Gail M. O'Connor - Chicago, IL
Attorney at O'Connor Family Law, P.C.
Divorce & Family Law Lawyers in Chicago, IL
30 North LaSalle Street Suite 3216 Chicago, IL 60602
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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30
Years
Experience
Chicago Divorce & Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Divorce & Family Law 100%
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Gail M. O'Connor is known as a strong litigator who guides her clients through their toughest transition periods. Whether the case calls for practiced trial skills, appellate drafting and argument, or skilled and thoughtful negotiations, Gail M. O'Connor has the know-how and skills to protect you, your assets and your children in the divorce, custody, and child support process.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Hispanic Lawyers Association, 2019
- Leading Lawyer, 2013 - 2019
- AV Preeminent Rated, 2000 - 2014
- 40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch, 2009
- Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale Hubbell
- Ten Leaders- Matrimonial & Divorce Law, Chicago, Illinois, Age 45 & Under, 2013
- Illinois Super Lawyers
Other Sources of Feedback About Gail M. O'Connor
Included on the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology,
Chicago,
Illinois
J.D.
Honors: Moot Court Honor Society
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Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology,
Chicago,
Illinois
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1993
B.A.
Major: Communications
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University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1993
Current Employment Position(s)
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Owner and Principal
Past Positions
- O'Connor Family Law, PC, 2002 - 2014
- Law Offices of Leslie L. Veon, 2000 - 2002
- Leonard T. Timpone, PC, 1997 - 2000
Languages
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Spanish
Classes and Seminars
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Divorce Boot Camp, IICLE, 2013 - Present
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IICLE Webinar Presenter for Family Law Series
- YLD Committee Presenter for Primer on Child Support and the Impact of In re Marriage of Turk, Chicago Bar Association
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1996
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1996
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
Reviews
Highlights
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0.5 Value
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0.5 Quality of Service
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0.5 Professional Competence
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Consulted Attorney 2019-2024Horrible GAL. Refused to speak to my son on many occasions. Supported my abusive ex husband. He cancelled child support against illnois law and she supported him and still bills me…even though I haven’t contacted her this year!
Contact
30 North LaSalle Street
Suite 3216
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-445-0577
Fax: 312-621-0102
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.oconnorfamilylaw.com
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm M-F
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