Darran Michael Barhaugh

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Darran Michael Barhaugh

4.3
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Naperville, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +4 more

134 North Washington Street, Naperville, IL

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About Darran

Biography

Working To Protect Your Family And Your Future. Call 630-457-1394 for your free consultation today!

Working To Protect Your Family And Your Future. Call 630-457-1394 for your free consultation today!

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

With all of the decisions that must be made when a couple divorces, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the process. However, the assistance of a knowledgeable, experienced lawyer can make the experience easier. Call 630-457-1394 for a consultation.

20 years

40%
Family 25%

I strive to provide effective, cost-efficient legal service to individuals and families throughout Naperville and the surrounding area. As a client, you will work directly with your lawyer.

25%
Child Custody 20%

When children are involved, we will protect your parental rights in child custody and child support. Mediation is required for most contested custody cases. Call me today at 630-457-1394 for a consultation to discuss your specific situation.

20 years

20%
Domestic Violence 10%

Domestic violence cases can be very emotional situations for everyone involved. With considerable experience handling Illinois domestic violence cases I understand the importance of getting the facts and protecting the rights of my clients.

20 years

10%
Adoption 2%

2%
Mediation 2%

In Illinois, a contested divorce can usually be resolved within two years. This time frame can be significantly shortened if the parties can reach an agreement through negotiation or mediation. Attorney Darran Barhaugh is a certified mediator.

2%
Marriage and Prenuptials 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Darran Michael Barhaugh

134 North Washington Street, Naperville, IL, 60540

barhaughlawfirm.com/

Darran Michael Barhaugh's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sherman | November 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

SENSATIONAL & PASSIONATE

*SINGLE FATHER AWARDED MAJORITY CUSTODY* Hands down the BEST attorney I’ve been represented by. He navigated seamlessly through my custodial civil case with my son and I was awarded custody on the end. Mind you there were several landmines he had to help me over some and as stated before the man d...id it with ease! I would classify myself as a pretty intelligent being that is well versed and one who does extensive research when I don’t know or understand something. I say that to say I barely had ANY questions for Darran B during our face to face meetups due to him having all the answers to my questions already covered. The man is a wizard as it relates to law and was worth EVERY SINGLE DIME (plus some) for his efforts, knowledge and expertise. If you’re looking for a good attorney that’s NOT going to exhaust your retainer and take advantage of the circumstances like ALOT of attorneys please look No further and RETAIN DARRAN BARHAUGH!! He’s the TRUTH . Thank you brother for all of your efforts and persistence in saving children and bringing families back together 1 client at a time. Highly NOBLE of a human, let alone an attorney!!!

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Super Lawyer

Excellent (5 stars ) is undermining the review for Darran. Avvo should consider adding 1000 stars for "Super Excellent" for super attorney like Darran. I cannot say enough in praise for Darran as an attorney. He is most conscientious and knowledgeable attorney who will never let you down. I hired hi...m close to my divorce case nearing trial. My case was very high conflict divorce case and had 2 attorney's and me as Pro Se , which was getting dragged endlessly , Darran was a choice I made among 10 attorney's I interviewed to represent me at fag end of my case. And I was not wrong in having him represent me !! He picked up my high conflict case with such ease and got it up to conclusion with exceptional results ! Darran not only knows the law thoroughly but he argues assertively and effectively maintaining not only his client dignity but also is very professional and respectful to opposing party and counsel. One can never go wrong hiring Darran to represent them and as far as fee is concerned, trust me he is worth it, even though he is not all about money. I had other attorneys too on this case and even though their per hour rate is way less than Darran but results are poor and unsatisfactory. This law firm is not money focused at all and if something is not agreeable on their invoice they will look into it. Client satisfaction is most important for this law firm and they treat each client as their family. I did not have any issues with Darran's staff that could not be resolved. My only regret is I wish I had found Darran before. This is Family law firm with heart of a family and an attorney with all good qualities of head, heart and soul. He will not give false expectations but will get the desired outcome as prescribed by law. Put your trust in Darran and believe me you will never go wrong having him represent you. I recommend him for anybody who wants a winning attorney on their case. Hire him, trust him and relax !

Posted by MJM | August 13, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

I highly recommend!

I cannot say enough good things about this law firm. Initially, I started out with a high priced downtown Chicago law firm to represent me during my divorce and child custody issues. I spent thousands of dollars on my previous attorney who basically did nothing for me. My previous lawyer did very ...little work on my case and I kept receiving huge bills. My case wasn't moving along as fast as I wanted it to and the legal promises made by my previous attorney weren't happening. I was absolutely frustrated. I was recommended to The Barhaugh Law Firm by a coworker of mine. I had a free half hour phone consultation with Darran and I knew right away that he was very knowledgeable and that he had enough experience. I am glad that I hired him because my experiences with this law firm were incredibly positive. He was very professional and took time to fit me in his schedule even at the last minute when legal emergencies arose with my ex. He always returned every one of my phone calls or responded to my emails either that very same day or first thing the next morning. He put a lot of time and effort into my case and he kept me regularly updated. In court, he was fantastic and represented me very well. He was not intimidated by the well known high priced lawyer my ex hired. He even arranged my child custody so that I am able to move out of the state with my child if I so wish. My previous high priced attorney wasn't even willing to consider that, let alone fight for it in court. Darran worked with me regarding a payment plan since I had already spent thousands on my previous attorney. I was extremely satisfied with Darran's legal representation and I will continue to have Darran as my attorney. What I like best about Darran is that he is a straight shooter (no BS), he is a hard worker, and he never promised me something that he couldn't deliver in regards to my legal case. He took time to explain the law to me. My previous attorney did not do that. I am writing this review because I went through hell during my divorce and child custody before hiring The Barhaugh Law Firm, and I had wished that I would have known about The Barhaugh Law Firm during the initial stages of the process. I would have saved myself a lot of time, money and aggrevation. Do yourself a favor and have this law firm represent you for divorce and child custody. I am telling you, you can't go wrong with this law firm. I can only imagine the disasterous legal outcomes if I had stayed with my previous attorney, and I thank God I found and hired The Barhaugh Law firm.

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Omar Khan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 02

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David Byer

Domestic violence lawyer | Jun 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Megan Harris

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

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Unknown lawyer | Nov 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Herpy

Child custody lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph O'Brien

Family lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had a case against Darran. At all times, Darran was well-prepared, organized, and professional. Darran zealously advocated for his client. In the end, Darran and I were able to amicably resolve a difficult case without going to trial, which saved both parties thousands of dollars on attorneys' fees. I would recommend Darran very highly."

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Katherine Becker

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 30

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Who's Who, Cambridge Who's Who

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Barhaugh Law Firm, P.C.

2004 - 2005

Law Clerk, Law Office of Richard D. Russo

2003 - 2004

Law Clerk, Ronaldson & Kuchler

Associations

2011 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2005 - Present

Will County Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2004

Corporate Law Association

President

2002 - 2003

Corporate Law Association

Vice President

Education

2005

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Western Illinois University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Family Law from A to Z

Divorce Finance

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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