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  • Lincolnwood, IL
  • Licensed for 36 years
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About Sheryl

The Law Offices of Sheryl Rae Ghezzi offers clients an extensive range of knowledge and experience in complex financial, parenting allocation (formerly known as custody) and property distribution family law cases.  Ms Ghezzi addresses both customary and unique issues ithat the process of divorce may involve, including valuation and division of property including closely held corporations and professional practices, parenting responsiblity, child and spousal support, children's educational expenses, paternity, prenuptial planning and estate planning directives. Practice areas also include child visitation, post decree Judgment enforcement, college expense enforcement, spousal maintenance modification, child support modifcation, and civil union agreements. Representative clients include physicians, lawyers, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, business owners, clergy members, home-makers, teachers and union members, as well as their spouses.

Ms. Ghezzi has lectured, locally and nationally, in the areas of legal ethics, civility and professionalism, child custody, and family law, for the National Business Institute, Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association. 

Ms. Ghezzi supports her clients as they go through the process of transitioning their lives.  She promotes a cooperative strategy to alleviate the emotional stresses inherent in family law issues. Her practice extends across Cook, Lake, Du Page, Will, McHenry, Kane and Kendall counties.

 The Law Offices of Sheryl Rae Ghezzi has offices in Lincolnwood, Chicago and Crystal Lake, Illinois (by appointment only).  

 

Practice areas

Divorce and separationChild custody
  1. Child custody: 50%

  2. Divorce and separation: 50%

Languages spoken

English

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4433 W. Touhy Ave
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Law Offices of Sheryl Rae Ghezzi

4433 W. Touhy Ave
Suite 404
Lincolnwood, IL, 60712

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law198412/06/2020
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers8
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Illinois Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2020
    Illinois Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2019
    Illinois Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2018
    Illinois Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2017
    Top Ten Family Law Attorneys in IllinoisNational Academy Of Family Law Attorneys2016
    Who's Who in AmericaWho's Who2015
    Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2015
    Top Ten Family Law Attorneys in IllinoisNational Academy Of Family Law Attorneys2015
    America's Most Honored ProfessionalsAmerican Registry2015
    Illinois Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2015
    Super LawyerSuper Lawyer Magazine2013
    Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2012
    Who's Who in American LawyersWho's Who Legal2010
    Who's Who in American WomenWho's Who in American Women2010
    Academic AchievementBureau of National Affairs1984
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PrincipalLaw Offices of Sheryl Rae Ghezzi1986 - Present
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    American Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
    Forensic ForumMember2012 - Present
    Cranbrook Kingswood Alumni AssociationMember2012 - Present
    Executive Women's Golf AssociationMember2008 - Present
    Cook County Domestic Relations DivisionCourt Facilitator2002 - Present
    Cook County Illinois Domestic Relations DivisionChildren's Representative1992 - Present
    Illinois State Bar AssociationMember1990 - Present
    Chicago Bar AssociationMember1982 - Present
    Lake Forest College Alumni Board of DirectorsBoard Member2008 - 2012
    Lincolnwood Human Relation CommissionCommissioner2003 - 2009
    Illinois State Bar AssociationMilitary Affairs Committee2002 - 2008
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    John Marshall Law School, ChicagoJD - Juris Doctor1984
    Lake Forest CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1977
    Cranbrook SchoolsN/A1973
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    TeleconferenceLegal Ethics of Email2014
    Oak Brook, Illinois March 2013Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish2013
    National Teleconference May 2013Civility and Professionalism2013
    National Teleconference November 2012The Ethics of Email 20122012
    National Teleconference February 2012The Ethics of Email2012
    National Teleconference May 2012Civility and Professionalism2012
    Divorce Litigation: From Start to FinishCommencing Divorce Action2011
    Preventing Critical Financial Mistakes in DivorceNew Supreme Court Rules Overview2010
    A Roadmap Through Divorce ProceedingsBaby on Board: Handling Child Custody, Visitation and Support Issues2009
    Preventing Critical Financial Issues During DivorcesEthical Considerations2008
    Military Issues in Family LawMilitary Divorce Issues2006
    Handling Illinois Divorces from Start to FinishChild Custody Issues2004

    Reviews

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    The Best Around

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    As the title explains, Sheryl Rae Ghezzi is the best around. When I was looking for a lawyer to represent me in my divorce, many lawyers that I contacted immediately began to discuss money. None gave me any advice, nor did any respond when I emailed or called them for help in this matter. Ms. Ghezzi contacted me without hesitation. She was very professional and made time to meet. She explained what my options were even if I didn't hire her. For those of us that are divorced or currently are going through one, we can all agree divorces can be a very hard and daunting life decision, but with the help of Ms. Ghezzi this action didn't feel hopeless. The quality services that I received weren't lackluster. I found out why she is a super lawyer. The way she kept me well informed and fought on my behalf was extraordinary. The level of services rendered felt like my case was the only case that was given her full attention. While I do know that she was working on other cases, her energy and diligence seemed effortless. I can't say enough about how she helped me get a fresh started on life. I recommend her %100 to anyone that needs not just a lawyer, but a top tier lawyer. In the future if I need a lawyer again, she's definitely will be the one call.
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    Expertise Highly Recommend

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    Sheryl is an above and beyond experienced attorney who can handle the most difficult cases with her personable warmth. She is knowledgeable, strategic and professional keeping her client's best interest in mind. I highly recommend her for family law matters.
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    Excellent Attorney!!!!!!!

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    Sheryl is a remarkable Lawyer,took time to listen to my needs and put my childrens needs in front of everything else.Great knowledge of the laws and different outlets for family needs.Sheryl is confident and professional in all aspects of the law.I was so happy with Sheryl I recommended her for my daughters divorce.
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    Best Attorney

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    Sheryl has been a wonderful attorney and has been there day or night to get me though the obstacles and storms of a divorce along with my family, friends and co-workers. She has many years of legal knowledge and has other attorneys on her team. She has kept me focused on brighter days ahead. I couldn't have found a better attorney that does care about how I'm doing.
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    Just what I needed

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    Sheryl was tough in all the right places and soft in all the right places in working through my divorce process which went on for several years. She told me the hard truths in a way that always had my best interests at heart and I could trust her to be honest and clear. She wrked with me to work through tricky issues. She gave me outside resources when i needed them. When things took longer than expected she stuck with it and was reasonable about expenses. Thank you, Sheryl! I know I can come to you when I need you in the future.
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    Highly Recommended

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    I was very grateful to work with Sheryl through the divorce process. She was compassionate and took the time to understand my individual situation and my priorities. She was also very knowledgeable and was very tough in fighting for my interests, and I was very satisfied with the outcome of our settlement. Would definitely recommend.
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    Experience and Knowledge Pays

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    Sheryl helped me cope during a very difficult time while deftly guiding me through the divorce process. She answered my many questions, explored all angles to obstacles and provided me options for the best outcome. She gave me useful, practical advice on dealing with my ex and her strategies helped me get what I wanted. She's transparent in all her dealings, no hidden charges or agendas. I've recommended her to friends and will continue to do so. Her knowledge and experience are worth every penny.
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    Best team on the planet

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    Ms. Ghezzi is a caring and patient uber professional. She has an outstanding work ethic and kept us informed, focused and reassured each step of the way. Our family estate was in peril during an unprecedented law suit we were facing. Ms. Ghezzi and co-counsel Steven Russo were the perfect team who achieved a very satisfying outcome. Their total immersion in this case was astounding.... so look no further if what you know you deserve is the absolute best for your or your family's hard earned money. Our family is truly blessed and ever grateful.
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    A Shining light in one of the most difficult periods of my life.

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    These past 11 months have been a roller coaster of emotions. In regards to child custody, I could not have imagined going thru it without the guidance, direction, support, care and patience that Sheryl provided me and family. She has gone above and beyond me and my family's expectations for navigating thru these tough times. She personally handled everything from beginning to the end. No going thru assistants, phone tag. She has always been personal and available. She kept me focused on looking forward and not back and I think that was crucial. Her expertise in this field is second to none as evidence by successfully upholding my rights as a father. I always felt that Sheryl was consistent in looking after the rights and well being of my son, me, and family. She never wavered from what she and I felt was right. She provided us with piece of mind every trying step of the way. Based on her years of experience and analysis of the situation, everything unfolded as well as we could have hoped and so much more. Best of all, Sheryl continually reinforces doing what's best for the child above all. I could not have asked for anything more. Words on a review could not completely explain how grateful I am for the guidance and support of Sheryl. I can honestly say she helped me like any member of my family has. I trust her and I consider her a part my family as well. She is a shining light in one of the most difficult periods of my life. Thank you Sheryl.
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    Smart lawyer

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    Sheryl was referred to me by a mutual friend and I am so glad to have found her. She proved to be fair, kind and aggressive. She is smart and has an uncanny sense of understanding motivations and strategy. I couldn’t be more pleased with the service I got from Ms. Ghezzi.
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    Agnes Zielinski Olechno, Family Attorney on Nov 10, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have worked with Sheryl closely on many family law cases and she is a very intelligent and ethical attorney. She cares about her clients, works hard to get them results and is well respected by the judges and attorneys who have worked with her.

    James Palmisano, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 15, 2013
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. Sheryl is a fine attorney who is extremely knowledeable in the area of family law. Five Stars!

    Jerald Kessler, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 24, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Sheryl is a consummate professional. She provides thorough, thoughtful and effective representation. Her ethical standards are of the highest caliber. Sheryl does not use a 'cookie cutter' approach - she gives each of her clients the benefits of her considered judgment and helps them tailor the optimal outcome for their circumstances. It is a pleasure to endorse her.

    Spencer Forman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 24, 2012
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Sheryl combines and incredibly sharp mind and strategic capability with a refined sense of morality and common sense. As a result, she is able to find solutions that are mutually amicable where others may not. This serves her clients well, especially in the contentious area of divorce law where normally "take no prisoners" is the norm. I would recommend Sheryl to anyone who is considering or going through a divorce.

    David Barry, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 20, 2010
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I'm endorsing Sheryl because she brings her experience of the divorce process, especially its effects on children, to the table when she advises her clients. Not only does she protect her client's short term interests, but she plans for the long term. Sheryl has considerable experience with other divorce lawyers and family law judges so she is well prepared when parties do not reach a settlement. Sheryl has become a trusted advisor when I have a family law question.

    Sandra Crawford, Family Attorney on Jul 9, 2010
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I have know Sheryl for many years. Sheryl is diligent, hardworking and seeks to find ways to work effectively with her opposing counsel to find the highest and best outcome for her clients.