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Adriana Cross

Adriana Cross

Trusted Family Law Advocate for Illinois and Missouri Families (Fixed Flat Rate)
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • Illinois, Missouri
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Nikki S. December 30, 2020
Great lawyer and so happy I hired her for my divorce! Hiring Adriana for my somewhat messy, yet still uncontested divorce was the best thing I could have ever done. She made the process so much more bearable and took a lot of the stress out of what was still a stressful process. She always had my best interests in mind and did a good job keeping me informed. It was great knowing she had my back, especially in case my divorce ended up becoming contested. Thank you!! :)
A. R. December 14, 2020
A Quality Choice Attorney Cross was amazing. My divorce was really hard on my finances, and I was going to try to handle it myself, but my ex's attorney was really tough (one of those big firms), and with my house on the line I was scared I was going to walk away with nothing. Ms. Cross really wants to help people, and that came across clearly in our consultation, and throughout the course of representation. Not only did she listen to all of my concerns, she got me an extremely generous settlement in my divorce, and her flat rates and payment plan made the whole process extremely affordable. She is a tough lawyer, but I could tell my case had her full attention. She is one of the few lawyers that encourages her clients to openly communicate with her, and she tells you the truth even if it is what you don't want to hear. I would highly recommend her, especially if you have real estate on the table and are going through a bitter divorce.
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Biography

Adriana C. Cross is a compassionate and experienced family law, estate planning, and bankruptcy attorney licensed in both Illinois and Missouri. She is the founder of A Cross Law Firm, PLLC, a full-service law firm proudly serving individuals and families across St. Louis City and County (MO), St. Clair and Madison Counties (IL), and the greater Chicago area.

Raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Adriana has been committed to helping clients in Illinois for over six years, bringing empathy, strategy, and clear communication to every case. With her recent admission to the Missouri Bar, she now extends her legal services across the Mississippi River—particularly in family law matters.

Ms. Cross personally handles every case that comes into the firm, ensuring that clients receive individualized attention and thoughtful advocacy. Her areas of practice include family law (divorce, custody, guardianship, and DCFS defense), estate planning, and bankruptcy for Illinois clients only. She is particularly skilled at integrating these areas to provide clients with comprehensive legal solutions during difficult transitions.

Adriana is admitted to practice in the Northern District of Illinois Bankruptcy Court (since 2019) and the Southern District of Illinois Bankruptcy Court (since 2024). She is not currently licensed to handle bankruptcy matters in Missouri.

She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Saint Louis University in 2006, her MBA in 2009, and her J.D. in 2012. Her commitment to service began in 2002 through volunteer work with abused children and the elderly. In 2012, she joined AmeriCorps at the Richard J. Daley Center, helping self-represented litigants navigate divorce and training law students in legal compliance.

Before founding A Cross Law Firm, PLLC, Adriana practiced at John Buchmiller & Associates, focusing on family law, elder law, and bankruptcy. She established her own firm to offer a more client-centered, holistic approach to legal services—one grounded in comp

Practice Areas
Divorce
Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Video Conferencing
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free 15 minute phone consultation. Book Online
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    We do not accept credit cards for bankruptcy matters. We do accept credit cards for family law, divorce and all other matters.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    We offer fixed flat-fee monthly engagement agreements for those who prefer no surprise billing. We also offer our standardized hourly engagement agreement.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
Supreme Court of Illinois
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Missouri
The Missouri Bar
ID Number: 77664
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Attorney
A Cross Law PLLC
Current
Education
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
J.D. (2011)
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Illinois
Member
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Illinois State Bar Association
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Cook County Bar Association
Member
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Chicago Bar Association
Member
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Certifications
Bankruptcy Practice
Northern District of Illinois
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A Cross Law Firm Pllc
Chicago
111 W Jackson
Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60604
US
Telephone: (708) 402-8523
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed