Divorce · Chicago
Top Divorce Lawyers in Chicago
Divorce lawyers handle the legal end of a marriage: dividing property and debts, spousal support, and arrangements for children. This list compares 38 divorce lawyers practising in Chicago on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 19 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 38
- 18 verified licences
- 47%
- average years in practice
- 14
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
Hiroshi Abernathy
VerifiedAssociate
Redfern & Ashby LLP17 yrs in practice3.8(17)DivorceSpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 2
- 3
Julia Ortega
VerifiedAttorney
36 yrs in practice3.5(13)DivorceImmigrationReal EstateSpeaks English, Hindi
- 4
Irene Calloway
VerifiedFounding Attorney
Sterling & Granger LLP34 yrs in practice4.0(2)DivorceEstate PlanningFamily+1 moreSpeaks English, Urdu
- 5
Maria Takahashi
VerifiedOf Counsel
Harrow & Granger LLP12 yrs in practice4.2(7)DivorceCriminal DefenseSpeaks English, Urdu
- 6
- 7
Mateo Kearney
VerifiedManaging Partner
Vance & Granger LLP9 yrs in practiceDivorcePersonal InjurySpeaks English, Mandarin
- 8
Noah Sullivan
VerifiedAssociate
Prescott & Vance LLP14 yrs in practiceDivorceCriminal DefenseSpeaks English, Urdu
- 9
- 10
- 11
Michael Shapiro
VerifiedSenior Associate
Calder Law Group37 yrs in practice3.4(18)Criminal DefenseDivorce - 12
Olivia Delgado
Out of dateSenior Associate
Vance & Granger LLP30 yrs in practice4.8(25)FamilyBusinessDivorce+1 more - 13
Julia Okafor
VerifiedSenior Associate
Brook Law Group37 yrs in practiceFamilyDivorceSpeaks English, Arabic
- 14
- 15
Tomasz Stavros
VerifiedAssociate
Redfern & Ashby LLP38 yrs in practice3.3(6)Estate PlanningDivorceImmigrationSpeaks English, Mandarin
- 16
Hannah Ortega
VerifiedAttorney
33 yrs in practice4.4(7)BusinessDivorcePersonal InjurySpeaks English, Urdu
- 17
- 18
- 19
Nadia Calloway
UnverifiedPartner
Linden & Harrow LLP25 yrs in practiceDivorceFamilySpeaks English, Mandarin
- 20
Chloe Fitzgerald
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Prescott Law Group30 yrs in practice3.2(20)Estate PlanningBusinessDivorceSpeaks English, Portuguese, Russian
- 21
Omar J. Delgado
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Calder Law Group4 yrs in practice4.6(10)DivorceEstate PlanningReal Estate - 22
James Ibarra
PendingSenior Associate
Vance Law Group19 yrs in practice4.8(6)DivorceEstate PlanningSpeaks English, Urdu
- 23
Mei Ashford
UnverifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Quill & Brook LLP21 yrs in practice4.6(20)DivorceBusinessFamilySpeaks English, Urdu
- 24
Vivian Sorensen
Out of dateAssociate
Redfern & Ashby LLP37 yrs in practice4.1(8)Estate PlanningDivorce - 25
Nadia Osei
UnverifiedAssociate
Quill & Brook LLP15 yrs in practice4.3(2)DivorceCriminal DefenseSpeaks English, Tagalog
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Chicago legal resources
- Illinois State Bar Association
Statewide bar association.
- Chicago Bar Association
Lawyer referral service.
- ARDC of the Supreme Court of Illinois
Lawyer registration search and disciplinary records.
Choosing a divorce lawyer
Look for someone who regularly appears in the family courts where your case will be heard, and ask how they approach negotiation versus litigation. Ask for a written fee agreement and an estimate of total cost, not only the hourly rate. If your finances are complex (a business, pensions, property abroad), ask whether the lawyer works with forensic accountants or valuers.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?
Not always. Many jurisdictions allow people to file uncontested divorces themselves, but a lawyer can review the settlement so that property, pension and support terms are complete and enforceable.
How are divorce lawyers usually paid?
Most charge by the hour against an upfront retainer. Some offer fixed fees for uncontested matters. Contingency fees are generally not permitted in divorce cases.
What should I bring to a first consultation?
A summary of assets and debts, recent tax returns, any existing agreements (such as a prenuptial agreement) and a list of questions about timing, cost and strategy.