Top Rated Mchenry, IL Family Lawyers

52 family lawyers serve Mchenry, IL. Compare the best based on 295+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Mchenry County are listed below.

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Mchenry Has 52 Family Attorneys with 295 Reviews

Diamond Divorce Law
3431 W Elm St, Suite A, Mchenry, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 56 years

Practice Areas: Family

Bio: Sam Diamond has been serving families in the McHenry area for many years. After graduating from the University of Denver, Sam obtained his Juris Doctor from the Chicago Kent College of Law and, shortly after his admission to the Illinois State Bar...

Rating: 10

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Diamond Legal, P.C.
3431 W. Elm Street, Ste A, Mchenry, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody 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: 8.5

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Family Lawyers in Mchenry, IL

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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Ashley Wilson, Attorney at Law
2315 N. Club Rd., McHenry, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Real Estate and more

Bio: I enjoy traveling, within the United States and abroad, especially to America's National Parks. I often attend concerts and sporting events on the weekends. My passion is sports. I graduated from Marquette Law School with a concentration in sports...

Rating: 8.0

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Diamond Divorce Law
3431 W. Elm Street, Suite A, Mchenry, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

Review: "Mr Parisi helped by husband and I to gain guardianship of our granddaughters. He informed us of the challenges that were ahead and helped us to be prepared for each court date. Even when we were not required to be in court. Mr. Parisi represented ..."

Rating: 8.7

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Richard R. Rodriguez, Attorney At Law
5404 W Elm St Ste D, Mchenry, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Review: "Rick seeks a fair and just outcome. He encouraged us to be reasonable with our custody demands and helped to make sure that the children’s best interests were considered in the outcome. The end result was so much better than we expected."

Rating: 6.7

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Law Offices of Robert W. Fetzner
5116 W Elm St, Mchenry, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Family, Land Use and Zoning

Review: "Told me no problem with a payment plan then 2 days before the case said he needed to be paid in full!"

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Law Office of Scott W. Brammer
5447 Bull Valley Rd, Mchenry, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Family, Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense and more

Review: "When I needed a divorce lawyer, I picked Scott Brammer out of the phone book, having no other recommendations. He was sympathetic, kept me informed along the way during this uncertain time, and finally got me an excellent settlement."

Rating: 6.8

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3900 Mercy Drive, Mchenry, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Real Estate

Rating: 6.5

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3200 W Lorient Dr, Mchenry, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Family, Elder Law, Health Care and more

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Law Offices of Gary N. Foley
3421 W. Elm St., Mchenry, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Family, Bankruptcy & Debt, Debt Collection and more

Review: "Gary has been representing me, my family, and friends for over 20 years in a variety of business and personal matters, including litigation, real estate, landlord/tenant, estate planning, collections, contract issues, employment disputes, family l..."

Rating: 4.2

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Family Attorney near Mchenry (Crystal Lake)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate

Bio: Michelle's legal practice is concentrated in family law and real estate. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from North Carolina State University in 2003 and her JD with a Certificate in Real Estate from The John Marshall Law Sc...

Rating: 10

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The Law Office of Nicole L. O'Connor, LLC
1019 OEFFLING DRIVE, Mchenry, IL

Family Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Litigation and more

Bio: Nicole L. O’Connor received a Bachelor of General Studies from Drury University. Nicole then earned her Juris Doctorate at Northern Illinois University College of Law and served as Student Animal Legal Defense Fund President. She has practiced law...

Rating: 6.0

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Family Attorney near Mchenry (Crystal Lake)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Guardianship and more

Bio: I have practiced law in McHenry County for about 20 years. I grew up in the community and still make it my home today. I am a Partner in KRV Legal, Inc. which means I and my 2 business partners own the company. I am proud to live and work in this ...

Rating: 10

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Family Attorney near Mchenry (Crystal Lake)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, General Practice 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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Family Attorney near Mchenry (Crystal Lake)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Family, Appeals

Bio: Attorney Paulette M. Gray is a partner at Gray & Gray LLC in Crystal Lake, Illinois, and has limited her practice to family law for nearly 30 years. Attorney Gray is a Past President of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial L...

Rating: 8.6

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Family Attorney near Mchenry (Crystal Lake)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Foreclosure

Bio: Helps clients navigate the difficult waters of a divorce proceeding. Has experience in presenting and defending orders of protections that often result in a dissolution case being filed. Often times when a dissolution is filed, a foreclosure proce...

Rating: 7.8

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Family Attorney near Mchenry (Crystal Lake)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Family, Elder Law, Estate Planning

Bio: After 11 years of practicing family law I have decided several years ago to go "litigation sober". I am committed to helping my family law clients resolve their family conflicts outside of the courthouse because the litigation process is so destru...

Rating: 7.8

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Family Attorney near Mchenry (Crystal Lake)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning

Bio: As a founding member of Gehris & Associates, LLC, I bring years of varied experience into my practice, focusing on ensuring my clients feel they have a strong advocate, someone to be their voice when faced with painful family circumstances. As a m...

Rating: 8.1

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Family Attorney near Mchenry (Crystal Lake)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support and more

Bio: Education: Fremd High School, Palatine, IllinoisUniversity of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana, BS in Business Administration, HonorsDePaul University College of Law, JD, 1993Many continuing education courses including:Certificate in Mediation Trainin...

Rating: 7.1

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Family Attorney near Mchenry (Crystal Lake)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning

Bio: “As an attorney, I believe whole-heartedly that it is my job to advise my clients as to all the options available to them and to help them make the best out of a very difficult and emotional set of circumstances. I strive to ensure that each of my...

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Which Family lawyers have been licensed the longest in Mchenry, IL?

Samuel Jay Diamond 56 years licensed
Lance Michael Green 51 years licensed
Clifford Elwood Lund 48 years licensed
Richard Alan Van Den Bussche 45 years licensed
Gregory L. Waggoner 41 years licensed
Patricia Cronin Kraft 40 years licensed
Dolores Ann Wigman 40 years licensed
Robert S Medansky 39 years licensed
Jeanne A. Barrett 36 years licensed
James Patrick Kelly 34 years licensed

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Nicole Lynn O'Connor 5 years licensed
Heather Eckert 6 years licensed
J.P. Hough 7 years licensed
Emily Kathleen Reyes 8 years licensed
Todd Benison 10 years licensed
Tiffany Marie Newton 11 years licensed
Deborah Celeste Kinney 12 years licensed
William G. Gebis 12 years licensed
Jonathan Michael Thornton 13 years licensed
Daniel Lester Nold 13 years licensed

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Mchenry, IL Family Lawyers

Mchenry Has 52 Family Attorneys with 295 Reviews

Samuel Jay Diamond