Katherine Haskins Becker focuses her practice on all areas of family law. Ms. Becker counsels clients on the various aspects of dissolution of marriage and paternity matters, including child custody, child support, visitation, spousal support, property, asset, debt, and retirement plan division, as well as other financial issues related to divorce. Ms. Becker handles cases in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties. and the cities of Addison, Aurora, Batavia, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Carol Stream, Chicago, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Geneva, Glendale Heights, Glen Ellyn, Glenview, Hillside, Hinsdale, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Brook, Oak Park, Oswego, Park Ridge, Roselle, St. Charles, Villa Park, Warrenville, Wheaton, Winfield, Woodridge, and Yorkville.
Ms. Becker is trained as a Guardian ad Litem in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court and has been appointed by the court in high conflict child custody and visitation disputes to make recommendations to the court in accordance with best interests of the minor child or children.
Languages spoken
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2012 | 03/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Aumni Council Award | Northern Illinois University College of Law | 2011 |
Outstanding Woman Student Award | Northern Illinois University College of Law | 2011 |
Outstanding History Major Award | St. Xavier University | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Haskins Becker, P.C. | 2012 - Present |
Law Clerk and Associate | Levin & Conde Attorneys at Law | 2011 - 2012 |
Judicial Extern for the Honorable Judge Mark J. Lopez | Circuit Court Of Cook County Domestic Relations Division | 2011 - 2011 |
711 Licensed Law Clerk | Cook County State Attorney's Office | 2010 - 2011 |
Summer Associate | Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper & Gilbert | 2010 - 2010 |
Graduate Assistant Alumni Events & Public Relations | Northern Illinois University College Of Law | 2009 - 2011 |
Educator | Queen of Peace High School | 2002 - 2004 |
Educator | Chicago Public Schools | 1999 - 2002 |
Account Resource Manager | CCC Information Services | 1999 - 1999 |
Educator | Queen of Peace High School | 1998 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Northern Illinois University College of Law | Alumni Council Member | 2013 - Present |
DuPage County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
DuPage Association of Women Lawyers | Secretary | 2014 - 2016 |
DuPage County Bar Association | Director | 2014 - 2015 |
DuPage County Bar Association | Child Advocacy Committee Vice Chair | 2014 - 2015 |
DuPage Association of Women Lawyers | Member | 2013 - 2018 |
DuPage County Bar Foundation | Board Member | 2013 - 2015 |
DuPage County Bar Association--Wellness Committee Member | Member | 2013 - 2014 |
Women's Bar Association of Illinois | Member | 2011 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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ISBA Young Lawyers Division Section Newsletter | Jumping in Feet First | 2010 |
Legal Insights for Local Governments | Pending Changes to the Open Meetings Act | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Northern Illinois University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
St. Xavier University | BA - Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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St. Ignatius Women's Society Meeting | Mid Life Career Change | 2014 |
NIU College of Law orientation | Law School Panel | 2013 |
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Anique Drouin, Family Attorney on Jun 20, 2016
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Katherine is an excellent attorney with skill and poise in the courtroom or at the negotiation table. I endorse this lawyer.
Megan Harris, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 28, 2015
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Katherine is an excellent attorney. I would recommend her to anyone looking for family law representation.
Anique Drouin, Family Attorney on Jun 20, 2016
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Katherine is an excellent attorney with skill and poise in the courtroom or at the negotiation table. I endorse this lawyer.
Megan Harris, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 28, 2015
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Katherine is an excellent attorney. I would recommend her to anyone looking for family law representation.
Benjamin Meyer, Family Attorney on May 15, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Katie does an excellent job for her clients.
Denise Erlich, Family Attorney on Apr 11, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Katie is a knowledgeable attorney who provides her clients with compassionate guidance in resolving their family law matters.
Lindsay Jurgensen, Family Attorney on Jan 22, 2015
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Katherine is an experienced, motivated, intelligent attorney who is dedicated to her work.
Jane Nagle, Family Attorney on Oct 31, 2014
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Katie is a skilled litigator who is compassionate towards her clients and effective in helping them reach their goals.
Maxine Weiss Kunz, Family Attorney on Sep 26, 2014
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Katherine is very detail oriented! I endorse this lawyer.
Lisa Giese, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 7, 2014
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Katie has a strong work ethic, is a dedicated advocate and always maintains a professional demeanor in the courtroom. Her clients are lucky to have her on their side!
Brent Christensen, Family Attorney on Jul 24, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Vincent Cornelius, Unknown Attorney on Oct 24, 2013
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Joseph Emmerth, Family Attorney on Sep 29, 2013
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Angela Aliota, Family Attorney on Sep 26, 2013
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Christina Morrison, Family Attorney on Sep 17, 2013
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I endorse Katie as a very competent and personable attorney.
Natalie Lange, Family Attorney on Apr 5, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Brent Eames, Family Attorney on Feb 12, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Kathleen May, Family Attorney on Feb 4, 2013
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I endorse Katherine Haskins Becker as a family law practioner.
J Pfeiffer, Family Attorney on Feb 1, 2013
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