Maureen M. Lawson's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

One of the worst attorneys I have ever hired

Did not fully divulge information to the court on a regular basis. Did not fully investigate the homeostasis of the children. Filed paperwork with opposing litigation's address as Maureen's client's address to try to stir up more litigation. Just seeks to get money from any parent in the case who has... income and is forced to pay. One of the worst if not the worst attorney I have ever experienced. Worst enough to not even bee called an attorney and should be investigated by the Illinois State BAR.

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Replied last February 08, 2025

This parent is anonymous because they never hired me, I was not their attorney, and it is all lies. I am a court appointed Guardian ad Litem. This means I work for the court, not the parent. I do not file paperwork. I do not divulge information to the court. I do not investigate the homeostasis of children. I make recommendations to the court that reflect the law in relation to the best interest of the minor. This parent does not understand the law, does not understand the role of the Guardian ad Litem, and did not like the decisions the court made in their case, because what they wanted was contrary to the best interest of their children. This parent filed a complaint with the ARDC and no action was required because their complaint was false.

Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Very rude and dishonest

Absolutely horrible attorney. She does not care about anything. She will treat you like easy money, She didnt even remember who filed the motion first. She is rude, and manipulative. Please save yourself the trouble, money and time because you will lose everything.

Maureen Lawson

Replied last February 08, 2025

This person is anonymous because they did not hire me and I was not their attorney. I am a Guardian ad Litem. This means I work for the court. I represent the best interest of the child. I do not represent the parent. This parent is responsible for their motion and knowing when they filed it. The issues I am responsible for are determined by the court and have nothing to do with which parent filed first. Even though this person won’t say who they are because nothing in their review is true, I believe I was paid by the County of Winnebago, not this parent, and at half the rate family attorneys charge.

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

The BEST of the BEST!

Maureen is an absolute godsend! She takes her job so seriously and does the absolute best for your child. When I felt like nobody else listened to my concerns, Maureen was there to provide some suggestions to try! She is the absolute best GAL I could've ever hopped to have! Thank you for everything y...ou've done to help my family through a very rough time!

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Posted by Rebecca | November 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Can’t go wrong with Lawson

Maureen Lawson worked hard on my custody case for my eldest Daughter in which I had been struggling with for years. A past client of hers had heard my story and had given me her business card and assured me I couldn’t go wrong with Maureen. And boy was he right. She is very fair in her prices also an...d understands the struggles some people may face hiring a lawyer. I am forever in debt to her helping me. I couldn’t be happier and now my daughter and I don’t have anything to worry about anymore.

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