Marjorie Sher - Waukegan, IL
Attorney at The Law Office of Marjorie Sher
Divorce/Legal Separation Lawyers in Waukegan, IL
415 W. Washington Street Suite 201 Waukegan, IL 60085
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Waukegan Divorce/Legal Separation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Divorce/Legal Separation
- Allocation of Parenting Responsibilities
- Child Support
- Parenting Time
- Orders of Protection
Attorney Information
Overview
I have been practicing Family Law matters in Lake County, Illinois since 1993. I have a deep understanding of family law, which allows me to meet my clients' needs in resolving simple or complex family law matters, including property division, maintenance, and division of debt. In addition, I assist my clients with issues involving allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time and support issues, whether simple or complicated. Lastly, I have significant experience in handling jurisdictional issues as well as Orders of Protection.
All clients receive my personal attention and quick responses to their questions and needs. My focused practice and concentration streamlines the legal process and costs while providing quality results.
I am entrenched in the Legal Community of Lake County, and have been President of the Lake County Bar Association, President of the Association of Women's Attorneys, Chair of the Family Law Committee of the LCBA and have been frequently appointed by the Courts as a Guardian Ad Litem, Child Representative and Mediator.
There is no fee for an initial consultation in most cases. My office is conveniently located in downtown Waukegan across the street from the Lake County Courthouse. Call today for an initial consultation.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Catalyst Award - LCBA, 2019 - Present
- Volunteer Lawyer of the Year, 2005 - Present
Education
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Legal Education
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Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois
J.D.
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Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison
B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Journalism
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Languages
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English (Primary)
Classes and Seminars
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How to Get Children's Statements into Evidence, Without the Child Having to Come to Court to Testify, Lake County Bar Association Family Law Seminar, 2000
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Life Changes, How to Deal with Them Emotionally, Legally and Financially, (Co-Presenter), Various Facilities, 2000 - Present
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You have been appointed as a GAL, now what? , LCBA, 2019 - Present
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The Art of Speaking to and Listening to Children , LCBA, 2018 - Present
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Family Law for the Beginner, LCBA, 2014 - Present
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Making Sense of Divorce, 2009 - Present
- 137 - Not Just a Road in Lake County, LCBA, 2008 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Prairie State Legal Services - Committee for Legal Services Co-Chair
Published Works
Articles
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How to Get Children's Statements into Evidence, Without the Child Having to Come to Court to Testify, The Docket, Lake County Bar Association, Volume II No. 7, July, 2000
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How to Get a Petitioner His License Back After it Has Been Revoked for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, The Docket, Lake County Bar Association, Volume VIII, No.9, September, 2001
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1993
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1993
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Lake County Bar Association, 2012 - 2013 (President)
- Lake County Bar Association, 2010 - 2012 (Vice President )
- Lake Count Bar Association, 2008 - 2010 (Secretary)
- Lake County Bar Association, 1993 - Present (Member)
- Chair of the Family Law Committee of the LCBA, 2020 - 2022
- Vice Chair of the Family Law Committee of the LCBA, 2019 - 2020
- Member of the Family Law Committee of the LCBA, 1998 - Present
- Member of the Family Law Advisory Group of the LCBA, 2010 - Present
- Association of Women’s Attorney’s, 2004 - Present (President )
- Association of Women's Attorney's, 2003 - Present (Vice President)
- Association of Women's Attorney's, 1998 - 2002 (Board of Directors)
- Association of Women's Attorney's, 1994 - Present (Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association, 1992 - Present (Member)
- A Safe Place (Volunteer)
- Volunteer Lawyer Service (Participating Member)
- Teen Court Judge
- Member of the Judicial Selection and Retention Committee for 6 years
- Co-Chair of the Campaign for Legal Services
Contact
415 W. Washington Street
Suite 201
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: 847-249-2830
Fax: 844-269-6297
Email: Send a message
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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