Roman J. Seckel

Roman J. Seckel

4.4
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Batavia, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Litigation ... +2 more

111 Flinn St, Batavia, IL

About Roman

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 30%

19 years

30%
Litigation 20%

19 years

20%
Business 10%

19 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 19 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2006

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

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 W Galena Blvd Suite 204, Aurora, IL, 60506

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Roman J. Seckel'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 Anonymous- Caring Father | February 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best attourney in the region!

Roman and his Colleagues are an amazing firm. As a father, the concern when obtaining a lawyer for Civil law is often seen as just lawyers who are trying to nickle and dime every penny from the parties involved. This is absolutely NOT the case with Roman. With allowances of a payment plan, Rom...an has proven time and time again in which his devotion to these matters is in interest of the people involved, and not a monetary one. Roman displays a great deal of patience with his clients and often is out to seek the best possible outcome for all parties involved and does help his clients understand and empathize with their opposition. In family matters, the "best interest of the child" is absolutely Roman's concern as much as the guardians involved. If there was a 6th star I would provide this as his services are beyond exceptional. We absolutely need more lawyers / individuals with Romans mindset involved in the Judicial system for these reasons alone. Roman took the time to explain the documentations suggested to be filed, and is sure to write these documents in which the other party is to agree in which what is in the best interest of everyone involved. As well, Roman understands in which the fastest resolution with the best possible outcome is best for all parties as this reduces the stresses of long court proceedings and all the other hoo-ha that is often involved in these cases. If you are a father, mother, guardian, or are simply trying to separate or divorce? This is the lawyer you want to ask for. His colleagues are also fantastic and are of great knowledge to help with navigation of a system that is a windy road of confusion. Roman truly does care for his individual clients, and we consider himself and his colleagues a part of our extended family and will always recommend his services. Should you decide to look for another "better" Attorney at-Law - You are in fact making a poor decision. Hire and file with this man! Once Roman is your attorney? You wont want to find another because his team is unbeatable when it comes to understanding and compassion and knowledge of the family court system and its nuances. Fantastic services!!

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dedicated attorney with excellent character

I am extremely satisfied with the services I received from Roman Seckel. His integrity, good values and dedication were evident throughout the whole process. He represented me very well and I would highly recommend him. Thank you Roman, for your patience with me and always having my best interest at ...heart.

Posted by Garry | March 21, 2015

Patient and Prepared Lawyer

Roman did an oustanding job in my case. He remained clear and decisive on his approach to handling and ultimately resolving the case , in which I am pleased with the result. I would like to personally thank him and I would recommend his services to others.

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2015

Incompetent and passive

I choose Mr. Seckel to be my lawyer because he was local and saw decent reviews of his law firm. My case, I feel was easy enough. I just wanted child support and reimbursement of day care expenses. However, he was completely incompetent. After going to court, my ex was able to lower his child sup...port by half without being represented by his own attorney. In addition, I had to suggest to Mr. Seckel ways to make things more difficult for my ex, such as proof of work search and obtaining the child tax credit due to low child support payments. I eventually became tired of paying for court dates in which nothing favorable came from them. Finally, I am still paying him even though my ex was able to reduce his child support by half without representation as mentioned before! What a joke!!!

Posted by anonymous | October 3, 2014

Quality Lawyer to Hire

Roman provided his attorney services to me with the utmost professionalism in a very time sensitive eviction case. He kept me informed every step of the way and we communicated flawlessly to ensure the case went just as planned. As a landlord, this is exactly what i needed. I would and likely will... hire Roman Seckel again for any legal work i need done in the future. Thanks again Roman.

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Roman J. Seckel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Buh

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Vechiola

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Roman on a divorce matter. He was responsive and professional."

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Danelle Wozniak

Family lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I attended The John Marshall Law School with Roman Seckel. He is an upstanding lawyer and colleague and maintained the utmost professionalism and courtesy."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Emerging Attorney, Leading Lawyers

2015

Emerging Attorney, Leading Lawyers

2015

Best Under 40, Kane County Chronicle

2010

Outstanding New Lawyer, Kane County Bar Association

2010

December 2010 Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, Illinois Legal Aid

2007

Lincoln Award, Illinois State Bar Association

2002

Rev. Robert J. Cornell Award for Excellence in Political Science, St. Norbert College

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Drendel & Jansons Law

Associations

2006 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

2005 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

2005 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Education

2005

John Marshall

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

St Norbert College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

KCBA Ethics Seminar

Representing Ideas and Issues

2015

Landlord Tenant Law

Landlord-Tenant Evictions, Court and LItigation

2014

KCBA Local Government Seminar

Bidding Basics

2014

2014 KCBA Ethics Seminar

Marketing Plans-Are Online Discount Deals Ok

2013

What's Been Happening to Our Local Governments

Perspectives on the Prevailing wage Act

2010

Kane County Bar Association-New Lawyers Division

Ethical Issues in Representing Business Clients

2008

Kane County Bar Association-Ethics Seminar

Attorneys in Transition

2007

Probate Seminar

Standing for Seeking Guardianships of Minors

N/A

2016 KCBA Local Government Seminar

2016 Caselaw and Legislative Update

Publications

2017

Bar Briefs (Kane County) Illinois Maintenance Law: 2 Years in Review

2016

Bar Briefs (Kane County) Changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act

2015

Bar Briefs (Kane County) An Overview of the Illinois No Contact Stalking Order Act

2010

Illinois State Bar Journal Splitting Up Without Divorce: A Legal Separation Primer

2009

Batavia Chamber of Commerce Newsletter The Home Repair and Remodeling Act

2009

Illinois State Bar Journal Marital and Nonmarital Property: Calculating Reimbursements Under the IMDMA

2009

Bar Briefs (Kane County) Dissolving Entities

2008

Bar Briefs (Kane County) Unclaimed Funds in Your Trust Account

2007

Illinois State Bar Journal Standing for Non-Parents Seeking Custody or Guardianship of Minors after In re RLS

2007

Bar Briefs (Kane County) Is it Over? The Issue of Reserving Issues in Final Judgments

2006

Bar Briefs (Kane County) Collecting Your Award: Enforcing Monetary Judgments Through Collection Proceedings

Languages

English

Activity

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