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Gwendolyn J. Sterk

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Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 36 years

Family Lawyer at Orland Park, IL
Practice Areas: Family

11508 W 183rd St NW, Orland Park, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 36 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1989

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 36 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1989

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

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Gwendolyn J. Sterk and The Family Law Group PC

11508 W 183rd St NW, Orland Park, IL, 60467-9467

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Gwendolyn J. Sterk's Reviews

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16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2020 | Divorce & Separation

Expensive fraud

How does a divorce case cost you more than your two years income put together? I felt she took advantage my poor knowledge of legal issues and my fear of losing custody battle. They over charge, drag on cases and then take you back to court to cap the debt, which always falls in their favor. Gwendoly...n sends junior lawyers who lack certain knowledge. Her receptionist Alyssa... pathetic. I called to negotiate my debt during this Covid times and I got the most cold hearted response from Kelli M. Lardi, even after garnishing my wages for their payment. The only times I spoke to Gwendolyn Sterk was when she collected my retainer and when she called to negotiate my debt that get a lump sum. One thing I know.... God doesn’t like ugly. Run..... she will cost you your peaceful sleep as she sinks you in debt just to line her pockets.

Posted by Jill | August 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

The best support in difficult times

I experienced a domestic violence situation this year that was unexpected and very unnerving. When this happens you really don’t know what to do legally and you are overcome with emotions. Gwen Sterk and her team know how to deal with it and are a wonderful, effective resource. First they work with y...ou as a person, coaching you on what you need to do to protect yourself - many things that you would never know. Secondly, they provide strategic and detailed legal guidance. It is a very uncomfortable and unfortunate time when you are faced with domestic violence (it comes in so many forms), but if you want real, thoughtful and effective support Gwen and her team are your best option. Thank you Gwen!

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Angela Henderson

Family lawyer | Oct 10

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Sterk is honorable and knowledgeable about all matters in family law. She is aggressive when she needs to be but understands how to settle cases when it is in her client's best interest."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Associations

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Indiana State Bar

Member

Education

1988

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Loyola University Chicago

MA - Masters

1985

Liberty University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

1991

Trinity International University, Deerfield, Illinois

Political Science and Business

Publications

1977

Barrons Educational Series Divorce Step by Step

Languages

English

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