Atty. Michael A. Childers

Atty. Michael A. Childers

Michael A. Childers is a lawyer practicing securities regulation and litigation, commercial litigation, divorce & separation and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael A. Childers at a glance

Michael A. Childers is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Childers, Williams & Windham. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, business, and child support. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989) and Indiana (1995). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1988) and DePaul University (B.S.C., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael A. Childers is a lawyer practicing securities regulation and litigation, commercial litigation, divorce & separation and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S.C. degree from DePaul University in 1979, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Michael practices at Childers, Williams & Windham in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael A. Childers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Childers 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.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Michael A. Childers is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael A. Childers is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Child Support

Michael A. Childers 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael A. Childers

Where is Michael A. Childers's law office located?
Michael A. Childers's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Childers, Williams & Windham. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael A. Childers handle?
Michael A. Childers focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, business, child support. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael A. Childers practiced law?
Michael A. Childers has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Michael A. Childers go to law school?
Michael A. Childers earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S.C., 1979).
How can I contact Michael A. Childers for a consultation?
You can contact Michael A. Childers 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 Michael A. Childers received?
Michael A. Childers's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1988
B.S.C.
DePaul University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989
Indiana
Admitted: 1995

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