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Chicago Family Law Lawyer
Overview
Nicole grew up in Madison, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a dual degree in Psychology and Gender Studies. Prior to attending law school, Nicole worked in the non-profit sector as the director of a group home for abused and neglected adolescents...
More Nicole grew up in Madison, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a dual degree in Psychology and Gender Studies. Prior to attending law school, Nicole worked in the non-profit sector as the director of a group home for abused and neglected adolescents... Nicole grew up in Madison, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a dual degree in Psychology and Gender Studies. Prior to attending law school, Nicole worked in the non-profit sector as the director of a group home for abused and neglected adolescents. Nicole graduated from DePaul University College of Law in 2004 with a Certificate in Family Law and has since concentrated her practice exclusively on family law matters, including: negotiating and litigating complex divorce and custody matters; drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; and appellate work involving complicated child and spousal support issues, civil unions, child custody and removal (relocation) and distribution of marital assets. Nicole received a Certificate in Divorce Mediation from Northwestern University, and she is a frequent author and lecturer on family law subjects. Nicole serves on the DePaul University Family Law Advisory Board, and volunteers with the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (Ascend Justice). About Nicole Onorato
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Child Support
- Custody and Visitation
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Litigation and Appeals
- Same-Sex Family Law
- Parentage
- Grandparent and Third-Party Visitation
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Mediation
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2004
Other Affiliations
- ISBA (Member)
- DePaul University Family Law Advisory Board (Member)
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Member
Classes and Seminars
- Ethical Dilemmas in Family Law, IICLE Family Law Webcast
- Maintenance in Family Law Cases, IICLE Family Law Webcast
- Advanced Custody & Visitation Issues - Social Media Evidence, ISBA
- Social Media and Divorce, IICLE Family Law Webcast
- Practice Tips & Pointers on Child-Related Issues, ISBA
Pro Bono Activities
- Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (Ascend Justice), Volunteer Attorney, 2017 - Present
Education
- DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 2004
J.D. - University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 1997
B.A.
Major: Psychology and Gender Studies
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
53 W. Jackson BlvdSuite 1318 Chicago, IL 60604
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Achievements
Honors
- Illinois Super Lawyers, 2022 - 2024
- DePaul University College of Law 2019 Pro Bono Alumni Award
- Leading Lawyer - Illinois, 2013 - 2015
- Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2011 - 2014
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