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Modupe Sobo was born and raised in London, England. In 1993 she graduated from the University of Wolverhampton in England with a Bachelor of Law Degree with Honors LLB(Hons). In 1997 she graduated from Chicago Kent-College of Law-Illinois Institute of Technology with a Juris Doctorate of Law (JD).
Less than a year after graduating from Law school, Modupe Sobo, began working for herself as a solo practitioner, specializing in the area of Family Law. She, therefore, handles divorces, both contested and uncontested, Paternity, child support, parenting time (visitation/custody), and decision making. "I enjoy helping people get through what is often, one of the most stressful times in their lives. There is nothing more rewarding to me than having a client say a heartfelt Thank You".
Modupe is a Certified Arbitrator with the Mandatory Cook County Arbitration program, where she hears and decides civil disputes. In addition, Modupe Sobo is a Certified Mediator, having trained with the Center for Conflict Resolution.
Modupe is a firm believer in the mantra "To whom much is given, much is expected." She volunteers at her church, thereby providing legal advice and representation to people who are less fortunate. As a result of her work with her church legal clinic, Modupe has received multiple Community Service Awards, from the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services.
Modupe enjoys traveling, playing tennis and cycling.
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161 N. Clark Street,, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL, 60601
24 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Carmille | December 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent
Modupe was exactly what I needed! She was professional, efficient and concise. She was expert enough to point out a clause that needed to be added to my current parenting agreement and without her I would never have known. This was in addition to addressing the issue I retained her for! Her demeanor ...
Posted by Randall | January 23, 2014 | Child Custody
A thanks well worth every penny
As odd as this world would allow me to post a review, in favor of a father seeking to gain legal assistance for primary custody of my daughter. I was referred to Ms Sobo, who started a very efficient job at obtaining an understanding of my character & exactly what I was seeking but more importantly w...
Posted by Manoel Alaba Ferreira | July 17, 2011 | Child Custody
excellent lawyer, fights hard for her clients
Modupe Sobo law firm took up my case for me and fought very hard to help me resolve my messy divorce and child custody fight in a timely manner. She was very aggressive against my opponent and was very knowledgeable about the law . Modupe Sobo firm ensured that I was not cheated and she saved me a l...
"I endorse this lawyer. Modupe is an effective and pleasant person to have on your side. She is a bright llight in a very tough profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Sobo is an excellent lawyer and mediator. I have been opposing counsel in matter against her and she has served as a mediator in cases that I have. She is knowledgeable and always a pleasure to work with or have as opposing counsel. She gets the work done!"
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an exceptional attorney and very easy to work with. She always advocates for her clients."
Family lawyer
2010
Distinguished Service Awards, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
2010
Pro Bono, Certificate of Appreciation
2009
Distinguished Service Award, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
2007
Distinguished Service Award, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
2005 - Present
Arbitrator, Cook County Arbiration
1998 - Present
, Modupe Sobo & Associates
1997 - Present
Cook County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater ChicagoMember
1997 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater ChicagoCo-chair
2003 - 2004
Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago,Board Member
2001 - 2002
Cook County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionCo-chair
1997
Juris Doctorate
1993
LLB(Hons) Bachelor of Laws
2012
networking and Marketing your way to the top
2007
Family Law
English
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