Choosing Sterk Family law was THE WORST, most expensive decision I've ever made. I was…read moreconsistently double-billed for several attorneys reviewing the same email, over-billed for trial preparation, and billed for additional "drafting and working" on items never requested. I would never recommend Sterk Family Law.

Gwen and Shelby were amazing to help me finalize my divorce…read moreThey were referred to me byThomas GrottA who was retiring I highly recommend them

Very professional and compassionate team. Before I hired them, my divorce situation was extremely…read moredifficult and stressful. From the moment I met with Mr. Andreano, I felt like I was finally in capable, caring hands during a challenging time in my life. The whole team made me feel informed, supported, and never left in the dark throughout the process. Even though I live out of town, he made sure I only needed to appear in court when absolutely necessary, which took a huge amount of stress off my shoulders.

Called after reading reviews HOPING for a referral to a real LAWYER in Kankakee County…read more... Apparently, the receptionist is to busy to ask the question and she knows of none in the area..... Don't know how well this legal firm is doing but if they cannot answer a simple referral question I doubt they have time to take on clients.... Thanks for nothing and hope YOU get a better response....

Definitely a busy man.. when you're good at your job you're going to be busy and Sam is great…read more. unfortunately there's only 24 hours in the day and things do take time especially in the courts.. I have his information saved in the event I need his services again.. Good guy, smart man, great value, a lot of experience.

Attorney Erkonen was very knowledgeable and helped me when I had no idea what I was doing…read more Thank you for doing exactly what you said you would do. I appreciate that. Also I was in need of an attorney, mine retired. Now I have one again! mjk

Horrible service . The ridiculous staff "soon to be lawyers" is full of themselves and has no time…read morefor clients. Tried to do a short sale (which of course I never did before) and they requested documents that took time to gather and sign and notarize etc.. Their patience ran out when they thought they were working too hard. Good riddance.

Kathleen and her staff have been a great partner for our Real Estate firm handling our real estate…read morelegal needs and short sales for several years now. Short sales are difficult and time consuming for all parties involved and the staff at Kathleen's office have been an asset lightening the load for our 350 agent office. The communication and follow up Kathleen's staff provides has allowed us to close transactions that have failed with other attorneys. I highly recommend her team for all of our clients. I have worked with many attorneys over the last 20yrs. I can attest to Kathleen's expertise in all of our real estate legal needs having worked with her on a variety of different transaction types now. I even use her for my personal sales and purchases. You are in good hands with her team!

I hired Erin in 2012 to handle custody modification and support cases…read more Although I absolutely have a personal bias regarding Erin's passive approach to my cases, I also have professional and educational experiences which cause me to be wary of her lack of understanding as to how litigation should be approached for the best interest of her clients and the children involved. Specifically, I have 8 years of college education (undergrad and graduate degrees in psychology), and for the past 3 years I have studied and conducted research regarding the effects of divorce. My frustration with Erin's approach to my cases is perhaps best summarized by her suggestion of 'putting together something that will pass through the court' (her words - verbatim on 3-23-2012) rather than doing what I felt was in the best interest of my children. I believe that her approach to my case was extremely passive and felt as if she was simply pushing papers rather than fighting for the best interest of my daughters and myself. In court Erin laughed and joked with the opposing counsel while I waited to speak with her, and while we were waiting for our case to be heard she sat with opposing counsel, still joking and laughing, rather than sitting with me to discuss the case. Throughout the process, I asked Erin and her staff many technical questions about the process of and implications custody and support litigation, and I think that she interpreted this as a threat rather than as an opportunity to educate a client in order to be as informed as possible. Many of my questions went unanswered, and some answers that I received from her and her staff were so heavy in legal-speak that I did not understand. When I informed Erin that I was upset that she withheld information from me and that I disagreed with her approach, Erin walked away from my case, citing a 'breakdown in communication' and keeping ~$2,500 of my retainer. I also had other disagreements with Erin's approach to my cases, and it's my opinion that if you simply want an attorney to file papers and to show up to court, then she will do a fine job. However her fees are rather high ($6,000 retainer, $200 non-refundable consultation fee, $200-300 per hour thereafter). And in my cases she did not advocate on my behalf or present herself in court with enough assertiveness or client-centered empathy to be effective. Please contact me for additional information or for details about this review.

Hiring an attorney to handle a divorce, especially when you have children, is very stressful. As…read moresoon as I met Erin, I just knew I was in good hands, and I was right! I had an incredibly difficult/messy divorce, and Erin managed everything perfectly every step of the way. It is very obvious that when she walks into the courtroom she has the utmost respect of every attorney and clerk in there, as well as the judge, and that's because of the way she carries herself. Erin is incredibly intelligent, but also very humble and respectful, and that goes a long way in the courtroom! Erin has always listened to my concerns, gave me excellent advice, and guided me in the right direction throughout the entire process! My ex-husband acted as his own attorney, so the process took about two years, and Erin handled every ridiculous curveball professionally and with grace. In the end, I got every single thing I wanted, and my ex-husband fought her every step of the way. That goes to show just how amazing Erin is; she never faltered or lost passion for my case, not once! My divorce ended about a year ago, and Erin still checks in on me- she's just so kind and genuinely cares about her clients! Also, if you need help with an order of protection or guardian ad litem, Erin has associates and recommendations that have been very accommodating and just as wonderful as she is. If you are debating on an attorney, like a previous reviewer said, HIRE ERIN!! She is the absolute best of the best!!

Tim McGrath made updating our legal documents easier than I expected. From updating our wills and…read morepower of attorneys to adding beneficiaries to our main home and drawing up a simple trust for our out of state real estate, the process couldn't have been simpler. I highly recommend Tim McGrath for your estate planning needs.

Joe is awesome! I have retained his services several times and always been pleased with the…read moreoutcome. His attention to individual cases is impressive. He returns calls/texts/emails quickly, answers questions, and works hard to address the client's issue. I definitely recommend giving him a call!

We contracted with this firm to represent us during the purchase of our first home. The legal staff…read morewere incredibly knowledgeable and made it a smooth process. I cannot recommend them enough.

Stephanie was wonderful in helping my mom prepare her will and trust. I live out of state and…read moreneeded to assist my mom remotely, and Stephanie made the entire process seamless. Her communication and that of her team was excellent throughout, keeping us informed every step of the way. Thanks to their professionalism and organization, everything went smoothly from start to finish.

Called on a Wednesday. She was gone all day. Asked for prices to be emailed to me, because I don't…read morehave a consistent free time to talk. Stated that in the message. Described what I needed in my return email. She refused saying it wasn't her style. I dont do business with vendors that don't listen or only work their way. Plenty of lawyers out there.