Mikal John Stole

Mikal John Stole

also known as Mikal J. Stole

4.4
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Joliet, IL
Practice Areas: Family

60 North Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

About Mikal

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Reich, Jumbeck, Stole & Reeb, LLP

60 North Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432-4204

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Mikal John Stole's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by RCL | August 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful GAL

Mikal is fair, diplomatic, diligent, compassionate, and extremely thorough. I was surprised at how well he was able to assess all aspects of parenting issues and decipher between individual positioning vs fact patterns. Throughout the emotionally draining process of having a GAL and weeks of trial I... felt confident that Mikal was following the truth of the matter and advocating for the best interest of my daughter. Mikal is there for the kids and his focus/energy stands up for that through and through. In the worst of circumstances, I could not have had a better experience. Thankful and grateful!

Posted by Jill | April 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend!

I cannot speak highly enough about Mikal and his team. I met with numerous lawyers, and ever fired a lawyer before I finally found Mikal. I knew when I met him that he was organized, professional and actually going to help me through a very stressful divorce. We worked very well together and he di...d everything he could to help me. He took the time to understand my case, gave great legal advice that always made sense to me, and listened to me and my concerns. His paperwork was always thorough and it was easy to connect with him to make sure we were on the same page. His pre-trial memo was incredibly detailed as were all of the motions we filed. l I always felt like he had my back and that he cared. Going through a divorce is beyond stressful, it's your life in the hands of two attorneys and a judge. It's a very scary reality and I trusted Mikal 100%. I am beyond happy with the conclusion of my case. I am so grateful to Mikal and his team (Cathy and Riann) who helped guide me through each phase of my divorce. I highly recommend Mikal and his firm.

Posted by Alexandra | April 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lawyer and friend

I went through a divorce in 2016 and Mikal made the process super easy with minimal amount of stress, which was great considering the divorce gave me plenty of that! Fast acting, great service with a little bit of emotional support to add to that. I really couldn’t of had a better lawyer who really h...elped me get through a tough time. If ever in the future I may require a family lawyer, without a doubt it’s going to be Mikal Stole.

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Would not recommend

I was very disappointed in my experience with Mikal. It would regularly take over a week to get an answer or a call back, and at one point even went over 2 and a half weeks to get a call back. This really slowed down the process. The advice that I was given by Mikal that certain things is now comin...g back to bite me on tax returns. Overall it was not a good experience, and I would not recommend.

Posted by Chris | March 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

Mikal is an excellent attorney that knows when it is worthwhile to fight for something and when it is to be an expensive endeavor with little return on investment. He attempts to avoid anything that will cause excessive fees. This can come across as if he is not engaged, but that is not the case. ... He is clear in giving his opinion for your best option. The only cons are he is sometimes too concise and doesn't always give a full explanation as to why he believes one option is better than another and he doesn't needlessly touch base which can make you feel out of touch during the process at times. Once you understand, it is no longer a con. I believe Mikal gives you a no nonsense and clear vision of what to expect and I highly recommend him.

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Mikal John Stole's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph O'Brien

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mikal is very well-respected by all of the Judges and the lawyers. He is very reasonable to work with and gets the job done without wasting unnecessary legal fees. If the case needs to be litigated, he can step up and get it done in court too."

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Courtney Mehta

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christi Alexander

Family lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Frobish

Family lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mikal is a very good attorney with a very good temperament for family law. I never hesitate to refer people to him and know they'll be well cared for and well-represented."

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Gregory Jumbeck

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Reeb

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Mikal Stole."

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John Schrock

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mikal is always prepared. When he shows up on a case, you know that he will test you and make you earn everything that you obtain in court."

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Kaitlyn Copi

Family lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amy Melton

Family lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. aggressive and knowledgeable."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mikal. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jeannine Parker-Ross

Unknown lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Hudzik

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Stole is a zealous advocate for his clients while maintaining an exemplary level of civility in the courtroom."

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Chantal Host

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Gynac

Family lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Stole is a dedicated, hard-working young lawyer, and a "regular" amongst the family law litigators in Will County. As someone who has frequently had Mr. Stole as opposing counsel on cases, I appreciate that although he is a vigorous advocate, he has also always treated his opponents with dignity and professionalism. Far too many divorce lawyers like to "scream and shout" when they get in front of a judge. Mr. Stole, on the other hand, simply presents the facts and argues the law. I believe that to be an effective strategy, and one that serves his clients well. I would not hesitate to recommend Mikal to friends and colleagues as competent counsel."

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Angela Henderson

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Reich, Jumbeck & Stole, L.L.P.

2009 - Present

Attorney, Reich, Jumbeck & Associates, L.L.P.

Associations

2013 - Present

Village of Lansing

Trustee

2010 - Present

Will County Bar Association

Co-chair Family Law Committee

2007 - Present

Will County Bar Association

Family Law Committee

Education

2005

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

GAL Seminar

GAL Fees

2012

Will County Bar Association Ethics Seminar

ISBA Ethics Advisory Opinion Update

2011

Will County Bar Association - Family Law Committee Annual Seminar

Family Law Case Law Update

Publications

2017

Will County Bar Association Will County Bar Association

Languages

English

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