Atty. Lidia E. Serrano
Lidia E. Serrano graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in May of 2001 and from DePaul University in June of 1996.
Adoption & More Attorney · Serving Geneva, IL · 25+ Years Experience
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About Lidia E. Serrano at a Glance
Lidia E. Serrano is a Managing Partner based in Geneva, Illinois, practicing at Serrano Hanson & Hurtado, LLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on divorce, residential, child custody, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001), United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (2001), and United States Supreme Court (2019). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 2001) and DePaul University (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Kane County Bar Association (former Executive Board Member former chair of the Family Law Committee and former chair of the Judicial Evaluation Committee) State of Illinois Bar Association. Serves clients in Geneva, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lidia E. Serrano
- Lidia E. Serrano graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in May of 2001 and from DePaul University in June of 1996
- Lidia first started her practice as an attorney in 2001 as an associate at a law firm in Aurora, Illinois
- In January of 2003, Lidia established the firm of Aguiñaga & Serrano, which is now known as Serrano Hanson & Hurtado LLC. Lidia has grown the firm and practice to provide a wide range of services to their clients in the Fox Valley area
- Lidia is proud of the service and representation she and her partners have offered over the years
- Lidia prides herself in providing her clients with a knowledgeable, honest, and fair assessment of their situation and zealous representation
- Lidia understands that her clients must make difficult decisions while dealing with complex issues and emotions
- As such, Lidia believes that the key to successful representation of her clients depends not only in her understanding of the issues, but her ability to help her clients navigate through them and through the process of the courts with the least amount of stress
- Lidia considers it her privilege to be of service to her clients, her community, and the courts in helping them minimize the impact of disputes and litigation
- Lidia is fluent in English and Spanish, is a certified Guardian ad Litem in family and probate matters, Mediator in family and foreclosure matters, and a Parenting Coordinator in family matters
- Lidia is an active member of the Kane County Bar Association and Association of Family & Conciliation Courts, Illinois Chapter serving as committee chair and board member of both organizations
- Lidia is also a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and DuPage Bar Association
Practice Areas Explained
Lidia E. Serrano's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lidia E. Serrano handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Geneva.
Divorce in Geneva
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Residential Real Estate in Geneva
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Child Custody & Visitation in Geneva
Lidia E. Serrano is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →
Trusts in Geneva
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Probate in Geneva
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Geneva
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 Geneva 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.
Geneva Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Geneva-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Geneva Choose Lidia E. Serrano
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lidia E. Serrano's practice in the field of divorce, residential, child custody, trusts, and probate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lidia E. Serrano brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and United States Supreme Court, Lidia E. Serrano can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, residential, and child custody, Lidia E. Serrano can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Geneva
A Geneva-based practice means Lidia E. Serrano attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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