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Karen Linda Shishem
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About Karen
Biography
Compassionate, Experienced, Knowledgeable and Effective.
Highly effective, Experienced, Compassionate and Skilled
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
20%
41 years
Family
20%
41 years
Alimony
10%
41 years
Child Custody
10%
41 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
2019 2018 2017
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Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 40 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Karen L. Shishem
(312) 362-1272
Fax
53 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 523, Chicago, IL, 60604
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1700 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 205, Glenview, IL, 60025
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Karen Linda Shishem's Reviews
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Posted by Oscar | March 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I WISH KAREN SHISHEM HAD REPRESENTED ME DURING MY DIVORCE
I was asking the court to amend monthly maintenance. Something I thought should be easy. It wasn’t. My ex-wife’s attorney would be the same one that had put me through an emotional and financial shredder while running circles around the attorney that represented me during my divorce. Lucky for me...
Posted by Camilla | May 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful, Supportive, Compassionate
Ms. Shishem helped me finalize a divorce that had been 10+ years in the making. By the time I met her I was pretty depressed about ever getting closure with my challenging ex. Ms. Shishem encouraged me, supported my claims, was totally transparent so I knew what was going on (I live in another state,...
Posted by Yuridia | July 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Competent, Thorough,Passionate
Attorney Shishem will fight for what is fair! She negotiates very well with the other party and takes her time to explain everything thoroughly!! Thank you Attorney Shishem because after 5 years of the other party not paying child support. I was able to exercise my right of an Order of Withholding.
Posted by Craig | September 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Compassionate, clear and highly competent.
Karen was a wonderful resource during my divorce. I had no idea what I was doing, and she made everything clear and plain and -- so far as is possible in a situation like this -- easy to handle. Highly recommend.
Posted by Justin | August 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
An attorney who cares
Karen guides me through a very difficult time, ensuring that I make well-informed decisions that were in the short and long term best interests of my children and myself. Karen is organized, proactive, thorough and realistic. I highly recommend her.
Karen Linda Shishem's Lawyer Endorsements
"Karen is a great advocate for her clients and well versed in the law. She was also very responsive in the case we had together and pleasure to work with on a difficult case."
"I know Karen personally and professionally. I recommend her to my friends who need a hard-working, caring, attorney to handle divorce and family matters."
"Karen is compassionate, knowledgeable and caring. She is a zealous advocate and works hard for her clients."
"I highly endorse Mrs. Shishem. Very experienced and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up a great work!"
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2023
Outstanding Achievement in Family Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2023
Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Outstanding Achievement in Family Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2019
American Institute of Family Lawyers, 10 Best Family Lawyers in Illinois
2018
10 Best Family Lawyers in Illinois, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Lawyers, The National Advocates
2017
10 Best Family Lawyers in Illinois, American Institute of Family Lawyers
2016
10 Best Family Lawyers in Illinois, American Institute of Family Lawyers
Associations
2018 - Present
Korean American Association of ChicagoMember
2014 - Present
Woman to Woman Networking GroupMember
1993 - 2019
Arab-American Bar Association of IllinoisFounding Member
Education
1984
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Loyola University of Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1980
Loyola University of Rome, Italy
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Korean
Spanish
Vietnamese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I need to register my foreign divorce decree in the US
01 Mar 2016
Q&A
Should I have to pay for a divorce if my husband cheated on me
17 Feb 2015
Q&A
Do I have to turn in an Illinois motorist report for a single vehicle crash?
27 Sep 2014