Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Family Law
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Jonathan Merel is an experienced attorney and litigator who advocates for his clients in all family law proceedings, including settlement negotiations and trials. Jonathan founded The Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C. in early 2009. Prior to starting the firm, Jonathan worked at another Chicago-based family law practice for many years. Jonathan has grown his firm to include 4 other attorneys, an excellent staff and an additional office location in the suburbs. Jonathan has a great deal of e...
Mr. Leavitt is a Founding Partner with Grund & Leavitt. He has litigated a number of high profile trials and appeals in both federal and state courts.Before becoming a partner in the firm, he served as a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois and as a justice on the Illinois Appellate Court. This followed 20 years in a successful private practice. The Chicago Bar Association remarked when evaluating him that "he enjoys impeccable credentials" and the Chicago Council of Lawyer...
Russell Knight is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Russell, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, and Naples, Florida has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Russell is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Russell Knight has practiced family law exclusively for more than 19 years. He is the founder of The...
Marc R. Fisher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Marc R., who practices law in Bannockburn, Illinois, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marc R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Melissa Spero is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Melissa, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kevin A. Salzstein has extensive knowledge and experience in successfully negotiating and litigating a range of Family Law issues including, both contested and uncontested divorces, spousal maintenance (formerly alimony), dissipation, parenting time, child support, property distribution, order modification, orders of protection, and allocation of parental responsibility. Kevin attended Indiana University – Bloomington where he majored in Psychology and double-minored in Business and Cri...
Laude Hartrum IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Laude, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laude is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kara Wolinski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Kara, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jaclyn DeSana is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Jaclyn, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jaclyn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
William Trabaris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. William, who practices law in Bannockburn, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Josephine Norton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Josephine, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Josephine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Marleena Broekema is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Marleena, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marleena is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeffrey D. Muntz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Jeffrey D., who practices law in St. Charles, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jason Pica II is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation. Jason, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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