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Christopher J. Maurer
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Biography
Christopher J. Maurer is a founding partner of Suburban Law Group, LLC with over two decades of experience in the areas of Family Law and Estate Planning. He handles cases in DuPage County, Cook County, Kane County, and other counties in the Greater Chicagoland Area. He has focused his practice in the area of family law, including divorce issues (contested and uncontested divorces, high-stakes litigation, complex financial and business divorces), paternity cases, preparation of prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements, custody disputes, establishing visitation or parenting schedules, child support calculation and alimony / maintenance determination, grandparent rights, relocation disputes regarding removing children from Illinois, and enforcing court orders.
Chris is also a certified Guardian ad Litem representing children in domestic relations cases and disabled adults in guardianship cases, as well as a licensed mediator, facilitating settlements between parties in cases involving minor children.
Chris also assists clients in developing estate plans (wills, trusts, powers of attorney for health care, powers of attorney for property) to ensure that their assets are protected during their lifetimes and after their deaths. Chris regularly utilizes estate planning tools to meet his clients' goals of avoiding probate, reducing or avoiding estate taxes, nominating guardians of children, and protecting assets from creditors.
Chris also represents administrators, executors, heirs and guardians in various guardianship and probate proceedings, including complex, multi-million dollar estates. In addition to being a seasoned trial court litigator, Chris has substantial appellate litigation experience, having won several cases on appeal before the Illinois Appellate Court, one of which was sent back to the trial court, resulting in a $1.7 million verdict in favor of the Appellant upon retrial.
Chris has authored, published and edited numerous articles and conducted Continuing Legal Eduation programs and seminars pertinent to other family law practitioners.
Chris is an active member of the DuPage Bar Association, a Director and past Treasurer of the DuPage Bar Foundation, and a board member and past Editor in Chief of the DuPage Brief, a scholarly legal magazine published and circulated to members of the DuPage Bar. Chris earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University of Chicago's College of Law in 1997, where he was an active member of the College's International Law Program and Organization. In 1994, Chris received his Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Communications at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he also did work for Habitat for Humanity, the Daily Illini Newspaper, and WPGU Radio.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 28 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Suburban Law Group, LLC
50 S. Main Street, Suite 200, Naperville, IL, 60540
Suburban Law Group, LLC
1855 Rohlwing Road, Suite D, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008
Suburban Law Group, LLC
15255 S. 94th Aenue, Suite 500, Orland Park, IL, 60462
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Christopher J. Maurer's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 24 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | May 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A huge disappointment
This is my first divorce, and I hired Christopher after googling divorce lawyers in my area and consulting with him. However, I had a horrible experience with this attorney. He charged me a $4,000 retainer which he blew in two months and after that still billed me $42. He attended my first court via...
Posted by Amy | March 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Finally found the right attorney
I will be forever grateful for the caring, compassionate, wickedly smart, drama-free resolution Chris brought to my divorce case. After years of being advised to stay put in a miserable situation, Chris was the one who calmly and doggedly constructed a marital dissolution acceptable to me and my ex. ...
Posted by Brittany | August 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Top-notch Lawyer!!
Mr. Maurer is a top-notch lawyer. He came on board during the latter part of my complex divorce, and it made all the difference. With his involvement, I finally found peace of mind, knowing my case was in capable hands. His impressive legal expertise, genuine care, and impeccable professionalism left...
Posted by Mary Ann | April 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Chris is fantastic!
It was an absolute pleasure working with Chris on my case. He was calm, attentive, thorough and went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. It's so important to feel that you can trust and connect with your attorney and Chris always made me feel completely at ea...
Posted by Bethany | July 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
a forever client
Christopher Maurer helped guide me through an emotionally challenging legal process...always answering my (many) questions with careful consideration and good humor. I believe my case resulted in the best possible outcome and I will be sure to contact him should I need counsel in the future.
Christopher J. Maurer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Attorney Maurer on several cases, he is very experienced, knowledgeable and a great attorney. I would highly recommend him as an attorney and Guardian ad Litem."
"I endorse Christopher Maurer. He is a zealous advocate for his clients, and he is an extremely knowledgeable attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Chris is an outstanding attorney. He's sharp, very knowledgeable and gets the job done. You won't be disappointed with his work."
"Chris is a great source of knowledge pertaining to all aspects of family law. He is a creative and skilled litigator and works dilligently to reach his client's goals."
"I endorse Mr. Maurer. I had the opportunity to work with him on a highly contested custody case. He is an experienced family law attorney with excellent judgment, outstanding litigation skills and a highly professional temperament. I highly recommend him."
"Chris and I have worked together for almost 10 years. He always zealously advocates for his clients while maintaining the utmost civility and professionalism. He is an excellent litigator and well versed negotiator. Chris is one of the first people I turn to for advise. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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"Chris is a great person and a knowledgeable attorney. He has been a wonderful mentor to me in the area of family law."
"Chris is an experienced family law attorney who works diligently to serve his client's goals. His superior litigation skills, case strategy and knowledge of the law create the perfect combination to make him a very effective attorney and someone I do not hesitate to go to for case advice. Chris is well respected in the legal community for his integrity and his commitment to his clients and he is someone I am proud to call a colleague."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Chris and I have been opponents on several cases. We have worked well together, but both have been mindful of protecting our client's interests. He is fair and honest, and he tells very good jokes."
"Chris and I have worked together for over five years. He is, by far, one of the best family law attorneys I know. His ligation skills are excellent, and he truly cares about his clients. It is a very effective combination. He is the first person I consult when I have litigation strategy questions or need a new perspective on a family matter."
"Chris Maurer is an exceptional advocate who achieves optimal results for his clients. He is always thorough, prepared and motivated. His professionalism and knowledge in the field of family law is admirable and well deserving of this praise. I strongly recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced family law attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Pro Bono Legal Service Award, DuPage County Bar Association
2016
Pro Bono Legal Service Award, DuPage County Bar Association
2010
Mediation Certification, College of DuPage
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Partner, Anderson & Associates, P.C.
2002 - Present
, Anderson & Associates, P.C.
2001 - 2002
, Best Vanderlaan & Harrington
1997 - 2001
, O'Callaghan & Colleagues, P.C.
Associations
2016 - Present
DuPage County Bar FoundationBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
DuPage County Bar Association BriefEditorial Board Member
2012 - Present
Justinian Society of Lawyers (DuPage County chapter)Member
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
DuPage County Bar Association, Family Law and Practice CommitteeMember
2006 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Arko v. Ford
Won custody for father at trial and on appeal
Tabassum v. Younis
Won on Appeal in a case involving enforcement of a Post-Nuptial Agreement.
Edwards v. Paddock Publication
Won defamation case on appeal which subsequently resulted in $1.7 Million verdict on retrial in favor of the client
Education
1997
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
College of Communications, University of Illinois
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Mediation Training Seminar
Mediation Panel Speaker
2016
Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section CLE
Allocation of Parental Responsibilities, Parenting Time & Support in Blended Families
2015
Non-Traditional Family Law in Illinois
Custody, Visitation and Support Issues for Blended Families
2014
ISBA Mock Trial Competition
Presiding Judge / Evaluator
2013
Job Search Workshop
Job Search - What to Wear
2004
Schaumburg Mom's Club Guest Speaker
Basic Estate Planning for Families
Publications
2014
2013
DCBA Brief
The Perils of Unallocated Support
2013
DCBA Brief
What's in Your Wallet?...Understanding
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers