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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4.8 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

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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 anonymous | May 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very bad

Extremely incompetent. Was not invested in my case. Did not communicate any strategy that would help my case. Caved to the demands of the opposing side. Frequent mistakes were made.

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 Khunthia | August 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly recommend!

Josie Norton is your go-to family attorney; very professional, direct and fast. I have an extremely difficult and disrespectful co-parent to deal with. My co-parent has also been disrespectful to Josie, but even under those situations, she handles it professionally. She gives 100% especially when it ...matters the most in the courtroom. Communication is very direct, straightforward and consistent. She responds in a timely matter, which is important when there is so much going on. She is tough, but also very experienced and knowledgeable with the law. If she can move your case along, she will; very considerate of her client's time and money. Highly recommend.

Posted by EDWARD | May 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional divorce attorney

Unfortunately, my former attorney was not doing his job and I needed to retain a new divorce attorney. Josephine Norton was recommended to me by a family friend. Josie was very helpful and explain every detail of my case and listen to every single word that I have to say. I felt very confident in hav...ing Josie as my attorney and I am very pleased with the outcome of my case. Josie definitely went above and beyond in helping me out. I am very grateful for her hard work and do diligence.

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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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