Working with Women's Divorce and Family Law Group and lawyer Josh Haid during my divorce was a…read morerelief during a very stressful time. They are responsive, attentive, and very protective of their clients' interests. Highly recommended if you need a reliable, knowledgeable family law attorney.

This man has no knowledge, he will take a lie and your money and run anyone actually knows the law…read morewould know where to file at couldn't find you from a bag of you I would definitely go somewhere ....

Weiss Kunz and Oliver may be a fresh team, but Maxine Wiess Kunz is an amazing attorney…read more Maxine has 6 excellent qualities: 1. She worked with a big legal firm for years, knows all the judges, lawyers, and has garnered respect and is well-networked with other lawyers and Judges. She is up-and-coming and very well networked and liked. 2. She can skillfully present and argue a case. 3. She listens--to me, the Judge, the other lawyers. Why court is in session she holds the floor because she hears everything and responds accordingly. 4. She cares and is client-oriented--she is attentive to my priorities and my budget, and acts with these two things in mind. She was both my second lawyer on a protracted divorce settlement, and, later, she was my post-decree lawyer. The difference I have in priorities is reflected the way she represents me--highly appropriate to each situation. 5. She and Oliver are compassionate. They are not a standard legal firm. They are people, who care, and have chosen to forge a path that is both skilled and ethical. 6. Overall, the firm is CHILD-centered as well as YOU centered. Both as lawyer and GAL, Weiss Kunz reduces the confusion created by the civil court system and keeps you focused on the overall, healthy family picture. I am so happy Weiss Kunz and Oliver exists. She has left the big league for reason #4--she realized the higher she rose, the less able she was to work with her client's priorities and budgets. Now she and Oliver can focus on listening and hearing their clients better--with a wealth of knowledge, experience, and caring put forth in their partnership. Weiss Kunz volunteers for the Lilac Tree, is a GAL, and an actual caring person, even though she's also a razor sharp, highly skilled lawyer. This is a firm to consult!

Used them for my divorce. Very expensive. Only give you 9 days to pay your bill. Insane. The lawyer…read morehandling my divorce, Kasia Knaugle was pregnant when taking my case. Did not know that, and it was not disclosed until when the time came to show up in court, and she did not, someone else filled in for her, because of Covid. This was the very early stages of the pandemic and the virtual hearings were not set up yet. The lawyer that showed up, went in to the judges chambers with my ex-wife's lawyer, and a deal was made. What?????????? A bad deal for me. Then, Kasia went on maternity leave. She was replaced with someone who yelled at me on the phone. I was billed for phone calls made to my ex-wife's lawyer. I feel that if I am billed for an official phone call, I should be part of the discussion. Just like the documents, no documents should be sent to the other lawyer without the person's signature or approval. Which they did ask for my approval for every document. I ended up with about 30K in lawyer fees, all the marital debt, and child support, well higher than what the statutory would be. The law clearly states that the ordinary medical expenses should be covered by the child support. My lawyer argued with me that it does not. 750 IL CS 5/505 clearly states: A portion of the basic child support obligation is intended to cover basic ordinary out-of-pocket medical expenses. I am left with paying 60% of co-pays and 100% of medical insurance. I am being sincere, and not saying this out of spite, but I really felt like my lawyer did not have my best interest at heart. None of the three + Maxine who were involved in my case. Stay away at all costs from this place.

Empathetic, professional legal support…read more Marc Bangser from Conniff & Keleher provided excellent legal support in my divorce - I'm happy to have had him by my side during this difficult time. He was incredibly knowledgeable and empathetic. I appreciate how he simplified the intricacies of the process so I could understand the steps or decisions that needed to be made. He was committed to protecting your interests. Marc took the time to listen to my concerns and provided clear, practical advice at every step. He was quick to respond to my questions and made sure I understood all of my options. I highly recommend Marc to anyone looking for expert legal guidance during a divorce. I didn't have much exposure to the firm outside of my work with Marc but he is great representative of the firm.

As a fellow attorney, I've had the need to refer clients to a family law attorney many times over…read morethe years. Conniff & Keleher is, without a doubt, a firm I am completely confident recommending when someone is facing the difficult process of a divorce. Every single person I have sent their way has come back to me with overwhelmingly positive feedback. They consistently praise the firm's combination of sharp legal expertise and genuine compassion. Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful times in a person's life, and the team at Conniff & Keleher has proven time and again that they know how to navigate the complexities with incredible professionalism and a steady, reassuring hand. When I refer someone, I am putting my own reputation on the line, so I do not give referrals lightly. If you are looking for a law firm that is not only excellent at what they do but also operates with integrity and empathy, look no further. Highly, highly recommend.

Jim is one of few divorce attorneys that is NOT a POS. He is about quick resolution and doesn't…read moredrag things out to up his billable hours.

I almost find it difficult to write this review for James Kelly, as no words can express my…read moregratitude for his services. For one, Mr. Kelly took care of my father's will/estate papers with the utmost care and attention. He made it a priority to finish quickly as my father unfortunately did not have much time. Mr. Kelly also helped me with a very difficult divorce. With his extreme professionalism, expert knowledge and understanding the emotional toll it took on me, he patiently guided me thru and worked everything out perfectly. I find James Kelly to be now not only a friend, but even a family member, and definitely my lifelong attorney.

Pass. I used this attorney for a uncontested divorce and what a mess. I'd have been better off…read moreusing Legal Zoom. The divorce was anything but uncontested and it lasted over three years. I wish I had found an attorney that was better able to communicate with me and provide me the guidance I was paying good money for. Unfortunately, Jennifer did not represent me well and the advice was very juvenile and basic. Find a more experienced attorney that has someone willing to provide a positive rating.

Two years after ending our marriage I believe that Jen and Solace were instrumental in keeping our…read morefamily relationships civil, respectful and kind. She started sessions by reminding us that our shared goal was to support and love our children and to move forward with healthy lives apart from each other. This focus made a difficult transition far less disruptive and made it possible for Mom and Dad to build a healthy co-parenting relationship. My former wife deserves ample credit for finding Jen. I am grateful that we chose mediation over the adversarial process - I believe that choice has allowed each of us to be at peace (mostly) with each other and be healthier for our children.

Denise represented me on a case against the seller of my home who failed to disclose material…read moredefects. From the start of the matter to its conclusion, she gave me exactly the representation I needed. What gives Denise a competitive advantage is her complete honesty and transparency with all parties. In my dealings with her, she provided honest feedback and advice that may not always have been what I wanted to hear, but was the right path to follow.

My divorce was recently finalized. I started out with another lawyer, but switched to Denise…read moreshortly after. Boy, am I glad I did! Going through my divorce was like walking through hell, but luckily I had Denise as my guide. She was right there with me every step of the way making sure I avoided the dangers and pitfalls. I can't speak highly enough of Denise! She's a hardworking attorney that's always available. There were times when I emailed her late at night, not expecting a response until the next day, but I received a reply within minutes. I always feel like I'm her priority because she listens and answers all my questions. I never feel like she's rushing me or trying to get me off the call. I never feel like I'm just another billable account. Denise is an expert in negotiations. She's flexible when she needs to be and absolutely unwavering when she has to be. She's honest and doesn't sugarcoat things. She sets realistic expectations which helps guide my decision-making process. In a divorce, the little details makes a huge difference, and when the PA and MSA came around, her attention to details helped me navigate the intricacies of the terms and their implications. My case also involved a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for my children, and Denise's experience as a GAL was invaluable to me in dealing with that situation. With her experience, she guided me in how to present my case to the GAL for a positive outcome. I believe that Denise is not only an great lawyer, but she is also a compassionate human being. She was there for me during the most difficult time in my life and I appreciate her very much! Highly highly recommended!!!

Thank you very much Mark Schondorf! Mark had the very difficult task of dealing with my case that…read moreis far from usual. I have already been divorced for several years, but moved out of state for a job teaching third grade. These circumstances made Mark's job extra complicated. Not only did he need to accommodate the fact that I live so far away, but he was left dealing with the most uncooperative ex-husband that walks the earth. To make matters worse, he was also left face to face with the worst, most unprofessional judge in the history of divorce court... Judge Trew. Mark did his very best to talk me through every step of the process involved in renegotiating my divorce agreement to accommodate the fact that I now live in another state than my children. When things in court did not go the way one would expect, he reassured me every step of the way that he would get us through the process with favorable results. When I was anxious and upset, he took the time necessary to keep me calm and explain what was going on in layman's terms. He was very patient with me and went above and beyond the call of duty to show me that he cared not only about my case but about my well-being. Mark was always professional, accommodating, informative, and proactive. He spent hours trying to negotiate with my ex who continued to be unrealistic and unreasonable. There is no doubt in my mind that Mark tried his very best on his own time to find resolution to my situation...... something he most certainly did not need to do. Mark often made time for my phone calls after hours and on weekends. He took time out of his busy schedule and time with his family and children to help me in the best way he could. Mark I can't thank you and your associate Eugene Bilmes enough for everything you've done for me. I highly recommend your services to anyone who is looking for a dedicated, hard-working divorce attorney that won't settle for anything but results. Put yourself in Marks Schondorf's hands... You will not be sorry.

An honest review by a recent client, not a friend or acquaintance posing as one! Let me be clear,…read moreSTAY AWAY FROM THIS FIRM! I have never been represented by such an incompetent lawyer as with Mr. Schondorf. This attorney brings a big fat zero to the table. You will most likely lose your case and waste your hard earned dollars in the process. You will also find yourself doing most of the litigating because Mr. Schondorf really struggles to articulate any type of defense while in the Court Room. He demonstrated little to no skill-set when working on my case. I take no pleasure in writing a negative review, but with my experience I feel that others absohave the right to know when services rendered are so bad that they are simply unacceptable. I wish more people did this, and this is one thing that Social Media and reviews are actually good for. I will not judge Mr. Schondorf, and instead try to provide some details around his professional abilities, or there the lack of. Let us start with the most basic items, Mr. Schondorf has terrible organization skills, he is likely to request information from you that you have previously provided him with on a multitude of occasions, this will not only drive up cost but also play on your frustration levels. His overall Legal skills are subpar, I personally found myself challenging Mr. Schondorf on Legal Statutes to the point where I had to directly point him to it. You are likely to find yourself arguing with your own attorney because his lack of skill and performance will be very frustrating to you. You will find yourself investing a lot of time in keeping a close watch on this attorney as a result of his lack of skill-set, knowledge, accuracy, and overall ability. You will also find that his communication is not timely, and his work often contains errors. Be prepared to spend hours looking over his paperwork, and countless emails, all of which is costing you money. The details of your case are likely to be forgotten, so you'll find yourself having to remind him of them. If you decide to go ahead and proceed with hiring him as a representing attorney, be prepared for a long haul! The one thing that this attorney is good at is prolonging even the simplest matters. He is likely to hide behind "this is the process", so be ready for it. Once the case has gone for some time, he will likely try and advise you on settling. This is especially true when the dollars start to run out! This attorney performed so inadequately that it was necessary for me to file a complaint with the ARDC. In addition, I am now forced to consider Legal Malpractice charges against him as I feel I was totally misrepresented. Honestly there are probably a thousand other lawyers that would yield a much better result for you. Good luck! In addition, do not be fooled by Mr. Schondorf's desperate attempt to save his reputation by posting the below rebuttal. Feel free to read other reviews across the World Wide Web about him and you'll quickly realize that other (real) clients have posted reviews with similar issues. Ask yourself this question, how good of an attorney can Mr. Schondorf be when dealing with a case of no marriage, no shared assets, and only a child custody took him over 2 years and over $25k later with no wins. In my humble opinion, Mr. Schondorf should probably just go back to dealing with cases involving Traffic Court. You can take take your chances with him, but I highly recommend against it. Get a more knowledgeable and competent attorney that will help yield a more successful outcome. By the way, the ARDC is still looking into whether or not there's a case of misconduct with this attorney, so clearly the below response is a lie. Nevertheless, I am in the process of filing a malpractice suit against him.

I thought this was going to be a good fit, based on performance observation and the consultation,…read morebut behind the scenes it turned out not to be. I require thoroughness; timely communication; and an appropriate window to review and complete requested documents. As another person stated this practice/ staff is petty. I gave two stars because some goals were accomplished. Overall, I would not recommend.

They did a horrible job. They did the bare minimum on my case. They did just enough so that i…read morecontinued to pay the monthly fee. They never filled any motions on my belhalf in 1yr. They never filed my request for a 604 therapist although i paid the monthly fees. They seriously jeopardized my case. I ended up firing them and had to pay another attorney for work they didn't do. They are the bottom of the barrel attorneys. Stay Clear.