Teresa Ann Mcadams

Teresa Ann Mcadams

4.6
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Yorkville, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

674 W. Veterans Parkway, Suite D, Yorkville, IL

About Teresa

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Former prosecutor handling all criminal charges including but not limited to murder, drug related, driving under the influence of alcohol, felonies, misdemeanors and traffic. Secretary of State driver's license reinstatement hearings.

29 years

40%
Family 40%

Divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence orders of protection, maintenance, injunctions and contempt of court.

25 years

40%
Real Estate 2%

Real Estate Closings, Short Sales, Contracts, Provisions, etc

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 28 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1997

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Teresa Ann Mcadams

674 W. Veterans Parkway, Suite D, Yorkville, IL, 60560

McAdams & Sartori, LLC

674 W. Veterans Parkway, Suite D, Yorkville, IL, 60560

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Teresa Ann Mcadams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

5 star (26)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by Arsime | February 1, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Teresa Ann Mcadams is the best lawyer

I highly recommend Teresa Mcadams as she made me feel secure and supported during my case.

Posted by anonymous | April 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

VERY DISAPPOINTING DO NOT RECOMMEND

I had time to personally interact with this law firm and it was extremely disorganized. Each time we would call to ask a question we were told they were working on a very important trial and would call back. They do not care about ALL their clients, but only the ones that bring in the most money. ...After almost 2 years trying to get her to push back with the opposing council regarding child support she just dropped the case. Extremely unprofessional Please beware!

Posted by Tricia | April 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DO NOT USE THIS LAWYER

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO CLICK ON THIS LAW FIRM’S LOWEST REVIEWS. HER FIRM HAS MAJOR ISSUES IN FAMILY LAW AND DIVORCE GOING BACK YEARS. I am a single mom who used this law firm in hopes to receive child support from my ex in court. I spoke with Theresa on the phone with many promises of how easy and q...uick of a case it would be to file and complete. This was far from the truth. Her team was extremely disorganized and never remembered who I was or which court case I was talking about. They even sent me another man’s affidavit by mistake with all of his personal information including his social security number. Theresa unexpectedly DROPPED me during the middle of my court case with no explanation or communication as to why. She was never willing to answer any of my questions and rarely responded to emails. I have yet to receive any child support to this day and it has been almost 2 years. Please be aware!!!! She is also MARRIED to one of the judges and thinks she has a one up on everyone else in her job field. Terrible attitude and makes you feel like you don’t matter once you sign her agreement form. Worst divorce attorney I’ve ever had to encounter. She’s only in it for the money.

Posted by Kate | September 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce made simple

If you are looking for someone to make your like easy , and to simplify the process, than this is your girl! As a 46 year old woman, with very little ability to research due to having 2 jobs and three kids, Terri made it so easy for me! I was dreading the divorce process more than the actual divorce.... And I was ready for the divorce! She made this process simple. Comfortable. And fast. She has a way of making you feel ultra comfortable with everything that is going on when you are sometimes at your worst. I cannot tell you what a relief it was for me knowing I was in good, strong, capable hands. I highly recommend this practice, as her paralegal is also quite accomplished. A big thank you to to whole practice.

Posted by Ernesto | June 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Professional Lawyer. The best!!!

Teresa McAdams, is a very professional lawyer with a great knowledge of the law, she has represented me on several occasions with excellent results. I would never hesitate to recommend Teresa Ann McAdams for all your family legal needs. Ms. McAdams, I thank you for your excellent representation a...nd having won all the cases for me. Best Regards

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Teresa Ann Mcadams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ned Khan

Family lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally known Ms. McAdams for many years and can say that she is a tremendous advocate for her clients."

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Brian Nigohosian

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Teresa is knowledgeable and is always prepared. She is a forceful advocate for her clients."

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Jonathan Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Navigato

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Abear

Litigation lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Teresa for at least 15 years, going back to the time that she and I prosecuted cases at the state's attorney's office. She handled some of the most difficult felony cases- and always exceeded expectations with outstanding performance. She has repeatedly proved herself as a top-notch attorney over the last 2 decades. (And yet she looks so young, as if she is just out of law school.) I strongly endorse Teresa."

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Scott Kent

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Teresa is well known and respected throughout DuPage, Kendall and Kane Counties as a tough and aggressive defense attorney. I have full confidence in her abilities each time I refer a client to her."

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Lidia Serrano

Family lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Teresa and I have been on opposite sides in several family cases. In every case, Teresa handled herself and the case professionally, was well informed and maintained civility while zealously advocating for her clients."

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Kathleen Chavez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Terri for fifteen years. She is a brilliant trial attorney and is highly regarded by her clients, attorneys and judges. Terri is not only an extremely knowledgeable and experienced litigator, she is also one of the best strategists I have worked with in the profession. Terri is passionate about her work and provides her clients with exceptional advocacy. I have the highest confidence in her ability to provide outstanding legal representation. For years, Terri has been the attorney I recommend to my clients, friends and family seeking legal advice or representation in family or criminal law matters."

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Kimberley Klein

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Teresa on several matters, and I have always found her to be an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. She is compassionate and pays close attention to her clients and their needs. I highly recommend Teresa as both a family and criminal defense lawyer."

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Sergio Galindo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this Attorney for Criminal Defense and Family Law. We have co-chaired a number of jury trials together and she is an impressive trial Attorney. She always seems to be 2 steps ahead of the other attorney. She knows the law and is a natural at applying the facts of a case during the course of an argument to show why her client should win. She is an aggressive attorney who fights for her clients. She takes the time to meet with her clients, is compassionate and truly cares about the outcome of your case. I have seen that she and her staff are very responsive and treat their clients as people and not just another file. I have referred people, including relatives, to her because I know she will explore all possible options to make sure that you get the best possible outcome for your case. If I ever needed an Attorney, I would want Terri working for me."

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Timothy Martin

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Teresa is a tough and aggressive trial attorney that you can trust. She is extremely well regarded by Judges, Lawyers and courthouse personnel. She consistently provides her clients with the highest degree of legal representation and results!!! You can trust her to do a great job for you or a loved one!!!"

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Nicole Sartori

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and trustworthy."

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Carlo Colosimo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Teresa for many years. She is an excellent advocate for her clients. She is honest and will always work in her client's best interest."

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David Lee

Family lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Terri for over 10 years now and I've worked with and against her on both family and criminal cases. I have a tremendous amount of respect for her legal skills and common sense approach to legal problems that a lot of lawyers do not have! Terri really understands what it means to be a professional, and she always protects her client's interests. She is a creative and hard working attorney, and she's certainly not one to shy away from a trial or other contested hearing."

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Timothy Lloyd

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Amber Moore

Domestic violence lawyer

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Brian Nigohosian

Family lawyer

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Joseph Emmerth

Family lawyer

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Ned Khan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brad Swearingen

Family lawyer

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Gerald Huston

Insurance lawyer

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Kristine Larsen

Real estate lawyer

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Michael Navigato

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donald Zuelke

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Mirandola

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Maher

Car accident lawyer

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Anthony Abear

Family lawyer

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Kimberley Klein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gary Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Kent

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lisa Accardi

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

1997

Notes and Comments Editor, Law Review

1996

N.I.U. College of Law, Mock Trial Competition

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, McAdams & Sartori, LLC

2001 - Present

Managing Partner, McAdams & Associates, P.C.

2001 - 2004

Attorney, Bruce A. Self & Associates

1998 - 2001

Assistant State's Attorney, Kane County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers

Associate Member

2010 - Present

Kendall County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

IRMO: Cheri Little v. Donald Little

Appeal granted. http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/Opinions/AppellateCourt/2014/2ndDistrict/2140373.pdf

People of the State of Illinois v. Marchello Cappelletti

Negotiated plea

People of the State of Illinois v. Darren Denson

996 N.E.2d 18 (Ill. 2013)

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Education

1997

Northern Illinois University College of Law

Juris Doctor

1993

Elmhurst College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2015

Bar Briefs (Kane County) New Maintenance Law Aims For Consistency

Languages

English

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