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Maria M Barlow  

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A highly acclaimed divorce and family law advocate, Attorney Maria Barlow possesses the determination and drive to fight for her clients in and out of the courtroom. Common cases handled by Attorney Maria Barlow include adoption, annulment, child abduction, guardianship, and celebrity divorce. Attorney Maria Barlow holds memberships with several legal associations, including the Association of Black Women Attorneys and the American Bar Association. Attorney Maria Barlow is the proud recipient of the American Academy of Attorneys - Top 40 Under 40 Family Law Attorney and American Institute of Legal Advocates - Top Ten Award awards. A New York Law School graduate, Attorney Maria Barlow understands the stress associated with any divorce and family law complication and will provide supportive and reliable representation for her clients during their time of need. Attorney Maria Barlow has developed her divorce and family law practice as one of the most trusted in the US.

 Website justia.com

Review

by Google
4.10
44 reviews  

'm extremely satisfied with the legal services of Attorney Maria Barlow. Thanks to Attorney Barlow I can move forward in being a father to my 2 year old son. Maria is an expert in her area of law and when engaging with the courts or her legal opponent, Maria will go to bat for you and hold nothing back. I thank Attorney Maria Barlow for doing a great job of helping me re-connect with my son.

Ms. Barlow was recommended to me by one of her colleagues. She could not have been a better match for the situation at hand, she was very confident, professional and very detailed. I will definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great attorney. Keep up the great job we need more attorneys like you, who are working hard for their clients.

I'm a client of ARAG and chose Attorney Barlow because she was in close proximity to me. I had a traffic ticket I sought her counsel and help with and it resulted in the ticket being dismissed. Attorney Barlow was professional, informative and responsive. I am grateful for her expertise.

I was referred to Ms. Barlow by a friend actually, someone who hired her prior. My husband and I were going through a horrible separation that caused major friction over the children but Ms. Barlow made sure everything worked accordingly. She's straight forward and will tell you everything you need to know in the door. If I ever needed to, I'd hire her again without a doubt!

Maria is very compassionate and caring. I referred to her by family and receive excellent results. I truly hope that God bless her and practice.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.10
    5 reviews  

    'm extremely satisfied with the legal services of Attorney Maria Barlow. Thanks to Attorney Barlow I can move forward in being a father to my 2 year old son. Maria is an expert in her area of law and when engaging with the courts or her legal opponent, Maria will go to bat for you and hold nothing back. I thank Attorney Maria Barlow for doing a great job of helping me re-connect with my son.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.10
    5 reviews  

    Ms. Barlow was recommended to me by one of her colleagues. She could not have been a better match for the situation at hand, she was very confident, professional and very detailed. I will definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great attorney. Keep up the great job we need more attorneys like you, who are working hard for their clients.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.10
    5 reviews  

    I'm a client of ARAG and chose Attorney Barlow because she was in close proximity to me. I had a traffic ticket I sought her counsel and help with and it resulted in the ticket being dismissed. Attorney Barlow was professional, informative and responsive. I am grateful for her expertise.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.10
    5 reviews  

    I was referred to Ms. Barlow by a friend actually, someone who hired her prior. My husband and I were going through a horrible separation that caused major friction over the children but Ms. Barlow made sure everything worked accordingly. She's straight forward and will tell you everything you need to know in the door. If I ever needed to, I'd hire her again without a doubt!

  • Review

    by Google
    4.10
    5 reviews  

    Maria is very compassionate and caring. I referred to her by family and receive excellent results. I truly hope that God bless her and practice.

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Efrain Vega 

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Attorney Efrain Vega delivers only the top-quality representation for his divorce and family law clients. Attorney Efrain Vega commonly handles cases involving child custody and divorce. Before securing his position as one of the best divorce and family law attorneys, Attorney Efrain Vega graduated from John Marshall Law School. If you are seeking help with your divorce and family law matter, then rely on one of the best attorneys in the business to get the job done.

 Website

Review

by Google
4.40
13 reviews  

He doesn't respond to emails He does nothing but show his face He loves using " let's play nice " and unrealistic He doesn't fight like if he is your attorney He doesn't follow your request He resigned when asked what exactly did you do for me !

Best lawyer around tbh, he tells you how it is, gives you a realistic outcome on what may happen doesn't B.S. when it comes to your case. Because of him, I'm able to have my rights as a father, couldn't thank this man enough

Very upset I had high hopes as I was recommended this lawyer by one of his family members. I called and scheduled an appointment I drove 45 minutes and called because I was having trouble finding the office. The receptionist asks my name and says she doesn’t have me down for an appointment I was confused cause I had just made the appointment a week prior. Her response was I called and you didn’t answer so I filled the spot with someone else, I did not receive a call from her or a text. So I just drove 45 minutes for nothing and I get to drive 45 min back with no answers to my legal questions or a lawyer.

Would give him less than one star but google won’t allow that.

Best lawyer ever !

  • Review

    by Google
    4.40
    5 reviews  

    He doesn't respond to emails He does nothing but show his face He loves using " let's play nice " and unrealistic He doesn't fight like if he is your attorney He doesn't follow your request He resigned when asked what exactly did you do for me !

  • Review

    by Google
    4.40
    5 reviews  

    Best lawyer around tbh, he tells you how it is, gives you a realistic outcome on what may happen doesn't B.S. when it comes to your case. Because of him, I'm able to have my rights as a father, couldn't thank this man enough

  • Review

    by Google
    4.40
    5 reviews  

    Very upset I had high hopes as I was recommended this lawyer by one of his family members. I called and scheduled an appointment I drove 45 minutes and called because I was having trouble finding the office. The receptionist asks my name and says she doesn’t have me down for an appointment I was confused cause I had just made the appointment a week prior. Her response was I called and you didn’t answer so I filled the spot with someone else, I did not receive a call from her or a text. So I just drove 45 minutes for nothing and I get to drive 45 min back with no answers to my legal questions or a lawyer.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.40
    5 reviews  

    Would give him less than one star but google won’t allow that.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.40
    5 reviews  

    Best lawyer ever !

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Izabela Kawiec, 

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Attorney Izabela Krawiec welcomes the challenge of a complex divorce and family law matter. Attorney Izabela Krawiec is an asset in the field of divorce and family law and has handled cases comprising family law appeals, grandparent's rights, adoption, and palimony. Attorney Izabela Krawiec is a member of the American Bar Foundation. Recognized for her insightful contributions to the legal profession, Attorney Izabela Krawiec received the Best Attorneys in America and Super Lawyer awards. Since graduating from the New Charter University (formerly Andrew Jackson University), Attorney Izabela Krawiec has shown noteworthy accomplishments in the practice of divorce and family law. When you hire Attorney Izabela Krawiec, you will never feel as though you have to handle your divorce and family law case alone.

Fee Structure: No Fees, We Win

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Review

by Google
5.00
12 reviews  

My divorce had some complexity but Jenny had no idea how to handle it and kept charging me anyway. I ended up BROKE. There are thousands of lawyers in Chicago, nearly any other one is better. She’s a clerk, not a lawyer, and should not be charging like one.

Izabela K. was very friendly, personable, and attentive to me. I felt that she represented me and my concerns very well.

I'm thankful to have found the Jeltes Law Offices. Izabela was professional, responsive, and so comforting during the whole process. She kept me informed and explained each step of the process, which was a huge relief to me. The support staff who also helped with my case were helpful and did a great job. I appreciate the transparent billing/rates and the ability to pay in multiple ways (credit card, venmo, check). I would absolutely recommend the Law Offices of J. Jeltes!

I had the pleasure of working with Jenny Jeltes and Kelly Bennett. They were both beyond phenomenal in the handling of my case. I could not have endured the process without having them on my side. They were professional at all times and constantly put my mind at ease when I became frustrated with the process. I highly recommend them and will definitely utilize their services again (if needed). They earned my trust and the services were very affordable. I would definitely use them again in the future (if needed).

Kelly was the absolute BEST! I was referred to her and Jenny through a friend, and I am SO glad I retained them. I was fighting to get child support that was owed to me for over 23 years - and within a few months finally got the arrearage and some of the interest paid to me. They always kept me informed of what was happening, and never gave me a hard time no matter how many questions I asked. Basically, they changed my life and my daughter's, and I will forever be grateful!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    My divorce had some complexity but Jenny had no idea how to handle it and kept charging me anyway. I ended up BROKE. There are thousands of lawyers in Chicago, nearly any other one is better. She’s a clerk, not a lawyer, and should not be charging like one.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Izabela K. was very friendly, personable, and attentive to me. I felt that she represented me and my concerns very well.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    I'm thankful to have found the Jeltes Law Offices. Izabela was professional, responsive, and so comforting during the whole process. She kept me informed and explained each step of the process, which was a huge relief to me. The support staff who also helped with my case were helpful and did a great job. I appreciate the transparent billing/rates and the ability to pay in multiple ways (credit card, venmo, check). I would absolutely recommend the Law Offices of J. Jeltes!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    I had the pleasure of working with Jenny Jeltes and Kelly Bennett. They were both beyond phenomenal in the handling of my case. I could not have endured the process without having them on my side. They were professional at all times and constantly put my mind at ease when I became frustrated with the process. I highly recommend them and will definitely utilize their services again (if needed). They earned my trust and the services were very affordable. I would definitely use them again in the future (if needed).

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Kelly was the absolute BEST! I was referred to her and Jenny through a friend, and I am SO glad I retained them. I was fighting to get child support that was owed to me for over 23 years - and within a few months finally got the arrearage and some of the interest paid to me. They always kept me informed of what was happening, and never gave me a hard time no matter how many questions I asked. Basically, they changed my life and my daughter's, and I will forever be grateful!

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Kourosh Arami 

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Recruit the help of Attorney Kourosh Arami, the family law attorney who is there for his clients. Attorney Kourosh Arami helps with conflicts stemming from child custody, child support, adoption, divorce, family law appeals, and alimony. Since graduating from the New York Law School, Attorney Kourosh Arami has shown noteworthy accomplishments in the practice of divorce and family law. If you are seeking help with your divorce and family law matter, then rely on one of the best attorneys in the business to get the job done.

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 Website justia.com

Review

by Google
4.70
98 reviews  

My situation was very tough and needed a strong professional attorney. Mr. Arami and his team took care of my situation and settled my matter better than I would have expected. I feel like I have my life back and I can move forward without my situation holding me back. I highly recommend his firm for his dedication to his clients.

Mr. Arami is one of the most professional attorneys I have dealt with! He is very passionate and puts his all into his work. He was very responsive to each and every one of my questions and concerns, his team was very sweet and empathetic. I would HIGHLY recommend this law office!

I've had many attorneys over these past 20 years give me the run around this attorneys and his staff finalized my motion to terminate child support in a matter of weeks. His staff stayed in contact with me and were always available. Thank you for everything from the bottom of my heart to the top of my paycheck.

Arami Law is the way to go. I wish I would have known this earlier. I've gone through 4 lawyers from other firms in the past already. I even fired one of them on the stand. However, the level of competency Arami Law functions at is unparalleled. The way they represent you is air tight. I witness them win battles in the court room for me daily; Im talking hard fought battles, in real time. These guys are battle tested. I'll put them up against anybody. I'm totally satisfied with Arami Law.

Kourosh is hands down the best lawyer you could ever ask for. He fights for your case as if it’s his own. Marriage is itself a struggle, let alone a divorce, but I guarantee you that Kourosh will take care of it. Consider the first marriage practice, but the Arami Law team a pro at divorce!

  • Review

    by Google
    4.70
    5 reviews  

    My situation was very tough and needed a strong professional attorney. Mr. Arami and his team took care of my situation and settled my matter better than I would have expected. I feel like I have my life back and I can move forward without my situation holding me back. I highly recommend his firm for his dedication to his clients.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.70
    5 reviews  

    Mr. Arami is one of the most professional attorneys I have dealt with! He is very passionate and puts his all into his work. He was very responsive to each and every one of my questions and concerns, his team was very sweet and empathetic. I would HIGHLY recommend this law office!

  • Review

    by Google
    4.70
    5 reviews  

    I've had many attorneys over these past 20 years give me the run around this attorneys and his staff finalized my motion to terminate child support in a matter of weeks. His staff stayed in contact with me and were always available. Thank you for everything from the bottom of my heart to the top of my paycheck.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.70
    5 reviews  

    Arami Law is the way to go. I wish I would have known this earlier. I've gone through 4 lawyers from other firms in the past already. I even fired one of them on the stand. However, the level of competency Arami Law functions at is unparalleled. The way they represent you is air tight. I witness them win battles in the court room for me daily; Im talking hard fought battles, in real time. These guys are battle tested. I'll put them up against anybody. I'm totally satisfied with Arami Law.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.70
    5 reviews  

    Kourosh is hands down the best lawyer you could ever ask for. He fights for your case as if it’s his own. Marriage is itself a struggle, let alone a divorce, but I guarantee you that Kourosh will take care of it. Consider the first marriage practice, but the Arami Law team a pro at divorce!

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Joshua Haid 

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A highly acclaimed divorce and family law advocate, Attorney Joshua Haid possesses the determination and drive to fight for his clients in and out of the courtroom. Although Attorney Joshua Haid covers all aspects of divorce and family law, his more common cases consist of divorce, child support, and mother's rights. Attorney Joshua Haid dedicates his time to legal organizations, such as the American Bar Association. Recognized for his insightful contributions to the legal profession, Attorney Joshua Haid received the Super Lawyer and American Academy of Attorneys - Top 40 Under 40 Family Law Attorney awards. Attorney Joshua Haid earned his JD from Georgetown University's Law Center and has applied compassion and professionalism to every case he manages. This attorney is more than qualified to handle the most complex divorce and family law cases and is waiting for your call today!

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 Website justia.com

Review

by Google
3.80
16 reviews  

I had the pleasure of working with Josh Haid and Toni Conrad for my divorce and was pleased with the service and timely manner in which it was resolved. They helped me to better understand the legal process and make educated decisions based on my situation. Josh and Toni were willing to take the time to answer my questions in-depth and provide guidance.

Josh and Shay were amazing. I always felt in the know and like things were explained well, and I was given an accurate view of what could and would likely happen, never just told what I wanted to hear. Both Josh and Shay were professional and caring in my difficult time and always made me feel important. They continued to work with me even with times were tough both financially and emotionally and I appreciate their dedication even 2 years post decree with the continued craziness that happened.

Attorney Morgan Gay was efficient, highly professional and extremely knowledgeable of family law. She always made time to fully answer my questions and address any concerns. She gave advice and guidance in a straight-forward genuine manner. She was extremely supportive and worked hard to keep my case moving forward even with extreme opposition from opposing counsel. Attentive from beginning to the end of the case.

Stay away from this group. I paid big money to get nothing. I was only told this is the best we can do for you. Cost of my divorce about killed me .I still have to go back to court to get my belongings.

I feel lucky to have had Jacqueline as my attorney. My case was extremely stressful, and I felt helpless before her. She put me at ease once she started working with me. Jacqueline promptly answered any questions I might have. She worked hard making sure all the paperwork needed for this case was available and ready. Especially at the circumstances we are facing. We constantly exchanged calls and emails on making sure things are going as planned, and this made the devorce experience better that it was. She is great with communicating via email or phone calls. I feel like she was there for me and without Jacqueline I could not make this journey. In addition, she is very professional and very well-informed of her family law. Jackie was the greatest attorney I ever met, and I would recommend to anyone looking for a friendly attorney. Hani.

  • Review

    by Google
    3.80
    5 reviews  

    I had the pleasure of working with Josh Haid and Toni Conrad for my divorce and was pleased with the service and timely manner in which it was resolved. They helped me to better understand the legal process and make educated decisions based on my situation. Josh and Toni were willing to take the time to answer my questions in-depth and provide guidance.

  • Review

    by Google
    3.80
    5 reviews  

    Josh and Shay were amazing. I always felt in the know and like things were explained well, and I was given an accurate view of what could and would likely happen, never just told what I wanted to hear. Both Josh and Shay were professional and caring in my difficult time and always made me feel important. They continued to work with me even with times were tough both financially and emotionally and I appreciate their dedication even 2 years post decree with the continued craziness that happened.

  • Review

    by Google
    3.80
    5 reviews  

    Attorney Morgan Gay was efficient, highly professional and extremely knowledgeable of family law. She always made time to fully answer my questions and address any concerns. She gave advice and guidance in a straight-forward genuine manner. She was extremely supportive and worked hard to keep my case moving forward even with extreme opposition from opposing counsel. Attentive from beginning to the end of the case.

  • Review

    by Google
    3.80
    5 reviews  

    Stay away from this group. I paid big money to get nothing. I was only told this is the best we can do for you. Cost of my divorce about killed me .I still have to go back to court to get my belongings.

  • Review

    by Google
    3.80
    5 reviews  

    I feel lucky to have had Jacqueline as my attorney. My case was extremely stressful, and I felt helpless before her. She put me at ease once she started working with me. Jacqueline promptly answered any questions I might have. She worked hard making sure all the paperwork needed for this case was available and ready. Especially at the circumstances we are facing. We constantly exchanged calls and emails on making sure things are going as planned, and this made the devorce experience better that it was. She is great with communicating via email or phone calls. I feel like she was there for me and without Jacqueline I could not make this journey. In addition, she is very professional and very well-informed of her family law. Jackie was the greatest attorney I ever met, and I would recommend to anyone looking for a friendly attorney. Hani.

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Angela Hwang 

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Attorney Angela Hwang’s close attention to detail in every case she handles has contributed to her unmatched success in the practice of divorce and family law. Attorney Angela Hwang’s skills are unsurpassed in the areas of child custody, child support, and divorce. Attorney Angela Hwang earned her JD from the New York Law School and has applied compassion and professionalism to every case she manages. If you are seeking help with your divorce and family law matter, then rely on one of the best attorneys in the business to get the job done.

 Website

Review

by Google
4.70
185 reviews  

A year ago, I thought I was done for when I was served for custody of my son. I began to look for lawyers in my area and I am beyond blessed to have found Sean and his law firm! After my first meeting with Sean, I felt such a relief knowing I was in good hands. My lawyer Hannah was amazing beginning to end! She was very knowledgeable and responsive to my millions of questions! The whole team shows the most care for their clients and the case, I would definitely recommend them to anyone in search of a family lawyer! If needed I would come back to Sean! Thank you for everything!!

This review is for Sean Chaudhuri He has been a great attorney. Divorce is hard enough on a family and the most important thing to me is feeling like I have someone fighting for me and my children. Someone who makes me feel like they genuinely care about how our future turns out and is knowledgeable and prepared to represent us and achieve the best outcome. He is a great communicator and always available when I need to talk as well as being very well organized and prepared. He has done a great job and I would recommend him to anyone entering into a divorce.

I have much respect to the entire team. Sean, Angela, Oliver, and everyone here was amazing and the support was stellar! They advocate and fight for you. I highly recommend this firm and team without reservation. No doubt about it!!

I hired The Mehta Law Group for a uncontested divorce, all of the paperwork was drafted in the time promised and the court date was shortly after, Mr. Chaudhuri sent one of his associates no issues everything went through as promised, would give this law firms name and number to anyone looking for a divorce lawyer, very happy with the work they did

My fiance and I made an appointment over the phone yesterday with a young women whos name I cant recall. We drove over an hour to address she gave us in skokie that I couldn't even find online. We showed up this morming unable to find them and when we called we were told we dont have an appointment.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.70
    5 reviews  

    A year ago, I thought I was done for when I was served for custody of my son. I began to look for lawyers in my area and I am beyond blessed to have found Sean and his law firm! After my first meeting with Sean, I felt such a relief knowing I was in good hands. My lawyer Hannah was amazing beginning to end! She was very knowledgeable and responsive to my millions of questions! The whole team shows the most care for their clients and the case, I would definitely recommend them to anyone in search of a family lawyer! If needed I would come back to Sean! Thank you for everything!!

  • Review

    by Google
    4.70
    5 reviews  

    This review is for Sean Chaudhuri He has been a great attorney. Divorce is hard enough on a family and the most important thing to me is feeling like I have someone fighting for me and my children. Someone who makes me feel like they genuinely care about how our future turns out and is knowledgeable and prepared to represent us and achieve the best outcome. He is a great communicator and always available when I need to talk as well as being very well organized and prepared. He has done a great job and I would recommend him to anyone entering into a divorce.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.70
    5 reviews  

    I have much respect to the entire team. Sean, Angela, Oliver, and everyone here was amazing and the support was stellar! They advocate and fight for you. I highly recommend this firm and team without reservation. No doubt about it!!

  • Review

    by Google
    4.70
    5 reviews  

    I hired The Mehta Law Group for a uncontested divorce, all of the paperwork was drafted in the time promised and the court date was shortly after, Mr. Chaudhuri sent one of his associates no issues everything went through as promised, would give this law firms name and number to anyone looking for a divorce lawyer, very happy with the work they did

  • Review

    by Google
    4.70
    5 reviews  

    My fiance and I made an appointment over the phone yesterday with a young women whos name I cant recall. We drove over an hour to address she gave us in skokie that I couldn't even find online. We showed up this morming unable to find them and when we called we were told we dont have an appointment.

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Bradford L Bennett 

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Since 2007, Attorney Bradford Bennett has made an impactful difference in the lives of many individuals facing divorce and family law issues. A Golden Gate University School of Law graduate, Attorney Bradford Bennett commonly handles cases involving divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, mediation, and grandparent's rights. A Golden Gate University School of Law graduate, Attorney Bradford Bennett handles all types of difficult divorce and family law matters. For your initial consultation with a determined attorney who will fight in your corner, call Attorney Bradford Bennett's office now.

 Website justia.com

Review

by Google
4.90
23 reviews  

I retained Marc as my divorce attorney in mid July 2015 after already going through 2 other divorce attorneys! I was getting nowhere with the prior attorneys and my divorce was dragging on and on for almost a year and a half (it was a relatively simple divorce). We were getting close to my trial date and I felt my attorney at that time would not have my divorce resolved prior to the trial date and I would end up in court which I did not want to do! After giving it much thought, I decided to start looking for yet another attorney…ugh! I met with Marc one afternoon and he really set my mind at ease. He reviewed my case and assured me he could help resolve my divorce quickly without a doubt. He was always very professional and treated me like a real person and not just another case he was working on. He was always willing to answer any questions I had and explained things to me clearly and never confused me with all the legal stuff. Marc is wonderful about returning emails and phone calls. I don’t think I ever had to wait more than a few hours to hear back from him. He was always available when I needed him and always offered great advice! Marc and his team worked quickly on my case and got my divorce settled without having to go to trial and I couldn’t be happier. If you’re looking for a great divorce attorney that will be there for you and treat you like you deserve to be treated, hire Marc Bangser….you won’t be disappointed!

I came to Marc for a second opinion on a matter my current lawyer and I were working on and from that moment I knew he would be my lawyer moving forward. I explained the situation to him and he told me point blank that I should not of filed the petition that I did at this time and that had this issue had been addressed in my original decree that I would not be in this situation. Since the petition had been filed we had to move forward. Marc laid out the facts, options and especially the cost benefit analysis. Which was monumental for me as a single mom. Marc always had my best interest in mind. He fought for me, was patient and kept me focused when things got nasty. He was always prompt, efficient and at no point was any "I" not dotted or "T" not crossed. He has a great attention to detail and truly takes pride in all he does. In the end Marc was able to get me more than I was looking for and was able to solidify things that had not been in my original decree. If you are looking for a lawyer who is truly invested in his clients well being, who is truly working for you, an investigative lawyer who will work through the night to make sure your case is solid, a man who is beyond professional in all he does and is not only respectful of your situation but is empathetic and sympathetic as well, then Marc is the right lawyer for you!!!

From the initial consultation to our first court appearance Brad showed great knowledge and demonstrated his experience. Brad was able to help me gain temporary custody of my son during a turbulent time in my life. His team is fast and available for any questions I had. Brad would also call just to check in and see how I was doing which I think is a great show of compassion and professionalism on his part. Overall I am very satisfied in retaining Brad.

Divorce is a challenging thing, period. When you make the decision to move forward, tell a few people, everyone has opinions which contradict the other. Searching the internet leads to a significant amount of opinions, war stories with horrible outcomes, etc…. I was referred to Marc and Brad from a close friend going through a very challenging divorce. I actually spoke with Marc a number of times covering a period of nearly three years. Not once was Marc pushy, he always listened, and his goal was my and my children’s happiness WITH the kids being his first priority. These guys know what they’re doing and are also very good at managing your expectations. The outcome they’re striving for is: speed, accuracy, keeping tensions calm, and walking away with everyone feeling as good as they can. While I hope to never go through the process again, if I do, Marc will be my guy.

The team at Bennett & Bangser LLC are a true class act, from top to bottom. Divorce is complicated and challenging, emotionally and financially. I retained Bennett & Bangser LLC for my divorce, one that was full of custody and financial challenges. I found Marc to be extremely well practiced, knowledgeable, and understanding of every situation, regardless of how uncontrollable it seemed to be. Bennett & Bangser LLC will fight for you and your family, tooth and nail. They know the laws, in and out! From scheduling the needed paperwork, to court time/appearances, they will have your back through it all. Bennett & Bangser LLC was recommended to me by a trusted friend and they did not let me down at all. They would be the first and only team I would recommend.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.90
    5 reviews  

    I retained Marc as my divorce attorney in mid July 2015 after already going through 2 other divorce attorneys! I was getting nowhere with the prior attorneys and my divorce was dragging on and on for almost a year and a half (it was a relatively simple divorce). We were getting close to my trial date and I felt my attorney at that time would not have my divorce resolved prior to the trial date and I would end up in court which I did not want to do! After giving it much thought, I decided to start looking for yet another attorney…ugh! I met with Marc one afternoon and he really set my mind at ease. He reviewed my case and assured me he could help resolve my divorce quickly without a doubt. He was always very professional and treated me like a real person and not just another case he was working on. He was always willing to answer any questions I had and explained things to me clearly and never confused me with all the legal stuff. Marc is wonderful about returning emails and phone calls. I don’t think I ever had to wait more than a few hours to hear back from him. He was always available when I needed him and always offered great advice! Marc and his team worked quickly on my case and got my divorce settled without having to go to trial and I couldn’t be happier. If you’re looking for a great divorce attorney that will be there for you and treat you like you deserve to be treated, hire Marc Bangser….you won’t be disappointed!

  • Review

    by Google
    4.90
    5 reviews  

    I came to Marc for a second opinion on a matter my current lawyer and I were working on and from that moment I knew he would be my lawyer moving forward. I explained the situation to him and he told me point blank that I should not of filed the petition that I did at this time and that had this issue had been addressed in my original decree that I would not be in this situation. Since the petition had been filed we had to move forward. Marc laid out the facts, options and especially the cost benefit analysis. Which was monumental for me as a single mom. Marc always had my best interest in mind. He fought for me, was patient and kept me focused when things got nasty. He was always prompt, efficient and at no point was any "I" not dotted or "T" not crossed. He has a great attention to detail and truly takes pride in all he does. In the end Marc was able to get me more than I was looking for and was able to solidify things that had not been in my original decree. If you are looking for a lawyer who is truly invested in his clients well being, who is truly working for you, an investigative lawyer who will work through the night to make sure your case is solid, a man who is beyond professional in all he does and is not only respectful of your situation but is empathetic and sympathetic as well, then Marc is the right lawyer for you!!!

  • Review

    by Google
    4.90
    5 reviews  

    From the initial consultation to our first court appearance Brad showed great knowledge and demonstrated his experience. Brad was able to help me gain temporary custody of my son during a turbulent time in my life. His team is fast and available for any questions I had. Brad would also call just to check in and see how I was doing which I think is a great show of compassion and professionalism on his part. Overall I am very satisfied in retaining Brad.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.90
    5 reviews  

    Divorce is a challenging thing, period. When you make the decision to move forward, tell a few people, everyone has opinions which contradict the other. Searching the internet leads to a significant amount of opinions, war stories with horrible outcomes, etc…. I was referred to Marc and Brad from a close friend going through a very challenging divorce. I actually spoke with Marc a number of times covering a period of nearly three years. Not once was Marc pushy, he always listened, and his goal was my and my children’s happiness WITH the kids being his first priority. These guys know what they’re doing and are also very good at managing your expectations. The outcome they’re striving for is: speed, accuracy, keeping tensions calm, and walking away with everyone feeling as good as they can. While I hope to never go through the process again, if I do, Marc will be my guy.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.90
    5 reviews  

    The team at Bennett & Bangser LLC are a true class act, from top to bottom. Divorce is complicated and challenging, emotionally and financially. I retained Bennett & Bangser LLC for my divorce, one that was full of custody and financial challenges. I found Marc to be extremely well practiced, knowledgeable, and understanding of every situation, regardless of how uncontrollable it seemed to be. Bennett & Bangser LLC will fight for you and your family, tooth and nail. They know the laws, in and out! From scheduling the needed paperwork, to court time/appearances, they will have your back through it all. Bennett & Bangser LLC was recommended to me by a trusted friend and they did not let me down at all. They would be the first and only team I would recommend.

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Marie Christine Fahnert 

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In times of family turmoil, rely on the expertise of one of the best attorneys in the business. Driven to guarantee client satisfaction, Attorney Marie Fahnert is present for her clients at every stage of their child support, alimony, and divorce case. Before securing her position as one of the best divorce and family law attorneys, Attorney Marie Fahnert graduated from Northwestern University's School of Law. If you are looking for an attorney who will bring compassion yet professionalism to the table, then reach out to Attorney Marie Fahnert and her team today.

 Website

Review

by Google
4.30
6 reviews  

I came to Marie Fahnert with a difficult divorce challenge and detailed to her specifically what I was hoping to accomplish. She was forthright about where I should set my expectations (as they were initially both too high and too low) and we began developing a sensible legal strategy that allowed me to do some of legwork (to keep fees reasonable). What I quickly discovered is that Marie is a hard-working (and sometimes overworked), thoughtful, honest family law attorney. There is no glitz or attitude or pretense. I always felt like I was getting straightforward counsel. Two particular areas of her practice deserve praise. She shines in her research, writing and preparation. And her firm is mostly paperless utilizing the web application Box to create virtual file cabinets to share communications and documents with her clients. I always had access to every document related to my case. Do not be dissuaded by the fact that she is a younger attorney. She has honed her courtroom presence, never seeming flustered by grumpy judges or overzealous opposing counsel. While her hourly rates are not cheap, I still felt her services were a true value. I couldn't be more pleased with the partnership we created and the results of our efforts. I highly recommend her.

Ms. Fahnert was contracted to complete a simple process that she was asked for over a year to do that was a part of her contract with me. She refused to do the simple task. I paid anothe lawyer a nominal fee who was able to do the task in 3 weeks. Her work was pathetic and terrible otherwise as well. Stay far away.

Marie is a smart, thoughtful, effective attorney who approaches law the way you would want your advocate to represent you. Above all, she is a person of integrity, who approaches things calmly, strategically and with a solid understanding of the law. Integrity in the field of family law is a rare quality; there are so many ego-maniacal, self-serving, self-dealing attorneys out there. You never know if they are out for you or out for themselves. People get so caught up in divorce; they think they have to file this motion and that motion. Most of it is nonsense and just serves to jack up the fees of the attorney, who will gladly tell you why you should be at "war" with your ex. They then start a war for you that nobody can win and everybody, but the attorneys, lose. Marie won't do that. She will counsel you, help you, empower you to make good decisions for yourself. It is the most important thing you could ask for. And, if your ex starts a war against you, I can not think of anyone more effective than Marie at stomping out that fire and getting you safely and reasonably out the other side. Marie is the attorney for people who have a life and want to get on with it, rather than spending every last bit of energy fighting it out in the courts. I could not recommend Marie more highly.

Julia is really nice and effective. The entire firm is professional and impressively friendly. I would definitely go back for my own future cases(if any) and recommend others.

I'd recommend Marie Fahnert as a Chicago divorce lawyer. She has an impressive understanding of the law and is a great legal partner.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.30
    5 reviews  

    I came to Marie Fahnert with a difficult divorce challenge and detailed to her specifically what I was hoping to accomplish. She was forthright about where I should set my expectations (as they were initially both too high and too low) and we began developing a sensible legal strategy that allowed me to do some of legwork (to keep fees reasonable). What I quickly discovered is that Marie is a hard-working (and sometimes overworked), thoughtful, honest family law attorney. There is no glitz or attitude or pretense. I always felt like I was getting straightforward counsel. Two particular areas of her practice deserve praise. She shines in her research, writing and preparation. And her firm is mostly paperless utilizing the web application Box to create virtual file cabinets to share communications and documents with her clients. I always had access to every document related to my case. Do not be dissuaded by the fact that she is a younger attorney. She has honed her courtroom presence, never seeming flustered by grumpy judges or overzealous opposing counsel. While her hourly rates are not cheap, I still felt her services were a true value. I couldn't be more pleased with the partnership we created and the results of our efforts. I highly recommend her.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.30
    5 reviews  

    Ms. Fahnert was contracted to complete a simple process that she was asked for over a year to do that was a part of her contract with me. She refused to do the simple task. I paid anothe lawyer a nominal fee who was able to do the task in 3 weeks. Her work was pathetic and terrible otherwise as well. Stay far away.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.30
    5 reviews  

    Marie is a smart, thoughtful, effective attorney who approaches law the way you would want your advocate to represent you. Above all, she is a person of integrity, who approaches things calmly, strategically and with a solid understanding of the law. Integrity in the field of family law is a rare quality; there are so many ego-maniacal, self-serving, self-dealing attorneys out there. You never know if they are out for you or out for themselves. People get so caught up in divorce; they think they have to file this motion and that motion. Most of it is nonsense and just serves to jack up the fees of the attorney, who will gladly tell you why you should be at "war" with your ex. They then start a war for you that nobody can win and everybody, but the attorneys, lose. Marie won't do that. She will counsel you, help you, empower you to make good decisions for yourself. It is the most important thing you could ask for. And, if your ex starts a war against you, I can not think of anyone more effective than Marie at stomping out that fire and getting you safely and reasonably out the other side. Marie is the attorney for people who have a life and want to get on with it, rather than spending every last bit of energy fighting it out in the courts. I could not recommend Marie more highly.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.30
    5 reviews  

    Julia is really nice and effective. The entire firm is professional and impressively friendly. I would definitely go back for my own future cases(if any) and recommend others.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.30
    5 reviews  

    I'd recommend Marie Fahnert as a Chicago divorce lawyer. She has an impressive understanding of the law and is a great legal partner.

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Scott Tzinberg 

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When Attorney Scott Tzinberg is on your side, you may feel relieved that your divorce and family law case will be left in competent hands. Attorney Scott Tzinberg's knowledge extends to the areas of child custody, child support, and divorce. With memberships in the American Bar Association and the National Bar Association, Attorney Scott Tzinberg is easily one of the top attorneys to handle your divorce and family law case. Widely recognized for his commitment to his practice, Attorney Scott Tzinberg has been featured as a Super Lawyer and a National Institute for Trial Advocacy Certificate of Appreciation recipient. Since graduating from John Marshall Law School in 1996, Attorney Scott Tzinberg has held several positions of legal authority and continues to outshine others as one of the best in his field. If you are seeking help with your divorce and family law matter, then rely on one of the best attorneys in the business to get the job done.

Fee Structure: no win no fee

 Website

Review

by Google
5.00
20 reviews  

The care and precision him and his para Victoria took is impeccable. I had others try to help never worked. He communicated with my ex who was ugh ???? got her to go through with it. There is no other attorney I would recommend. Also the communication and updates were amazing as it is scary process but they put me at ease and was 100% calm and understanding. Thank you so much Scott and Victoria!

"I am highly recommending the law offices of Scott Tzinberg & especially Gretchen Schrader. They helped me forever terminate maintenance with my ex-wife. Gretchen was beyond professional, helping me step by step while helping me understand the law and keeping me non -emotional. Her attention to detail, along with her professionalism make her such an outstanding attorney. I whole heartily recommend them. I would be happy to speak personally with any prospective clients about what an amazing job Gretchen & the team did." Forever Grateful, Joe C

I highly recommend Scott! I started the divorce process with another attorney. A few months in and the process wasn’t going anywhere. Scott was highly recommended to me. My initial intention when I scheduled a call with Scott was to get a second opinion. Instead, I ended up switching attorneys. Scott was able to reach a verbal agreement with the opposing party within days. He responded promptly to all my emails and addressed all my concerns. I am now happily divorced. I can’t thank Scott enough for that!

You want Scott in your corner. Scott was referred to me by a trusted friend to handle my divorce. Filing for divorce was one of the most challenging and important decisions I’d ever made. I knew I was going to be in for a battle, so hiring the right counsel was critical. From the very first conversation to the one we had just yesterday, hiring Scott was the best decision I made in the whole of the divorce - aside from getting divorced to begin with. Scott made this incredibly complex situation understandable and manageable. He was responsive and timely in our communications. At every point of the process Scott helped break down the byzantine laws so I knew exactly what was going on. Perhaps most importantly, Scott treated me and my children as actual people who needed help and relief. I would hire him again in a heartbeat and I recommend him without reservation. You can’t do better than Scott.

I am so appreciative that Scott Tzinberg was recommended to me when I needed to return to court to compel my ex-husband to hold up his end of our agreements. Scott understood the outcomes that I wanted and employed a strategy that achieved those goals. His memory is impressive, as I gave him a myriad of details about my case, I never had to tell him something twice. In fact, he reminded me of things I had forgotten. He was well prepared and argued my case very effectively in court. Even when he went into the judge's chambers, I always felt completely informed. In discussions with opposing counsel, I felt he kept my best interests in mind (which has not been my experience with other lawyers). I also felt Scott was a good steward of my funds. He used everyone’s time efficiently and effectively. I hope I never need to set foot into court again, but if I do, I know who I will call.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    The care and precision him and his para Victoria took is impeccable. I had others try to help never worked. He communicated with my ex who was ugh ???? got her to go through with it. There is no other attorney I would recommend. Also the communication and updates were amazing as it is scary process but they put me at ease and was 100% calm and understanding. Thank you so much Scott and Victoria!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    "I am highly recommending the law offices of Scott Tzinberg & especially Gretchen Schrader. They helped me forever terminate maintenance with my ex-wife. Gretchen was beyond professional, helping me step by step while helping me understand the law and keeping me non -emotional. Her attention to detail, along with her professionalism make her such an outstanding attorney. I whole heartily recommend them. I would be happy to speak personally with any prospective clients about what an amazing job Gretchen & the team did." Forever Grateful, Joe C

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    I highly recommend Scott! I started the divorce process with another attorney. A few months in and the process wasn’t going anywhere. Scott was highly recommended to me. My initial intention when I scheduled a call with Scott was to get a second opinion. Instead, I ended up switching attorneys. Scott was able to reach a verbal agreement with the opposing party within days. He responded promptly to all my emails and addressed all my concerns. I am now happily divorced. I can’t thank Scott enough for that!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    You want Scott in your corner. Scott was referred to me by a trusted friend to handle my divorce. Filing for divorce was one of the most challenging and important decisions I’d ever made. I knew I was going to be in for a battle, so hiring the right counsel was critical. From the very first conversation to the one we had just yesterday, hiring Scott was the best decision I made in the whole of the divorce - aside from getting divorced to begin with. Scott made this incredibly complex situation understandable and manageable. He was responsive and timely in our communications. At every point of the process Scott helped break down the byzantine laws so I knew exactly what was going on. Perhaps most importantly, Scott treated me and my children as actual people who needed help and relief. I would hire him again in a heartbeat and I recommend him without reservation. You can’t do better than Scott.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    I am so appreciative that Scott Tzinberg was recommended to me when I needed to return to court to compel my ex-husband to hold up his end of our agreements. Scott understood the outcomes that I wanted and employed a strategy that achieved those goals. His memory is impressive, as I gave him a myriad of details about my case, I never had to tell him something twice. In fact, he reminded me of things I had forgotten. He was well prepared and argued my case very effectively in court. Even when he went into the judge's chambers, I always felt completely informed. In discussions with opposing counsel, I felt he kept my best interests in mind (which has not been my experience with other lawyers). I also felt Scott was a good steward of my funds. He used everyone’s time efficiently and effectively. I hope I never need to set foot into court again, but if I do, I know who I will call.

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Kimberly J Anderson  

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Attorney Kimberly Anderson has consistently demonstrated superior representation of her divorce and family law clients. Within her practice, Attorney Kimberly Anderson handles alimony, business divorce, child support, division of debt, palimony, and order modifications. Attorney Kimberly Anderson dedicates her time to legal organizations, such as the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Since earning her JD from the St. Francis School of Law, Attorney Kimberly Anderson has been honored with the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys - 10 Best Female Family Law Attorneys and National Advocates - Top 100 Lawyers awards. In order to secure the proper representation you deserve during one of the most difficult times of your life, contact Attorney Kimberly Anderson today!

 Website justia.com

Review

by Google
4.80
40 reviews  

Jessica Marshall was beyond attentive, understanding and professional. I could not have been in better hands and am truly appreciative of the way she handled my case and getting me the outcome I came to her for! I highly recommend her and would absolutely use her again if the need arises!

Jan Boback was a great lawyer. She responded in a timely manner and answered all of my questions ( and there were a lot ). She's incredibly professional and takes her job seriously. I would definitely recommend her if you are in need of such services during a difficult time.

I recently worked with Jessica Marshall. She was informative, available, kind, and tough. I felt supported and she defintely knows what she is doing and how to get the job done. Highly recommend this firm.

I would avoid this firm at all cost! I hired Anderson and Boback in November 2019 after being served with a divorce petition which did NOT involve children My initial consultation was with Janice Boback who related that she was experienced in defending prenuptial agreements and thought that she would be able to have a degree of success with the one that I had sent to her. My financial future depended on the success of defending the agreement I had on file. She touted her experience in this area which was what convinced me to hire her. In January 2020, (after paying Boback approx. $8000.00) I received an email explaining how another (much less experienced) attorney was going to be assisting Boback on my case. That was the last correspondence I had with Janice Boback and I was essentially dumped to a junior lawyer who admittedly never defended a prenuptial agreement in a court of law. By the time I realized that Boback had sneakily removed herself completely from my case, I was already $12,000 into this firm. I had expressed by disgust in an email to the firm, but was informed that the only resolution would be to discuss this matter on a conference with 4 attorneys, not with Boback herself. In August 2020, after nothing proactive was done on my case, I made the decision to reach an agreement with the opposing party because I did not trust my lawyer’s ability to litigate my prenuptial agreement. We had a Zoom conference with the opposing attorney (whose practice primarily focused on wills and probate) where we were absolutely schooled by him. My attorney was unprepared and had zero arguments to counter the financial figures presented by opposing counsel. Ultimately, I created and presented an offer which was accepted by opposing counsel. This was done with absolutely no legal strategy or recommendation by my attorney. In short, this inferior legal representation cost me $23, 000.00 in legal fees from this firm. I would definitely NOT recommend this firm under any circumstances as your hard earned dollars would be spent much more wisely on quality legal representation. I also believe that hiring these big divorce firms is a scam and a money grab. Strongly consider hiring a good solo practitioner where there are not so many hands in the corporate cookie jar.

I have used other law firms in the past, and I can honestly say that none of them compares to the work of Alexandra. I now understand how crucial it is to have the right counsel by your side. She is by far the best counsel I’ve ever had. She was on top of my case since day one, pays close attention to details, and answered all my questions in a timely manner. Alexandra is deeply knowledgeable and with her experience, she has made my case get positive results. I will forever be grateful to Alexandra C. Brinkmeier. Alexandra Thank You!!!

  • Review

    by Google
    4.80
    5 reviews  

    Jessica Marshall was beyond attentive, understanding and professional. I could not have been in better hands and am truly appreciative of the way she handled my case and getting me the outcome I came to her for! I highly recommend her and would absolutely use her again if the need arises!

  • Review

    by Google
    4.80
    5 reviews  

    Jan Boback was a great lawyer. She responded in a timely manner and answered all of my questions ( and there were a lot ). She's incredibly professional and takes her job seriously. I would definitely recommend her if you are in need of such services during a difficult time.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.80
    5 reviews  

    I recently worked with Jessica Marshall. She was informative, available, kind, and tough. I felt supported and she defintely knows what she is doing and how to get the job done. Highly recommend this firm.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.80
    5 reviews  

    I would avoid this firm at all cost! I hired Anderson and Boback in November 2019 after being served with a divorce petition which did NOT involve children My initial consultation was with Janice Boback who related that she was experienced in defending prenuptial agreements and thought that she would be able to have a degree of success with the one that I had sent to her. My financial future depended on the success of defending the agreement I had on file. She touted her experience in this area which was what convinced me to hire her. In January 2020, (after paying Boback approx. $8000.00) I received an email explaining how another (much less experienced) attorney was going to be assisting Boback on my case. That was the last correspondence I had with Janice Boback and I was essentially dumped to a junior lawyer who admittedly never defended a prenuptial agreement in a court of law. By the time I realized that Boback had sneakily removed herself completely from my case, I was already $12,000 into this firm. I had expressed by disgust in an email to the firm, but was informed that the only resolution would be to discuss this matter on a conference with 4 attorneys, not with Boback herself. In August 2020, after nothing proactive was done on my case, I made the decision to reach an agreement with the opposing party because I did not trust my lawyer’s ability to litigate my prenuptial agreement. We had a Zoom conference with the opposing attorney (whose practice primarily focused on wills and probate) where we were absolutely schooled by him. My attorney was unprepared and had zero arguments to counter the financial figures presented by opposing counsel. Ultimately, I created and presented an offer which was accepted by opposing counsel. This was done with absolutely no legal strategy or recommendation by my attorney. In short, this inferior legal representation cost me $23, 000.00 in legal fees from this firm. I would definitely NOT recommend this firm under any circumstances as your hard earned dollars would be spent much more wisely on quality legal representation. I also believe that hiring these big divorce firms is a scam and a money grab. Strongly consider hiring a good solo practitioner where there are not so many hands in the corporate cookie jar.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.80
    5 reviews  

    I have used other law firms in the past, and I can honestly say that none of them compares to the work of Alexandra. I now understand how crucial it is to have the right counsel by your side. She is by far the best counsel I’ve ever had. She was on top of my case since day one, pays close attention to details, and answered all my questions in a timely manner. Alexandra is deeply knowledgeable and with her experience, she has made my case get positive results. I will forever be grateful to Alexandra C. Brinkmeier. Alexandra Thank You!!!

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