Name: Kristy Gosteli
Address: 604 East Main Street, Salem, IL, 62881-6086, US
Telephone: Not Available
Price range: $ 175-200 per hour
Rating: 5.0

Licensed for 19 years

Child custody Lawyer at Salem, IL
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Civil Rights

About Kristy

Biography

Practice Areas

Child Custody 40%

I've worked with dozens of clients in handling divorce, child support, visitation and custody issues. These cases often include domestic violence against the parent or the child. I have successfully handled very difficult cases that include child abductions and child abuse. I've rescued many children from abusive homes and placed them with a loving caring custodial parent.

40%

Divorce and Separation 40%

I handled a wide variety of divorces - from uncontested divorces with no assets to complicated divorces involving millions of dollars in businesses and spousal support.

40%

Civil Rights 10%

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Domestic Violence 10%

I've dealt with domestic violence victims since the early 1990's when I worked as a paralegal for the Illinois Coalition of Sexual Assault, for the Drug Enforcement Administration, for the Illinois Death Penalty Trial Assistance Department, and as a private attorney on dozens of cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 175-200 per hour

Retainer

Always

Payment Methods

Cash
Check
Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 19 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2006

Retired

No misconduct found

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Location

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604 East Main Street, POB 1086, Salem, IL, 62881-6086

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Kristy Gosteli's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chuck | March 05, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A lawyer you can count on!

Kristy is very professional and understanding with the highest regard for my best interest. It is hard to find a good attorney, that is “no-nonsense” and to the point. I would recommend Kristy to anyone. I was very happy with the outcome of my case. “I’m glad she was on my side”. I will call upon her... service in the future, if I ever need it again. Thanks again Kristy.

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Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce done right!

Like most divorces, mine was complicated and emotionally draining. Ms. Gosteli took total control of every situation, kept my mind at ease, and always had a game plan ready. In the courtroom she was a complete professional and afterwards she always asked me if I thought she represented me fairly. She... was tireless in her efforts and when she found new information to help my case she would contact me asap. You can't ask for more than that.

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Experience

Rating: 6.7 (Good)

Honors

2002

Graduate Cum Laude, St Mary of the Woods

1998

Excellence in Paralegal Studies, Saint Mary of the Woods College

1994

Top Honors, American Institute of Paralegal Studies

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Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Kristy Gosteli Attorney at Law

2007 - 2009

Associate, Law Office of Morris Lane Harvey

2006 - 2006

Associate, Hepler Broom

2000 - 2006

Paralegal, Illinois Death Penalty Trial Assistance

1994 - 2000

Paralegal-Asset Forfeiture, Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration

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Associations

2002 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

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Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Marriage of Deprow

Child Support recalculated

In Re Marriage of Bradley

My client won sole custody at trial and on appeal

Cummings v. Dr Lakshmanan & Dr Jha

Plaintiff awarded over $200,000 in damages

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Education

2005

St Louis University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

2002

Saint Mary's of the Woods

Paralegal Studies

1994

American Institute of Paralegal Studies

Paralegal Certificate

1983

Salem Community High School

Diploma

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Speaking Engagements

2010

Legal Advocacy Workshop for Relative Caregivers of Minor Children

Establishing a Court Advocacy Program

2004

Illinois Death Penalty Trial Assistance Update

Finding a Qualified Expert for Your Case

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Languages

English

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Activity

274

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Q&A

What does a motion to amend in a domestic battery case mean?

26 Aug 2010

Q&A

Only been married 6 months can i get it annulled free of charge

29 Apr 2010

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How does a judge determine who is the better parent for custody in a divorce proceeding?

28 Apr 2010

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Hearsay Evidence in an Illinois Order of Protection Hearing

05 Apr 2010