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Kimberley Marie Donald
About Kimberley
Biography
My clients are my top priority. Every client is treated with courtesy and respect. I am dedicated to achieving the best outcome for every client. As your attorney, your best interests will not be compromised.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
21 years | 400 cases
Criminal Defense
20%
21 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 34 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Kimberley Donald, Attorney At Law
1 Dearborn Square, Suite 320, Kankakee, IL, 60901-3957
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Kimberley Marie Donald's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2025
Terrible lawyer
Terrible lawyer,she can't handle difficult cases,she's not there physically,just floating around the courthouse somewhere in lala land.Dont hire her or O'Brien they're no good
Posted by Vinnie | January 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Vincent
Recently Kim represented me on a complicated case. She is second to none when it comes to Criminal Law. Finding multiple strategies to defend me. Left no uncertainties she knew every element of how to win my case. I have used Kim on other matters without a doubt always satisfied with the outcome. ...
Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
Exceptional
Kim was wonderful during our guardianship case. For context, I'm in my 20s and was wanting to take guardianship of my sibling from our neglectful parent. It was really scary, but Kim was there through it all with me. She was very kind to me, my husband, and my young sibling. We ended up winning with ...
Posted by Lisa F. | April 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Positively the best lawyer...
Kim did a fantastic job in finally putting a 17 year divorce case to rest, and that wasn't an easy feat.... Thank you for your knowledge, expertise and compassion for my difficult situation, I am forever grateful...
Posted by Rocio | September 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Helpful
When I was struggling with my domestic violence and child custody case, Kim was very helpful and understanding. Shw was impressive and was my advocate. Kim is well known in the communities for her hardwork. Kim has been patient with me and ensured that I understood what was going on throughout my cas...
Kimberley Marie Donald's Lawyer Endorsements
"There are few attorneys in town more experienced or more compassionate. Kim knows her stuff, but she's extremely approachable and her clients are better for it."
"Kim is an excellent lawyer. I frequently seek her opinion when I deal with particularly difficult cases. She cares about her clients and fights to obtain their goals."
"I refer many clients to Kim when I am unable to take the cases myself. Kim always handles the referrals with great expertise and skill."
"Kim is conscientious, intelligent and unassuming. She is a "straight shooter" in court, but always represents her clients zealously."
Theresa Goudie
Family lawyer
Kirsten Steeves
Child custody lawyer
Patrick O'Brien
Criminal defense lawyer
Brian Hiatt
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Prairie State Legal Services
1991
Summa Cum Laude, Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Kimberley Donald
Associations
2017 - Present
Kankakee County Bar AssociationPresident
2015 - Present
Society of Women in LawMember
2008 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1991
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Iowa
Political Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Changes in Family Law 2016
Higher Educational Expenses
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How much will my fine be stealing $45 worth of merchandise from Walmart my first ever offense?
27 Aug 2018
Q&A
Whats it take in IL ask too be off sex offender registration?
26 Aug 2018
Q&A
If I signed a promissory note for shoplifting but I was not criminally charged, do I have to pay the civil demand?
21 Aug 2018