Atty. Jonathan Brian Merel
Mr. Jonathan Brian Merel is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody / visitation (now known as allocation of parental responsibilities), child support and 6 other areas of law.
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Jonathan Brian Merel is a Founder and Managing Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Merel Family Law. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002) and Michigan Wisconsin (2025). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 2002) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A. Political, 1999). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Jonathan Brian Merel is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody / visitation (now known as allocation of parental responsibilities), child support and 6 other areas of law
- Jonathan received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Jonathan practices at Merel Family Law in Chicago, IL and 2 others locations
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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