Maria M. Barlow
also known as The Barlow Law Firm LLC
About Maria
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 14 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2020
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2020
Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
40 Under 40 Young Women Professionals Award, Demoiselle 2 Femme, NFP
2016
Premier 100, National Academy of Jurisprudence
2016
Best Attorney Of America, Best Attorneys Of America
2016
Premier 100 Attorney, National Academy of Jurisprudence
2016
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2016
Excellent Rating, AVVO
2016
Client's Choice Award -Child Support, AVVO
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers
2009
Special Recognition, JMLS Black Law Student's Association
2009
Edward D. Rosenberg Memorial Scholarship, The John Marshall Law School
2009
Samuel T. Lawton Jr. Memorial Scholarship, The John Marshall Law School
2008
The Turley L. Boyd Scholarship, Illinois Judical Counsel
2008
CALI Award Payment Systems, CALI
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, The Barlow Law Firm LLC
2008 - 2011
Law Clerk, City Of Chicago Law Department
2008 - 2008
Judicial Extern, Honorable Judge Reyes
2008 - 2008
Law Clerk, Cook County State Attorney's Office
2007 - 2007
PILI Intern, Chicago Legal Clinic
Associations
2017 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
2016 - Present
National Academy of Family Law AttorneysTop 10 Family Law Attorney Under 40
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
The National AdvocatesTop 40 under 40 Member
2016 - Present
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys10 Best Female Attorney
2017 - 2019
The John Marshall Law School Alumni AssociationBoard of Directors
2016 - 2017
The National Black Lawyers Top 40 under 40Top 40 under 40 Member
2016 - 2017
Demoiselle 2 Femme, NFPPersonal and Professional Development Committee Memeber
2008 - 2009
JMLS Black Law Student's AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Dad was awarded makeup time, and costs and fees
Mom got child support, childcare expenses and extracurricular expenses
Motion Granted,
Case Dismiss
Sole Custody Awarded to Dad
Dad Owes $0.00 in arrears
Release of license
Wife receives support and fees
Client owes less than 1%
Education
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Bachelors
Speaking Engagements
2020
Domestic Violence
2017
The Judicial Process
2017
Black Excellence
2016
Bill Cosby (Marital Privilege)
2016
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Politics
2016
Minority Lawyer's in the legal field
2015
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Michael Jordan (Copyright/Patent Law Issues)
2015
Erick Garner parentage/divorce/probate
2014
Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program
2012
Fathers in the court systems
2010
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Welcome Address
2007
Fair Housing
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Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can I write a letter to the judge about an agreed amount of child support between myself & ex-husband for our 2 minor children.
18 Feb 2020
In the state of illinois how is child support figured is it net income or gross
20 Jan 2017
How can I find out the nature of a certified letter if I wasn't home to receive it
14 Jan 2017