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Mikal J. Stole - Joliet, IL
60 North Chicago Street Joliet, IL 60432
Reich, Jumbeck, Stole & Reeb, LLP
Joliet Divorce (routine and complex) Lawyer
Overview
Mikal Stole has quickly become one of the more prominent family law attorneys in Will County and Grundy County courthouses. He has successfully represented clients with complex cases involving high net worth estates, child custody disputes (allocation of parental responsibilities), and divorces involving business interests, while also efficiently handling routine matters. Mikal's skill set in family law matters is extremely broad...
Mikal Stole has quickly become one of the more prominent family law attorneys in Will County and Grundy County courthouses. He has successfully represented clients with complex cases involving high net worth estates, child custody disputes (allocation of parental responsibilities), and divorces involving business interests, while also efficiently handling routine matters. Mikal's skill set in family law matters is extremely broad...
Mikal Stole has quickly become one of the more prominent family law attorneys in Will County and Grundy County courthouses. He has successfully represented clients with complex cases involving high net worth estates, child custody disputes (allocation of parental responsibilities), and divorces involving business interests, while also efficiently handling routine matters. Mikal's skill set in family law matters is extremely broad. Not only is he a knowledgeable litigator, Mikal has also found success in writing appellate court briefs on family law matters and is frequently appointed as Guardian ad Litem, serving as the court's witness in child custody. His experience and skill has received recognition by being selected to Illinois Super Lawyers starting in 2022. Mikal is also a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), the premier national professional organization of family law attorneys.
Mikal serves as the Co-Chairperson of the Will County Bar Association's Family Law Committee and has been responsible for organizing the annual Family Law Seminar for several years. Mikal is a frequent presenter to fellow members of the Bar Association on family law topics.
In addition to the practice of law, Mikal previously served two terms as a Village Trustee for the Village of Lansing, Illinois (elected in 2009 and 2013). Being an unmarried father, Mikal has a unique understanding of matters faced by clients in regards to custody and parenting time. He genuinely believes that Reich, Jumbeck, Stole & Reeb is second to none in preparation, knowledge of the law, and the ability the litigate when necessary.
About Mikal J. Stole
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Practice Areas
- Divorce (routine and complex)
- Post-Decree Family Law Matters
- Paternity
- Guardian-ad Litem / Child’s Representative
Representative Cases
- In re Marriage of Carlson-Urbanczyk, 2013 Ill. App. (3d) 120731
- In re Marriage of Sanfentello, 393 Ill. App. 3d 641 (1st Dist. 2009)
- In re Marriage of Pavek, 2013 IL App (3d) 120047-U
- In re Marriage of Dorfman, 2011 IL App (3d) 110099
- In re Marriage of Gilbert, 2019 IL App (3d) 180116-U
- In re Marriage of Hluska, 2011 IL App (1st) 092636
- In re Marriage of Kaczor, 2014 IL App (3d) 130531
- In re Marriage of Vargo, 2014 IL App (5th) 140012-U
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2005
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2008
Other Affiliations
- Will County Bar Association Board of Directors, 2017 – Present
- Will County Bar Association Family Law Committee Chairperson, 2010 – Present
- Will County Domestic Relations Local Court Rules Committee 2019 – Present
- Will County Bar Association Parenting Class Program Chairperson 2020-Present
- Village Trustee, Lansing Illinois 2009-2017
Classes and Seminars
- Presenter/Faculty at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar, “Allocation of Uncommon and Unusual Asset Pursuant to 750 ILCS 5/503”, 2019
- Presenter/Faculty at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar, “Help My Spouse is a Narcissist”, 2019
- Presenter/Faculty at Will County Bar Association, GAL Committee Seminar, “Implications of Legislative Revisions to 750 ILCS 5/600 et. Seq.”, 2016
- Presenter/Faculty at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar “Legislative Overhaul of Child Support Statute”, 2016
- Presenter/Faculty at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar “Principals of Contempt”, 2014
- Speaker at Will County Bar Association, GAL Committee Seminar, “Proposed Changes to Proposed Changes to Part IV of IMDMA pursuant to HB 1452”, 2013
- Speaker at Will County Bar Association Ethics Seminar, “Illinois State Bar Association Advisory Ethics Opinions in 2011-2012”, 2012
- Speaker at Will County Bar Association, GAL Committee Seminar, “Caselaw Defining and Impacting the GAL’s Role”, 2011
- Speaker at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar, “2010-2011 Appellate Caselaw Update”, 2011
- Speaker at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar, “2009-2010 Appellate Caselaw Update”, 2010
Pro Bono Activities
- Invited Speaker to Will County Law Student Extern Program, 2017-2019
- Attorney for Student Shadow Will County Law Student Extern Program, 2014-2016
- Will County Legal Assistance Program for Pro-Bono Services, 2012-2013
Education
- The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, May, 2005
J.D. - University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, 2002
B.L.A.
Major: English
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
60 North Chicago Street Joliet, IL 60432
Phone
Fax
- 815-726-2605
Websites
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Honors
- Avvo Top Rated Attorney 2016 - Present
- SuperLawyers 2022 - Present
- Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
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