Atty. Melissa Dana Saffer
Melissa Dana Saffer is a lawyer practicing divorce, domestic relations, family law and 1 other area of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.
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Melissa Dana Saffer is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Berger Schatz. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on divorce and family law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005) and New York (2015). Educated at Chicago Kent College of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Michigan (B.A., 2002). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Dana Saffer is a lawyer practicing divorce, domestic relations, family law and 1 other area of law
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Melissa practices at Berger Schatz in Chicago, IL
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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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 Chicago 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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