Marilyn Fletcher Longwell

Marilyn Fletcher Longwell

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 52 years

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

20 South Clark Street, #1710, Chicago, IL

About Marilyn

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Dissolution of Marriage, legal separation, marital settlement agreements, dissolution of civil unions.

52 years

40%
Child Custody 20%

Child custody, child support, alimony/maintenance, visitation, temporary custody and support, child support arrearages.

20%
Child Support 20%

Child custody, child support, alimony/maintenance, visitation, temporary custody and support, child support arrearages.

20%
Family 15%

Parentage/paternity, custody, child support, parenting schedules and decision-making for children.

52 years

15%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

Prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-550 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 52 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1973

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Marilyn Longwell & Assoc., P.C.

20 South Clark Street, #1710, Chicago, IL, 60602

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Marilyn Fletcher Longwell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 29 reviews

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...e life improved. She stood up for me and gave my case direction. Ultimately, my divorce is now coming to a close and I have Marilyn to thank for my piece of mind. The settlement was what I had hoped for from the beginning and I really feel that things would have been very different if I had stuck with my other attorney or hired someone else. If you are reading this and haven't hired someone else, I envy you. You have the chance to have Marilyn for your whole case. If you are thinking about switching attorneys, trust your gut and meet with Marilyn. The misery that was my divorce does not have to be yours. Hire her.

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...vorce or custody battle. She doesnt employ any dirty tricks and remains level headed even when you might not be. 10/10 would hire her again.

Marilyn Longwell

Replied last February 25, 2016

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 anonymous | February 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Very professional and job well done

Marilyn Longwell took my case to completion over custody in a very professional way of handling a case. She never once wanted to use dirty tricks or play games with the other lawyer. And I think that is why I got custody of my daughter. And highly recommend for her for a lawyer.

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...est possible outcome for me and my child. She was also great at helping me keep my cool during some difficult moments with my spouse, keeping me on track with what was really important to me in the big picture. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

Posted by Michael | November 25, 2015 | Family

The BEST FAMILY LAWYER in Chicago

Marilyn Longwell is a very knowledgeable ffamily lawyer. Marilyn is thorough and upfront with her communications. I believe Marilyn is a straight shooter and if she believes you have a chance of winning she will win. I was skeptical with my custody battles at times not having any legal background bu...t with the halp of Marilyn and her staff I have won my custody case and am a very happy father of two little giirls. I would recommend Marilyn Longwell to everybody that is need of an excellent family lawyer. Without Marilyn and her staff, I would not be a happy father.

Marilyn Longwell

Replied last November 25, 2015

This was a long painful battle for Michael and his girls, but with patience, devotion and dedication, Michael succeeded. We guided him and provided the legal know-how, but it was Michael's devotion to his children that won the day.

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Marilyn Fletcher Longwell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Geraldine Berger

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Steven Grace

Family lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Mary Farmar

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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James Palmisano

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Marilyn is a very experienced and capable advocate who always has her client's best interest in mind."

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Brigitte Bell

Family lawyer

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Geraldine Berger

Family lawyer

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William Scott

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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.

Associations

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2010

West Suburban Bar Association

President

1988 - 1989

Aids Legal Council of Chicago

Board Member

1988 - 1990

Attorney General's Advisory Commission on Rights of the Handicapped

Member

Education

1973

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1965

Muskingum College; The Ohio State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Family Law Update, 2015: A French Quarter Festival

Removal of Children from Illinois

2013

Family Law Update

Ethical Dilemmas for Child Representatives

2012

Family Law

Family Law Seminar Series

2012

Continuing Legal Education

Parentage pleadings

2011

Continuing Legal Education

Temporary Relief Motions

Publications

2016

Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Newsletter Never Say Never--Just Almost Never: Equitable Defenses to Back Child Support Claims

2015

Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Newsletter The Art of Mentoring

2015

Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Newsletter We Need a Statewide Dialogue on the Use of Attorneys Appointed to Represent Children

2013

Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Newsletter Where have all the Grandmas Gone?

2013

Illinois State BarAssociation Family Law Newsletter New Power for Guardians of the Disabled--Filing for Dissolution of Marriage

2012

Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section Newsletter The Supreme Court Weighs in on a Question of Income,”

2012

Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section Newsletter Modest Suggestions on How Not to Mess Up a Divorce Case, Part 2

2011

Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Newsletter “Modest Suggestions on How Not to Mess Up a Divorce Case, Part 1,”

2009

Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Newsletter Confidentiality Issues for Family Lawyers

1990

pamphlet Getting Divorced: What to Expect

Languages

English

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