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Matthew Aaron Katz
also known as Matthew Katz, Mateo Katz
About Matthew
Biography
Matthew A. Katz, Esq., MSW, MBA, grew up in Evanston, Illinois, and has spent his career helping individuals and families navigate difficult transitions with clarity and care. He earned his first degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the Teaching of Social Studies and spent seven years teaching high school in the Chicago Public Schools.
He attended DePaul University College of Law, graduating cum laude in 2003. After becoming an attorney, he opened his first law practice in the same community where he taught and went on to handle thousands of cases, with a strong focus on family law matters such as divorce, child custody and support, orders of protection, and complex property division. He is fluent in Spanish and committed to making the legal process accessible and understandable for his clients.
Katz’s work in family law led him to pursue additional training in both business and mental health. He earned an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2015, along with additional graduate degrees in Social Work and Divinity from the University of Chicago, and he is also an experienced psychotherapist. This background allows him to approach cases with a deeper understanding of the emotional, financial, and psychological dynamics involved.
Today, Matthew combines legal experience, psychological insight, and strategic thinking to provide thoughtful, effective representation. His goal is for every client to feel heard, supported, and confident in the decisions made together.
Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Chicago Divorce and Family Law Office
166 W. Washington St., Suite #400, Chicago, IL 60602, Chicago, IL, 60602
Secondary Location
4433 W. Touhy Ave. #405, Lincolnwood, IL 60712, Chicago, IL, 60712
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Posted by Loray T | May 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Child Visitation Case
I hired this firm some time ago for a child visitation case and was thoroughly disappointed. The case went on for apx 18 months and all I got out of it was lighter pockets. I spent close to $10,000 including flights, appearances bogus fees, and three different attorneys the firm appointed and end...
Posted by Eddy | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Go and see Matthew!
I had the opportunity to hire Matthew Katz and his team a few years back. I went to meet with him at his office with a legal matter that I was not sure how to handle. Turned out that Matthew not only provided me with peace of mind in the short term but also found an answer to my legal situation. A...
Posted by Jose | September 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Complicated legal matter
After many years of trying to resolve a complicated legal matter on our own, we decided to call Katz Law office. Without their help and dedicated thorough service, we would not have the peace of mind we have today. Katz Law represented us and in the end our expected outcome was surpassed. The fees we...
Posted by Ray Thompson | October 20, 2014 | Child Custody
Revenue Is All They Earned From Me!!!!
I hired this firm a few years back to handle a child visitation complaint. I live in Atlanta and was fighting for rights to have visitation for my daughter who lives in Chicago. After 3 of the firms attorneys worked my case, and in an almost 2yr fight, I left out with nothing but apx $7,000 in debt...
Posted by Ken | June 26, 2014 | Immigration
Watch out
After waiting 15 minutes to schedule an appointment, and getting a call back from the firm to reschedule my appointment to another location. My experience was that they wanted to charge me 8,000 to handle my case. I'm a U.S. citizen trying to file for my wife, she has no criminal record, or has eve...
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"I took Matt Katz's immigration CLE a few years ago. It was very helpful and sparked my interest in immigration law. I ask Matt for advice on immigration matters because he is known, by both lawyers and non-lawyers, for his expertise in this field."
"In my experience, Mr. Katz is a lawyer that is passionately dedicated to serving his community. His ability and willingness to go above and beyond the level of service provided by other lawyers was evident from the first moment I met him. I strongly endorse Mr. Katz."
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Experience
Honors
2004
Little Village Educator, Community Scholarship Initiative, Fuerza
2003
Cali Award, Cali Award
2003
Community Leadership Award, Little Village Community Development Corporation
2003
Intership Scholarship/Award, Public Interest Law Institute
2002
Cali Award, Cali Award
Work Experience
2004 - Present
President, Katz Law Office, LTD.
Associations
2007 - Present
American Immigration Law FoundationMember
2004 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2008
American Association for Justice, Civil Rights SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Loan Modification
Client's monthly payment went from $2,100 to $1,600
Immigration-VAWA
Client is now a permanent resident
Loan Modification
Payment lowered from $1,267 to $834
Immigration
Residency and reentry to U.S. approved
Education
2003
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Tu Casa y Tu Dinero
Immigration
2010
Seminario EB5
Immigration-EB5
2010
Feria de La Mujer y La Familia
Immigration
Publications
2015
Dupage County Bar Association
Chicago Immigration Law Attorney Interviews Anglican Priest Father Marcos Cardenas on Radio Show
2013
2010
Strategies For Family Law in Illinois
Navigating Family, Consumer, and Immigration Law Complexities in the Post-Recession Era" in Strategies for Family Law in Illinois.
2008
The People’s Right
When is Child Support Modifiable???
2006
Chicago Lawyer Magazine
Katz builds legal career based on a mission
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides