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Find Family Law Attorneys Near You in Waukegan, IL
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16 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Waukegan, IL
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Showing 16 family law attorneys in Waukegan, IL
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Albarran & Mennie, P.C.
204 N West St, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 782-1111 albarranlaw.com
McCollum Hodgkinson & Nikitas, LLC.
415 Washington St Ste 103, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 641-2335 mhnfirm.com
Law Office Of Robert A. Stavins
325 Washington St Ste 205, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 263-4300 stavinslaw.com
Law Office of Robert Ritacca
5 S County St, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 244-2700
The Law Offices of Jason R. Mercure
33 N County St #200, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 336-4440 mercurelaw.com
Bur-Men Law Group
415 Washington St Suite 110, Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 637-8872 burmenlawgroup.com
Del Re Law Group, P.C
200 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave 2nd Floor, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 625-9800 daviddelrelaw.com
The Law Office of Marjorie Sher
415 Washington St Ste 201, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 249-2830 marjoriesherlaw.com
Shyama S. Parikh, P.C.
325 Washington St Ste 301, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 557-1517 shyamaparikhlaw.com
Michael J. Conway Attorney at Law, L.L.C.
9 S County St, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-1969 michaelconwaylaw.com
McKeown Law P.C.
415 Washington St Ste 207, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 249-2220 mckeownlaw.net
Berna Family Law & Human Rights, LLC
415 W Washington St Ste 201, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 924-7918 bernalaw.com
Valsamas Law P.C.
130 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 263-2234
Cowell Family Law, P.C.
226 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 989-6787 illinoisdivorce.com
The Law Offices of Julia K. Carpenter, P.C.
209 W Madison St 2nd floor, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 662-8800 juliacarpenterlaw.com
O'Flaherty Law
33 N County St Ste 505, Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 300-7607 oflaherty-law.com
Family law attorneys in Waukegan Illinois help clients with divorce child custody child support and spousal maintenance. Illinois follows a no-fault divorce law meaning couples can divorce without proving fault. Lake County Circuit Court handles all family law cases for Waukegan residents.
What Does a Family Law Attorney in Waukegan Cost?
Family law attorney fees in Waukegan Illinois typically range from $250 to $450 per hour. Many attorneys require a retainer between $2,500 and $10,000 for a divorce case. Simple uncontested divorces may cost $1,500 to $5,000 total while complex cases can exceed $20,000. Costs vary based on case complexity and attorney experience. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the residency requirement for divorce in Waukegan Illinois?
To file for divorce in Illinois you or your spouse must live in the state for at least 90 days before filing. The case is filed in the county where you or your spouse resides. Waukegan cases go to Lake County Circuit Court.
How is child custody decided in Illinois family law cases?
Illinois uses the term parental responsibilities instead of custody. Courts decide based on the best interest of the child considering factors like the childs wishes and each parents ability to care for the child. Parenting time is separate from decision-making responsibilities.
What is the typical timeline for a divorce in Waukegan?
An uncontested divorce in Illinois can be finalized in 60 to 90 days. Contested divorces often take 6 months to over a year depending on case complexity. Illinois has a mandatory 90-day waiting period after filing for divorce.
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