Nicole Spicer

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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

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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

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Nicole Spicer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 Sandra | August 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A true advocate

I came to Nicole to complete a divorce from my recalcitrant ex-husband. I had been working with another lawyer for almost three years when I decided I needed to make a change. I interviewed several lawyers. Besides her forthrightness, what really struck me about Nicole was how thorough she was in ...that phone call, bringing up answers to questions I didn't even know to ask. I knew I would be in good hands with her. I had already spent a lot of resources by this time and was extremely frustrated. Nicole was direct and knowledgable and always very conscious of delivering excellent service in an efficient manner. She presented my options and potential consequences clearly, enabling me to make decisions with confidence. She took strategic, decisive steps to move the divorce forward to my best outcome, always with an eye towards not wasting my time or my money, and always assuring that I understood everything clearly. I appreciated her all-business manner, knowing it was motivated by her objective to do the very best by me. My divorce was completed recently, just over a year since I hired Nicole. I feel good about the outcome, and just so thrilled it's finally resolved. Nicole kept pushing this rock up the hill, and we finally got it over. Highly recommend--she's truly someone you'd want in your corner.

Posted by Holly | June 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Communication, Conviction and Compassion

Nicole Spicer represented me in my recent amicable divorce. She abided by my wish to keep the work civil and amicable between me and my ex husband. My ex did not hire an attorney so we established a process where she'd guide me, allow space and authentic communication with my ex, and reconfirm all ...along the way that we both understand what we were agreeing to. She did a fantastic job of educating me, preparing me and promptly responding to my requests for knowledge and process. I was really impressed with her ability to deeply and quickly understand the important elements of our case and meet us where we were. She and her team were great to work with and I'd recommend them to anyone going through any type of divorce.

Posted by Jason | May 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic attorney, truly cares

Nicole recently led me through a complex, high-conflict, multi-year, post-decree case- which we won. Throughout the process, she managed all aspects of the case with skill and competency. She was always on top of things and kept everyone up to date with developing information, and she successfully an...d smoothly juggled non-textbook scenarios (including chronic medical issues), high emotions, difficult personalities, and negotiations- all while always keeping the best interests of the family in mind. She is a very capable professional who truly cares about her clients and wants to make a difference.

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

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.

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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."

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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!!"

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Emily Ruwe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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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
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