Raiford D. Palmer - Naperville, IL
Attorney at STG Divorce Law
Family and Divorce Law Lawyers in Naperville, IL
650 E Diehl Rd Suite 115 Naperville, IL 60563
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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32
Years
Experience
Naperville Family and Divorce Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family and Divorce Law
- Prenuptial Agreements
Litigation: 50%
Attorney Information
Overview
Raiford D. Palmer, AAML, is the Managing Shareholder of STG Divorce Law, P.C., and the bestselling author of "I Just Want This Done: How Smart, Successful People Get Divorced Without Losing Their Kids, Money, and Minds" - named one of the Best Family Law Books of All Time by BookAuthority.
Raif enjoys solving challenging problems and has a very common sense, practical approach. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the premier professional organization of family law attorneys.
Named a Leading Lawyer and SuperLawyer in the area of Family Law, Raif concentrates his practice in high net worth and complex asset divorce matters, especially those involving business and real estate interests. He handles collaborative divorce cases as well as litigated matters and mediation. Raif has extensive legal experience in commercial litigation, business transactions, and personal injury litigation, which gives him a broader understanding of these issues in divorce matters.
He has substantial jury and bench trial experience, and has argued an appeal before the Illinois Appellate Court. Raif is also a speaker regarding dissolution of marriage issues both for attorneys in legal education courses as well as for groups serving the general public. Raif published articles and spoken for legal education events on family law topics and trained other attorneys in trial practice techniques.
Raiford D. Palmer concentrates in Divorce Law, post-divorce matters, and prenuptial agreements.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Leading Lawyers, 2016 - Present
- Super Lawyers, 2016 - Present
- Top-Rated Lawyer in Divorce & Family Law
Other Sources of Feedback About Raiford D. Palmer
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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Loyola University Chicago School of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1994
J.D.
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Loyola University Chicago School of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1994
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Non Legal Education
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University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign,
Illinois, 1991
B.A.
Major: Political Science/Prelaw
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University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign,
Illinois, 1991
Current Employment Position(s)
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Chief Operating Officer, Shareholder
Past Positions
- Lewis University College Mock Trial Team, Attorney Coach
Classes and Seminars
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Failure to Obtain and Interpret Financial Documents, NBI Seminars
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Avoiding Inaccurate Asset Valuation, NBI Seminars
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Complex Financial Cases and the Role of Financial Professionals, Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois Seminar
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Resolving Disputes and Speeding Up the Process, NBI Seminar
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Ethical Dilemmas, NBI Seminar
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Civil Law Trial Advocacy Program, DuPage County Bar Association
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Guardian Ad Litem Training, DuPage County Bar Association
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The New Rules of Evidence, Presentation to DuPage County Bar Association Family Law Committee
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Pitfalls in Drafting Marital Settlement Agreements, DuPage County Bar Association Mega Meeting
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Navigating the Storm of Divorce, Divorce Law Basics
- Introduction to Divorce Law
Pro Bono Activities
- Family Shelter Service of DuPage, Inc.
- Vice President, Member of Board of Directors, Former Secretary
Published Works
Articles
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Tax Issues for the Non-Traditional Couple, DCBA Brief, May 2009
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Valuation and Division of Business Assets in Divorce, DCBA Brief, April 2008
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Grandparent Visitation: A Practitioner's Approach Family Law, December 2007
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1994
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1994
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2007
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Arbitrator, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit (DuPage County)
- Certified Guardian Ad Litem/Child Representative, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit (DuPage County)
Other Affiliations
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) (Fellow)
- Illinois State Bar Association (Member)
- DuPage County Bar Association (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Sigma Kappa
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Contact
650 E Diehl Rd
Suite 115
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: 630-793-1993
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.stglawfirm.com/attorneys/raiford-d-palmer/ (Raiford D. Palmer)
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