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Zachary W. Williams
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Biography
Unflappable and directed, Zach brings a common-sense approach to the courtroom and keeps your case moving forward. Entering his 24th year as a family law advocate, Zach spent 16 years as an Assistant Public Guardian for Cook County before beginning his private practice in 2011.
Zach has represented children in highly contested child custody matters in the Domestic Relations Division and represented children who were state wards in the Juvenile Child Protection Division. Zach is an experienced trial attorney and advocate for the rights of children who are caught in the middle of contested battles. His awareness of how a case can affect an overall family unit has made him a go-to representative for judges appointing attorneys in the most difficult cases.
Zach brings these skills handling child custody matters to private parties. Because of his history as a child representative, Zach is astutely aware of how cases affect children. His experience has provided him with unique insight into how to resolve even the most combative cases: Zach has been a speaker for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and at the annual Life Span Symposium on Domestic Violence. He is a former school board president and is a member of a charitable board that serves disadvantaged youth in Evanston. Zach has also been selected an Illinois SuperLawyer for 2018.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Child Custody
30%
31 years
Divorce and Separation
30%
31 years
Family
20%
31 years
Mediation
20%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 31 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1994
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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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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...
Zachary W. Williams's Lawyer Endorsements
"An upright and straightforward attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse Zachary. He is extremely knowledgeable, diligent and a strong advocate for his clients."
"Zach is a competent, ethical attorney, who I strongly endorse."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Williams is the consummate professional who always places the interests of his clients above all else."
"Zach is an intelligent and compassionate attorney who is well respected in the legal community."
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Erin Masters
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Experience
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 FundBoard Member
2015 - Present
Family Law Section Council (ISBA)Member
2012 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2011 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Youth & Opportunity UnitedBoard 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?
2012
Child Custody Lawyer
CAN I CHANGE THE CUSTODY OF MY CHILD AFTER A DIVORCE?
2012
Child Custody Lawyer
NEW ILLINOIS CHILD SUPPORT LAW CRACKS DOWN ON SELF-EMPLOYED
Languages
English