Karen Linda Shishem

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Karen Linda Shishem

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Family Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +5 more

53 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 523, Chicago, IL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Karen

Biography

Highly effective, Experienced, Compassionate and Skilled

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 20%

41 years

20%
Family 20%

41 years

20%
Alimony 10%

41 years

10%
Child Custody 10%

41 years

10%
Child Support 10%

41 years

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

41 years

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

41 years

10%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

41 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017
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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 41 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1985

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Karen L. Shishem

53 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 523, Chicago, IL, 60604

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Karen L. Shishem (By Appointment Only)

1700 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 205, Glenview, IL, 60025

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Karen Linda Shishem's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Oscar | March 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

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..., I found Karen Shishem. This time it was Karen running the circles. While doing that, she kept me apprised of the process and took all of the time needed to fully explain what I had to understand. I am VERY SATISFIED with the results. All of the “hype” I read about Karen is true!

Posted by Camilla | May 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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,... so we never met in person), and was completely professional while doing all of the above. Her warm, compassionate nature was evident even over the phone. I wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Shisem and her office as top notch legal professionals.

Posted by Yuridia | July 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

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 Scott | March 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent results.

Karen was a pleasure to work with. She took time to understand my situation on both a human and legal level. Keeping my and my son’s interests in mind, she skillfully navigated the process and was always several steps ahead of the other lawyer. The other party was outmatched. I highly recommend Karen... and wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again, should need arise. Worth every penny.

Posted by Louie | January 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Divorce Attorney

I approached Karen L. Shishem Law Office unfortunately, about a divorce. From the start of communication with them, was nothing short of professional, punctual, and amazing. My phone calls were always answered, and if they weren’t, they’d be returned within an hour or two. They handled my divorce jud...gement free, and made something life turning, like this, as comfortable as possible. And nonetheless easier for me to deal with. When having to go directly to the office of Karen L. Shishem, I was always greeted with a professional “hello” from all the staff and didn’t have to wait an exaggerated amount of time to be seen. My divorce was quick, pain free, and easy thanks to the law office of Karen L. Shishem and I recommend anyone going through this sort of event to contact them. You will not be disappointed.

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Karen Linda Shishem's Lawyer Endorsements

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Erin Masters

Family lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Pamela Shabaz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Friend

"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."

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Joshua Adams

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is compassionate, knowledgeable and caring. She is a zealous advocate and works hard for her clients."

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mrs. Shishem. Very experienced and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up a great work!"

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John O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Sean Cleary

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Divorce and separation lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Chicago

Member

2014 - Present

Woman to Woman Networking Group

Member

1993 - 2019

Arab-American Bar Association of Illinois

Founding 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

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