Kimberly Jo Anderson

Kimberly Jo Anderson

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

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

20 North Clark Street, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL

About Kimberly

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 90%

28 years | 500 cases

90%
Family 10%

28 years | 500 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 27 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1998

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Anderson & Boback

20 North Clark Street, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL, 60602

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Kimberly Jo Anderson's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

50 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Rebecca | December 02, 2014

Quality representation

Kim is no-nonsense and cares deeply about her clients' needs. I could not have asked for better representation and highly recommend her.

Posted by Nohemi | July 17, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

The Best you can get

I owe Kimberly the world! I was going through a bad divorce in which my 9yr old daughter who is my life and world was taken away for leaving her home alone for a few hrs with the alarm on. Her dad called her cell and found out. She was taken away and put in her dads care who has a felony. I felt like... I had a part of my body stolen from me! Kimberly not only advised me of the steps to take (I.e counseling) to get her back, put it a good word in court but always called back right away when I would leave messages, listened to all my tears and frustrations and even helped recently move the dirovce process forward when my ex was failing to appear or respond to court orders. I swear she was heaven sent in my situation!

Posted by Carrie | July 14, 2014 | Adoption

Top notch experience

When we adopted our kids, Ms. Anderson took care of everything we needed, even when we didn't know what we needed. She walked us through the process, held our hands through many worries and hurdles, and gave us the confidence that we were well taken care of.

Posted by Roberta | July 09, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Honest and Knowledgeable Representation

Ms. Anderson thoroughly explained all of the options for my divorce: what I was entitled to; how we would proceed and the range of likely outcomes. She encouraged me to ask questions. I felt that she was truly interested in me as a person and that I had someone on my side during a time of difficul...t transition. She made me feel part of a team during this process and that I was not helpless. I was completely satisfied with the outcome. I would and have recommended Ms Anderson to others going through a divorce.

Posted by Jonathan | July 08, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Representation Of The Highest Quality

The biggest joy in the hardest situation of my life was having Anderson & Boback in my corner when it came to my divorce. After a marriage of seven years you don’t realize how quickly your significant other can turn on you, especially when there’s a child involved, but having Kim and her associates w...ork out the gritty details of my divorce was the best decision I made. When I first began looking for an attorney, I did what anyone else did, I googled one. Anderson & Boback’s webpage came up and I liked what I saw. A firm with about five or six attorneys made me believe that I would get the personal attention that my case deserved, and I was right. After hiring Kim, the process quickly got underway. Being the respondent in the case, I felt instinctively on the fence but never felt that I was ever in danger of getting burned. Thankfully, Kim was an aggressive and authoritative attorney in the courtroom. She helped ease my insecurities. Her knowledge and expertise flourished before the judge and my ex-wife’s attorney, who acted like a complete fool at times. I’ve heard of advocating for your client, but having never needed an attorney before my divorce, I sort of thought all lawyers were well-educated and professional, not this guy. Kim was an absolute ace, never breaking her composure once in front of the judge as my wife’s attorney repeatedly pushed one frivolous argument after the next. My bill was expected. I received an itemized summary of the work Kim and her associates had completed each month, and it wasn’t shocking by any means. It was appropriate. I knew going into the divorce that these thing weren’t cheap. I’m not part of the 1% of Americans that don’t have to worry about utility bills or paying a mortgage. My collar is blue, and I had a budget, thankfully, Kim’s office was able to work with me on that, and I greatly appreciated her for understanding. Yes, I would recommend Kim and her office any day of the week. The time I spent litigating my divorce was something I never want to experience again, but knowing that the person who represents you knows what they are doing, who cares about the outcome, and is willing to listen to what you have to say and adapt to your situation, is a worth investing in.

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"highly endorse Mrs. Anderson. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact her first."

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Sarah Zigulich

Unknown lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse Kim. She is tough and very thorough. Clients are always in good hands with her."

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Michael Biederstadt

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Attorney Anderson on several cases, she is great to work with, but is very knowledgeable, experienced and works zealously for her clients. I would highly recommend her as an attorney."

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James Keleher

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kim is an excellent attorney. She's a strong advocate for her client, but she's willing to listen to reason in order to reach a compromise that works for all parties involved."

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Jessica Marshall

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Kim 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. I endorse this lawyer."

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Nancy Murphy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a tough cookie, but honest and a strong advocate for her clients. I would hire her to be in my corner!"

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Anne Mudd

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I refer clients to this lawyer for family law litigation and I am always impressed with her prompt responses to clients and her expert advice and representation. While she is always a zealous advocate for her clients, she respects their mediated agreements. I highly recommend her."

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Christian Bremmer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kim is a top notch divorce and family law attorney. She will not mislead the client and fight what is not winnable to make more fees. Her approach is no nonsense, clear cut and straight forward. Her experience with trials is phenomenal. I highly recommend Kim to all my clients that are "shopping" for a great divorce attorney - and nearly all of them end up engaging her,"

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Margaret Bennett

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Anderson is an outstanding family law attorney."

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Kathryn Somers

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kim is smart, professional and a great attorney to have in your corner."

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Gary Schlesinger

Family lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. kim is an excellent knowledgable lawyer. she is active in bar assn. activities and seminars as a presenter and attendee and former chair of the ill. state bar assn. family law section council."

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Lyn Conniff

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Laura Holwell

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Sarah Zigulich

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James Keleher

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Scott Tzinberg

Family lawyer

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Jessica Marshall

Family lawyer

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Amanda Lone

Family lawyer

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Annette Fernholz

Family lawyer

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Anne Mudd

Mediation lawyer

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Janice Boback

Family lawyer

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Christian Bremmer

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Dion Malik-Davi

Family lawyer

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Kathryn Somers

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Nancy Murphy

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Natalie Stec

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2001

Community Service Award, Illinois State Bar Association

1998

Lucy Sprague Public Service Scholarship Award, Lucy Sprague Public Service Award

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Partner, Anderson & Boback

1998 - 2000

Prosecutor, Cook County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

1998 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Forensic Forum

Past President

2011 - 2012

Illinois State Bar Association

Past Chair

2010 - 2011

John Marshall Law School Alumni Association

Past President

2008 - 2009

Illinois State Bar Association, Law Related Education for the Public

Past Chair

2007 - 2008

Chicago Bar Association Family Law

Past Chair

2002 - 2006

Illinois State Bar Association, General Assembly

Member

2002 - 2003

Chicago Bar Association, Matrimonial Dispute Resolution Committee

Chair

2000 - 2009

Illinois State Bar Association, Committee on Membership and Bar

Member

2000 - 2006

Illinois State Bar Association, Women and the Law Committee

Member

2000 - 2008

Illinois Learn

Board Member

1998 - 2008

Chicago Bar Association

Member

1998 - 2010

Chicago Bar Association, Adoption Law Committee

Member

1998 - 2005

National Association of Counsel for Children

Member

1998 - 2000

CARPLS

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Custody

Father won custody battle

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Education

1998

John Marshall Law School

JD

1995

Elmhurst College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

Illinois State Bar Association

The Rules of Evidence in Family Law Cases

2011

Civil Unions

Civil Unions

2008

Seminar

Passed the Bar, Now What?

2008

Family Law

Drafting Marital Settlement Agreements

2008

Basic Skills

The New Attorney’s Introduction to the Effective Practice of Law

2006

Law Day

Issues for new attorneys

2006

Law Day

Nuts and Bolts of Hearings on Civil Orders of Protection

2006

Family Law

Animal Law Issues in Family Law

2006

Chicago Bar Seminar

Hot Topics in Matrimonial Law

2006

Cable Program

Abandoned baby and Adoptions

2003

Law at the Library

Law at the Library

2001

Family law seminar

Family Law

2001

Divorce Advocacy School

Developing Powerful Discovery Skills

2000

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

Languages

English

Activity

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