of estates.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 23 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2002

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Kinser Law, P.C.

3601 McDonough Street, JOLIET, IL, 60431

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Lisa L. Kinser's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alexandra | June 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

So thankful to have retained her

Lisa and her paralegal were amazing in representing me(and my children)in my divorce. Everything was done in a timely matter and with respect to me. From the very beginning she was very up front and honest with me about what i was facing and she did an amazing job through the entire process. Im very ...grateful and will be referring friends and family should they ever need assistance.

Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Treats Clients Poorly

I hired Lisa as my attorney in my custody case. She prolonged the case to over a year with little getting done but did not fail to bill thousands in fees. When I disagreed with her approach she replied condescendingly that she knew better than I. Ultimately, I found her difficult to work with and oft...en rude in demeanor. She has denied that I hired her due to the negative review.

Posted by EB | June 29, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Thumbs down

I used her for my divorce, half way through actually, and it was the most chaotic time of my life.Not only was my divorce exceptionally awful, Lisa dropped the ball on every aspect.She did not know much of how to handle anything ultimately resulting in massive fees upwards of $20,000.Dropped the ball... on my child support and it being ddeucted by the state.she consulted another inhouse attorney constantly and still came up short,In the end I was offered another in house attorney who picked up the peices.From him I got $500 more a month child support order and the finalizing of my divorce.Once my ex sent me the settlement check for $15000 that were written in my name they demanded I turn the whole amoutn of $12, 389 to them by signing over my checks.Mind you that is in addition to the almost $5000 I already paid them.I told them I would pay them $7500 with a payment plan.They denied this and quickly turned it into a court battle where they got power of attorney over my checks, added $2500 to the $12,389 and then accumulated interest.Then without my knowledge Lisa placed a citation on my checking account for $1500 the remainder of my debt (mind you I haven't even been divorced a year yet) that had $330 in it and I'm a single mom out of work.She left us broke and that was my child support money!She lied to the judge and made my life a living hell.I wrote to the Attorney Disciplinary Commission about her and hopefully by the grace of God someone will read this and take their divorce elsewhere.My entire settlement plus thousands more beyond it are gone and my kids and I didn't see a penny.As of today I have a bank account with a negative $89 balance and fees accruing and she will still come back after me for the rest,I gaurantee it.She is a terribly unethical and immoral person and lawyer.Please be cautioned.

Posted by Patti | May 02, 2014 | Family

We Highly Recommend This Experienced, Seasoned Family Law Attorney !

If you are looking for an attorney you can trust to get the job done, you needn't look any further. This highly experienced family law attorney can be both diplomatic and aggressive when the need arises. She is familiar with all local courts and attorneys and uses that knowledge wisely.

Posted by Michelle | August 02, 2013 | Family

Residential Custody

I initially hired Lisa to represent me with a few post-decree issues. Not being familiar with my case, she familiarized herself and represented me with a few "minor" issues here and there. Although I wasn't necessarily in agreement with one issue, prior to submitting the agreed order to the judge, ...Lisa explained it to me in a way to make me see "the full picture" as opposed to being close minded, and I thank her for that. Once the two year mark from my initial judgment came, my ex motioned for a change in residential custody. Certainly not something I wanted to experience again. I felt as if I was getting divorced from the man I was already divorced from. Lisa kept me informed about the case, although the response time for some issues took a little longer than others. Two days of trial and a ruling in my favor, the a burden lifted! Her fees were reasonable and she had my best interest in mind, as well as my daughter’s. I will continue to use Lisa in the future and have recommended her to others.

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Lisa L. Kinser's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gino Fimbianti

Family lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Ms Kinser. Lisa is an experienced trial attorney, and a highly skilled litigator. I have known her since her tenure as a Will County Public Defender. And now, as a private attorney, I have personally watched Lisa litigate complex family law cases with pronounced success. A true professional."

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Ted Harvatin

Family lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is a very capable, thorough and passionate lawyer. I have nothing but good things to say about her and have no hesitation about referring clients to her if they are in her part of the state. The negative client endorsement should be taken with a big grain of salt. Her real beef is that she was required to pay her bill."

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Judy Goldstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have observed Lisa's work over the past few years and found her to be knowledgeable and professional and a zealous advocate for her clients. I would not hesitate to refer anyone in need of her area of expertise. The negative comment by Lisa's former client is typical of family law clients who are rarely happy and do not want to pay for the services of their attorney. Clients like this often write negative reviews whereas the pleased clients, who are in the vast majority, usually do not thank their attorney in a public forum."

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Judy Goldstein

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Lisa L. Kinser

Sample of Legal Cases

Executor Mishandled the Decedent's Estate

A Special Administrator was appointed and funds were recovered. The original executor was ultimately charged criminally.

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Education

2002

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Western Illinois University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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