Stephen R. Botti - an Oak Brook, Illinois (IL) Family Law Lawyer

Oak Brook Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/02/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law
Divorce
Prenuptial Agreements
Postnuptial Agreements
Marital Settlement Agreements
Child Custody and Visitation
Business Valuations
Property Valuations and Division
Alimony
Child Support

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

Stephen Botti is recognized as a leading family law attorney in the Chicago metropolitan area with a 39-year track record of equitable resolution of complex, high-asset divorces. He has litigated or negotiated settlements in many high-profile family law cases and has significant expertise with complex estates that require sophisticated financial expertise.

Litigation Alternatives

As an experienced mediator with a background in successfully litigating or resolving complex divorce cases, Stephen brings his knowledge and skills to the practice of matrimonial mediation for clients in Illinois and Florida.

Why Mediation over Litigation?

· Lower Cost

· Less Conflict

· More Confidentiality

· More Control Over Outcomes

Stephen is focused on promoting self-determination of outcomes for divorcing couples allowing them to utilize mediation as an alternative to avoid lengthy, expensive litigation. Mediation, particularly in high profile and high asset cases, offers a discrete option to maintain confidentiality, keeping private family and financial issues out of the court system.

Parenting Time and Co-Parenting

Particularly in cases involving children, Stephen advocates for mediation as a pathway to reducing stress and finding peaceful solutions to assist families to move past the painful ending to happier new beginnings. Stephen’s calming presence and impartial perspective enable couples and their representatives to discuss their needs and interests amicably without the stress of a courtroom setting.

Professional Organizations and Honors

As a member of the Cooperative Divorce Attorneys of Chicago, a select practice group for thought leaders in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Stephen hones his mediation skills through examination of emerging issues and practices in family law.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Stephen R. Botti included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

The National Association of Distinguished Counsel - Nation's Top 1% of All Attorneys
The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys - One of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in the State of Illinois
Illinois Super Lawyers Top 100, 2019 - Present
Super Lawyers, 2005 - Present
Avvo, Top Attorney
Leading Lawyers
Martindale Hubbell, Peer Rated, 2018
Selected by peers as a Leading Lawyer in Family Law
Top 100 Attorneys In Illinois, 2023

Other Sources of Feedback About Stephen R. Botti

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
2015 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2014 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2013 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2012 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2011 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2010 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2009 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2008 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2007 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2006 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2005 Illinois Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- University of Richmond, School of Law, Richmond, Virginia, 1979
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of Richmond School of Business Administration, Richmond, Virginia, 1976
  B.S.

Current Employment Position(s)

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Past Positions

Cook County, Assistant State's Attorney, 1981 - 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 1980
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1980
Florida, 2011

Other Affiliations

Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers
Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Board of Managers (2011-2014), Vice President (2014-2015), President (2015-2016)
Illinois State Bar Association, Member
DuPage County Bar Association, Member, Matrimonial Law Committee
Justinian Society of Lawyers, Member
Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Past President)
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (Member)

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Contact

Oak Brook, IL

2015 Spring Road
Suite 270
Oak Brook, IL 60523

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Phone: 630-934-2192

Fax: 630-575-8588

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.bmltdlaw.com

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