Top Rated Chicago, IL Family Lawyers

Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Beermann LLP
161 N. Clark St., Suite 3000, CHICAGO, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Family

Review: "I am very glad I had Michael as my lawyer for my divorce, and I highly recommend him. I was fortunate in that my ex-wife and I did not have a contentious divorce, thou I have no doubt Michael could have handled that. Instead, what struck me most a..."

Rating: 7.0

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Merel Family Law
440 W Randolph Street, Fifth Floor, Chicago, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Family

Bio: Laude Harturm IV is a dedicated attorney practicing family law in Chicago, IL. Laude’s approach to family law is both comprehensive and client-centered. After graduating from the University of Michigan in 2017 and DePaul University College of Law ...

Rating: 7.0

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Law Offices of Gordon Nelson, LLC
111 W. Washington, Suite #1435, Chicago, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Family

Bio: I have dedicated my practice to family law exclusively for over 15 years. I am well known and well respected in the Cook, Will, Lake, DuPage and McHenry County courts by attorneys and judges alike. I agressively advocate on behalf of my clients an...

Rating: 6.7

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Grund & Leavitt, P.C.
812 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials and more

Bio: I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. I practice exclusively in the area of family law, representing parties in the litigation and resolution of matrimonial and family related matters. I counsel clients on a wide range of d...

Rating: 10

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Gardiner Koch Weisberg & Wrona
53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 950, Chicago, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Family

Review: "Paula handled my case with utmost professionalism and compassion. From our first consultation through the final court date, she guided me through the divorce process so that I felt comfortable with each decision. I have no hesitation in recommendi..."

Rating: 7.2

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Gardiner Koch Weisberg & Wrona
53 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 950, Chicago, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family

Review: "I had the benefit of being represented by Jennifer during a contested divorce that ultimately resolved through settlement. From the beginning Jennifer was calm, strategic, and realistic about outcomes which was exactly what I needed during this pr..."

Rating: 6.5

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Law Offices of Rachael Toft
175 E. Delaware Place, 6305, Chicago, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Litigation and more

Bio: Dissolution of marriage and adoption are significant events that impact the family in different ways. I have the experience and empathy to guide you through the process. In addition to the legal knowledge of the family-building process, I have the...

Rating: 10

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Fontana Family Law P.C.
105 W Madison St Ste 1800, Chicago, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Family

Review: "Ashley was such a big help in my child support case. I was worried about the potential outcome & was clueless throughout the long process, but she truly gave me peace of mind that everything would be handled for the best outcome for my son. Not on..."

Rating: 7.0

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Southam Law LLC
350 N Orleans St, Ste 9000N, Chicago, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Family, Immigration, Estate Planning

Bio: Keith Southam is the founder and principal of Southam Law. Keith has built a career around helping immigrants. Keith worked as an international student advisor and an ESL teacher before law school. In law school, Keith focused on immigration law, ...

Rating: 8.4

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McDermott Will & Emery
227 West Monroe Street Suite 3100, Chicago, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Family, Aviation, Business and more

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Merel Family Law
440 W Randolph St, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Family, Lawsuits & Disputes, Arbitration

Review: "There are truly not enough words to express how grateful I am to Merel Family Law, especially Josie and Samantha, for helping me through one of the hardest chapters of my life. For almost two years, they stood beside me through every court date, e..."

Rating: 6.5

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Carolyn E. Winter, Attorney At Law
161 North Clark Street Suite 4700, Chicago, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Family

Review: "Ms. Winter was our attoney for an adoption through the state of Illinois. She was very informative about how the process works and had some good insight into what should be done. As a professional in a simmilar field, I am thankful to have had her..."

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Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving
19 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 1500, Chicago, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Bio: Emma L. Yates earned her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Emma was awarded a merit scholarship upon her entrance to law school. While in law school, she was part of the school’s Business Law Clinic, helping to set ...

Rating: 7.9

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