Justia Legal Services & Lawyers Directory

Working to help clients protect their property and deal with difficult financial situations

Practicing in

Counties

Cook County, Illinois
DuPage County, Illinois
Will County, Illinois
Kane County, Illinois


Chicago, Illinois
Joliet, Illinois
Aurora, Illinois
Naperville, Illinois
Cicero, Illinois
Schaumburg,
Wheaton, Illinois
Berwyn, Illinois
Oak Park, Illinois
Downers Grove, Illinois
Elmhurst, Illinois
Lombard, Illinois
Addison, Illinois
Elk Grove, Illinois
Glendale Heights, Illinois
Woodridge, Illinois
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Westmont, Illinois
Roselle, Illinois
Darien, Illinois
Villa Park, Illinois
Lisle, Illinois
Brookfield, Illinois
Hinsdale, Illinois
Westchester, Illinois
La Grange, Illinois
Wood Dale, Illinois
La Grange Park, Illinois
Western Springs Illinois
Hillside, Illinois
Oak Brook, Illinois
Willowbrook, Illinois
Maywood, Illinois
Forest Park, Illinois

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- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS CHAPTER 13 LAWYER -

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- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS CHAPTER 13 ATTORNEY

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- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS CHAPTER 7 LAWYER -

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- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS DEBT RELIEF LAWYER -

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- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS TAX RESOLUTION LAWYER -

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* Chapter 7

* Chapter 13

* Chapter 11

* Debt Relief

* Remove judgments

* Remove Tax liens

* Stop bill collectors

* End Credit Card Debts

* Lawsuits

* Harassment

* Remove repossessions

* Foreclosure

* Bill consolidation

* Repair mortgages

* End Payday Loans

* Stop Collections

* Stop Garnishments

* Stop Bank Levies

* Unfreeze bank accounts

* End Student Loans

* Stop all collection efforts

* Stop Phone Calls

- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS TAX LAWYER -

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- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS TAX DEBT LAWYER -

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- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS TAX LIEN LAWYER -

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- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS TAX LIEN ATTORNEY -

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- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS TAX GARNISHMENT LAWYER -

- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS TAX GARNISHMENT LAWYERS -

- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS TAX GARNISHMENT ATTORNEY -

- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS TAX GARNISHMENT ATTORNEYS -

* IRS

* Illinois Department of Revenue

* Remove Tax Liens

* Stop Tax Levies

* Offers in compromise

* Installment Agreement

* Unfiled returns

* Innocent spouse

* Sales Tax

* ROIT

* Income Tax

* Property Tax

* Corporate Tax

* LLC

* Criminal Tax Charges

* Business Tax

* Self employment tax

* injured spouse

* abatement of penalties

* abatement of interest

* Administrative appeal

* Tax court

* Employment Taxes

* Responsible party

* Bankruptcy relief

- Chicago and west suburbs mortgage redo lawyer

- Chicago and west suburbs mortgage redo lawyers

- Chicago and West Suburbs mortgage redo attorney

- Chicago and West Suburbs mortgage redo attorneys

- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS MORTGAGE MODIFICATION LAWYER -

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- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS MORTGAGE MODIFICATION ATTORNEY -

- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS MORTGAGE MODIFICATION ATTORNEYS -

- CHICAGO AND WEST SUBURBS FORECLOSURE LAWYER -

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* Mortgage Negotiation

* Pre-foreclosure loan workout

* Government Loans

* Legal Defenses

* Mortgage Servicing Abuse

* Short Sales

* Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure

* Bankruptcy

* Mortgage rescue

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* Estate Planning

* Wills

* Trusts

* Power of Attorney

* Living Will

* Advanced Directives

* Joint Tenancy

* Asset protection

J. Richard Kulerski is a partner in the Oak Brook (and downtown Chicago) divorce law firm of Kulerski and Cornelison.

Richard has over four decades of trial experience in the divorce courts of Cook and DuPage counties, IL. and is a Harvard trained mediator and settlement negotiator.

Richard and his partner, Kari Cornelison, are staunch advocates of the settlement approach to divorce and both are
active in divorce mediation, collaborative divorce law and in the rapidly growing cooperative divorce movement.

Serving DuPage, Kane, Kendall & Will counties. Practice focused on domestic relations law: family law, divorce, separation, maintenance (alimony), custody, child support, domestic violence, pre-post-and ante-nuptial agreements.
I began my law career clerking then interning with the Kane County State's Attorney's Office (2001-2003) then since passing the bar I have focused my attention on family law.
Prior to law school I worked as a child advocate for abused and neglected children in Addison Illinois (1996-2000). From 1995-1996 I worked with the elderly population in an in-patient Alzheimer's/Dementia facility in Arlington Heights.

Maria is a graduate of the University Of Illinois College Of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a degree in Speech Communication. She received her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law. She is an experienced litigator who tried over 80 cases in DuPage, Kane, Cook and Will counties. Maria has also advocated for her clients in at least an equal number of arbitration hearings. In recent years her practice has concentrated primarily in family law matters, including divorce proceedings, post decree petitions, child custody and paternity matters. Maria also handled administrative hearings on behalf of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, and now accepts cases on behalf of those wishing to appeal an indicated finding made against them by DCFS. She also handles residential real estate closings and estate planning matters.

Maria is currently a member of the adjunct faculty staff at College of DuPage, where she teaches students in the Paralegal Studies program. She has taught seminars for both the DuPage County Bar Association and The DuPage Association of Women Lawyers. She is a past president of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers and is currently an officer of the DuPage Chapter of the Justinian Society of Lawyers.

Since meeting her husband, Maria has become an avid open wheel racing fan. You can find her every Memorial Day weekend in Indianapolis cheering on the winning driver at the Indy 500 with at least 300,000 other fans! In her spare time she enjoys photography and cooking; especially creating new recipes. She hopes to complete a cookbook of recipes collected from generations of her family and friends.

Sharon R. Knobbe is a partner with Knobbe, Laho, Gradishar & Mack, L, where her practice is concentrated in family law and collections. Sharon is an active member of the DuPage County Bar Association, where she currently serves as the 3rd Vice President and has also served, by appointment, as the DCBA Associate Counsel, Chairman of the Family Law Committee Chairman for the Membership Committee, Judiciary Committee, Planning Committee, CLE Committee and has volunteered her time to act as a Judicial Intervention Leader. Sharon is also the 1st Vice President of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers and Past President of the DuPage Chapter of the Justinian Society of Lawyers. In her free time, Sharon serves as an Adjunct Professor at the College of DuPage.

Jigar K. Patel is an Illinois licensed Attorney with an office in Westchester, Illinois, and practicing in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Mr. Patel's firm, The JKP Law Group, Ltd. is a full service firm. Practice areas include Real Estate Transactions, Bankruptcy, Business Counseling, Construction Law, Family Law, Immigration, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, and Litigation.

Brad Cahow has been practicing law in Kane, Dekalb, McHenry, DuPage, Cook, Will and nearby counties since 1981. Brad provides legal services in the following areas:

REAL ESTATE LAW

Brad has represented several thousand real estate clients in residential sales and purchases. He prepares contracts and provides title insurance services. His experience also includes loan modifications, short sales, and landlord tenant disputes

FAMILY LAW

Brad had years of experience in both uncontested and contested divorces, custody disputes, visitation rights, child support issues and adoptions.

ESTATE LAW

Brad prepares Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney for Heatlh Care and Property, Living Wills. His practice also includes Probate.

PERSONAL INJURY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION

If you suffer a personal injury or are hurt at work, Brad will assist you in recovering damages from the party responsible for your injury.

TRAFFIC AND CRIMINAL LAW

Brad provides representation in traffic, misdemeanor, driving under the influence, and non-violent felony cases.

CIVIL LITIGATION

Brad repsesents small claims litigants, debt collection defendants, landlords, tenants, and contract litigants.

INITIAL CONSULTATION IS FREE

Mr. Shaw attended the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and graduated from Illinois College, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1983. He continued his education at the Northern Illinois University College of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctorate Degree in 1986, and became a Licensed Attorney in Illinois on November 6, 1986.

Having previously practiced in general and family law practices, and having served as the Child Support Attorney for Kane County Circuit Court Clerk from 1987-1995,
Mr. Shaw opened his own law practice concentrating in family law in 1991. In 2000 he co-founded the law firm of Shaw, Jacobs & Associates, P.C., St. Charles, Illinois, which concentrates its practice in family law, including dissolution of marriage, financial issues and custody litigation.

Mr. Shaw has been a legal Author and Lecturer for many years, and has served on family law committees including, the ISBA Family Law Section Council (having first served in 1991). He has authored and published articles in the ISBA Family Law newsletter and authored the first chapter of the Illinois Family Law Handbook. He has presented at family law seminars throughout the country.

On behalf of the ISBA Family Law Section Council Custody subcommittee, he
testified in Springfield before Illinois Supreme Court Custody Committee regarding proposed custody legislation on March 28, 2003.

Having a proven track record of success representing men, women and children in Illinois courts, Mr. Shaw has extensive court and trial experience. He has also served as a Mediator and Guardian ad Litem in Family Law cases, and has resolved numerous cases outside of court.

He has been interviewed on family law topics on both television and radio, and has volunteered his time at divorce support groups. Mr. Shaw is continues to serve as an attorney presenter at KIDS (Kids in a Divorcing Society) family court program for parents (1993- present), and is currently the Chair of the Kane County Family Law Committee. He and his firm also support various legal service groups that serve those in need.

Licensed in the Illinois courts and the Federal General Bar since 1991, Ms. Harry's practice focuses primarily on the areas of family law and criminal/traffic defense. Ms. Harry is proud of her ability to assist her clients with the resolution of their problems while making representation affordable.

Ms. Harry graduated Cum Laude from Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois in 1988 and from DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois in 1991. She became licensed in Illinois in 1991 and joined a local DuPage County firm practicing in the areas of criminal defense, family law, estate planning and bankruptcy. Ms. Harry formed her own law firm in 1995 and continues to practice successfully today in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Ms. Harry is an active member of the DuPage County Bar Association. Her previous appointments with the county bar include serving as the former Chair of the Professional Responsibility Committee, the former Chair of the Bankruptcy Committee, on the subcommittee for the Family Law Trial Advocacy Workshop for Practicing Attorneys and as a member of the Legal Referral Service Committee. Ms. Harry also supports the DuPage Legal Aid Foundation by volunteering her services as an attorney and raising funds by participating in the Annual Judge's Nite Show.

At the Law Offices of Michael Meschino, we represent clients throughout the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, including Palatine, Arlington Heights, Wheeling, Rolling Meadows, Buffalo Grove, and Barrington. We understand that when a person needs a lawyer, the underlying legal matter is important. As such, we are committed to providing every client with the attention they need and deserve.

Family Law
We are available to handle divorce law and all of its related matters, including property division, child custody, and spousal support, also known as spousal maintenance. When you retain our services, you will discover that we are willing to take the time to make certain that you understand all of your legal options during these difficult and life-changing times.

Criminal Defense
At the Law Offices of Michael Meschino, we are prepared to defend you against a wide range of criminal charges, including drunk driving, shoplifting, and traffic violations. We understand the impact that a criminal charge can have on your life. We are here to minimize that impact.

Domestic Violence
In Illinois, there are two ways to become entangled in a domestic violence matter: through a divorce filing or by being charged with domestic battery by the police. In either event contacting an experience domestic violence attorney is essential. Michael Meschino brings more than twenty years of legal experience to Illinois domestic violence matters.

Real Estate
We can help you with a variety of real estate matters. From the home buying process to the closing, our residential real estate lawyer can help. We are also available to handle complicated real estate and construction litigation matters.

Estate Planning and Probate
We can help ensure that hard-earned property and assets are passed on appropriately. From the creation of wills and trusts, to assisting with the probate process, we will stand by your side to see that all of your needs are met.

Email us or call us at 1-800-835-4202 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Ms. Cornelison is a certified mediator; collaborative and cooperative divorce lawyer; and divorce trial lawyer with over 13 years of courtroom experience.