Mark Douglas Brent

Mark Douglas Brent

4.7
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at Batavia, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

111 Flinn St, Batavia, IL

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 33%

We are not just divorce lawyers, we handle all aspects of Family Law – divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, spousal support (maintenance/alimony), contribution to college expenses, domestic violence orders of protection and more.

33%
Family 33%

Aggressive advocate who communicates well and is responsive to your needs. Practice focused solely on the areas of : family law, divorce, custody,visitation, child support, spousal support, paternity, post-divorce litigation, guardianship, removal of children to reside in another state and orders of protection / abuse and domestic violence. Published author on Illinois family law and divorce.

33%
Child Custody 14%

Custody battles can be intense, but they don't always need to be. Regardless, Attorney Brent is ready to defend your best interests. Call him now for a case evaluation.

14%
Child Support 10%

Your children are the most valuable assets you have. When it comes to your family and your children's support, make sure you're getting the financial benefits you need. Call Attorney Brent today for a consultation.

10%
Alimony 5%

If you are going to be paying or you are seeking spousal maintenance, Attorney Brent can help make sure the amount is as fair to you and accurate as possible. Call him now.

5%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

Attorney Brent is capable of handling your uncontested divorce, which doesn't involve children, and means you probably have an amicable end to your marriage.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Pro bono

10 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 34 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1991

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Drendel & Jansons Law Group

111 Flinn St, Batavia, IL, 60510-2471

Drendel & Jansons Law Group

2000 West Galena Blvd., Suite 204, Aurora, IL, 60506

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Mark Douglas Brent's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | October 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Communicator

I hired Mark to represent me in my divorce. I appreciate Mark's patience and excellent communication skills. He was patient with explaining the divorce process to me and what my options were. He would often offer guidance but would not direct me on what to do, which was both helpful and unhelpful at ...times (having never been through a divorce before). Overall, I would recommend Mark. He is a straight shooter and I felt he looked out for my best interest both monetarily and emotionally

Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Family Law

Mark Brent provided excellent representation in my guardianship case. He was responsive, thorough, very knowledgeable and professional. He handled the court appearances with ease and confidence. His entire team provided excellent support. I will continue to rely on his expertise for future matters.

Posted by anonymous | February 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney

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Divorce Attorney

Mark Brent is a great divorce attorney. He made a very emotional and stressful process easier. He is very knowledgeable and compassionate. He was able to guide me through the process and made sure that I clearly understood everything that needed to be done. We were able to complete the process in un...der 4 months. I am so grateful he handled this for me.

Posted by Erick | May 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Child Support

Mr. Brent and his team did a very good job taking care of my child support case. He was very knowledgeable and informative. He answered all the questions I asked and never left me wondering. He represented me at court when I wasn't able to and I'm extremely grateful for that. I would definitely recom...mend Mr. Brent and his team to anyone seeking legal assistance.

Posted by Edward | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Maintenance Reduction

9 months ago I met with Mark Brent regarding filing a reduction of maintenance to my ex. I was currently paying her $2,900 a month (and had been for 10 years). At that initial meeting Mark wrote down the number $1,387 on a piece of paper and said, “I’m not going to guarantee I can get you that nu...mber but I will get you close”. After 9 months, the only activity that has occurred is Mark invoicing me just over $12k in his fees and the judge recently granting her attorney another $7,500 in his fee’s. I met with Mark to discuss the current status of the case - he then advised me that we accept opposing councils offer to only reduce maintenance to $2450 per month. I spent $20 grand to save $450 a month for the next two years (I turn 65 in 2 years). I decided it was in my best interests to find a new Attorney to represent me in this maintenance review case. I was highly disappointed with Mark’s performance - opposing council was 3 steps ahead of him the entre 9 months.

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"I strongly endorse Mark. Mark has a wealth of experience in handling cases involving custody disputes, divorce, separation and child support. I wholeheartedly recommend Mark!"

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Pro Bono Award, Kane County Bar Association - Pro Bono Award

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Drendel & Jansons Law Group

2003 - 2010

Partner, The Law Office of Mark D. Brent

2000 - 2003

Partner, Goldsmith, Thelin, Dickson, and Brown

1997 - 2000

Associate, Dreyer, Foote, Streit, Furgason, and Slocum

1991 - 1997

Associate, Williams & Montgomery, Chicago

Associations

1997 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

Committee Chair

1997 - Present

Kendall County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

1991

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Illinois

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Naperville , IL

Protective Orders and Marital Torts

Publications

2012

Aspatore Book publication Divorce Proceedings in Illinois: What You Need to Know

2010

Aspatore Book publication Inside The Minds: Strategies for Family Law In Illinois

Activity

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