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Attorney Mervate Mohammad combines a rigorous academic background with hands-on experience to serve her clients’ legal needs. After graduating Cum Laude and with Honors from Loyola University of Chicago, she earned her J.D. at John Marshall Law School. She is admitted to practice in Illinois and before the Northern District of Illinois federal court, and is a certified mediator through Northwestern University. Over the years, Mervate has worked at various law firms, concentrating on family and corporate law, and she manages cases from divorce and custody to child support and protective orders. A fluent Arabic speaker and writer, she is known for her client-centered approach and zealous advocacy. Beyond her practice, Mervate teaches Family Law for Paralegals as an adjunct professor at Moraine Valley Community College and participates actively in multiple bar associations. In her spare time, she enjoys running, hiking, gardening, and cherishing moments with family and friends.
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2013
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16 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Family
Posted by Mark Pasieka | December 14, 2025 | Family
I wish I witnessed her skills before my current GAL was appointed.
I am waiting a consultation and praying that God permits this woman to help defend my children in this war my wife declared on our family. While waiting for my case to be recalled because a zoom connection was dropped with one of my divorce lawyers I witness her x-ray vision into what was happening i...
Posted by The Greek | January 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
A Attorney that listens!
Listen everyone! I have known Mervate for more than 5 years. Since she was a sole attorney out of a small office. I interviewed many attorneys and found scammers,thieves and very few loya . I called Mervate and told her my case and she told me she can help me! I went in and talked to her. She was e...
Posted by Nasser | May 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Professional, Understanding and Compassionate
Mervate is truly exceptional, through the whole process, counseling, litigation, and every step of the way, she continually demonstrated her understanding of the law, the procedures, and always took the extra step to explain it. She helped me understand and become very aware of my rights and obligat...
Posted by Griselda | December 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family
Professional and Available for her Client
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 towar...
Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Stay away from this attorney
I hired this attorney for my case but she didn't do much, kept saying be patient. I was patient for almost a year and found out it was a big waste of time. She neglected my case and because of this my little one suffered a lot. On top of it, with no shame, she sued me for work she claims she did. Eve...
I am sorry you feel this way. You brought these complaints before the Judge and the Judge listened to everything you had to say and found our fees reasonable for the work done. I am sorry you are so unhappy.
"Mervate and I are in a small, national practice management group. We have had many professional conversations the past year. I would certainly refer anyone I know in Illinois to her for legal advice and representation! Sincerely, Mark P. Yablon"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mervate is a competent attorney, and very well-versed in family law issues. I highly recommend her services."
"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."
"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."
"Mervate is an ambitious and professional attorney that always exceeds expectations. She has my strong recommendation."
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2022
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2021
10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2020
10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2020
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2019
10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014 - Present
Managing Attorney, Kiswani Law, P.C.
2013 - 2014
Associate Attorney, SK Law, P.C.
2013 - Present
Muslim Bar Association of Chicago (MBA)Member
2013 - Present
Arab-American Bar Association of IllinoisMember
2013 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2018
Divorce and Family Dispute Mediation
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Legal Aspects of Line Dance Instructors
2014
Arabic
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