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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 41 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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Advocacy (19)
Recommendation (15)
Case Results (14)
Professionalism (11)
Responsiveness (11)
Compassion (10)
Communication Style (9)
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Trustworthiness (8)
Character & Conduct (6)
General Knowledge (6)
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Real Estate
Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Strength & compassion
Karen handled my divorce. It was a very trying time in my life, I wasn't sure which direction to turn. Karen guided me through the process, keeping me informed every step of the way. She was incredibly smart, kind and compassionate through the whole procedure. She is tough! She fought hard for me...
Posted by Gaytana | August 08, 2014 | Real Estate
Real Estate Attorney
Karen handled the purchase of our first home. Since we were first time home buyers, we were not sure of the process and had so many questions. She guided and assisted us thru the whole process. I felt she was in our corner and was fair, honest and knowledgable. She is now our first call whenever we ...
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
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, 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