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Avvo Rating8.6
  • Hickory Hills, IL
  • Licensed for 6 years
  • Free consultation
Mervate Mohammad
Mervate Mohammad
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About Mervate

Family Law & Divorce Attorney

Mervate Mohammad, Esq. graduated with Cume Laude and Honors from Loyola University of Chicago with a Bachelors Degree in History and Political Science and double minor in Islamic World Studies and International Studies. Mervate earned her Juris Doctor at the John Marshall Law School, is licensed to practice in Illinois and has earned her Federal General Bar admission to the Northern District of Illinois Supreme Court.

Mervate has the experience and passion for the law to handle your legal needs. She has worked as a licensed attorney and clerk serving various law firms concentrating on Family and Corporate Law.

Mervate handles all stages of family law matters including divorce, orders of protection, and parentage cases. Mervate has an outstanding reputation for working and listening to her clients’ needs and putting her clients first. She aggressively advocates for her clients and puts their needs and goals as the priority in all settlements, negotiations and litigation in and outside the courtroom.

Mervate is a member of the American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Arab American Bar Association, Muslim Bar Association and Illinois Bar Association.

Practice areas

OtherMediationChild custodyDivorce and separationFamily
  1. Family: 20%

    Family Law incorporates, divorce, child support, child custody, maintenance, property disposition, and post decree (post divorce) matters.

  2. Divorce and separation: 20%

    Both contested and uncontested divorce.

  3. Child custody: 20%

  4. Mediation: 15%

    Family law, custody, divorce, child support, expenses, alimony, property and debt distribution.

  1. Child support: 15%

  2. Domestic violence: 5%

  3. Business: 5%

Languages spoken

Arabic

Contact

9525 S. 79th Ave
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Kiswani Law, P.C.

9525 S. 79th Ave
Suite 205
Hickory Hills, IL, 60457

Office (708) 210-9247

Website

http://kiswanilawfirm.com/

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law201307/06/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing AttorneyKiswani Law, P.C.2014 - Present
Associate AttorneySK Law, P.C.2013 - 2014
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Muslim Bar Association of Chicago (MBA)Member2013 - Present
Arab-American Bar Association of IllinoisMember2013 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Albany Government Law ReviewThe Evolution of Sharia Divorce Law: Its Interpretation and Effect on a Woman's Right to Divorce2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Northwestern UniversityDivorce and Family Dispute Mediation2018
John Marshall Law School, ChicagoJD - Juris Doctor2013
Loyola University ChicagoBA - Bachelor of Arts2009
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Accelerated Instructor Certification ProgramLegal Aspects of Line Dance Instructors2016

Reviews

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Professional and Available for her Client

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I am extremely pleased with all the work Mervate did on behalf of Myself (and My Children). I was always able to communicate with her either via telephone, email, text or in person and when not she made sure to respond to me at her earliest possible date. Grant it my situation was an ideal one towards the end, but I am pleased with the outcome she was able to get for me. I will not hesitate in referring or recommending any family or friends in need of legal services to Mervate.
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Great with Communication

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I rarely leave reviews, but my experience with Attorney Mervate compels me to do so. She handled my divorce case exceptionally well. Against all odds, she negotiated a settlement agreement that did not place undue financial stress upon me. As a result, I have been able to start a new life with a clean slate and without resentment toward my ex-wife. I can honestly say that Attorney Mervate had my best interest in mind and was great with communication while she negotiated an amicable resolution to my divorce.
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Jawad Shalabi, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 16, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mervate Mohammad is a hard-working and skilled attorney. She is developing a reputation among lawyers in her community as being the go-to attorney when it comes to issues of family law. I would be happy to recommend her services to anyone.

Stephanie Gilbert, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 15, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Mervate is a great attorney. She manages to balance her full workload to give each client her full attention. Mervate advocates for each client's rights while remaining efficient and realistic on the likely results of each case and not allowing the clients to over-spend their budgets.

Christopher Haaff, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 21, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I first met Mervate when she came into a contested child custody, visitation, and guardianship proceeding in which I was already involved. Frankly, her client stood little chance of prevailing before she came into the case, because the law and the facts did not favor him. Mervate gave her client the advice, both legal and factual, he needed to obtain much of the relief he wanted. I am certain her efforts led to the results obtained. Since then we have shared legal advice on a number of topics. I am always impressed by her preparation, experience and knowledge. I happily recommend that people consult and retain her.

Dany Bourjas, Real estate Attorney on Jun 9, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mervate is a competent attorney, and very well-versed in family law issues. I highly recommend her services.

Alex Kosyla, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Mar 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mervate on several cases and she has always been a pleasure to work with. Her professional demeanor and commitment to her clients is obvious, and her skills in the courtroom unmatched. I would not hesitate to call Mervate for any of my legal issues.

Mohammad Ramadan, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mervate is my go to lawyer for any Family Law issues. She is a hard working attorney who will fight for her clients rights. Highly recommended.

Sami Azhari, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mervate is an ambitious and professional attorney that always exceeds expectations. She has my strong recommendation.

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