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!!!

Theresa (at Trinity Family Law) is an amazing person, healer, and collaborative divorce lawyer…read more Don't confuse collaborative divorce with mediation -- they are different animals. Above and beyond her skills in the collaborative process, she cares deeply for her clients and is good at figuring out any underlying issues of what might be going on. I felt as comfortable as could be with a difficult process, divorcing a husband who was in denial and didn't want a divorce at all. Theresa supported me beautifully and led us through the process smoothly.

Theresa Kulat and her team helped me and my kids make the divorce a manageable and reasonable…read moreendeavor. Initially. We did mediation and hired a financial guy as well. We followed through but I wish I'd just hired Theresa from the outset- feel free to learn from my experience. She and Trinity succeeded in several key areas where many others did not: communication, explanation , flexibility, billing. Theresa has a paralegal and an assistant and no email or call ever went unanswered. Most responses were same day or within 24 hours. Every time I needed something explained and reexplained they ALWAYS did so with patience and professionalism and would write it down for me. Theresa and Tribity were willing to work with our mediator but still complete the other portions of the divorce, which many attorneys won't do. Trinity has a monthly billing review which is automatically sent and you always see the hourly billing and rates and they take multiple forms of payment. Very transparent. So professional. Believe me, many attorneys and mediators aren't so organized. In my divorce there were many bumps in the road and problems and it drew out for a long time. Theresa and her whole team were very humane to me and were sometimes the only bright spot in the process- they were people to rely on and I hope if you're in the same boat as me an my kids were that you find the same respite in Theresa Kulat and Trinity.

I was recommended to work with Whitacre & Stefanczuk by a close friend of mine, and I have to admit…read moreit was the best decision I made as far as picking the attorney to handle my closing. Daniel Stefanczuk years of expertise and a variety of different cases ensured me that I made the right choice. It was my first real estate purchase and his professional approach and knowledge helped me go over the process smoothly and efficiently. He took care of all the aspects of the transaction and helped overcome some serious obstacles to make the deal happen. I highly recommend Whitacre & Stefanczuk services and I will come back to work with them in the future.

From the owner: Our office is located at 6841 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634, one block west of the…read moreBelmont/Oak Park intersection. Our law firm is comprised of two attorneys, Kathryn C. Whitacre and Daniel Stefanczuk, graduates of Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Our goal every day is to work tirelessly for the benefit of our clients, often even long after the office closes and the blinds are drawn. We know that many of our clients choose to reach out to an attorney only as a last resort when their present circumstances become really difficult. With that in mind, we strive to be sensitive to the needs and concerns of each one of our clients. It is often the case that individuals do not even know whether they should retain an attorney to help them with their problem. Here at Whitacre & Stefanczuk LLC, we will happily sit down with you for a free half-hour consultation to talk with you and see if it is advisable that you hire the services of an attorney.

Terrible experience. As mentioned on a previous review, over priced and poor performance. I felt…read morealone in the battle, and was left financially wiped out. Definitely do ask for prices for emails and phone calls. Any minimal contact will be charged. This is not the type of lawyer that looks out for your best interest. She did not seemed experienced nor showed the interest to help. Her advice put me at financial loss when I could have settled for a fair agreement on an offer. My case prolonged for over a year when it could have ended within months. At the end, I paid her what I could have earned on the initial offer I was given.

Ms Rivero responded to my request within 2 hours. I was very appreciative. My case is time…read moresensitive and found attorney to help me prior to her call back. So I had to go with another attorney. But I thought it was important to send a review. Thank you.

We cannot thank Mark enough for his exceptional work on our son's case--one that had been…read moremishandled for over five years by two prior attorneys. Finding Mark was truly a turning point and a godsend. Referred to us over Labor Day weekend, Mark met with us almost immediately, already fully versed in the details of our case and familiar with its history. From the outset, he was transparent, strategic, and methodical about how he would approach our situation. Mark is highly skilled, deeply knowledgeable, and remarkably effective in navigating the legal system. He combines professionalism with genuine compassion, treating his clients with respect and without judgment. His passion for justice is evident in everything he does, and he advocates with both precision and determination to achieve the best possible outcome. Within days of taking over our son's case, Mark developed a focused legal strategy, prepared critical documents, met extensively with our son, and brought long-overdue momentum to the case. His insight into the prosecution's approach allowed him to counter their arguments with sharp, well-executed legal tactics. What two other attorneys failed to accomplish in five years, Mark resolved in a matter of two months. What sets Mark apart is his integrity--he is driven not by profit, but by doing what is right. Throughout an incredibly stressful process, he remained steady, reassuring, and confident, giving us a sense of trust and hope we had long lost. We knew our case was in the hands of a true expert. Mark's dedication, empathy, and unwavering commitment to his clients make him an outstanding attorney and a trustworthy and honorable man. His efforts quite literally changed our son's future--from facing 28 years in prison for something he did not do, to receiving probation. We wholeheartedly recommend Mark to anyone in need of a passionate, competent, and results-driven attorney. God Bless you Mark and thank you for all you did for us. -- SJ, DJ, MJ

High recommend!!! Mark helped me with my DUI case and got the best resolution for my situation…read more Very professional, Mark knows his way around the system and will be sure to get you the best result. Easy to work with and he sticks to what he says. I would absolutely send anyone I know who needs legal help his way. He is the best!

I don't know what i would have done without Marie. She genuinely cares about her clients and she is…read morea killer in the courtroom. Best outcome I could have hoped for.

From the owner: Sarantakis Law Group, Ltd. is a boutique family law and personal injury practice in the Chicago…read moresuburbs. Our attorneys pride themselves in catering to clients' needs and providing zealous representation inside and outside of the courtroom. To schedule a complimentary one hour consultation with one of our attorneys contact us today.

I have had the pleasure of being represented by Dom & Pat on numerous different occasions. Their…read moreunsurpassed knowledge, ability, legal prowess, and responsiveness is why they are at the top of the legal ladder in Chicago land. They were always on time to every one of my proceedings, and in some cases, successful in adjudicating my issue in the first 5 minutes of court while hundreds of others waited, saving me untold hours of valuable time. They always took my calls, even late in the evening, and got back to me promptly when in court or unavailable. Overall, you will not find better representation anywhere then with Dom & Pat. In my opinion, you don't need to look any further- the best legal representation is right here.

If I have a choice to give negative stars, I would definitely do that. I never worked with the…read moreother lawyers in the firm so I can not speak for them. I only worked with Alexander Sendlak who is absolutely terrible. I hired him in April 2025, since he got my case, he has not done anything other than transfer emails and response between me and the opposing lawyer. I did all the negotiation with apposing party myself the entire time, all he said from the very beginning is that "This is a good deal, sign it". never even made any effort to take a look at my case or even educate me on anything at all. what is worse is that he clearly stated that .3 hours is the minimum for the first task, after that minimum is .1, but guess what he charged me .3 hour on every single email and text messages he sent to me or anyone in the case. if you need a divorce lawyer, trust me that you have to find someone else if you don't want to hire someone just to bill you without doing anything. contact me if you have any question about this lawyer.

WARNING: Deceptive Billing, Gross Negligence, and Misconduct…read more ​I have filed a formal grievance against this attorney with the Georgia State Bar. Her predatory behavior and complete lack of ethics during a severe medical crisis have left me financially devastated. ​1. Bait-and-Switch "Flat Fee" Deception ​She advertised herself as a Flat Fee attorney. At the start, she explicitly told me, "The beauty of a flat fee is that even if we go to court, it won't cost more than $20,000." However, after I was forced to fire her, her accounting statement revealed she secretly billed me at $450/hour. I paid $20,000 before we even reached mediation, while my ex-spouse's attorney fees totaled only $7,000. Because I was on unpaid medical leave, in extreme pain, and spending hours doing her paperwork with limited hand mobility, I didn't realize the extent of the financial exploitation until it was too late. ​2. Extreme Negligence and Court No-Show ​3.5 Hours Late: She completely missed the start of my Temporary Protective Order (TPO) hearing because she overslept. ​Case Compromised: Her absence infuriated the judge and deeply compromised my case!! ​Zero Accountability: Her negligence added an extra $3,500 to my costs. She refused to issue a refund and actually blamed me for her being late. ​3. Exploitation of a Critically Ill Client ​Throughout this ordeal, I was only 12 weeks post-op from life-saving surgery. I had limited use of my hands and was literally relearning how to speak due to a new titanium neck implant. Instead of showing advocate-level care, she was beyond rude and took total advantage of my physical vulnerability. ​Current Status ​I had to fire her and hire a new lawyer. I am not even halfway through my original legal process, and my new counsel has already recommended I hire a separate attorney just to recoup the thousands of dollars stolen from me. ​Do not trust her advertising or her word. Stay far away.

Shame on you Kathryn Harry and Associates. I was a client for a case that spanned 2020-2021. The…read morecase requires the attention of an attorney once again. I have left "contact" messages from your website, multiple phone messages, and emails to your staff and the primary Kathryn Harry. You have failed to acknowledge or return one call. Shame on you for being so unprofessional and unresponsive. Truly disappointed after being a happy client and leaving positive reviews in 2021. I cannot recommend this firm.

I do not recommend this law firm. When I hired them a course of action was discussed and agreed…read moreupon. Once they had my retainer, they did not proceed with anything we discussed. They have steep fees and very berating to me as a client.

Hello. I now officially divorced thanks to Mrs. Jaime Ryan. Fantastic Divorce lawyer. Jaime was…read morevery professional and in touch with me for any updates or further questions. Went to court and Jaime was able to get me pretty much everything I requested. Example... 401k not touched. That was huge. Looking for a divorce lawyer? You found one right here... Trust me, worth every penny...

Shortly after My original lawyer submitted an appeal for my case, he got very ill and could not…read morecontinue handling my case. I engaged Deanna Fikaris to handle my case. She agreed to a fee of $2,500 to handle my case thru the appeal process. Several months into the process, she decided to withdraw my appeal without informing me. I am still not sure why she did that without letting me know. That caused me to borrow money to handle the cost ramification of withdrawing the appeal. Furthermore, she could have informed me early in the process that she could not handle my case properly and saved me legal cost as well. I will never recommend her to anyone, friends or family.

My experience with Fikaris and Associates was very pleasant. I've dealt with other attorneys who…read morecan come across cold and rather stoic. Ms. Fikaris not only listens to your story but she listens very well without interrupting. Her compassion is like nothing I've ever seen from an attorney. Her experience and knowledge is stellar. Highly recommend her and her Associates. Thank you for your services.