Experienced and dedicated attorney providing solutions for you and your family for over 25+ years.
I bring over 20 years of experience to your case, with 15 years of background working at the country's preeminent and largest family law firm. My current practice includes all areas of matrimonial law focusing on the custodial needs of high net worth individuals and the complex financial issues regarding their estates and business interests.
Practice areas
Including Contested Divorces, Mediation and Collaborative Law
27 years
Litigation of family law cases, paternity matters, orders of protections and drafting of prenuptial agreements.
27 years
27 years
27 years
27 years
Languages spoken
English
Carder Law Firm
50 South Main Street
Suite 200
Naperville, IL, 60540
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1995 | 06/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Leading Lawyer | Leading Lawyers Network | 2019 |
Super Lawyer | Illinois Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Best Lawyer, Family Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2019 |
Inspirational Woman | DuPage Association of Women Lawyers | 2019 |
Leading Lawyers | Leading Lawyers Network | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Best Lawyers of America (Family Law) | Best Lawyers | 2018 |
Illinois Super Lawyer | Illinois Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Leading Lawyer | Leading Lawyers Network | 2017 |
Best Lawyers of America (Family Law) | Best Lawyers | 2017 |
Best Lawyers in America (Family) | Best Lawyers | 2016 |
Illinois Super Lawyer | Illinois Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Leading Lawyers | Leading Lawyer Network | 2016 |
Leading Lawyer | Leading Lawyer Network | 2015 |
Illinois Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Best Lawyers in America Family Law (2016) | Best Lawyers | 2015 |
Leading Lawyer | Leading Lawyers Network | 2014 |
Illinois Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 100 Women Consumer Lawyers | Leading Lawyers Network | 2013 |
Illinois Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Leading Lawyer | Leading Lawyers Network | 2012 |
Leading Lawyer | Leading Lawyers Network | 2011 |
Leading Lawyer | Leading Lawyers Network | 2010 |
Illinois Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch | Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | 2010 |
Top 100 Women Consumer Lawyers | Leading Lawyers Network | 2010 |
Leading Lawyer | Leading Lawyers Network | 2009 |
Illinois Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Leading Lawyer | Leading Lawyers Network | 2008 |
Illinois Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Top 100 Women Consumer Lawyers | Leading Lawyers Network | 2008 |
Leading Lawyer | Leading Lawyers Network | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Carder Law Firm, P.C. | 2015 - Present |
Partner | Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP | 2000 - 2015 |
Associate | Joseph M. Lucas & Associates LLC | 1996 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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DuPage County Bar Association | Family Law Committee | 2000 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Family Law Committee | 2000 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Committee Appointment | 2015 - 2018 |
DuPage County Bar Association, Judiciary Committee | Vice Chair | 2013 - 2014 |
DuPage County Bar Association, Family Law and Practice Committee | Chair | 2012 - 2013 |
18th Circuit Court Committee for the Improvement of Legal Access | Chairperson | 2012 - 2014 |
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois | Trained | 2011 - 2011 |
DuPage Association of Women Lawyers | President | 2007 - 2008 |
Kane County Bar Association | Family Law Committee | 2001 - 2013 |
DuPage County Bar Association | CLE Committee, Local Rules Committee, Memorial Committee | 2000 - 2001 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | Defining Gross Income Under the New Maintenance Amendments | 2015 |
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | Illinois Considers Proposal for No Fault Measures in Divorce | 2015 |
Carder Law Firm | Carder Family Law Blog | 2015 |
Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP | Family Law Topics Blog | 2013 |
Web | Invalidating a Prenuptial Agreement | 2010 |
Dupage County Bar Association Brief | The Rationalization of an Unconstitutional Child's Representative Statute | 2003 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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DePaul University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Combatting Domestic Violence in Financially Upscale Families | Evolving Civil Tools in Combatting Domestic Violence | 2011 |
Prenuptial Agreements | Validity of Prenuptial Agreements | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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IRMO Stachura | Appellate Court denied the appeal in favor of my client based on jurisdiction. |
IRMO Kush | Affirmed in favor of client (trial by Deborah Carder/appeal by Robert Black) |
IRMO Nilles | Reversed in favor of client (trial by Deborah Carder/appeal by Sarane Siewerth) |
IRMO Schmidt | Reversed and Remanded. Remand in favor of client. (trial by Deborah A. Carder/appeal by Michelle Jochner) |
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Karen Delveaux, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 21, 2018
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Deborah is an excellent attorney; tough litigator and one of the smartest attorneys I have worked with. Her clients are in good hands. I highly endorse Deborah Carder.
James Nelson, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 26, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Deborah is an excellent attorney. She is a strong advocate, intelligent and honest. I have a great amount of respect for Deborah.
Stuart Reid, Family Attorney on Nov 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Deb has an excellent knowledge of the law and is a strong advocate for her clients. She is a credit to the profession.
Sean Mccumber, Family Attorney on Oct 28, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer. She handles the tough cases and tough issues with ease. She is professional and civil in all endeavors, but cares about her clients and the legal community where she works. Great Attorney!