Atty. Howard Peritz

Atty. Howard Peritz

Howard Peritz is a lawyer practicing adoption law, bankruptcy law, child custody law and 7 other areas of law. Howard has been licensed for 42 years.

Northbrook Northbrook 42 Years Experience 42 year
Call (224) 801-3768

Profile Summary

About Howard Peritz at a glance

Howard Peritz is a Member based in Northbrook, Illinois, practicing at The Law Offices of Howard Peritz. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, chapter 7, child custody, probate, and family law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology J.D. (—). Serves clients in Northbrook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Howard Peritz is a lawyer practicing adoption law, bankruptcy law, child custody law and 7 other areas of law
  • Howard has been licensed for 42 years
  • Howard practices at The Law Offices of Howard Peritz in Northbrook, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Peritz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Peritz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Howard Peritz is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Howard Peritz is one of 8,008 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Illinois →

Child Custody & Visitation

Howard Peritz is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Howard Peritz is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Howard Peritz is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Northbrook 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 venue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard Peritz

Where is Howard Peritz's law office located?
Howard Peritz's law practice is located in Northbrook, Illinois. The firm is The Law Offices of Howard Peritz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Peritz handle?
Howard Peritz focuses on divorce, chapter 7, child custody, probate, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Howard Peritz practiced law?
Howard Peritz has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Howard Peritz go to law school?
Howard Peritz earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Howard Peritz for a consultation?
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Education

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984

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