Sarah Dorigan Zigulich

Sarah Dorigan Zigulich

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

77 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 4500, Chicago, IL

About Sarah

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 14 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2011

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

SDZ Law, LLC

77 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 4500, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Sarah Dorigan Zigulich's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Kirsten | February 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Results-Orientated

I found Sarah by old fashioned google searching. At the beginning of my divorce, I had a spotty attorney who would not return my calls. Sarah gathered my case file from my previous attorney, reviewed my case and came up with a strategy... and, most important, SHE COMMUNICATED WITH ME. Sarah was alw...ays one step ahead of the other side and allowed me to have a real voice.

Posted by Aaron | November 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Committed and undeterred

Having Sarah as my lawyer made the whole divorce process less stressful. She handled every obstacle that came our way from my ex-wife's lawyer. Sometimes she had to tell me things that were hard to hear, but true. In the end, that saved me money and court appearances. Sarah kept the structure of ...the case. She gave great advice on when it was time to accept a settlement offer, but left it up to me to decide. Sarah explained the pros/cons of every choice to help me make my decisions. The greatest feeling is having a lawyer who wants to help you get the divorce done so you can move on with your life. Sarah was in my corner the whole time and this kept me sane.

Posted by Mandy | July 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Absolute Best

Sarah is an excellent lawyer--smart, responsive, tough, and compassionate. She represented me in my divorce and I would recommend her to anyone. The other lawyer in my case made things difficult but Sarah did everything she could to contain costs and drama. Plus, I always understood what was occurr...ing in my case. She laid out the options and recommendations but let me make decisions. I felt good about my choices and the outcome of my case. Thank you, Sarah!

Posted by Eric | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great lawyer and person. Sarah helped me build my case, coached me well before hearing, and let me rest easy at night again.

I had an issue with an ex that was abusive, manipulative, faking pregnancy, and stalking me. I didn't know where else to turn to get my freedom back. Even with my friends behind me I felt I needed a lawyer, and I am glad Sarah was there to help me out. She took my case after consulting with me and fi...nding out what we could use in the OP case. After getting all the documentation together (texts,emails,call logs, pictures of abuse, broken window pictures, etc) , Sarah went through each section with me to ensure proper documentation and usefulness in the court appearance. After getting the Emergency OP, Sarah was very active in making sure my ex did get served by calling the police and sheriff departments. This was helpful for me knowing Sarah was not just making me take over. I had someone telling me step by step what was the right way to go about my case. During the final court hearing, Sarah coached me up well prior to going and went above and beyond her duties for me. She told me how nerve racking it could be if I needed to take the stand and continually made sure I was calm. I was able to win the case and get the maximum protection the court would allow. I would definitely recommend Sarah to anyone needing an Divorce/Separation and Child custody lawyer as she definitely served my purposes and knew all the questions I asked her about the case and future knowledge going forward. Sarah was available seemingly all hours of the day by email or phone if I needed to reach her. I definitely appreciated her time and help as it has given me a chance to move forward in my life and have my freedoms back. Unfortunately, everything does cost money. But when you don't have anywhere else to turn and your friends aren't enough help, Sarah was the best option for me. She helped me in a very timely manner and did not overcharge me for her services.

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Removal / Custody

So i had / have a pretty tough case against me, My childs "Father" tried to take my child from me and also tried to get me thrown in jail! For what? Well taking care of my child and giving him/her the life he/she deserves! Long story short not only did i get to keep my child with me but, i was given... full custody and child support! With in a few months! No lie, i was so worried but Sahar made me feel safe and taken care of! She always answers emails and or calls the same or next day. She makes sure you fully understand whats going on every step and she doesn't make false promises. It is in my opinion that Sahar knows her stuff and will fight for your rights! She saw that everything my childs "father" was saying wasn't true! Not only that but, she was able to see that his intentions were to hurt me and not my child at all! My child and i are very thankful for all Sahar has done. She turned what started out being a very bad situation! in to a great and benificial one all in our favor! Thank you so much Sahar your the best!!

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Sarah Dorigan Zigulich's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Holwell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah has found a good balance between her advanced knowledge of divorce and her ability to aggressively represent her clients."

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Kimberly Anderson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is one of the toughest lawyers around, she takes no nonsense, but she is really great to work with. She takes great pride in her success for her clients and it shows in how she advocates for them."

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Tanya Fajardo

Family lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Sarah Zigulich is a very knowledgeable and skilled attorney who conducted herself in very professional manner. She was a pleasure to work with and is an excellent family law attorney."

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Gabriela Asrow

Family lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sarah is extremely knowledgeable about the law, dedicated, and a fierce advocate for her clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Jessica Marshall

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Sarah as an excellent attorney who vigorously represents her clients in complicated financial and custody related matters. Her communication is excellent and she is a strong advocate for her client's positions. She is prompt in getting back to clients and a forceful litigator. She is easy to work with and she definitely doesn't back down in Court. I highly recommend Sarah as an attorney."

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Matthew Wood

Unknown lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Sarah is a knowledgeable, hard working attorney. I would recommend Sarah to those seeking counsel."

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Scott Tzinberg

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is a respected attorney in the domestic relations division."

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Jordan Levey

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gina Colaluca

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah effectively uses her knowledge of the law to seek results for her clients, all while maintaining a high level of respect for her fellow attorneys."

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Kellie Bylica

Family lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sarah strongly advocates for her clients while remaining professional to the Court and other attorneys. She is responsive to her clients and treats them with the upmost respect. She is diligent and an asset to the family law community."

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Janice Boback

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is an excellent lawyer who uses her knowledge of the law and experience in the courtroom to obtain the best results for her clients. She communicates with her clients regularly and helps them understand the process and guides them expertly so that informed decisions can be made."

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Alexandra Martinez

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is an experienced family law attorney who cares about her clients and fights for them in Court. I highly recommend her!"

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Stars 2019, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2015

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2010

Best Brief, Moot Court Competition

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Hoffenberg & Block

2015 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Anderson & Boback

2013 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Tristano & Tristano, Ltd.

2013 - 2013

Judicial Extern, Circuit Court of Cook County

Associations

2011 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2009

The John Marshall Law Review

Member

2008 - 2011

Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Emergency Order of Protection

Client, his residence, and his workplace is protected for two years.

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Education

2013

Northwestern University

Divorce Mediation

2011

The John Marshall Law School

Juris Doctor

2006

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2015

Seminar

Landmark Decision: Obergefell v. Hodges

2014

Seminar

The New Maintenance Guidelines

2013

Seminar

How to Mitigate the Cost of Infidelity

Publications

2016

The Catalyst, Illinois State Bar Association Proper use of preferred gender pronouns

2015

Anderson & Boback Blog

Languages

English

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