Zachary W. Williams

Zachary W. Williams

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family, Mediation

180 N La Salle St Ste 3700, Chicago, IL

About Zachary

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

Child custody | Child visitation | Child support | Child representation | Child protection | Child abuse | Child neglect | Juvenile law | Call Attorney Williams today for a free consultation.

31 years

30%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Contested divorce | Uncontested divorce | Mediation | Separation | Martial property settlement | Enforcement of judgments or court orders | Attorney Williams is an experienced divorce lawyer that can help you through your case.

31 years

30%
Family 20%

Attorney Williams has helped the great people of Illinois with family legal issues since 1994. For a premier and knowledgeable family attorney that will always advocate for you, stop worrying and call him today for a free consultation.

31 years

20%
Mediation 20%

Attorney Williams can handle your mediation.

31 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Zachary W. Williams, LLC

180 N La Salle St Ste 3700, Chicago, IL, 60601-2809

Williams & Farmer

8022 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL, 60077

Law Offices of Zachary W. Williams

1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 400, Schaumburg, IL, 60173

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Zachary W. Williams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2019 | Divorce & Separation

Efficient and Knowledgeable

I hired Zach to handle my bitter divorce that involved minor children. I could not have had a better person to walk me through the process and him and his team were very supportive throughout the whole process. Zach communicated with me very well, and got time-sensitive motions filed quickly. The cos...ts were relatively low for the quality of effort I witnessed with my case. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a great family lawyer!

Posted by Gina | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great Lawyer

Court was beginning to drain me, emotionally and financially, as it was affecting my job. When I decided to find a lawyer I knew it was going to be hard considering how expensive they were and the fact many charge for even the initial consultation. Zach not only gave me a free consultation but his pr...ices and the prices of his team members were very reasonable. Hiring him got my parenting agreement revised, my case taken off call and ended the constant back and forth to court. I would definitely recomend him to anyone looking for a family lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Effective

Zach was effective in helping me get back sole custody of my son. Was very prompt in responding to issues my son had living with my ex and immediately filing the necessary motions corresponding to these issues. Was very flexible with payment plan. Giving 4 stars instead of 5 because there were a mod...erate amount of times I didn't get a response to my emails but that could've had to do with the fact he was my sons representative and not mine.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Painless divorce - yes, you read that right

My ex and I used a mediator and Zach handled the legal aspects of our divorce filing. His team reviewed our docs, pointed out specific areas that were likely to catch the judge's attention, and made sure that we had good answers to those items. They worked closely with the mediator to ensure a smooth... process. There was no unnecessary redlining of the document, no pushiness. Just a very mature and supportive approach. And in court, it was the same: I knew what to expect at every moment, which made the anxiety-producing process far more manageable.

Posted by BT | April 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Could Not Have Asked for Better

I came to Zach and his team after numerous attempts at divorce mediation had failed. My situation was a tad bit hostile and I was feeling pretty beat up. Zach and his team were exactly what I needed. They offered the right legal guidance, and did so in a way that was supportive. There was a child ...involved in my divorce and Zach and his team never lost sight of that. They handled the case with experience and expertise, knowing that having a child involved would mean that I would need to continue to have a relationship with my ex, preferably a positive one. It's been 2 years since my divorce and I think about how their foresight has paid off all the time. My ex and I are on better terms than we have ever been and that's made all the difference in the life of our child. In the 2 years since my divorce, I have reached out to Zach's office a few times to get clarification on a part of the settlement or to get a copy of a file. Each time I received a quick reply with exactly what I was looking for. In terms of affordability, legal fees of any kind are always tough to stomach, but Zach's costs were pretty low and nowhere near reflective of the value of his work.

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Zachary W. Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Doug Nelson

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An upright and straightforward attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph O'Brien

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Buchanan

Child custody lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zach has a vast amount of experience in the area of child custody and divorce. I turn to him often when I need a second opinion on complex family law matters."

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Beth McCormack

Family lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zach is a leader in the family law community due to his ability to help his clients navigate the process to avoid litigation if at all possible. A zealous advocate in the courtroom, Zach always attempts to steer his clients to a settlement acceptable to all. I unequivocally endorse Zach as a family law attorney."

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Janice Berman

Child custody lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Intelligent, compassionate and a fierce advocate for his clients are just a few things that come to mind when asked to describe Zack. I can offer a strong endorsement on his behalf."

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Michael Lodermeier

Child custody lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zach is an excellent attorney. He is smart, even tempered and effective when advocating for his clients. There are times when I may not be able to represent a particular individual and Zach is on my short list of attorneys that I will send that client."

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Erin Masters

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Zachary. He is extremely knowledgeable, diligent and a strong advocate for his clients."

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Stuart Gelfman

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zach is a competent, ethical attorney, who I strongly endorse."

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Sarah Nolan

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Morgan Given

Child custody lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Zach is a dedicated advocate for his clients. He is extremely well respected by the court as well as by fellow lawyers in the community."

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Dean Taradash

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Williams is the consummate professional who always places the interests of his clients above all else."

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Agnes Zielinski Olechno

Family lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Zach is an intelligent and compassionate attorney who is well respected in the legal community."

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Erin Wilson

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Robert Buchanan

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Stuart Gelfman

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Michael Lodermeier

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Lucas Figiel

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Beth McCormack

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Bryan Wilson

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

10 Best Family Law Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Zachary W. Williams, LLC

1995 - 2011

Assistant Public Guardian, Cook County Office of the Public Guardian

Associations

2016 - Present

Skokie Community Fund

Board Member

2015 - Present

Family Law Section Council (ISBA)

Member

2012 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2011 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Youth & Opportunity United

Board Member

Education

2013

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois

Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Certificate

2012

Northwestern University

Divorce Mediation Certificate

1994

The John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Loyola University Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Divorce and Child Custody

Child Advocacy

2015

Custody Evaluation and Domestic Violence: Toward Best Practices

The Interface between Evaluators and Child Representative's

2013

Family Law Webcast Series

Working with Pro Se Litigants

Publications

2016

Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Newsletter Polishing the new IMDMA

2016

Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Newsletter To disgorge or not to disgorge?

Languages

English

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