Sandra Crawford

Sandra Crawford

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Family ... +3 more

77 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL

About Sandra

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

My preferred practice model for divorce and family law is Collaborative Practice and Limited Scope Representation as that allows my clients better manage the cost and timing of their divorce, separation, child support or custody issues.

36 years

40%
Mediation 40%

I was trained as a mediator at the Center for Conflict Resolution in Chicago, Illinois, in 1994 and have been mediating for the last 20 years. I am approved through the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide mediation in family law, divorce, custody and child support matters.

32 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-495 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 35 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1990

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office Of Sandra Crawford

77 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL, 60607

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Sandra Crawford's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Comprehensive!

Sandra came as a recommendation from a friend who had also used her for a divorce involving similar elements as my own. The experience is unique if you have been in a long marriage. Sandra was exceptionally helpful in helping me to navigate the process and in guiding me to think about the big pictu...re rather than the immediate situation - which can be difficult when you are in the throes of this process. Sandra also provided a plethora of resources for me to utilize before, during, and after the actual divorce was finalized in court. I would recommend Sandra for any family law issue that arises.

Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experienced and knowledgeable

I used Sandra's services for my divorce. The whole process from start to finish took eight months. She's very professional, confident, well-spoken, experienced, knowledgeable, blunt, yet compassionate. Her office is located downtown; she was able to meet with me by phone from the second meeting on...wards. As a mom working full-time in the suburbs, that was so helpful! On top of that, she's mediation-friendly, which I like. I actually met her because she was recommended by a mediator. I would wholeheartedly recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest, very well informed and compassionate

Sandra was simply one of the best decisions I made during a very difficult time in my divorce. I spent a whole year and half with another lawyer whose trial mentality did not account for limited budgets and approached Sandra for a limited scope representation. Without going into all the details - I c...an simply say that she held my hand when it needed to be held and let me figure out what I can do on my own - so that I could retain both control and some semblance of financial future. I have and will happily refer her to anyone who has to go through this wrenching experience. She is fair and compassionate and always available both with her advice and her time when you need it. Good luck !

Posted by Terry | March 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Responsive and Supportive

Sandra is a very reasonably priced, efficient, and supportive attorney. She helped me through the final stages of a rather lengthy divorce process, and explained each step clearly and helpfully. By the time we arrived at the court date, I felt confident that all would go without a hitch, and it did. ...Sandra explained all of the options up front and worked together with me and my ex-spouse for the benefit of our entire family. I would recommend her to anyone.

Posted by Amanda | October 15, 2014

Divorce attorney

Sandra was a pleasure to work with. She responds back in a timely manner. She is able to work around my schedule for what fits my lifestyle. She breaks everything down so it is easy to understand and is always willing to answer any questions that I had.

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Sandra Crawford's Lawyer Endorsements

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Corri Fetman

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Sandra is great attorney with amazing attorney with exemplary negotiation and litigation skills. I highly recommend and endorse Sandra."

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Kathryn Engel

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sandra is highly respected as both a litigator and as a collaborative attorney. She is committed to the collaborative process and has gone above and beyond to educate and strengthen public awareness of this alternative dispute option to litigation. Sandra is to be commended for all of her efforts."

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Douglas Borthwick

Mediation lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Curtis Ross

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Crawford is one of the leading lawyers in the State of Illinois in the collaborative practice of divorce. She is very concerned with the best interest of her clients and works hard to provide them with the best possible results."

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Marie Fahnert

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Other

"Sandra was a teacher at my collaborative law course. She is also at the forefront of the collaborative law movement (an arrangement that seeks to settle family law matters outside of the court system). She is an energetic and highly inspiring lawyer. I recommend her for collaborative law or regular family law matters because I know that she wants what is best for her clients."

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Carol Di Giacomo

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sandra is a very knowledgeable and skilled attorney. She works zealously to help her clients achieve their goals. I believe she is an asset to the legal community."

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Lynette Silon-Laguna

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sandra Crawford is an exceptional divorce attorney. She is committed and caring in her representation of her clients and I highly recommend her!"

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Sheryl Ghezzi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sanda is an experienced and dedicated professional who has spent two decades developing a collabrative approach to the issues that are inherent in the dissolution of a marriage. Her skills, techniques and demeanor are extraordinarily effective. One great lawyer."

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J. Kulerski

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sandra is an excellent divorce attorney that is well respected in the Chicagoland legal community. I wholeheartedly endorse her and her fine work."

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J. Kulerski

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2018

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers in America

2017

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2016

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2015

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2014

Illinois Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2013

Illinois Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2012

Illinois Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2011

Illinois Super Laywer, Thomson Reuters

2010

Illinois Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Law Crawford, P.C.

1996 - 2004

Partner, Feingold & Crawford

1993 - 1996

Attorney, Law Office of Sandra Crawford

1990 - 1993

Attorney, Loftus & Loftus

Associations

2014 - Present

Association for Conflict Resolution

Member - Chicago Chapter

2005 - Present

Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - Present

Illinois Bar Foundation

Silver Fellow

2004 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2002 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2002 - Present

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois

Fellow

1994 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2010

Collaborative Law Insitute of Illinois

President

2008 - 2013

Illinois State Bar Association

Assembly Member

Education

1989

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

DePaul University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

TACP 2-Day Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training

Collaborative Law

2014

Loyola University College of Law - Advance Family Law

Collaborative Practice - Nuts and Bolts

2014

Illinois State Bar Association Attorney for Child 10 Hour Training Structuring Parenting Plans Amid a Family Feud

2013

John Marshal Law School - Family Law

Introduction to Collaborative Practice

2013

CLII 2-day Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training Collaborative Law

2012

John Marshall Law School - Family Law

Introduction to Collaborative Practice

2012

Illinois State Bar Association 10 Hour Attorney for Child Program

Engaging Settlement Conferences and Drafting Parenting Agreements

2012

CLII 2-day Interdisciplinary Basic Training Collaborative Law

Languages

English

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