Top Rated Illinois Child Custody Lawyers

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Illinois Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: In recognition of J.P.'s skill set, he was named to the Super Lawyers list as Illinois’ “Rising Stars” in the area of Family Law in 2024 and 2025. This peer nominated honor is bestowed on only a small fraction of the attorneys in Illinois. During ...

Rating: 8.6

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Illinois Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: As an attorney who has focused his career in the practice of family law, Jared Pinkus has negotiated settlement agreements and engaged in litigation pertaining to complex financial disputes, child custody and out of state removal matters, jurisdic...

Rating: 9.5

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Illinois Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Thank you for visiting my Avvo page. Jeannie M. Ridings [office] and [cell] KRV Legal Partner Practice Areas Ms. Ridings focuses her practice on Family Law Litigation, Custody Disputes, Orders of Protection and Personal Injury Litigation in McHenr...

Rating: 9.5

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Illinois Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Mr. Chatzky enjoys the recognition of the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and an "AV" Peer Review Rating. Mr. Chatzky is also listed among Illinois "Super Lawyers". Mr. Chatzky dedicates himself to resolving disputes for his ...

Rating: 9.1

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Illinois Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Chicagoland's first law firm focused on women's and mom's rights. Call 312-445-2060

Rating: 8.5

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Illinois Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: I have handled and tried numerous contested cases, including allocation of parental responsibility, previously known as custody and visitation, interstate child removal cases and adoptions. I have also handled and tried numerous contested Orders o...

Rating: 7.4

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Illinois Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Distinguished as a gifted negotiator and fierce litigator, Sunney Kohlhoss founded SK Law over twelve years ago to provide sophisticated legal representation at a reasonable cost. Sunney has devoted her career to bringing the most complex cases to...

Rating: 9.0

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Illinois Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: My goal is to protect my clients' rights and offer them honest and professional advice based upon my over 20 years of experience to help guide them through the difficult and emotional process of divorce. I invite you to visit my web site at to lea...

Rating: 8.3

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Illinois Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "Ilene Goldstein is an outstanding attorney. I was very impressed with her knowledge of the law and her ability to anticipate issues that could impact my case. It seemed as if she was one step ahead. In addition, I was impressed by Ilene's compassi..."

Rating: 9.6

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Illinois Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: I was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. I love my hometown and I'm proud to be practicing law here. I started my legal career at the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office as an Assistant State's Attorney. There I learned what it meant to...

Rating: 8.2

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Illinois Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Barbara Morton graduated from University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication in 1992. Ms. Morton followed her BA with an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Regis University in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1996. Ms. Morton ...

Rating: 9.3

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Illinois Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Tony has extensive experience in representing both men and women in all areas of Family Law including Custody Disputes, Child Support, Visitation, Removal from the State of Illinois, Adoption, Domestic Violence, Pre-Nuptial Agreements and Property...

Rating: 9.0

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Illinois Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support

Bio: I am the founding partner of the law firm of Law Firm of Martin Osinski, LLC and represent clients in all aspects of Family and Matrimonial Law, including divorce, child support, visitation, maintenance, division of assets, child custody, and pare...

Rating: 10

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Illinois Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials and more

Bio: A skilled negotiator and litigator, partner Michael F. Koenigsberger focuses his practice on family law-related matters. Recognized as one of Chicago’s leading lawyers in family law, he has represented hundreds of clients in complex custody and fi...

Rating: 9.1

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Illinois Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Olga A. Allen concentrates her practice on all areas of family law, including complex settlement and litigation, negotiating marital settlement agreement and custody agreements, financial issues including bankruptcy and asset tracing, and appellat...

Rating: 8.8

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Illinois Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Sean P. Sullivan is a seasoned attorney with over 15 years of experience providing trusted legal counsel to individuals and families. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Sean is recognized among the nation’s leading ...

Rating: 10

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