Josephine R. Norton

Josephine R. Norton

also known as Josie Norton

4.8
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 8 years

Family Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Lawsuits & Disputes, Arbitration

440 W Randolph St, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 8 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2017

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Merel Family Law

440 W Randolph St, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60606

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Josephine R. Norton's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Lillian and Julia | October 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Grateful for Josephine Norton's Outstanding Support!

Josephine Norton took over my mom’s case—and I’m so glad she did! Our experience with her was nothing short of excellent. She consistently made time to answer our questions, listened attentively to our concerns, and offered thoughtful advice on the best approach to take. Her professionalism and dedi...cation truly stood out. Josephine did an amazing job, and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a divorce lawyer. Sincerely, Lillian and Julia

Posted by Tressa | May 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Child Custody Attorney

I had the pleasure of working with Josephine in the summer of 2022 on behalf of custody issues. Any legal issues regarding children are very delicate. The original attorney I worked with years ago, had completely failed me. This made it all the more crucial that I found the right person who would hel...p my daughter. Working with Josephine was nothing like my former attorney. I'm grateful for her work on my daughter's case. She's an excellent attorney who does everything necessary, and more to help the best interest of the child. I went through issues where I had to contact her during holiday arrangements. Even then, she always came through. When it's your child, you want someone who will truly show up and help guide you through it all. She is intelligent, readily available and responsive, and she puts in the work to make sure the absolute best decisions for your child are upheld. It's been a year since I was in court with her, and I reached out to her this morning for help. As always, she replied right back and scheduled a time to talk. Family Law is the department where you need someone to be there when you need them, and she truly is. You can count on her to help you and your child through some of the toughest decisions and family matters.

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Negligent

Worst experience of my life. Very incompetent, negligent and prejudical. Did not communicate enough. Pressured me to agree to a settlement. Essentially destroyed my life

Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Truly the best

My name is Patricia Maddox and I usually don’t write reviews for anything. BUT for Josie, I just have too. I have never felt more comfortable and confident in my whole life than working with her. She made the entire child support and family court process go so smoothly and efficiently. I would highly... recommend anyone who is going through this to Josie. I wouldn’t even think twice, you really have found your match if you’re considering her. There is no one better and I truly mean it. I can’t rave enough how confident you feel with her on your side.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Attorney

I was referred to Josie from a family member who had heard good things about her. Deciding to work with Josie through my divorce process was the best decision I could have made. I had never had experience with anything like this, Josie was very patient throughout the whole process and always willing ...to explain when needed. She is very professional and always had my best interest. She is also very flexible, she was always willing to communicate regardless of what time or day it was. Highly recommend!

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Associations

DuPage County Bar Association

Chicago Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

Education

2017

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of

JD - Juris Doctor

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