Atty. Margaret A. Bennett

Atty. Margaret A. Bennett

Margaret A. Bennett is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 15 other areas of law.

Oak Brook Oak Brook 50 yrs experience 50 year
Call (224) 452-5040 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Margaret A. Bennett at a glance

Margaret A. Bennett is a divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support attorney based in Oak Brook, Illinois. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1977), and Colorado (2002). Educated at London, College of Law (QLTT University, 2004) and University of San Francisco and Loyola University of Chicago School of Law (J.D., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Oak Brook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Margaret A. Bennett is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 15 other areas of law
  • Margaret received a degree from London, College of Law in 2004, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Margaret practices in Oak Brook, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Margaret A. Bennett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Margaret A. Bennett 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.

Margaret A. Bennett is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →

Child Custody & Visitation

Margaret A. Bennett is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody 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.

Margaret A. Bennett is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Margaret A. Bennett is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Child Support

Margaret A. Bennett is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support 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 Oak Brook 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 Margaret A. Bennett

Where is Margaret A. Bennett's law office located?
Margaret A. Bennett's law practice is located in Oak Brook, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Margaret A. Bennett handle?
Margaret A. Bennett focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, child support. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Margaret A. Bennett practiced law?
Margaret A. Bennett has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Margaret A. Bennett go to law school?
Margaret A. Bennett earned their education at (QLTT University, 2004); (J.D., 1976).
How can I contact Margaret A. Bennett for a consultation?
You can contact Margaret A. Bennett directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Margaret A. Bennett received?
Margaret A. Bennett's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

QLTT University
London, College of Law
- 2004
J.D.
University of San Francisco and Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1977
Colorado
Admitted: 2002
England and Wales
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2013

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