Mark R. Farrow

Mark R. Farrow

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Family Lawyer at Naperville, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Adoption ... +2 more

1730 Park St, Ste 109, Naperville, IL

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 30%

Prenuptial Agreements, Parenting Issues, Mothers' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Paternity, Orders of Protection

30%
Child Custody 20%

Child Support, Child Custody/Decision Making, Visitation/Parenting Time, Maintenance & Alimony

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Legal Separation, Property Division, Division Of Debt In Divorce, Complex Asset Divorce, Complex Divorce for Hidden Assets, Divorce For Small Business Owners Real Estate Options In Divorce, Alimony/Child Support For High-Income Households, Mediation

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 35 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1990

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Fay & Farrow

1730 Park St, Ste 109, Naperville, IL, 60563

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Mark R. Farrow's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robert | October 14, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

OUTSTANDING Divorce Attorney -- Smart, Experienced, Aggressive, and Empathetic

I don't have enough superlatives at my fingertips to fully describe the outstanding job this man did in getting me successfully through my divorce. Mark Farrow was masterful in obtaining agreement and closure from my hostile ex-spouse and her, in my opinion, ethically-challenged counsel. Mark has a... command of the process and nuances of divorce law that you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in this area. His skillful application of his craft while still managing to be an honest and ethical human being instilled me with confidence and a constant sense of comfort in knowing I was in the best and most capable hands. He provided the thought leadership throughout the process and negotiations, and was able to forge a very favorable agreement for me that also meant avoiding a messy and protracted trial. It was important to me in selecting a divorce attorney that he or she was not only highly-regarded and very experienced in their field, but that they shared the values that are important to me. Mark proved very quickly that he could tell the truth in a very straightforward fashion, provide me with options and help me analyze the possibilities, and drive what is a difficult and emotional life event to a successful conclusion. In the process, it became clear that he is the consummate professional, a fine family man, and an upstanding member of our community. After all was said and done, I consider him a good friend, and I strongly and wholeheartedly recommend Mark to anyone that needs assistance in navigating the areas of divorce and/or family law.

Posted by Vince | September 05, 2014 | Child Support

Highly Recommend Mark Farrow, He's Exceptional

Mark was referred to me from another attorney. He very quickly and clearly understood the dynamics of a child support issue and knew the best approach that addressed my best interests. During the process he was efficient, thorough and professional. In the end, Mark produced. I wish I worked with ...him years ago when I went through my divorce. He's the best attorney in this industry and unfortunately, I've had to work with a few. Mark Farrow is worth every penny and I highly recommend using his services.

Posted by jim conaghan | May 17, 2012 | Child Custody

very friendly ,but professional

mark helped me and my daughter,during a trying and emotional time of our lives,mark won custody of my daughter,and was very honest thru the whole process.he worked with me on our schedules,and was fair on his pricing.my daughter and i will never forget what he has done for us!!truly a good man,alway...s told the truth,even when its not what you wanted to hear.no b.s.

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

An excellent trial lawyer

Mark’s level of preparedness and a thorough understanding of the details of my complex case are what made him highly effective and successful in my divorce trial. I am a father, and I have custody of my children. Mark and his staff are easy to work with and are great communicators.

Posted by Marc T | November 04, 2010 | Child Custody

Excellent Lawyer

I just went through a custody battle with my ex (I am a father). I fired my first lawyer, from my divorce, as he just didn't seem to care, this was not the case with Mark. Mark worked through every facet of the case and was extremely well prepared. The trial went on for 3 days, and each day Mark w...as there, ready to fight the fight. I was very impressed not only with his professionalism, but that he honestly seemed to care about what happened for me and my daughter. I can not thank him enough for helping me get custody of my daughter! I would recommend Mark Farrow (And have already) to anyone looking for a great divorce/custody lawyer.

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Mark R. Farrow's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Rebecca Krawczykowski

Family lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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J. Kulerski

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mark Farrow. He is highly regarded in our legal community, and he does a caring job for his clients."

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Sean McCumber

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enjoy working with Mark on many cases and I find him to be a zealous opponent with a reasonable mind to handle the difficult cases."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Elite Lawyer - Divorce, Elite Lawyer

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Pro Bono Legal Service Award, DuPage County Bar Association

2007

Pro Bono Legal Service Award, DuPage County Bar Association

2003

Pro Bono Legal Service Award, DuPage County Bar Association

1989

Rickert Award for Excellence in Moot Court, National Moot Court Team

N/A

Orville Baker Award for Excellence in Writing, Northern Illinois University

N/A

Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Partner, Fay & Farrow (Formerly Fay, Farrow & Associates, P.C.)

1989 - 1991

Law Clerk, Illinois Appellate Court, 4th District

Associations

2001 - Present

Pheasant Glen Homeowners Association

President

1991 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Will County Bar Association

Member

DuPage Circuit Court

Certified Arbitrator

2016 - 2018

DuPage County Bar Association Judiciary Commitee

Commitee Member

1987 - 1988

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

Vice Justice

Education

1989

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Northern Illinois University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2025

2025

Fay & Farrow Recent Blog Posts

1993

DuPage County Bar Association Brief When Can A Divorce be Appealed?

Languages

English

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