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 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Joanne | January 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional Advocacy and Results

I had an excellent experience working with Nicole. She was professional, knowledgeable, and always took the time to explain everything clearly. I felt supported and confident throughout the entire process. She was responsive, honest, and truly cared about getting the best possible outcome for me. I w...ould absolutely recommend her to anyone in need of legal representation.

Nicole Spicer

Replied last February 02, 2026

Thank you Joanne. I have really enjoyed working with you.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent lawyer

Nicole was the perfect choice to represent me on my divorce case. She is patient, always listened to my concerns and demands. Gave good advice. Always answered my questions with specifics and clarity. Never gave me the round around. All the staff was friendly and cooperative. This is a really g...ood law firm. Recommend to anyone to use them.

Posted by Mindi | April 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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!

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