Nicole Spicer

PRO

Nicole Spicer

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 20 years

Child custody Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials

181 W Madison, Suite 4700, Chicago, IL

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Nicole

Biography

Navigate divorce with confidence: Let us help you transform a tough chapter into a clear path forward.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

30%
Divorce and Separation 30%

30%
Family 30%

30%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025

Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 5 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2020

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Taradash Given, P.C.

181 W Madison, Suite 4700, Chicago, IL, 60602

taradashgiven.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Nicole online.

Nicole Spicer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (15) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly recommend

I am so thankful that I hired Nicole! She guided me through a difficult divorce and empowered me to make the best choices for me and my kids. She is kind and compassionate, but tough when she needs to be. She doesn’t back down, but always handles herself in a professional manner. I would highly recom...mend Nicole.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly Recommend

Nicole was fantastic. She helped me navigate a very complicated divorce and child custody situation. Nicole is knowledgeable, collaborative and always kept me fully advised of my options. The opposing counsel was the exact opposite and I thank Nicole for keeping the situation under control and a...lways focused on the best interests of my children. Nicole is my family lawyer for life.

Posted by Mindi | April 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Navigating High-Conflict Divorce with Kids

Working with Nicole Spicer at this firm, I was able to get through a high-conflict divorce within less than six months from start to finish. Nicole was a pro at helping me deal with tricky situations with my ex-spouse including: sexual harassment from him, his quitting one job-getting it back-then jo...b hopping again, protecting my special needs child with visitation concerns, parenting time conflicts, and negotiating child support. Plus, there was a very time-sensitive issue with a home refinance, and she negotiated on my behalf to ensure I was able to get a fair financial settlement and keep my business. Very impressed. There is no way I would have been able to get through this process by myself. I needed an attorney who was adept at dealing with high-conflict personalities, and she knew all the games my ex and opposing counsel were playing. Plus, she knew how to handle OC when they were completely unresponsive to emails or calls, and she got me across the finish line. Highly recommend Nicole Spicer!

Posted by Chris | April 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Nicole is a WONDERFUL attorney!

I’ve leaned on a lot of people in the past year and a half. Nicole is one of the first, and one of the most important. As emotions were high, Nicole fought quickly with co counsel to dismiss a case that was filed in bad faith in Illinois, bringing it back to Texas. This has led to reuinion with my so...n, and a blossoming relationship. I will forever be indebted to her. We still communicate to this day, 1 year later, and she asks about my son. There are good attorneys, and then there are great attorneys like Nicole Spicer.

See All Client Reviews

Nicole Spicer's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Nicole
Dean Taradash headshot
Dean Taradash

Family lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I emphatically endorse this lawyer! Nicole is a lawyer's lawyer and has a strong and effective presence in the courtroom."

Elizabeth Vogel McIlhattan headshot
Elizabeth McIlhattan

Family lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nicole is a dedicated attorney to her clients, ensuring their position is heard and fought for. Highly recommend!!"

Emily Ruwe headshot
Emily Ruwe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

View All Endorsements

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2026

2026 Illinois Super Lawyer Family Law, Super Lawyers

2025

2025 Illinois Super Lawyer Family Law, Super Lawyers

Associations

2024 - Present

Women's Bar Association of Illinois

Member

2020 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

Education

N/A

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2025

WBAI's 2025 Winter Newsletter An Evening with a Pioneer
Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution