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Deborah Annette Carder

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9 reviews
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Naperville, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +5 more

50 South Main Street, Suite 200, Naperville, IL

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About Deborah

Biography

Experienced and dedicated attorney providing solutions for you and your family for over 25+ years.

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

Including Contested Divorces, Mediation and Collaborative Law

31 years

30%
Family 20%

Litigation of family law cases, paternity matters, orders of protections and drafting of prenuptial agreements.

31 years

20%
Child Custody 18%

31 years

18%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

10%
Alimony 6%

6%
Child Support 6%

6%
Domestic Violence 5%

31 years

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

31 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 30 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1995

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Carder Law Firm

50 South Main Street, Suite 200, Naperville, IL, 60540

carderfamilylaw.com
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Deborah Annette Carder's Reviews

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Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (5) Child Custody (2) Litigation (2) Lawsuits & Disputes (1) Marriage & Prenuptials (1)
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Posted by Rick | November 18, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Works Very Hard to Get Right Answer

Divorce is a very difficult time and getting referrals for the right divorce attorneys can be difficult. You cannot go wrong with Debbie Carder or Tim Daw. They make a great team. My experience with them spans from 2003 to 2013. What I have learned is that you want a very good, focused divorce at...torney. SDF has about 40 divorce attorneys and that provides Debbie Carder an ability to ask questions of others in her firm when some unusual issues or approaches emerged. I also tell everyone that the high billing rates that SDF charges is worth it because you save money by getting the right answer the first time and access to insight on judges and opposing consul that is invaluable. The large number of cases this team has under its belt gives them real insight into possible outcomes and, thus, strategies to employ. Debbie works very closely with Tim Daw. Tim is one of the 4 or 5 full equity partners in SDF. I worked with Tim much more in the first go around back in 2003-2005. They work great together, covering when necessary for each other, and figuring out who is best for different issues, judges, opposing attorneys etc. It was worth the money and reassuring to bounce our complicated issues and approach off Tim, too. Even after the divorce is final, you will likely have questions pop up or need a pre-nup if you remarry - Debbie has been helpful to me on all those fronts as well. I referred a PwC partner to Debbie and Tim, and he has thanked me on a number of occasions for the referral. Over the last 18months, my ex has filed 9 different motions, legal actions of some kind in our last legal battle. Debbie and Tim won every one of them. We recently inked a final settlement!! A few other points : 1. Debbie is an outstanding writer - I mean VERY good! 2. Debbie does care about her clients’ costs and does not unnecessarily run up legal bills 3. She works most weekends and nights, so my concerns were addressed promptly 4. Even if I did not like it, she would tell me her professional legal opinion in a very calm experienced way (believe me I did some yelling and screaming as the cases dragged out due to crazy legal stuff). She is unbelievably professional and quality-oriented. She just tells it like it is based on her experience. 5. She is expensive to use in this way, but she could probably double for a divorce therapist when you just need to vent and have no one else to talk to or who wants to listen anymore! 6. Tim/Debbie understands complex financial matters. 7. Debbie will bring in an expert from another office and even another firm when needed. The client focus and willingness to do the right thing reminds me of my years at Arthur Andersen and the global teamwork we used.

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Deborah Annette Carder's Lawyer Endorsements

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Karen Delveaux

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 21

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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."

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James Nelson

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Stuart Reid

Family lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Sean McCumber

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Susan Pesch

Divorce and separation lawyer

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James Nelson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Stuart Reid

Family lawyer

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Karen Delveaux

Family lawyer

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Elizabeth Pope

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Inspirational Woman, DuPage Association of Women Lawyers

2019

Best Lawyer, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2019

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2018

Best Lawyers of America (Family Law), Best Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Leading Lawyers, Leading Lawyers Network

2017

Best Lawyers of America (Family Law), Best Lawyers

2017

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2017

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2016

Leading Lawyers, Leading Lawyer Network

2016

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2016

Best Lawyers in America (Family), Best Lawyers

2015

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyer Network

2015

Best Lawyers in America Family Law (2016), Best Lawyers

2015

Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2013

Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Women Consumer Lawyers, Leading Lawyers Network

2012

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2011

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2010

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2010

Top 100 Women Consumer Lawyers, Leading Lawyers Network

2010

40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

2010

Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2008

Top 100 Women Consumer Lawyers, Leading Lawyers Network

2008

Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2007

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Carder Law Firm, P.C.

2000 - 2015

Partner, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

1996 - 2000

Associate, Joseph M. Lucas & Associates LLC

Associations

2000 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Family Law Committee

2000 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Family Law Committee

2015 - 2018

Illinois State Bar Association

Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Committee Appointment

2013 - 2014

DuPage County Bar Association, Judiciary Committee

Vice Chair

2012 - 2013

DuPage County Bar Association, Family Law and Practice Committee

Chair

2012 - 2014

18th Circuit Court Committee for the Improvement of Legal Access

Chairperson

2011 - 2011

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois

Trained

2007 - 2008

DuPage Association of Women Lawyers

President

2001 - 2013

Kane County Bar Association

Family Law Committee

2000 - 2001

DuPage County Bar Association

CLE Committee, Local Rules Committee, Memorial Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

1995

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Combatting Domestic Violence in Financially Upscale Families

Evolving Civil Tools in Combatting Domestic Violence

2009

Prenuptial Agreements

Validity of Prenuptial Agreements

Publications

2015

Carder Law Firm Carder Family Law Blog

2015

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

2013

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP Family Law Topics Blog

2010

2003

Languages

English

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