Samantha has been practicing for over ten years in the Kankakee area. Samantha is a trained mediator, arbitrator, and guardian ad litem for the Twenty-first Judicial Circuit. She is skilled in handling high conflict matters, maintaining a reassuring but strong presence for her clients from negotiation and mediation to the courtroom.
Samantha is a Kankakee River Valley native, graduating in 2003 from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL with a Political Science degree. In 2007 she graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law, cum laude. During law school she spent her summers at Prairie State Legal Services, Inc., in Kankakee, representing low-income individuals in domestic relations and social security disability matters, for which she received a special commendation for her pro bono service. She is licensed in the State of Illinois and in the Central District of Illinois.
Samantha lives in Kankakee County with her husband, two children, and their black lab, Tucker. When she isn’t working, you can find Samantha enjoying time with her family, especially boating in the summer months on lakes around the Midwest, cheering her children on in gymnastics and hockey, and gardening.
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6 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Amy | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great Experience!
Ms. Sweeney was professional from the consultation through the completion of my divorce! She was very knowledgeable and responded quickly to phone calls and emails. I would definitely recommend her for your attorney needs.
Posted by Megan | May 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent
Samantha was everything I could have hoped for in this stressful time of my life. She made the legal part of my divorce so much easier on me. She was fair and didn't make any empty promises. From the beginning I could tell she was invested in my case, and I was able to get ahold of her. She answered ...
Posted by Greg | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Wonderful House-buying Experience
While purchasing my home in Kankakee county, my wife and I hired Samantha as our real estate lawyer. She was exceptional from the beginning. She initiated all needed documentation quickly. Samantha also acquired any information needed from us, the real estate agents, and the seller's attorney to keep...
Posted by Christine | November 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Always helpful
Samantha is an excellent lawyer who was always there when i needed her, and still is when i have questions. She helped me 3 years ago witha custody agreement and child support order..i was very pleased with both and just recently she helped me when i wanted to take my childrens father back to court....
Thank you so much for your kind words and review!
"I've known Samantha for a few years now, and she is clearly passionate about helping people with their legal matters. She is a responsible person and a diligent and knowledgeable attorney. I would recommend her without any hesitation."
Real estate lawyer
2007
David Fagan Political Science Student of the Year Award, University of St. Francis
2007
Clara & Spencer Werner Foundation Full Tuition Scholarship, Valparaiso University School of Law
2003
Half Tuition Scholarship Recipient, University of St. Francis
2020 - 2022
Associate, Spiros Law, P.C.
2019 - 2020
Attorney, Barmann, Bohlen & Scott, P.C.
2010 - 2015
Volunteer Attorney, Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
2010 - 2019
Attorney, Sweeney Law Offices
2009 - 2009
Legal Intern, Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
2008 - 2008
Legal Intern, Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
2018 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association - Family Law Section CouncilMember
2017 - Present
Society of Women in LawPresident
2013 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm SectionMember
2010 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2021 - 2022
Illinois State Bar AssociationCivil Procedure and Practice Section Council
2011 - 2016
Society of Women in LawTreasurer
Trial Court's decision affirmed.
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Legal Answers
Can my husband file for bankruptcy before we divorce to not pay maintenance?
27 Apr 2018
Are additional attorney fees for my divorce valid if the final amount owed was determined at the prove up?
06 Apr 2018
Is it possible to transfer the title of a vehicle involved in a bankruptcy?
02 May 2017