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

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Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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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 Jennifer | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Pitt Bull in Stilletos

Tracy is a rock star. Smart, savvy, and works leanly. Meaning the return on the investment of her legal fees far exceed what she bills. My experience with Tracy has been exceptional. As a one woman shop, she provides highly personalized service and knows the details of the case like the back of h...er hand. Available 24/7 to advocate for the needs of her clients. On a personal note, she is a delight to work with and someone whom I can now call a friend. Highly recommend Tracy.

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 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.

Posted by Michelle D | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Gets it done - period.

Having been in, and wasted a ton of money on, horrible situations with attorneys who didn't give a hoot, I deeply empathize with the unhappy customer above. I came crawling to Tracy after 4 raving clients of hers (all I knew) told me I must call her. In the almost 7 years working with her, I've nev...er heard of anyone unhappy with her, so I'm sorry for his position, I've been there, but Tracy SAVED me, nothing less. I had snazzy LA lawyer, made me sign off on alimony (in a young parent haze), he just wanted to be done with it. Then the big firm with 10 people to pay for each item that arose, and when I became emotional witnessing my case falling apart, I was threatened they'd fire me on the spot. I had to beg for forgiveness, at their bs mercy to finish the hearing. Then the one who couldn't stand up to the other side, 9 months of nothing done = 10 years of debt - WHICH I was just able to negotiate and pay off, because I listened to all the success stories and called Tracy. Yep, she's a straight shooter, no dysfunctional issues with client/attorney status, or internal company politics sucking her energies, or even, oops it's 5:01 can't reach her. I've reached out at every hour of any and every day and holiday, she has always immediately responded if it was urgent and always responded as soon as possible when non urgent. With Tracy's representation, I went from being really screwed - even spending some time representing myself, which made it all worse - to getting us legal orders that are fair, and protected us all. I was in debt, raising 2 kids alone, with a very well to do ex soaking it up. She rose above the other side's unprofessional, often unethical, ugly and mean behavior EVERY time. This family court system is rough and dirty. Tracy is even, objective, sticks to the facts when the other side goes bananas. There are times and situations that are not worth the fight, or the judge will not appreciate and can work against you - Tracy knows what those items are and warns me. That's what I need! That's why I'm paying, to be properly advised, so I don't waste more time and money. I need to count on my counsel to represent me best, to reel me in if needed, to advise with a right outcome. For what purpose? TO get this done and get us out of there! Not to drag on and on even further so everyone can continue billing. This system drags on enough, but Tracy doesn't drag, this I know after all these years. I have an ex addicted to court filings, his attorney gladly takes his money whenever he feels the urge, no matter how ridiculous. Tracy takes care of it, and the judge sees it all for what it is, she did that for me, I certainly couldn't have done it, nor any of the past 4 lawyers I had. I'm in a position where the judge respects my side and the clarity of my attorney, and sees clearly our case. I feel protected and heard by the judge, and have felt this way from Tracy since day 1. I trust her. I know uncaring, narcissistic, incompetent representation - she is the opposite, and I and my kids owe our current peace of mind to her diligence, discipline, and sincere caring for her clients, and clearly her love and respect for her profession. Much of her work ethic, especially her professionalism and neutrality in the work place, has been very inspiring for me, being in this tug of war role with my ex, all while trying to rebuild my life and career. I'm very grateful.

Posted by William M. Schutz | September 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best ever!

Tracy represented me through my divorce with class style and dignity, this women is possibly the smartest person I have ever met! Divorce court system is terribly flawed you need an attorney such as Tracy to help you get through the system cost effectively and knowing you have been treated fairly,... no one "wins" in divorce court Tracy takes care of business without playing the divorce game! In addition to being a top notch lawyer you will find Racy to be a trusted advisor and true friend.

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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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