Shyama S. Parikh Esq. - Waukegan, IL
Attorney at Shyama S. Parikh, P.C.
Adoptions Lawyers in Waukegan, IL
325 Washington St. #301 Waukegan, IL 60085
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Waukegan Adoptions Lawyer
Updated: 04/20/2026
Areas of Practice
- Adoptions
- Divorce
- Family Law
Attorney Information
Overview
I am a first-generation Indian American born in Illinois to parents who immigrated to the USA in the 70's and who sacrificed their education and comfort to create a good life for their children. I grew up in Bloomington Normal, IL and Milwaukee, WI before attending DePaul University and DePaul College of Law in Chicago, IL. I came to Lake County, IL in 2002 to begin my legal career and have made it my home for the past 24 years. I always knew I wanted to practice Family Law and have held the title of Attorney, Guardian ad Litem, Child Representative, Mediator as well as Parenting Coordinator. I also serve on the Arbitration Panel in Lake County, IL and work as a contract Mediator with the Lake County courts to assist under a grant it receives for never married parents.
I am very active in the community, both legal and otherwise, as you will see below. I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience with me as well as a large network of individuals I have met throughout my life to assist me in my work with clients. I became a lawyer to help serve members of the community, to the best of my ability. I will listen to you, educate you, offer you options, answer your questions and competently represent you. The legal system does not have to be scary and complicated and I look forward to providing you with not only a great result, but a pleasant experience.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Emerging Lawyers; Leading Lawyers (2015, 2016, 2017)
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys; Client Satisfaction Award, 10 Best Female Attorneys (2016)
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys; 10 Best Attorneys (2021)
- Lawyers of Distinction, Family and Divorce Law (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
- Attorney and Practice Magazine; Top 10 Family Law Attorney (2018)
- Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County; Recognition award
- NICASA Teen Court service honor
- Lake County Bar Association; Recognition award
- Super Lawyers 2025 Recipient
- Super Lawyers 2026 Recipient
Other Sources of Feedback About Shyama S. Parikh Esq.
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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DePaul University College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois
Honors: Certificate in Family Law
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DePaul University College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois
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Non Legal Education
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DePaul University
Major: Psychology
Minor: Spanish and Communications
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DePaul University
Past Positions
- Schiff, Hardin & Waite
- The Public Guardian of Cook County
- Rosenfeld, Rotenber, Haffrom & Shapiro
- The Law office of Brigitte Bell
- Shaw & Foley, LLC
- Fraser, Youra & Parikh, LLC, Partner
Other Affiliations
- A Safe Place, 2019 - Present (Board of Directors)
- Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County, 2007 - Present (Member; 2003-present, Board of Directors; 2005-2007, 2012-2016, Vice President; 2007-2010, President; 2010-2012)
- Business Networking Institute (BNI), 2013 - 2016 (Member)
- College of Lake County (Guest speaker in Paralegal courses and Family Law courses)
- Illinois State Bar Association, 2013 - Present (Member; 2013-present, Guest Speaker on Mediation; 2019)
- Jefferson American Inns of Court, 2013 - Present (Member; 2013-present, Secretary/Treasurer; 2016-2018, Vice President; 2018-2019, President; 2019-2021)
- Lake County Bar Association, 2003 - Present (Member 2003-present, Board of Directors; 2014-2019, Secretary 2017-2019, Co-Chair of Lawyer Referral Service; 2012-2013, 2016-present, Co-Chair of Diversity Committee; 2013-2015, Member of CLE committee; 2015-present, Member of Family Law Advisory Group; 2005-2016, 2019-2023, Member of Facilities committee; 2011-2013, Docket contributor; 2009-present, Volunteer Mock Trial Judge, Lawyer in the Classroom participant, Speaker/Presenter; Family law seminars, Presenter; Child Representative/GAL training, Docket Editorial Board (2021-present), Member of Community Outreach and Diversity Committee; Creator and Chair of Adoption subcommittee for Family Law)
- Lake County Bar Foundation, 2022 - Present (Board of Trustees; 2022-2023, Secretary; 2023-2025, Vice President; 2025-current)
- Lake County Court, 2014 - 2015 (Contract Mediator)
- Lake Forest, 2024 - 2025 (Board of Education)
- Lilac Tree (Guest Speaker, Divorce University, 2011 - 2013, 2015)
- North Shore Lawyers Networking, 2013 - 2014 (Member)
- Northern Illinois Center for Alcohol and Substance Abuse (Teen Court volunteer (Waukegan, Lake Forest, Round Lake Beach); 2004-2018, Teen Court Advisory Board; 2011-2018)
- South Asian Bar Association of Chicago, 2019 - 2020 (Member)
- Wedgewood Homeowners Association, 2017 - Present (Secretary; 2017-2018, Board of Directors 2017-present)
- YWCA Board of Directors, 2008 - 2014
Contact
325 Washington St.
#301
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: 847-557-1517
Fax: 847-557-0578
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.shyamaparikhlaw.com
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Friday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm, Evenings & Weekends: By Appointment Only
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