Atty. James J. Teich

Atty. James J. Teich

Mr. Teich joined the Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group in 2013 as a managing partner.

Chicago Chicago 26 yrs experience 26 year
Call (224) 452-4217 Book Appointment

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About James J. Teich at a glance

James J. Teich is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Women's Divorce & Family Law Group By Haid & Teich LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2001). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 2000) and Emory University (B.A., 1993). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations American Bankruptcy Institute. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Teich joined the Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group in 2013 as a managing partner
  • Mr. Teich is a skilled and dedicated attorney who has extensive experience representing both men and women in family law cases in Illinois
  • He vehemently works to protect his client’s rights in family law disputes
  • Mr. Teich’s interest in women’s rights dates as far back as law school, where, as a member of Law Review, he wrote an article concerning the issues of Battered Women’s Syndrome
  • Mr. Teich became acutely aware of the lack of protection afforded women in family law cases when he began assisting female family members and friends in their cases
  • These experiences, in part, fueled his desire to join a group focused on protecting and advancing the rights of women and mothers
  • Dean's List
  • Executive Editor, Chicago-Kent College of Law Review, 1999-2000

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Teich's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. Teich 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.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Family Law

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

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James J. Teich

Where is James J. Teich's law office located?
James J. Teich's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Women's Divorce & Family Law Group By Haid & Teich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Teich handle?
James J. Teich focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James J. Teich practiced law?
James J. Teich has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James J. Teich go to law school?
James J. Teich earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact James J. Teich for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Adoptions Agency Adoptions Family Law Alimony Annulment Assisted Reproductive Technology Child Abduction Child Abuse and Neglect Child Advocacy Child Care Child Custody Child Custody Mediation Child Dependency Child Protection Child Sexual Abuse Child Support Child Welfare Childrens' Rights Civil Unions Cohabitation Agreements Collaborative Family Law Community Property Law Day Care Divorce Divorce Arbitration Divorce Mediation Divorce Taxation Domestic Partnerships Domestic Relations Domestic Torts Domestic Violence Equitable Distribution Family Arbitration Family Mediation Fathers Rights Foster Care Gay and Lesbian Family Law Grandparents Custody Grandparents Visitation Rights Independent Adoptions International Adoptions International Child Abduction International Child Custody International Family Law Interstate Adoptions Interstate Child Custody Interstate Support Juvenile Dependency Juvenile Law Legal Separation Marital Agreements Marital Property Distribution Marital Property Law Marital Property Settlements Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law Matrimonial Law Military Divorce Name Changes No Fault Divorce Non Traditional Family Law Orphans Court Practice Palimony Parental Kidnapping Parental Rights Parenting Time Paternity Post Divorce Modification Post Nuptial Agreements Premarital Agreements Private Adoptions Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) Restraining Orders Same Sex Marriage Spousal Support Step Parent Adoptions Surrogacy Law Termination Of Parental Rights Third Party Custody Uncontested Divorce Visitation Rights

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 2000
B.A.
Emory University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001

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