Joseph Ronald Napoli II

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Joseph Ronald Napoli II

also known as Joe Napoli, Joseph R. Napoli II

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Child custody Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Family

161 N Clark Street, Ste 3000, (or [email protected]), Chicago, IL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Joseph

Biography

Concerned about family matters, divorce, or child custody issues? Attorney Joseph Napoli can help.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

25%
Child Support 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%
Family 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 295-595 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 13 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2012

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Joseph R. Napoli of Beermann LLP

161 N Clark Street, Ste 3000, (or [email protected]), Chicago, IL, 60601

beermannlaw.com/team/joseph-r-napoli-ii/

Joseph Ronald Napoli II's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

66 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Lauren | July 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The best of the best!

Everyone deserves an attorney like Joe. I didn't think it was possible to find such a efficient, well educated and caring lawyer who could handle my ex's impulsive behavior, 10 minutes into our initial phone consultation and I knew he was the perfect choice for me and my children. Joe was very inform...ative, attentive and acted on my situation immediately. Always confident and positive but didn't hold back in the courtroom. This is exactly what I needed given my situation, so much had happened and was continuing to happen. I was starting this new life as a single mom with no car, who shared a bunk bed with her 2 small toddlers and I was terrified. I felt like a anxious and unorganized hot mess bound to annoy and confuse her own lawyer, but no, not Joe! He was always so quick to respond and never missed a beat! Joe went above and beyond any expectations I had for a divorce attorney, he is very personable and always had mine and my kid's best interest in mind. He made sure I understood everything and was very good at pointing out what was worth a fight and when to settle. I walked away with much more than I had expected and I'm very happy with the outcome, my ex on the other hand... not so much! Joe helped me through the most difficult time in my life and I will forever be grateful for his hard work and professionalism. I feel I should be getting a separate bill for the counseling and therapy sessions he also provided because that's the type of attorney he is, a grade A shark!

Posted by Rikkell | January 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

One of Best Lawyers I have ever had!

When I hired Joe, my divorce had been finalized. My children's father had been actively pursuing full custody of our children for approximately 2 years. He was using many subversive tactics to manipulate the system in his favor. Quite honestly, the whole thing was akin to a three-ring circus, with... a different accusation brought to the court every week. Joe stepped in right away and brought sanity to my case. His calm demeanor decreased the intensity in the room, whether that be the courtroom or a meeting with all parties present. When Joe was in the courtroom, I appreciated that he used logic when responding to the accusations made which ultimately led to the court deciding in my favor. Additionally, there were several occasions where a petition would be postponed or the judge would request additional information before making a final decision. When this occurred, Joe was able to be quick on his feet -- creatively using the evidence provided by opposing counsel to address the petition and provide sufficient information to the judge for settling the petition in dispute. If you are looking for a lawyer who truly cares about your situation and who stands for doing what is right, then you want Joe as your lawyer. Joe understood that I was a single mother with limited time off work, so he ensured that I only went to court when it was absolutely necessary. He fought to protect my rights and my children every step of the way. I am forever grateful for the work that Joe has done, and I strongly recommend him to anyone seeking clarity and/or closure in their family's legal matters.

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly Recommended

Joe Napoli took the lead in my complex support and custody battle against my very high net worth opponent. His dedicated effort and commitment to achieving results is what ensured that my position was rightfully heard, understood, and awarded in the courtroom. Joe is an attorney who knows the value... of believing in his client just as much as the client needs to believe in their attorney. It was imperative to me that I could trust my representation to defend my case with the ability to manage a history of very specific details, facts, finances, and great knowledge of the law. Joe's work ethic and integrity is unsurpassable; his advice is always spot on and was always in the best interest of my child and me. During the most challenging and uncertain time when he was sought to be hired, he restored my confidence and ultimately the quality of life my son and I had to fight for. The combination of his experience with very high caliber cases and the extra measures he takes ensured that our team was always prepared and at peak performance. His professionalism is second to none and he is very well liked and respected by everyone I have seen him encounter, one of his most powerful assets. One of his greatest skills is his ability to negotiate and craft settlement proposals for opportunities to resolve matters against some of the most unreasonable counters. My case resulted in a full trial, and it was Joe's dependability and efficiency that kept me at ease and allowed us to excel. While the experience itself is unimaginable, what I truly can't imagine is getting through the process without Joe as counsel.

Posted by Chris | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly recommend, exceeded my expectations!

I hired Joe as my attorney after my ex husband had fallen 2 years behind in his support payments. I went into this with low expectations since my ex did not have a job and hadn't been looking, but figured something would be better than the nothing I had been receiving. Joe went above and beyond an...ything I had ever hoped for! Not only did he make sure my ex was actively seeking employment, but after gathering all financial info from him, he was able to have the court order his house to be sold (which Joe handled everything from finding a realtor all the way through closing!) resulting in me receiving all back support owed to me PLUS a substantial amount put aside in case he were to fall behind again! He also made sure that my ex paid a portion of my attorney fees which was a huge help! Another huge plus for me was that due to the nature of my employment, if I were to have taken off work for court dates, I would not get paid. Joe was extremely understanding of this and handled ALL my court dates on his own. I never had to appear in court. He also was very communicative and took the time to answer any and all my questions in a timely manner. I would definitely have Joe represent me again if ever needed and would recommend him to any one!

Posted by Marla | November 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

100% Satisfaction

My divorce went through on May, 2014. I was very satisfied with my settlement and representation by Beermann Law. Unfortunately, my ex-husband was not happy with the terms of the MSA (which he agreed to). For approximately four months after the divorce was finalized, I was being harassed day and n...ight over trivial issues. Some emails demanded payment of $1.00 for my half of CPS field trips. The anger and venom of these exchanges became so toxic that Joe Napoli was brought on to handle my ex-husband's lunacy. Joe filtered through at least fifteen long winded emails per week at all times of the day and night plus an obsessive amount of voicemails. Unfortunately, I am battling Stage 4 Breast Metastatic Cancer. The stress of my illness is difficult enough without the constant badgering of a disgruntled ex-husband. I do not think there is another attorney on earth who could have handled my ex-husband better than Joe did. Joe was extremely comforting and kept encouraging me to look at the big picture while focusing on my health. My last court date was very successful. I felt very confident having Joe stand next to me. Joe has a presence in the courtroom by being tall, well dressed, extremely professional and competent. It is evident that he also has a strong rapport with his colleagues. Joe has arranged that I am only to be contacted quarterly about expenses. This is a true blessing. I feel like I have my life back again. I can now completely focus on my children and quality of life. I am so grateful for all of Joe's help. I, most definitely, would highly recommend Joe. He is the complete antithesis of the stereotype of a divorce attorney.

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Joseph Ronald Napoli II's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carolyn Bayens

Unknown lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe Napoli is a thoughtful, caring, and fierce advocate for his clients. I would recommend him to anyone seeking assistance with a family law matter!"

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Agnes Zielinski Olechno

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is an excellent attorney and advocate for his clients. He is organized, intelligent and approachable and an asset to the legal community."

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Sean O'Bryan

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leonidas Bezanis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Napoli. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up the great work!"

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Jordan Rosenberg

Family lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Vechiola

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Joe is a true professional. Joe is a trust worthy attorney who advocates for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dean Kalant

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Steele

Family lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph O'Brien

Family lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

500 Leading Family Law Lawyers in America, Lawdragon

2026

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Family Law Partner, Beermann LLP

2013 - 2014

Principal, The Law Office of Joseph R. Napoli II

Associations

2017 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Center for Disability and Elder Law

Young Professional Board Member

2012 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Marriage of Janev. 2024 IL App (1st) 230998-U

Appellate court reversed the trial court (in favor of Napoli and Beermann LLP) as Petitioner did not carry burden of establishing basis for disqualification of counsel (Napoli).

DCFS Appeal (Case details not cited for confidentiality purposes)

On appeal, administrative law judge reversed DCFS' previous indicated finding of abuse/harm later ruling that the Department's indication "has not been supported by a preponderance of the evidence,"

DCFS Appeal (Case details not cited for confidentiality purposes)

On appeal, administrative law judge reversed DCFS' previous indicated finding of harm and neglect and granted client's request for expunction of the allegations from the record.

IRPO: B.J. (Cook County)

Father granted relocation and sole decision-making authority concerning minor daughter's medical and educational decisions.

Greco v. Greco, 2017 IL App (1st) 153486-U (Supreme Court Rule 23 Opinion)

Appellate Court affirmed the circuit court's order granting husband's Motion to Enforce the Settlement Agreement and the circuit court's entry of the Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage.

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Education

2012

John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Bradley University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2025

Family Law

Family Law

Publications

2021

Sheridan Road Magazine Joseph R. Napoli II

Languages

English

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