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4.9 /5.0
36 Client Reviews
I offer clients an extensive range of knowledge and experience in complex financial, parenting allocation (formerly known as custody) and property distribution family law cases. If you have unique issues that the process of divorce may involve, such as 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, consider a consultation. Practice areas also include child visitation, post decree Judgment enforcement, college expense enforcement, spousal maintenance modification, child support modifcation, and civil union agreements. Past clients have included physicians, lawyers, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, scientists, business owners, clergy members, home-makers, teachers and union members, as well as their spouses.
I have 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.
Good communication and a hands on approach to each case is a priority when assisting my clients as they go through the process of transitioning their lives. Although I can aggressively litigate, I promote a cooperative strategy to alleviate the emotional stresses inherent in family law issues when it best benefits my client.
My offices have the convenient location of Lincolnwood, Illinois a few blocks east of I94 at Touhy Avenue.
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 1984
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4433 W. Touhy Ave, Suite 404, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712
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Posted by Elbe | November 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best team on the planet
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...
Posted by Jerry Jovero | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
A Shining light in one of the most difficult periods of my life.
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 navigatin...
Posted by Tania | April 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Smart lawyer
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.
Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2015 | Child Custody
Professional
Ms.Ghezzi has truly worked hard to manage my case. She takes time to research new laws and current topics in order to be her absolute best in court and to her clients. Her care and concern for the children in her cases surpasses anything I could have imagined. I would not feel confident without her r...
Posted by Robin | July 14, 2015
Out standing
I have used Sherly in the past so when the ball dropped on my family member Sherly was the first person I called. She is a good listener and gives very helpful advise.
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sheryl is a fine attorney who is extremely knowledeable in the area of family law. Five Stars!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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1984
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1986 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Sheryl Rae Ghezzi
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Cranbrook Kingswood Alumni AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Cook County Domestic Relations DivisionCourt Facilitator
1992 - Present
Cook County Illinois Domestic Relations DivisionChildren's Representative
1990 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2021
Lincolnwood Human Relations CommissionCommissioner
2012 - 2018
Forensic ForumMember
2008 - 2020
Executive Women's Golf AssociationMember
2008 - 2012
Lake Forest College Alumni Board of DirectorsBoard Member
2003 - 2009
Lincolnwood Human Relation CommissionCommissioner
2002 - 2008
Illinois State Bar AssociationMilitary Affairs Committee
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1973
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