Charles E. Rapin, Attorney at Law - Grayslake, IL
115 Commerce Dr.Suite AGrayslake, IL 60030- 7812
Grayslake Criminal Law Firm
Overview
In my 21-year law career I have come to understand that there are two ways to approach the practice of law: as a warrior or as a healer. I first strive to heal my client's situation if at all possible, and if not, to aggressively represent my client's interests at trial.
As an experienced Chicago Family Law Lawyer, I have practiced law in Illinois since 1986 and in Wisconsin since 1992. I am a former assistant state's attorney in Lake County, Illinois and am licensed to practice in the...
In my 21-year law career I have come to understand that there are two ways to approach the practice of law: as a warrior or as a healer. I first strive to heal my client's situation if at all possible, and if not, to aggressively represent my client's interests at trial.
As an experienced Chicago Family Law Lawyer, I have practiced law in Illinois since 1986 and in Wisconsin since 1992. I am a former assistant state's attorney in Lake County, Illinois and am licensed to practice in the...
In my 21-year law career I have come to understand that there are two ways to approach the practice of law: as a warrior or as a healer. I first strive to heal my client's situation if at all possible, and if not, to aggressively represent my client's interests at trial.
As an experienced Chicago Family Law Lawyer, I have practiced law in Illinois since 1986 and in Wisconsin since 1992. I am a former assistant state's attorney in Lake County, Illinois and am licensed to practice in the federal courts in the Northeast District of Illinois. I have also been a licensed Illinois arbitrator for 20 years.
I am an experienced litigator in family law, including dissolution of marriage, custody, child support and visitation enforcement. I believe that my experience has taught me to evaluate a case fairly and impartially, allowing to advise my client of the strengths and weaknesses of their cases.
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