Tracy Marie Rizzo

Tracy Marie Rizzo

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 29 years

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

30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2340, Chicago, IL

About Tracy

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 29 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1996

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Tracy M. Rizzo, PC

30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2340, Chicago, IL, 60602

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Tracy Marie Rizzo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

55 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lara | January 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Trust Trust Trust

I have been a client of Tracy's for 2 years now. I have had representation in the past with other attorneys for visitation issues etc... To me there is no bigger quality than being able to trust your attorney. You can trust Tracy to remain calm and professional in highly emotional situations. You ca...n trust Tracy to be quick on her feet and show her intelligence in a variety of situations. You can trust her to only bill you for hours that are needed, You can trust her to give you the proper advise even if it's something you may not want to hear. Court is probably one of the most frustrating things I've had to experience. I can honestly say having Tracy in your corner will give you the confidence that you hired the right person for the job. I have and will continue to advise those seeking representation for divorce matters to contact Tracy. It's all about trust.

Posted by Natalie | January 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best thing to happen to me during one of the worst times of my life!

I had the good fortune of being connected with Tracy after a failed attempt at collaborative divorce, and my second attorney only trying to settle my case quickly without thinking of what my children and I needed or were entitled to. He didn't even require my ex to obtain another attorney which is r...equired once you leave the collaborative process nor did he do any discovery to determine what is a fair and equitable split of finances. Tracy's first step was to ensure that my ex followed the law and required him to obtain another attorney. Tracy immediately began the discovery process (which had not been completed by either of my other attorneys) and obtained an emergency support order as my husband was not paying what he should have been paying to support his family. Tracy is extremely thorough and ensures that no stone is unturned. Her background in private investigation enhances her ability to serve in a legal capacity. One thing I admire most about Tracy is that her goal was to ensure that my children and I would be taken care of now and in the future without pitting my ex and me against each other which would only have made the attorneys richer. Tracy can easily handle cases where there are stocks, stock options, pensions, and 401k plans to distribute equitably. If forensic accounting is needed, I would completely trust her to uncover any hidden assets. What I ended up with was ten times what the second attorney wanted me to settle for, which, based on my ex-husband's earnings, was fair and equitable. I didn't want to gouge my ex, just wanted a fair and equitable settlement. As a stay-at-home parent who gave up a career to advance my ex-husband's career, this made me feel secure in my future financial position and my re-entry into the workforce. Tracy thought of everything when it came to the parenting agreement as well. I walked away feeling completely comfortable with our settlement and parenting agreement for our family. Tracy has integrity, is very thorough, and fair. I highly recommend Tracy!

Posted by Susan | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Superstar Divorce Attorney

Tracy is the attorney you want to hire to navigate the treacherous waters of divorce. She is strong, brilliant and compassionate with a calm demeanor. After being together with my husband for 30 years and married for 20, I was physically and emotionally drained. When I hired Tracy, I had never sou...ght legal counsel for anything in my entire life. When we first met on April 21, 2011, she spoke in terms I understood and reassured me she was up to the task and extremely capable of handling what was anticipated and ended up being a very contemptuous divorce. Her authentic concern for the well being of me and my three children was very evident. I continued to need Tracy's legal advice post divorce due to continued emotional abuse from my ex husband. All of which she handled with ease and professionalism. Divorce is one of most stressful events you will ever go through in your life. Ms. Tracy Rizzo is the woman you want representing you.

Posted by Diane | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Would HIGHLY Recommend

I hired Tracy in January 2014 for my divorce. From the first meeting, I knew she was the lawyer for me. She is down to earth, and easy to work with. She is a tough lawyer who really knows what she's doing. My divorce was finalized in May 2016 and I never though I would have received all I did fro...m my settlement. She is a wonderful person and lawyer. I would HIGHLY recommend.

Posted by Eddie | January 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Tracy Rizzo is the best!!

I used Tracy for my divorce about 13 years ago. She was incredibly professional and was very attentive to all of my needs. I even recall our first phone conversation I hired her when she told me "I am NOT your friend. When you talk to me it will cost you money." What lawyer does that???? Well, to mak...e a long story short, after my divorce was complete I received BACK some of my $5,000.00 retainer. Fantastic experience for a non-fantastic situation. HIGHLY recommend.

Tracy Rizzo

Replied last January 17, 2017

Eddie...13 years later and we are still great friends! Thank you for taking the time to post a review. PS. I don't remember the conversation being quite like that, but you do raise a very important point - the divorce process can be very expensive! Divorce lawyers charge by the hour. After exclusively practicing divorce law for over 20 years, I pride myself in not falling into the trap of engaging in unnecessary litigation which would increase fees and not produce beneficial results for the client. Divorce is a difficult process and I do my best to guide my clients and help them stay focused on the ultimate goals of the case, which usually keeps costs down.

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Tracy Marie Rizzo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gabriela Asrow

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tracy is tough and effective, whether arguing in court or negotiating an agreement out of court. She is a zealous advocate, knows the law, and is always professional. I enjoy working with Tracy as my opposing counsel, and I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Kelleher

Unknown lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tracy is a true professional and a committed advocate to her client's needs. Her track record of success speaks for itself. I fully endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Alumni Wall of Fame, Leyden Community High Schools

2000

Award of Merit, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Tracy M. Rizzo, PC.

Associations

1996 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

1996 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

1996 - Present

Justinian Society of Lawyers

Education

1996

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Dominican University

B.A.

Languages

English

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