Courtney Shillington Mehta

Courtney Shillington Mehta

also known as Courtney Mehta

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Joliet, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +8 more

23 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL

About Courtney

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 14 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2011

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

Law Offices of Courtney Shillington Mehta

23 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL, 60432

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Courtney Shillington Mehta's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

52 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brendan | May 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Extremely Competent Attorney and Staff

In order to support my desired retirement date, I had to return back to court to modify an existing court order requiring me to continue making payments to my ex-wife. I had an initial consultation with Courtney, and she explained the possible outcomes of my request. Based on our discussion, I felt... Courtney was the person to represent me. Courtney and her staff were instrumental in navigating me through the process and helping me achieve my goal of getting the court order modified to allow me to retire without the burden of any additional payments to my ex-wife. Effective communication with your attorney is essential when dealing with a desired end date, and it is even more critical when factoring in all of the COVID related limitations. Courtney and her staff provided me with prompt updates on developments with my case as well as with any of my emails, phone calls, and billing status. Courtney's experience and demeanor kept me at ease throughout the process, as a result I am now enjoying my retirement to the fullest! I highly recommend Courtney Mehta and her staff.

Posted by T Cotton | August 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Look no further!

I had a nightmare of an Attorney when my case started. I showed up in court to find out I had to wait for my case to be called because my representation hadn't shown up yet. I got to see other Attorneys at work. It was a NO BRAINER to hire Courtney. She was knowledgable, got her point across quickly ...and was very comfortable before the judge. I called her office, she explained everything we would need to do to have her represent me and we worked well as a team from that point. Her office is polite, she is great at keeping open lines of communication and I want everyone facing a tough situation to know, you need Courtney on your team.

Posted by Alyssa | April 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

First saw her in action

I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer. I was in court for my first court date after filing for divorce. Not knowing what I was doing, financially I debated on hiring a lawyer. I had consulted a few before my court date and decided against it. When I went into court, nervous and intimidated by not... knowing what to expect, Courtney was there with a current client. She was amazing. She made this divorce seem so stress free, smooth, and quick. My friend I was with looked at me and I said “GO GET HER NUMBER!” I called immediately when I got to my car and set up a consultation for that afternoon. Courtney was upfront and honest with my situation. She made it perfectly clear with the laws in place and what could have been done and what couldn’t. Courtney and her team were always caring and very professional. I could have called or emailed with any of my concerns or updates and they always responded in a timely fashion. At one point due to a babysitting conflict I was able to bring my 9 month old son with me to the office. Highly recommended if you are looking for a knowledgable and afforded lawyer who puts your needs first. I couldn’t thank Courtney enough for everything she has done for me.

Posted by Vicente and Kristi E. | April 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Courtney Mehta- Henderson Law

Hiring Courtney was the best thing my husband and I could have ever done. Courtney is so patient and thoroughly explains everything in such great detail that you never feel confused. My husband and I tried to handle the court case ourselves at first and were not going in the right direction. While w...aiting for my husband's turn to go before the judge we saw Courtney representing another client. I could see how much the judge and her fellow colleagues respected her. We knew right then and there that she was the one that could help us to get back on track. After talking with Courtney at our consultation we knew we made the right decision. We are now more comfortable knowing that we have the best representation possible. Our case is very sensitive because it pertains to child support for disabled children turning into adult support for adults with disabilities. Courtney is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of the law which was very beneficial in our particular case. She is very compassionate and does everything in her power to ensure that her client's needs are being met. We were also impressed by how much she has the entire family's best interests at heart. Courtney and the staff at Henderson Law are extremely professional, courteous and always send you documentation via email immediately after court. If this page allowed a ten star rating, that is what I would give Courtney and Henderson Law.

Posted by Annie | October 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Best night Will County

Courtney was amazing! She was our lawyer for a related adoption. From the beginning she always kept us informed on what was going on and what options we had. Even in a tough time during our case, she kept our spirits up with options we had. The entire staff was great at returning phone calls, emails ...and answering all questions I had. Courtney always put what was best for my kids first. I would recommend her to anyone in need of legal help!

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Courtney Shillington Mehta's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vanessa Williams

Family lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Janusonis

Family lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Courtney is smart and professional. She is able to locate and focus on the issues quickly. Furthermore, she is a problem solver. She offers practical solutions while maintaining the dignity of her client and the profession."

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Adam Gynac

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Muchoney

Unknown lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the good fortune of working with Ms. Shillington Mehta in many matters, often in heavily contested hearings, and I have found her to consistently be of the highest caliber in terms of her ethics, zealous advocacy and professional knowledge."

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Patricia Flynn

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Naughton

Unknown lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Whitney Cameron

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Courtney is an intelligent, hard-working advocate. She is always on top of her cases and dilligently works to do what is best for her client."

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Rachel Fugett

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amy Melton

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly recommend Courtney to any potential client; other than being a very strong and zealous advocate for her clients she is extremely sharp and quick-thinking. I am impressed by her abilities."

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Erin O'Brien

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeannine Parker-Ross

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is honest, straightforward and an excellent attorney."

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Angela Henderson

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Smart and caring. She is well respected and honest."

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Kaitlyn Copi

Family lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Muchoney

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Vanessa Williams

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Child custody lawyer

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Barbara Morton

Family lawyer

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Amber Mikula

Family lawyer

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Mary Szudarek

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Patricia Flynn

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Judith Devriendt

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Kimberly Abma

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Mikal Stole

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Adam Gynac

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Anthony Andreano

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Erin O'Brien

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Rachel Fugett

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Amy Melton

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Joseph Janusonis

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Whitney Cameron

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2011

Dean's List, Chicago-Kent College of Law

2010

Dean's List, Chicago-Kent College of Law

2009

Dean's List, Chicago-Kent College of Law

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney, Henderson & Mehta Law and Mediation Center

2016 - Present

Attorney, Henderson Law & Mediation Center

2011 - 2016

Attorney, Mitchell Law Group

Associations

2018 - Present

Will County Bar Association

Co-Chair of Guardian ad Litem Committee

2011 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Will County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Relocation Granted by Court

Client was granted permission to move out of state with minor child.

Successful Child Support Extension

Client secured extended child support for their disabled adult child.

Guardianship Terminated

Guardianship was terminated on behalf of client restoring his full parental rights.

Change of Custody

Client was granted a change of custody after the court found the other parent presented a serious endangerment to the parties' child.

Order of Protection Denied

Court declined to extend Order of Protection against client after hearing.

Contested Adoption Approved

Step-parent was allowed to adopt children despite objection from biological parent.

Child Support Modification

Client's child support was reduced after the court found there was a substantial change in circumstances.

Maintenance (Alimony) Granted

Client was awarded long-term maintenance despite extensive fight from the other party.

Marital Assets Recovered

Client was awarded substantial portion of the marital assets that the other spouse spent during the divorce.

Shared Parenting Time

Client was able to establish parental rights. Client was also able to secure shared parenting time and a reduction in child support.

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Education

2011

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

Juris Doctorate

2008

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2021

Guardian ad Litem Training

Guardian ad Litem-Investigations for Guardian ad Litems

2019

Masters in Mediation Class

Masters in Mediation Class

2018

Psychologist Office

Changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act

2015

Will County Bar Association Guardian ad Litem Commitee

Best Interests of the Minor Children

2015

Will County Bar Association

Guardian ad Litem Panel

Languages

French

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