I hired him and he never introduced himself. It was during Covid. To take your money there really…read more good. Yet when it was to finalize my case he decided to drop his services. All that money invested to waist .

Though this firm has never represented me, I was an advocate for a family member in a case for,…read moreseveral years, where Kat was the GAL. I dealt with her, myself, on many occasions and it is my opinion that she is morally corrupt and is unfit to be a child advocate. This case is incredibly complex and it's difficult to explain so I will summarize the most important issues that I believe potential clients should consider. This case is a simple parentage case that has turned into a constitutional violation. Parenting is a fundamental right and cannot be restricted in any way without proving a parent is unfit. In January 2023, Kat made recommendations that the father in this case be given severe restrictions on his parental rights based only on her opinion and unsubstantiated claims from the mother. She presented the claims to the judge as though they were facts and did not provide Judge Bruno with any evidence to support them. GAL's are given immunity as an extension of the court because they are entrusted to help the Judge make decisions when it comes to children. The Judge can't research the families, so the GAL does it for them. They must look at both sides honestly and diligently. The Judge will accept their recommendations arbitrarily because of that trust and belief they adhered to their duties. So, Judge Bruno capriciously agreed to restrict his parenting time. The father filed a Motion to Reconsider, to compel Kat and the opposing side to produce evidence they should have been forced to produce on that day. Kat deceived the court and Judge Bruno ended up violating both the father's and the child's civil rights. Despite being misled, Judge Bruno is the final arbiter of truth and is ultimately responsible for the decisions that she makes. We knew Kat was misleading the court, and needed to get this on the record, so we took matters into our own hands and set traps. The father was advised to email Kat where he reiterated the accusations from that court appearance then asked her to please provide him with proof to support those claims. She responded, and immediately apologized, stating that she had misspoken and that it was her own opinion. We hired a court reporter to be present on the date when the Motion to Reconsider would be addressed. It was only filed to show the court that neither Kat nor the opposing counsel would be able to provide evidence of their claims that were used to restrict his parenting times, and we were successful in doing that. The Judge now had the evidence in front of her that the claims were false. The father then let the Judge know about the email to Kat, and she had no choice but to admit on the record that she lied. After hearing Kat admit this and seeing the insufficient evidence, Judge Bruno was required under Rule 2.15 of Judicial Ethics to report Kat's dishonesty to the ARDC. Kat is held to a higher standard when she is acting as a GAL than in any other capacity as an attorney. However, Judge Bruno ignored this rule and interestingly attempted to gaslight the father. The transcripts are now Exhibit J in the 6-part judicial complaint that was sent today against Rhonda Bruno. If you have Judge Bruno and Kat in the same case, I will caution you to be mindful. They seemed to be conspiring so we researched their online profiles after this court appearance, last year, and found that they were connected on their personal social media pages but not on any of their professional pages. This doesn't mean much on its face but after Judge Bruno condoned Kat's unethical behavior, it does give the appearance of impropriety. If Kat is being recommended as a GAL in your case by Judge Bruno and you choose not to ask for a different GAL, then hire court reporters or have witnesses in the courtroom/zoom calls taking notes. Court transcripts are expensive but to have the court reporter there is not. If you don't need the transcripts then you don't need to pay for them, but they will always be there in case you do. Our group Empowering the Public will expose Kat and Judge Bruno's actions and other details of this case on our website, empoweringthepublic.com. The website will go live after these complaints are processed. We'll also include the link to our YouTube and other social media. Kat can expect a lengthy ARDC complaint within the next 30 days and, at some point, we will file a case with the Federal Court. Transcripts are forever. If Kat is your GAL and you are experiencing issues with her that are related to dishonesty or adherence to the Rules of Professional Conduct, please email us at empoweringthepublic1@outlook.com and tell us your story.

Barry is an extremely skilled lawyer who is well established and respected. If you need help with…read moreanything in lake county I strongly encourage you to at least meet with him.

Merrill Davis... hands down is Absolutely the Best Lawyer…read more I've ever worked with!! She went above and beyond to help me get my Illinois Driver's License Reinstated, after it was revoked for 10 years.. She guided me through every single step of the process with incredible expertise, professionalism and care. . Merrill Davis made my very daunting situation so much easier.. , by always keeping me informed and answering any and all of my questions with the patience and clarity of a Saint... Her dedication to me and my case was always clear, and she truly fought for the best possible outcome.Thanks to her hard work, I've been given a 2nd chance to become a responsible adult.Thank you Merrill Davis!! 5 Stars,!!

Brandon was kind, informative, and worked quickly. He was a huge help in a traffic court case that…read morehad a positive outcome. I would recommended him and The Davis Law Group to anyone!

Richard is well versed in courtrooms in Illinois and Wisconsin. Great personal touch and keeps you…read moreinformed,will guide you through all your needs.. Highly recommended!!

Few months ago, I got pulled over by WI's state trooper when crossing into Kenosha from IL. I felt…read morei was targeted because of my IL license plate. Especially since i was driving on the far right slow lane, surrounded my mostly trucks. I pride myself for never getting a speeding ticket for 15+ years and I wasnt going to let this one ruin my record!! lol Anyway, with being tagged at 16 over, i knew i had to find someone who practiced both in WI and IL. Mr. Albanese was quick in replying emails and returning phone calls. He laid out the choices for me and what he can do to help. He represented me in court both times on my behalf, got my ticket lowered, was able to have it changed to something else other than the original speeding ticket so my insurance wasn't notified. His fees was reasonable and he is straight forward with the process. I would highly recommend him if you encountered something similar like what i went through.

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Robert Ritacca Jr . is a horrible attorney. 0/10 wouldn't recommend him to anyone. He does not do…read morehis job; he takes your money talks about how he can beat the case and doesn't even communicate with his clients. I was issued a warrant for my arrest because he did not appear on my behalf but told me not to come because he would. NEVER SHOWED UP! He had me take my case to trial and did not even win I was better off with a public defender. He sat in court side betting during trial on FanDuel.

I'm rating Yolanda as a hearing officer instead of a lawyer. A judge is way more compassionate…read morethan she is!!! What a disgrace for Lake Villa to have a hearing officer. She only cares about making money, not about struggling people. We spent so much money trying to fix a car to get the engine light to shut off, and on the way to a mechanic get a ticket for an expired sticker. The car has been out of commission for 2 months and is still at the dealer today trying to get a part ordered. Yolanda couldn't even split the ticket in half like she said she can last month. Let's just kick us while we're down.

Yolanda Torrez is an excellent attorney. I am a real estate agent with Re/Max Vision…read more With the utmost conviction, I recommend Yolanda. She is knowledgeable and efficient. Her staff works closely with her and is alway ready to help. She is an aggressive advocate for her clients. Maureen Muse Re/Max Vision

They were able to get me the results I wanted and I am extremely pleased. Would highly recommend…read morethem to anybody in Lake County looking for a lawyer!

Elliot came through on all his commitments and predictions. Also very empathetic and professional…read more Thank you for the service Elliot!

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