Kristi Marie Breseman

Kristi Marie Breseman

4.1
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at Joliet, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Mediation

58 N. Chicago Street, Suite 503, Joliet, IL

About Kristi

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Divorce, child custody, child support, separation, mediation, paternity and removal.

20 years

40%
Mediation 10%

child custody, visitation, removal, financial and all issues involving the children of the parties.

17 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 22 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2004

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 24 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2001

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Breseman Law Offices, P.C.

58 N. Chicago Street, Suite 503, Joliet, IL, 60432

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Kristi Marie Breseman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Steph | February 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The absolute BEST

Kristi has represented me for the past 4 years and the work this amazing attorney has put into my case is like no other. She got me divorced in 8 months with everything I asked for, so my son and I could move on to a better life. I told her this a million times, but I truly owe my peace and new life ...to her. My ex decided to take me back to court several months later post divorce and she did not hesitate to pick my case back up. She fought like hell for me. I trust her greatly and we’ve built a wonderful relationship with excellent communication. NOTHING gets past her and every single thing she told me would happen, did in fact happen. She knows the law extremely well, does well explaining it to her clients and takes the children’s best interest very seriously. I then needed her help to help my significant other after a nasty divorce battle he suffered through for years and she closed his case in less than three months of taking it over. She didn’t even practice in his county anymore, but she still jumped in to help us. She reversed everything his previous attorney misguided him through and he came out on top! I imagine it was such a headache for her to battle both of our ex’s at the same time, but she made it look easy. She does not play any games and her goal is to always stand up for the kids and she does not stop until the goal is reached for the children’s sake. Thanks to her, my partner and I have closed both of our cases getting exactly what we wanted and are thrilled to finally move on with our lives. She is the attorney you NEED, never the one you want to go against. If I ever needed her again, I know she would be there. I would never use anyone else. Thank you so much Kristi!!

Posted by Glenn | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best

I was assigned Kristi when she was with another Firm for my divorce case and I could not have been happier. Kristi is very knowledgable with the law and also can be very tough when it calls for it. If you are looking for a no nonsense attorney that will tell you like it is and aggressively fight for ...what she believes is the truth, this is the attorney for you. If you are looking for an attorney that wants to drag things out for years and sugarcoat issues, find another attorney.

Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

My lawyer since 2010.

Ms. Breseman has been my lawyer since 2010. She represented me through one of the longest and most difficult divorce and child custody cases that Will County has ever seen. The case took years, and if I had 20,000 characters I could not explain the extent. My ex wife hired five different lawyers over... the course of the case. GAL's and psychologists were involved, and it went to full trial three years after filing. First and foremost, Ms. Breseman knows the law. You will see it and the judges recognize this and respect her. She is a fighter. She is not going to play softball. If you hire a meek lawyer you will get flimsy results. She charges fairly and her offices are a block from the Will County Courthouse. You are not going to get charged ridiculous travel fees like all the others like to do. Her consultation is free. She is going to be honest about your case. You may not always like what you hear. I didn't like the odds and potential outcomes she presented at first but I trusted her and I knew myself. Good fathers have an uphill battle in custody cases...like Mt. Everest kind of uphill. Ms. Breseman will fight for you but she will also tell you what you're doing wrong and what you need to change. She is a mediator and she knows that both sides are often flawed. If I told you we've had perfect dealings for 7 years I would be lying. Who can get along perfectly with a lawyer for 7 years? We've had disagreements in the past but there was always respect and we always handled each hurdle as a team. We both lost sleep over the years on this case. We both gave each other stress. Ms. Breseman cares deeply. I think you will see that if you meet her. You have nothing to lose by going in for a free consultation. I have referred other friends to her and they were very satisfied. I recommend Ms. Breseman without any hesitation.

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Chantal Host

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a very passionate advocate. If a unique issue presents itself, I have seen her take the time necessary to research that issue. She is a creative problem solver and provides solid legal representation."

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Jack Zaremba

Family lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kristi is an excellent family law attorney. I have referred several cases to her and am very confident in her abilities to represent her clients effectively. If I have a family law question, I always turn to Kristi for the answer."

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Angela Henderson

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Haney

Family lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Kristi for several years and she is well respected in the Will County family courts, both by the judges and opposing lawyers. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking the help of a family law attorney."

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Gino Fimbianti

Family lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristi is a fantastic lawyer. She is immeasurably experienced in the law, and possesses a professional, responsive personality that makes her ideally suited to the practice of family law, which is the ability to deal with the emotion and feelings involved, as well as the legal issues."

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Bamidele Adelayo

Unknown lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kristi knows her stuff too well. I first found out about Kristi from her other colleagues in the same practice area, which is family law. I have referred clients to Kristi and they have come back to me to thank me for the referral. She is brilliant, sharp, and most importantly she truly cares about her clients. If you are looking for a knowledgeable family attorney, Kristi it is! I endorse her wholeheartedly."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2006 - 2011

Attorney, DeVriendt & Associates

2004 - 2006

Corporate Counsel, The Wish Center

2002 - 2004

Attorney, Kropik Papuga & Shaw

2001 - 2002

Attorney, Weisman & Weisman

Associations

2006 - Present

Will County Woman's Bar Association

member

2006 - Present

Will County Bar Association

member

2001 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

member

Education

2001

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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