Atty. Mark Wakenight
Mark T. Wakenight, founder of Wakenight & Associates, P.C., has dedicated his career to divorce and family law.
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Mark Wakenight is a President based in Mokena, Illinois, practforg at Wakenight & Associates, P.C.. They haand 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. 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). Serands clients in Mokena, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- 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
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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