Atty. Mark Wakenight
Mark T. Wakenight, founder of Wakenight & Associates, P.C., has dedicated his career to divorce and family law.
Custody & More Attorney · Serving Mokena, IL · 38+ Years Experience
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About Mark Wakenight at a Glance
Mark Wakenight is a President based in Mokena, Illinois, practicing at Wakenight & Associates, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, real estate, child support, and poa. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1988). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1981). Serves clients in Mokena, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Wakenight
- Mark T. Wakenight, founder of Wakenight & Associates, P.C., has dedicated his career to divorce and family law
- After earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1988, Mark returned to Chicago and gained extensive experience across various legal fields, including bankruptcy, criminal defense, personal injury, and real estate
- In 2002, he established Wakenight & Associates, P.C., focusing exclusively on family law to better serve clients navigating divorce, child custody, and other domestic relations matters
- Mark’s firmly held commitment and dedication to family law is essential to providing exceptional legal representation
- Under his leadership, the firm has grown into a collaborative team of attorneys who share his dedication to helping clients through life’s most challenging transitions
- Mark has also been certified to represent children in custody cases by the Honorable Judge Moshe Jacobius, a role he held until 2013 to focus on managing his firm
- Mark is an active member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and other professional organizations
- His philosophy—“All we do is family law, all day, every day”—continues to guide the firm’s mission of delivering compassionate, results-driven representation
Practice Areas Explained
Mark Wakenight's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Wakenight handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Mokena.
Divorce in Mokena
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Mark Wakenight is one of 50,071 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
Child Custody & Visitation in Mokena
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Real Estate Law in Mokena
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Mark Wakenight is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Child Support in Mokena
Mark Wakenight is one of 24,443 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Illinois →
Power of Attorney in Mokena
Mark Wakenight is one of 32,920 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Mokena
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 Mokena 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.
Mokena Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Mokena-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 Mokena Choose Mark Wakenight
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 Mark Wakenight's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, real estate, child support, and poa.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Wakenight brings 38+ 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 and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Mark Wakenight can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, child custody, and real estate, Mark Wakenight can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Mokena
A Mokena-based practice means Mark Wakenight attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Mark Wakenight Handles in Mokena
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark Wakenight has experience with under Illinois law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Mark Wakenight directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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