Michael A. Chapski - a St. Charles, Cook (IL) Family Law Lawyer

St. Charles Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/02/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law
Criminal Law
General Litigation

Litigation: 94%

Attorney Information

Overview

Michael A. Chapski is an experienced and skilled trial lawyer having practiced law since 1994. Born and raised in Elgin, Illinois, Mr. Chapski attended high school at Marmion Military Academy in North Aurora, graduating in 1984 after serving as the Battalion Commander of the Cadet Corps. Mr. Chapski attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating number one in his class in 1988. In 1990 he earned a Master of Arts degree, and in 1994 he received his J.D., both from The University of Texas at Austin. While attending law school Mr. Chapski worked as a law clerk for the Austin law firm, Brown McCarroll, before returning to Illinois in 1994 to commence practicing law with his father, Robert.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Chapski has successfully represented hundreds of clients while earning the respect of his peers. He works diligently and efficiently to resolve whatever issues arise for his clients so as to achieve for them the most favorable results possible, whether through settlement or at trial, and his clients know and value the fact that he promptly responds to and answers their inquiries. A husband and father of two children, Mr. Chapski keenly appreciates and understands the often complex emotional dynamics present in the divorce process. He has previously served as an instructor for the Kane County KIDS Program, and additionally, as a trained, court-appointed Guardian ad Litem for children, Mr. Chapski is also mindful of seeking results for his clients that serve their children’s best interests. Mr. Chapski has spent and continues to devote considerable time to pro bono activities, having previously served as a Director of the Kane County Bar Foundation and as a volunteer attorney for the indigent. Mr. Chapski is a Past President of the Elgin Bar Association, he has previously devoted his time as a guest legal instructor at Marmion Academy and he is an active parishioner at St. Patrick Catholic Church in St. Charles.

Mr. Chapski is available for consultation during weekly business hours as well as evening and Saturday hours by appointment.

Education

Legal Education
- The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 1994
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 1990
  M.A.
  Major: English
- University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1988
  B.A.
  Honors: summa cum laude
  Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Co-Valedictorian of Graduating Class
  Major: English

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner
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Languages

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English
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Spanish
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Classes and Seminars

KIDS Program, Former Instructor, Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit, Kane County, Illinois
Guest Legal Instructor, Marmion Academy

Pro Bono Activities

Kane County Bar Foundation, Former Director
Prairie State Legal Services Volunteer Attorney
Administrator Justice Volunteer Attorney

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 1994
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1994

Specialties and Certifications

Court Appointed Guardian ad Litem, Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit, Kane County, Illinois

Other Affiliations

Elgin Bar Association (Past President)
Kane County Bar Foundation (Former Director)
Illinois State Bar Association (Member)

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Contact

St. Charles, IL

2210 Dean Street
Suite A
St. Charles, IL 60175

Directions

Phone: 847-780-2585

Fax: 847-742-1676

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.chapskilaw.com

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Credit Cards Accepted
Virtual Appointments

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