Victoria Christine Kelly

Victoria Christine Kelly

also known as Vicki

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

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

200 E 5th Ave Ste 125, Naperville, IL

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Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 17 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2008

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Grunyk Family Law

200 E 5th Ave Ste 125, Naperville, IL, 60563-3173

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Victoria Christine Kelly's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

No nonsense. Knowledgeable. Quick thinking.

Vicki Kelly is sharp, supportive, and knowledgeable when it comes to family law. She defended my needs as a mother of a special needs child, she is quick to think of solutions to conflict and she does it with a level head.

Posted by Dan | September 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Exceptional Attorney

Vicki Kelly is an Exceptional Attorney. I hired Vicki to assist me with child support issues with my ex-wife. Unlike other lawyers she goes out of her way to make sure you are not spending money and time on issues or items that do not make sense. The thing that impressed me the most about Vicky is th...at she was always Well prepared and had great knowledge of the Law. She is open, honest, understanding and a great listener. She is very patient and kind in dealing with tough situations. She also does a great job giving you reasonable options and is one of the nicest lawyers I’ve ever met. I highly recommend Vicki Kelly for any family law matters.

Posted by Melissa | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Compassionate family attorney

During the most stressful transition in my life, Vicky Kelly was there to guide me through my divorce options. She listened to my situation and helped me work through my options. Vicky kept my budget in mind and knew I wanted to handle the divorce with as little disruption to my family's time and f...inances as possible. She handled everything with a calm, listening ear. Vicky is very knowledgeable about the courts and walked me through what to expect with the divorce proceedings. I highly recommend Vicky if you have questions pertaining family law.

Posted by Kelly Burke | August 13, 2016 | Family

Intelligent

Vicki's knowledge for family law always amazes me. She keeps me in the loop with recent changes and sets an accurate expectation of what to expect. I absolutely recommend Vicki for ALL of your family law needs!

Posted by Karina | August 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

AWESOME

Vicki is absolutely awesome :) I needed an attorney in the Cook County area for a private adoption. I was part of a private adoption which was to be uncontested. Since the adoption was going to be in Cook County I started looking for attorneys that could represent me, as I live outside of Cook Coun...ty. I began looking, and had family in the Naperville area, so I decided to find an attorney there, as it would be easy for me to travel to the area if necessary. I did a bit of research and found Grunyk and associates. Originally the wonderful thing that drew me to this law firm was the fact that most of what they did was all family law and their practitioners had many years of experience. I was confident that anyone in the firm would know exactly what needed to be done for a successful outcome. I called the number and asked for an initial consultation and they were able to get me in for a consultation a couple of days later. The day of the consultation, I met Vicki Kelly. The first day we met, I explained what the situation was, and she was straight forward and told me what the process would look like and what the general costs were for my situation. Vicki, was kind, warm, and really enthusiastic about helping me with the adoption. Her confidence and knowledge put me right at ease, and I hired her as quickly as I possibly could. She was very receptive and whatever question or concern I had, she would immediately get back to me at her earliest convenience. The wonderful thing about Vicki and her team is that everyone I met or spoke with at Grunyk and associates was just as awesome! The adoption became a bit more complicated than originally expected and throughout it all, Vicki was there for me, guiding me, putting my mind and ease, and even listening to my frustrations when I had them and needed to share them. All of the documents prepared by her and her associates, were always sent to me before the filings, and they always respected my wishes, and fought for me through the whole process. They were even kind enough to allow me some time to put finances in order for the fees that were steadily mounting because of the complications that arose. Vicki was always supportive, available and really fighting for a positive outcome for my situation. She was knowledgeable and gave me the facts, even when I was scared of hearing them. Her and the team that was involved in my adoption proceedings were always prepared, with case law, and previous cases that pertained to what we were going through. They had everything prepared for the legal fight that ensued. Vicki, I think was able to understand what I was going through, and really helped me get through the hurdles, court dates, processes, and all of what came with my particular situation. The day that all of the motions and the such were finally completed and when judge signed off on the last hurdle we had, Vicki was there to share a hug with me. Vicki and her associates were able to share in the absolute happiness that was provided the day we received news that the adoption could be finalized. We had to wait a few months for additional paper work that needed to be completed, but the adoption became final on 11/18/15 which we will always remember. I do believe people are put into our lives for a reason, and Vicki helped make my life complete. She rocks and so does everyone at Grunyk and Associates. They will forever have my gratitude and thanks.

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Victoria Christine Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Angela Iaria

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Vicki is a very experienced attorney and advocates well for her clients. She has an excellent reputation in the legal community."

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Joseph Janusonis

Unknown lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Victoria is a seemingly tireless advocate for her clients. She has plenty of zeal and stays focused on solving her client's issues. Throughout the process she maintains her client's dignity and that of the profession. I look forward to our next case."

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Judith Jenz

Family lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Vicky is a strong advocate for her client, who takes a pragmatic reasonable approach to resolving cases."

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Joseph O'Brien

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Vicki is one of the most reasonable and pragmatic lawyers I have worked with. She is always prepared, courteous, and willing to try to amicably resolve complex and difficult issues."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

N/A

Greatest Contribution to Advocacy Programs, Northern Illinois University

N/A

Pro Bono Service Award, DuPage County Bar Association

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Grunyk Family Law

2006 - 2007

Internship, Will County Judge Jerald Kinney

Associations

2016 - Present

DuPage Association of Women Lawyers

Secretary

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

Will County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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Education

2008

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Quincy University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Advanced Issues in Assignment of Parental Responsibilities and Support in Divorce

Parenting Plans in Detail

2016

Keys to Surviving a Divorce

Keys to Surviving a Divorce from an attorney's perspective

2014

Common Mistakes in Dividing Assets

Failure to Consider Current and Future Income and Expenses

Publications

2014

DCBA Brief A Requirement of Life Insurance to Secure a Maintenance Award Allowable Under New Law.

Languages

English

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