Atty. Michael Valentine Kern

Atty. Michael Valentine Kern

Michael Valentine Kern is a lawyer practicing litigation, family, immigration and 2 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 19 years.

Lincolnshire Lincolnshire 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Valentine Kern at a glance

Michael Valentine Kern is a divorce, family law, immigration, tax, and litigation attorney based in Lincolnshire, Illinois. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology (JD, 2001). Serands clients in Lincolnshire, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Michael Valentine Kern is a lawyer practicing litigation, family, immigration and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael has been licensed for 19 years
  • Michael practices in Lincolnshire, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Valentine Kern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Valentine Kern 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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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

Michael Valentine Kern is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Michael Valentine Kern is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael Valentine Kern is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Lincolnshire 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 Valentine Kern

Where is Michael Valentine Kern's law office located?
Michael Valentine Kern's law practice is located in Lincolnshire, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Valentine Kern handle?
Michael Valentine Kern focuses on divorce, family law, immigration, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Valentine Kern practiced law?
Michael Valentine Kern has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Michael Valentine Kern go to law school?
Michael Valentine Kern earned their education at (JD, 2001).
How can I contact Michael Valentine Kern for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007

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