Wes Cowell

Wes Cowell

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 34 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +3 more

100 North LaSalle Street, Suite 800, Chicago, IL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012
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About Wes

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 23%

12 years

23%
Child Custody 18%

12 years

18%
Child Support 11%

12 years

11%
Alimony 8%

12 years

8%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 185-425 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 34 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1991

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012

Location

CN Law, P.C.

100 North LaSalle Street, Suite 800, Chicago, IL, 60602

CN Law, P.C.

226 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave., Waukegan, IL, 60085-4236

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Wes Cowell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tawny | June 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Kind, Caring, and knowledgeable attorney

Attorney Cowell represented me in a multi state parentage and visitation case and was absolutely amazing. He explained everything to me carefully to ensure I understood what was happening. The entire experience was great. I highly recommend his services. You will not be disappointed.

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Mr. Cowell's services

In reference to Mr Cowell services, he was very pleasing. He took my case right away after having a horrible experience with a previous lawyer. He sat me down went over all my possibilities and my potential routes to complete my dissolution. He was very knowledgeable of what options and the outcomes... of them. He kept me in the loop of all activities related to my case. He made assure I was aware of all financial transactions and reassured me those were in my judgment call.... not only did he resolve my dissolution in a reasonable time he kept his word and made sure it was not prolonging n carried on unecassarily. .. If I could recommend him for further potential clients I would choose him hands down with a doubt!! I hope that he knows that he was a great deal of help to my life and family.

Posted by Steven | June 07, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Very thorough. Very Satisfied.

I hired Mr. Cowell just after I received divorce papers from my wife. I was in a panic. He was reassuring and really listened to my concerns and laid out a plan to protect me and secure my rights with my kids. I was afraid my wife would make the case unbearable, but he kept everything under contro...l. He also gave me a written guarantee that he'll do future work for free if I have to go back to change the support or visitation paperwork. I can't thank him enough. He did a great job, he was very responsive, and it cost less than I expected. It pays to work with an experience attorney.

Posted by damon | October 01, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Thanks for all of your help.....

Mr. Cowell from the very first day took personal interest in my case. I was most definitely not the easiest client but his patience and professionalism maintained regardless of the situation. He took the time to explain the details of every factor regarding my case on more than one occasion he kept h...is word in all areas and ensured that things were taken care of in a timely fission. My situation could have played out allot differently and had it not been for his advice and counsel I could have experienced the loss of an unimaginable amount of money over the course of the next few years. When it comes to dealing with matters of divorce custody and visitation my rating for Mr cowell is A+ I am thankful that I chose him for an attorney and as long as he practices law he will always be my first choice.....

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Wes Cowell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Kenny

Child custody lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Wes is an excellent lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Alimony lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Edward Beckham

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An attention for detail; a committed advocate."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent attorney. Well respected."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.

Further suspension stayed issued in IL, 2012

updated on 08/29/2013

Further suspension stayed means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements. Typically the requirements are included in a probation term the lawyer has been given at the same time.

Suspension issued in IL, 2010

updated on 10/10/2011

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Further suspension stayed issued in IL, 2004

updated on 08/29/2013

Further suspension stayed means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements. Typically the requirements are included in a probation term the lawyer has been given at the same time.

Suspension issued in IL, 2004

updated on 10/10/2011

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2008

Keane Award for Excellence in e-Lawyering, American Bar Association

Work Experience

1991 - 2012

Owner, Law Offices of Wes Cowell, L.L.C

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Education

1988

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

1985

University of Chicago

Languages

English

Spanish

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