Michael R Hudzik

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Michael R Hudzik

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Naperville, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

50 S. Main Street, Suite 200, Naperville, IL

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About Michael

Biography

Dedicated divorce attorney to help you find the best possible outcome for you and your family. Call for a free consultation.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

17 years

30%
Family 30%

17 years

30%
Child Custody 20%

17 years

20%
Child Support 10%

17 years

10%
Mediation 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 16 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2009

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Hudzik & Vechiola, LLC

50 S. Main Street, Suite 200, Naperville, IL, 60540

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Michael R Hudzik's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

101 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 17 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Joe | October 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Divorced Dad with boys

Mike has been by my side since the beginning of my new legal counsel with STG Law firm. Julie Gumina was my gunner at first and then Mike stepped in to assist. Both were very helpful in protecting me and my boys throughout the custody battle with the mother of my three boys. They keep well in touch... thur email/text/vm. They will always have a life long relationship with me to protect me and my family. Never once did I question their utmost professionalism and integrity when making decisions in and outside of the courtroom. Thx Mike and Julie for all you hard work and dedication when working to help and protect my family. The A-Team!!!!

Posted by Alex | July 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody and Allocation Judgement Approved!

Wrote a detailed, specific and great judgement for the allocation of custody rights, full custodial parenting time and helped me be able to move with my daughter out of state. As a father, I was afraid this would take years and be near impossible but the process was quick and much less painful than a...nticipated. Communication was quick and right to the point, allowing me to save costs. He utilized the associates as much as possible as well, again minimizing costs. Hopefully I will not need his services again, but I will gladly share his information for anyone who might need assistance in custodial issues.

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Literally provided a whole new outlook on life...

For years I struggled with an inability to effectively shield my children from some toxic behavior patterns of the woman I fell in love with. I sought help from church, marriage counselors and even law enforcement. I eventually had to accept the fact that nobody can facilitate change in another pers...on’s life if they don’t believe they need to change. I met with several attorneys while contemplating divorce and was devastated to hear them say it was unlikely for children to end up with their fathers. The last attorney I met with was Michael Hudzik. Mike’s demeanor and view of my objectives was different from the start. In a word the main thing he offered was Hope! As a result of his integrity and outstanding problem resolution skills, I was divorced in a short period of time and am living proof that children can end up with their father. Mike’s ability to find out of the box solutions to difficult situations enabled my kids and I to continue living in the house they grew up in making this disruptive season of life far less difficult than it could have been. Throughout each step of this journey, Mike kept the cost of his services at the forefront of our decision making. My kids and I are eternally grateful we crossed paths and simply couldn’t be more satisfied with the outcome.

Posted by Nicole | March 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing attorney, smart, thoughtful, honest, caring

Michael Hudzik had previously handled the divorce of a close contact (incredibly well: it was a difficult sticky case involving interstate custody, but thanks to Mike's wise and frank advice, the outcome was entirely what my friend had hoped for), so with that referral, when I needed an attorney to h...andle a custody update between me and my ex, I turned to him. Mike was wonderfully responsive and available to answer all my questions, and excellent at explaining pros and cons of different approaches, probabilities, and options. He really understands the emotions AND the practicalities involved, and I appreciate that while he always looked out for my interests first and foremost, he was not a black-and-white thinker. He gets his results by really paying attention and talking through angles and decisions in their full context at your pace. I also got exactly the resolution I was hoping for, and when it was all said and done, my ex even thought the conclusion was fair and our cordial relationship was intact, which is really saying something! I cannot recommend Mike Hudzik highly enough.

Posted by Dee | July 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing and Thorough

We have been working with Michael for several years to handle all of our post-divorce matters. My ex husband has been difficult to deal with (to say the least), and Michael has time and time again gone above and beyond to understand the issues, ensure we were protecting my children's (and my) best in...terests, and provide appropriate advice regarding next steps. Michael has always been incredibly responsive, and I feel very lucky to be working with him.

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Michael R Hudzik's Lawyer Endorsements

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Henry Kass

Family lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I currently am in the midst two (2) divorce matters in which Mr. Hudzik is the opposing counsel. My respect for his legal acumen is superseded only by his professionalism both inside and outside of the courtroom. I would highly recommend Mr. Hudzik to anyone seeking to hire an attorney in a dissolution of marriage cause of action."

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Ken Wang

Family lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an attorney that treats his clients like they are people. He does not treat his clients as if they are walking wallets. His legal experience has grown greatly over the many years I have known him, and I highly recommend him to anybody who needs help with their family law problems."

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Sean McCumber

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"When we hired Mike many years ago, we knew he was a great fit. We pride ourselves on providing caring, compassionate, cost-effective legal services. Mike does that in spades. Our client love him and he is well-respected by lawyers and judges."

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Benjamin Meyer

Family lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael works hard on behalf of his clients to achieve excellent results."

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Michelle Dahlquist

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Markey

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike does great work for his clients. He knows how to resolve cases, is responsive and very diligent."

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Betsy Wirth

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Hudzik is extremely well organized and a skilled advocate for his clients. He is an excellent litigator, and an asset to the legal community."

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Laura Baldwin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael works with all his clients to reach the best resolution in their matters, whether it's negotiating an amicable resolution or taking a matter to trial. Michael is both a very skilled litigator and negotiator, and maintains a high level of professionalism throughout the process."

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Anique Drouin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael is an extremely professional and diligent attorney. He zealously represents his clients, and is not afraid to take a case to trial if necessary. He has successfully represented many clients in hearings for orders of protection, child support proceedings, and dissolution of marriage cases. I highly recommend Michael."

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Joseph O'Brien

Family lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2022

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2021

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2021

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2021

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2020

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2020

Pro-Bono Service Award, DuPage Legal Aid Foundation

2020

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2019

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2019

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2018

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2017

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2016

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2016

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2016

Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2015

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2015

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Hudzik & Vechiola, LLC

2011 - 2022

Attorney, Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, PC

2009 - 2009

Supreme Court Rule 711 Law Clerk, DuPage County State's Attorney's Office

2009 - 2011

Attorney, Law Offices of Kimberly A. Duda

2009 - 2011

Attorney, Law Offices of Laurence J. Bolon

2007 - 2009

Law Clerk, Law Offices of Kimberly A. Duda

2007 - 2009

Law Clerk, Law Offices of Laurence J. Bolon

2007 - 2007

Law Clerk, Amin Hallihan

Associations

2014 - Present

Divorce Lending Association

Advisory Board

2014 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

DCBA Family Law Committee

Member

2009 - Present

DCBA Real Estate Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DuPage County Paternity Case

Successful

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Education

2009

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Dominican University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Real Estate Concerns in Divorce Proceedings

Real Estate Concerns in Divorce Proceedings

Publications

2015

DCBA Brief Letter to the Editor

2014

Illinois State Bar Association Newsletter UCCJEA: Understanding the Basics

2013

DCBA Brief UCCJEA and the Interstate Child

Languages

English

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