Michael J. Gauthier - Vernon Hills, IL
Attorney at Gauthier Family Law
Family Law Lawyers in Vernon Hills, IL
270 Center Drive Suite 220 Vernon Hills, IL 60061
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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20
Years
Experience
Vernon Hills Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Attorney Information
Overview
I am a lifelong resident of northern Illinois. I earned my undergraduate degree from Lake Forest College and then my law degree from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. The National Association of Distinguished Counsel has named me one of the Nation's Top One Percent of Attorneys, I have twice been named one of the Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in the State of Illinois by the American Society of Legal Advocates, I have received a Martindale-Hubbell "Distinguished" rating by my peers for my legal ability and ethics, I was the recipient of the CALI Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, and the AVVO lawyer rating service has awarded me with a Perfect 10.0 rating of "Superb".
I am licensed to practice in:
- The State of Illinois.
- The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
- The United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.
I have been certified and appointed as an Arbitrator for:
- The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois.
- The Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
- Arbitration Chair for the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois
I have also been certified and appointed a small claims mediator for the Circuit Court of Lake County, Illinois.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Nation's Top One Percent of Attorneys, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in the State of Illinois, American Society of Legal Advocates
- Martindale-Hubbell "Distinguished" Rating
- CALI Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, Recipient
- Perfect 10.0 Rating of "Superb", AVVO Lawyer Rating Service
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael J. Gauthier
Included on the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 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, 2005
J.D.
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Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology,
Chicago,
Illinois, 2005
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Non Legal Education
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Lake Forest College,
Lake Forest,
IL, 2000
B.A.
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Lake Forest College,
Lake Forest,
IL, 2000
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Representative Cases
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Roger R. Kasny v. Coonen and Roth, Ltd.
- Year: 2009
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William Miller and Maxine Miller v. Michael Harris and Kenneth Hoxie
- Year: 2013
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Joe Hoch and Linda Hoch v. Lillian C. Boehme
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2006
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2006
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar
Specialties and Certifications
- Arbitrator, The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of the Court of Illinois.
- Arbitrator, The Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
- Small Claims Mediator, The Circuit Court of Lake County, Illinois.
- Arbitration Chair for the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Michael J. Gauthier
Highlights
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4.5 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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4.5 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2023Gauthier Family Law ranks as a Top Law firm in Lake County handling divorce cases. Mike, is a personable, caring and competent attorney. His ability to make the process smooth and painless is amazing. He definitely has you on his side and treats you like you are number one. Mike runs his office efficiently with helpful staff and administration . Everyone is proficient in processing documents and moving the case to completion. From the minute you walk in to the office, Mike greets you with a smile that will make you feel relaxed and assured. As a divorced parent, I highly recommend Mike to anyone who seeks top notch counsel during a difficult time in your life.
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Contact
270 Center Drive
Suite 220
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Phone: 847-327-0898
Fax: 847-557-4090
Email: Send a message
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