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Courtney Mehta graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2011. During law school Courtney spent her summers clerking for a Family Law firm. After passing the bar, Courtney began her career working for Mitchell Law Group in Joliet, Illinois.
In 2016, Courtney joined Henderson Law & Mediation Center, now Henderson & Mehta Law and Mediation Center. At Henderson & Mehta Law & Mediation Center, Courtney concentrates her practice in the areas of Divorce, Separation, Parental Allocation (formerly known as Custody), Guardianship, and Adoption. Courtney is also on the Will County Mediation and Guardian ad Litem lists. She is frequently appointed in those capacities. Courtney is currently a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Will County Bar Association where she serves as the Co-Chair of the Guardian ad Litem Committee. Courtney has presented on a Guardian ad Litem panel and on the Best Interests of the Minor Children.
Courtney is currently a working Mother of two children. She lives in Naperville, Illinois with her husband and children.
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Acquired: 2011
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23 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL, 60432
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...
Posted by Derek | February 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Courtney is the Best!
There is not a better divorce attorney around, and I am forever grateful to have found Courtney when I did. After meeting several attorneys, I walked into Courtney’s office frustrated, scared and mad. Courtney walked me through the whole process and told me that I was going to feel better when it’s...
Posted by Rebecca | September 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best decision made
I had a very ugly case with my son’s father for over 6 years. She was referred to me by a friend. I needed someone to fight for my son and see him and me more than pocket change. Courtney, not only cares about her clients and their children, but she is beyond intelligent. I’ve never met a lawyer who ...
Posted by Shannon | June 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best Lawyer around
Courtney was extremely professional from the consultation until my divorce was finalized. She guided me through the entire process, answered questions quickly and were able to finalize everything before my court date. Once court came around, she was able to ensure all paperwork was given to the judge...
Posted by Matthew | July 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
FIVE STARS
I had the pleasure of working with Courtney for my child custody case. It was a very difficult time for me and Courtney took a huge weight off of my shoulders. I can’t thank Courtney enough for everything she has done. As a single father I thought it was impossible to have full custody of my daugh...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
2020 - Present
Attorney, Henderson & Mehta Law and Mediation Center
2016 - Present
Attorney, Henderson Law & Mediation Center
2011 - 2016
Attorney, Mitchell Law Group
2018 - Present
Will County Bar AssociationCo-Chair of Guardian ad Litem Committee
2011 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Will County Bar AssociationMember
Client was granted permission to move out of state with minor child.
Client secured extended child support for their disabled adult child.
Guardianship was terminated on behalf of client restoring his full parental rights.
Client was granted a change of custody after the court found the other parent presented a serious endangerment to the parties' child.
Court declined to extend Order of Protection against client after hearing.
Step-parent was allowed to adopt children despite objection from biological parent.
Client's child support was reduced after the court found there was a substantial change in circumstances.
Client was awarded long-term maintenance despite extensive fight from the other party.
Client was awarded substantial portion of the marital assets that the other spouse spent during the divorce.
Client was able to establish parental rights. Client was also able to secure shared parenting time and a reduction in child support.
2011
Juris Doctorate
2008
BS - Bachelor of Science
2021
Guardian ad Litem-Investigations for Guardian ad Litems
2019
Masters in Mediation Class
2018
Changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act
2015
Best Interests of the Minor Children
2015
Guardian ad Litem Panel
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