Atty. Matthew M. Williams
I am an experienced Illinois divorce attorney and family lawyer. When you retain me, you retain an experienced divorce attorney, trained and familiar not only in the ins-and-outs of divorce litigation but extensively trained and experienced in the collaborative and cooperative law approaches to divorce resolution.
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Matthew M. Williams is a Member based in Aurora, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of Matthew M. Williams, P.C.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2003). Educated at Northern Illinois University College of Law, DeKalb, Illinois (J.D., 2003) and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois (B.A. Psychology, 1995). Serands clients in Aurora, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- I am an experienced Illinois divorce attorney and family lawyer
- When you retain me, you retain an experienced divorce attorney, trained and familiar not only in the ins-and-outs of divorce litigation but extensively trained and experienced in the collaborative and cooperative law approaches to divorce resolution
- My law firm represents people in DuPage, Kendall and Kane Counties
- For nearly a decade, I have focused entirely on divorce, paternity (parentage), establishment and modification of support, parental rights, enforcement of divorce decrees and other family law related matters
- I have litigated numerous divorce and parentage matters and know how to litigate yours
- More importantly than that, I focus on keeping your case out of the courthouse as much as possible
- That helps keep costs down and can actually expedite many cases
- I have an undergraduate degree in psychology with 5 years' experience working with abused children and adolescents with severe psychiatric and emotional disorders
- Prior to my work as an outreach specialist and child care worker I worked with Alzheimer's & dementia residents in long term care
- My experience in psychology has taught me how to work with people effectively and provides me with insight that will be helpful to your case
- By combining my training and experience in psychology with my legal education, training and experience in divorce and family law, I am not only sensitive to the emotional impact divorce can have on you, but skilled at protecting your interests, obtaining positive results, and doing so at a reasonable rate
- Being both a seasoned divorce litigation attorney, trained collaborative lawyer, and one of the few cooperative lawyers in the area, I know how to best serve you, do it proficiently and do it all within your budget
- I have no hesitancy about taking whatever steps are necessary to protect your rights, but more importantly, I know how to resolve your issues and enforce your rights WITHOUT having to litigate
- Negotiating as opposed to litigating generally maximizes your position and minimizes your costs
- My client’s have ranged from those holding major nationwide corporations to those with great economic challenges
- Whatever your position in life, I know I can help you through
- Litigation Percentage • 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation Certified Legal Specialties • Collaborative Law trained, 2005 • Cooperative Law trained, 2009 Past Employment Positions • J. Richard Kulerski, P.C., Attorney, 2003 - 2009 • Kane County State's Attorney Office, 711 Intern, 2002 - 2003 Pro Bono Activities • DuPage County Bar Association Help Desk, 2009 - 2010
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Matthew M. Williams is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
Matthew M. Williams is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →
Matthew M. Williams is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →
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 lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Matthew M. Williams is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Aurora 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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