Atty. Russell Knight
Russell Knight is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Russell, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, and Naples, Florida has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2024.
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Russell Knight is a family law attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of Russell D. Knight. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association (2006) and Florida, The Florida Bar (2018). Educated at University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (J.D., 2006) and Bradley University (—, 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Russell Knight is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law
- Russell, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, and Naples, Florida has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Russell is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
- Russell Knight has practiced family law exclusively for more than 19 years
- He is the founder of The Law Office of Russell D. Knight, where he represents clients in divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, orders of protection, and post-decree enforcement proceedings across Illinois and Florida
- Russell Knight is a published legal author with more than 800 law-review-style articles analyzing Illinois and Florida family law statutes, appellate case law, and litigation strategy
- His writing covers topics including the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, the Illinois Parentage Act, equitable distribution under Florida's Dissolution of Marriage statute, complex asset and business valuation disputes, parenting plan modifications, relocation, and retirement account division
- Russell Knight is a faculty member for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education's Trial Training for Family Lawyers
- He is also the author of IICLE's Family Law: Dissolutions of Marriage Court Proceedings 2024 Edition, Chapter 3: Obtaining Orders of Protection, a resource relied upon by practicing family law attorneys throughout Illinois
- Russell Knight's advanced trial training includes the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's deposition program, the National Family Law Trial Institute's eight-day Kolodny Trial Skills Course, and a three-day advanced cross-examination program
- He applies that litigation discipline to every case — pursuing favorable negotiated settlements and, when settlement is not possible, preparing thoroughly for trial in Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Kane County, Will County, McHenry County, Collier County, Florida, and Lee County, Florida, courtrooms
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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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