$ 400-550 per hour
I have practiced in various areas of law before concentrating in all areas of Family Law. My AV peer rating by Martindale Hubbell indicates the highest levels of professional and ethical achievement. I have twice been short-listed for associate judge in Cook County and served as President of the West Suburban Bar Association in 2010. I have also been an appointed member of the Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section Council and have written and spoken extensively on Family Law subjects. I practice in Cook, DuPage and Will Counties.
In order to maximize our work for our clients we use a team approach often using lower billing team members to handle tasks which do not require my level of experience. We give the clients information and guidance in making decisions on their cases and tailor our efforts to the individual client's needs rather than taking a cookie cutter approach.
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$ 400-550 per hour
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20 South Clark Street, #1710, Chicago, IL, 60602
29 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 18 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Very happy client | April 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Game changer
I hired Marilyn after floundering for 2.5 years with another attorney who did not seem to care if I got divorced or not. After the first meeting with Marilyn I knew she was different. She is intelligent, clever and highly intuitive. The same month that I hired her, my case started to move and my whol...
Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Attorney
Marylin and her team are consummate professionals. Very knowledgeable and experienced in their field which went a long way with my case. I recieved great advice and even better representation that always had my best interests in mind. Id highly recommend her and her team if you are going through a di...
We were so happy to work with this client. After the initial trauma of the divorce proceedings he was quickly able to focus on the welfare of his child and guide the proceedings by communicating effectively with his wife so that they were able to cooperate for the child's best interests.
Posted by Steve | December 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Thoughtful and Intelligent Representation
When Marilyn represented me in my divorce, I really appreciated her careful and thoughtful approach to the specifics of my case. She listened carefully to what I wanted and gave great advice, based both on her understanding of the law, what it would permit and on her assessment of what would be the b...
Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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i hire mrs longwell as my lawer for my devorce, i wasnt happy at all, she didnt do corectly her job. i payed 5000 dollars and i except something more that just renew the appointment with the court. maybe because i dont live in chicago??
Unfortunately when clients don't obey court orders and are not honest with their attorneys there is little we can do for them but must withdraw our representation. It usually results in a waste of our time and their money.
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Responsive, Caring, Knowledgeable
Marilyn provided excellent representation for me. She is knowledgeable about the law and the court system, and guided me in a sensitive and sensible manner. In a divorce, emotions can run high and Marilyn remained steady and logical which helped me keep calm and focused. Marilyn is responsive, an...
"I highly endorse Mrs. Longwell. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact her first."
"Marilyn is very professional, knowledgeable and has numerous years of experience as an Attorney. I highly endorse Marilyn based on my experiences working with her on Family Law matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is attentive, sensitive, responsive, extremely knowledgable, patient, kind, cares about her clients. She is well respected by her colleagues and the judges."
"I endorse this lawyer. Marilyn is a very experienced and capable advocate who always has her client's best interest in mind."
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Most Honored Professionals, American Registry
2016
Top 10 Female Family Law Attorneys in Illinois, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1979 - Present
Principal, Marilyn Longwell & Assoc., P.C.
1975 - 1979
Assistant Legal Advisor, Illinois State Board Of Education
1973 - 1974
Associate, Lawrence L. Kotin, Ltd.
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West Suburban Bar AssociationPresident
1988 - 1989
Aids Legal Council of ChicagoBoard Member
1988 - 1990
Attorney General's Advisory Commission on Rights of the HandicappedMember
1973
JD - Juris Doctor
1965
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Removal of Children from Illinois
2013
Ethical Dilemmas for Child Representatives
2012
Family Law Seminar Series
2012
Parentage pleadings
2011
Temporary Relief Motions
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