Nadia Shamsi

Nadia Shamsi

also known as The Hinsdale Divorce Attorney

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family

About Nadia

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13 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 12 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2013

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Nadia Shamsi's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Christina | June 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fierce attorney

I hired Nadia to help me with a messy post divorce situation. After a couple consultations, I chose Nadia because of her passion, attention to detail and determination. She was compassionate and understanding and walked me through all of my options until I made a decision. Always on time, she made... sure she utilized the time we had together in the most productive way, even in times I was emotional and talking in circles, she stayed focused and on point. We worked together on an emergency motion that involved my children and I had the best outcome possible. I feel like I was given the time, resources and options to come up with a solution that fit my family best without compromise. I had worked on my divorce without counsel years ago and Nadia helped me do some post decree modifications that helped protect everyone. Now I wish I had called her years ago and possibly prevented some of the complications I had to face later. I can't recommend Nadia enough. Not only that she had my back at a time I was ready to give up but helped me get closure to a long and painful process. I am forever grateful.

Posted by Shannon | December 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incredible Divorce Attorney

Nadia was my divorce attorney and I cannot be more thankful that she was! She made a very scary, complicated process easy and stress free for me and was very attentive, responsive, and knowledgeable. She was patient with all of my questions and did and excellent job explaining in depth everything tha...t was happening and keeping me in the loop. She is honest, direct, and truly has the best interest of her clients in mind. I cannot recommend her enough!

Posted by Brian | June 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing divorce attorney!

Amazing divorce attorney! Nadia did an amazing job as my attorney. She was very patient guiding me through the process, offered excellent counsel, and always had my back! She was always prompt to respond, and very reassuring. I would recommend Nadia to anyone looking to resolve their divorce in a f...air, and equitable manner.

Posted by Enrique | January 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A true fighter, would highly recommend!!!

As a man, I knew the deck was stacked against me in my divorce and custody case. I truly felt that at the end I would lose my children and be held as a financial hostage. Thankfully Nadia was assigned by her firm to take my case. She was able to turn the tables on the situation and achieve an outcome... that was beyond anything I expected. I absolutely cannot offer enough praise for her ability as a lawyer. She is incredible attentive to your needs and desires as a client. She is very accessible and promptly returns messages. The only time I was unable to contact her was when she was in court, and she always contacted me almost immediately after. I was very fearful during the entire case, but Nadia took the time to explain everything and how we would move forward. Nadia's finest quality is her energy and confidence in and out of court. When you meet her, you will see the enthusiasm she has for your case. She also has the skill to back this up. Many complain of the “whatever” attitude of some attorneys. This is not the case with Nadia. At no point did I hear excuses like “well usually”, or “this is what always happens”. The only things I heard from her were plans and back-up plans she would execute to achieve my desired outcome. When it comes time to fight, she is a champion. She will tackle cases in every way legally possible in and out of the courtroom for your benefit. You rarely get 100% of what you want in court, but with a lawyer like her you will without a doubt get the best possible outcome. I am very satisfied as a client and would absolutely recommend Nadia to anyone looking for an attorney in her area of practice.

Posted by Will | January 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great job!

Nadia helped me reduce three charges down to one with a sentence of 3 months of court supervision, which was a significantly better outcome than I'd expected. She was accessible and friendly, she explained each step of the process as it was occurring, and I'm very glad she was willing to represent m...e.

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Nadia Shamsi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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Janaan Hashim

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nadia is an excellent attorney with a sharp legal mind and incredible dedication to serving her clients. Her legal knowledge of issues is outstanding and courtroom presence an example for others to follow. It has been a true pleasure working with Nadia and her can-do spirit on various legal topics with clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

10 Best Attorneys in Illinois, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Owner, Sila Family Law

2018 - 2023

Partner, Bradford & Gordon LLC

2017 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Law Office of Tiffany M. Hughes

Associations

2015 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

2014

Leiden University

LL.M - Master of Laws

2013

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Loyola University Chicago

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2017

Willamette Journal of International Law and Dispute Resolution The ICC: A Political Tool? How the Rome Statute is susceptible to the pressures of more powerful states

2016

U.C. Davis Journal of International Law & Policy The Search for Truth: A Comparative Look at Criminal Jury Trials in the United States and England

2016

Eyes on the ICC A Hybrid Doomed to Fail: A Look at the Unique Yet Controversial Characteristics of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon

2016

Indonesian Journal of International and Comparative Law Peace and Justice in the Middle East: Balancing International and Local Solutions to the Crises in Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine

2014

22 Cardozo J. Int’l & Comp. 355 From Villa Grimaldi to Guantánamo Bay: Redressing Human Rights Abuses in Chile and the United States

Languages

English

Activity

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