Karen M. Schetz
About Karen M. Schetz
Karen M. Schetz is a lawyer based in Lake Forest, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Karen M. Schetz is recognized in the following practice area:
- Lake Forest, Illinois
- Family Law
Current Firm: Steiner Howeth Pasquesi & Hatch Ltd.
Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A., graduated 2003 and DePaul University, J.D., graduated 2006
Location: Lake Forest, IL
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