The American Bar Association reports that the percentage of female lawyers in the United States has been steadily increasing over the past few decades, with women now making up about 36% of all lawyers. However, there is no specific data available on the percentage of divorce lawyers who are women.
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It’s not at all uncommon for women who are going through a divorce or any other family law issues to want to be represented by a woman.
If that describes you, you’re in the right place. The list of attorneys below represents five of the very best divorce attorneys in Chicago who are women. This list was curated based on our knowledge of these attorneys’ reputations and our assessment of the quality of their practice based on their online reviews and staying power.
6 Top Rated Female Divorce Lawyers in Chicago
TOP FEMALE DIVORCE LAWYERS
1. Pamela Kuzniar
Pamela Kuzniar, a Partner at Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group, is among the top female divorce attorneys in Chicago. With extensive experience in diverse litigation practices, she excels in analyzing and resolving complex matters swiftly, whether through settlement or trial. Ms. Kuzniar’s innovative and direct approach benefits her clients in complex divorce, parentage, and allocation cases. She is a Board-Certified Family Law attorney, recognized for her contributions to legal education and her numerous accolades, including being named a Super Lawyer from 2007 to 2022. Her practice history spans various esteemed family law firms in the Chicagoland area, and she has been a solo practitioner, further solidifying her knowledge and dedication to the field.
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2. Gail M. O’Connor
Gail M. O’Connor, Founding Attorney of O’Connor Family Law, P.C., has over 28 years of experience in family law. She earned her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where she was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, and holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Admitted to the Illinois Bar and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in 1996, Gail has received several honors, including being recognized by the Hispanic Lawyers Association in 2019 and being named a Leading Lawyer from 2013 to 2019. She has also been AV Preeminent Rated from 2000 to 2014 and was listed among the 40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch in 2009. Additionally, she is featured in the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell. This makes her one of the most distinguished female divorce lawyers in Chicago.
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3. Nancy Stingle Perkoski
Nancy Stingle Perkoski, P.C. is the founder of Stingle Perkoski LLC. For more than 20 years, Nancy has provided passionate representation for individuals facing divorce and divorce-related issues. She focuses exclusively on family law, including representation in contested and uncontested divorce, collaborative divorce, child custody, child support and post-decree modification issues. Nancy is dedicated to providing results-oriented and cost-effective legal representation. As a passionate advocate, she carefully explores options to minimize the emotional and financial impact of divorce, including strategic and collaborative approaches. Committed to partnering with her clients, Nancy offers support through both collaborative divorce processes and traditional court proceedings. She has a proven ability to understand each client’s unique situation and confidently guide them through their best options.
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4. Maxine Weiss Kunz
Maxine Weiss Kunz is a Founding Member and Principal of Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC. She has concentrated her practice solely in family law since 2005, including: traditional litigation, adoptions, and collaborative law. Maxine also has a wealth of experience in drafting, negotiating, and prosecuting Premarital Agreements (and Postnuptial Agreements). She is also certified to practice collaborative law in Illinois. Maxine has been recognized many times in the legal community for her achievements, including her selection as a Super Lawyer for years 2017-2021 and in 2019 as one of 40 Under 40 Attorneys to Watch by the American Society of Legal Advocates. Maxine has sat on the board of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and is a certified mediator through the Center for Conflict Resolution and the Cook County courts. She is also on the board of the AFCC (Association of Family and Conciliation Courts), a professional group dedicated to education, research, and identifying best practices in family law systems. In addition to representing parties, Maxine is also certified for appointment to represent children in her capacity as a Child Representative or Guardian ad Litem, in Cook County.
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5. Gretchen Schrader
Gretchen Schrader, founder of the Law Offices of Gretchen Schrader, is recognized among the top female divorce attorneys in Chicago, offering dedicated representation in family law matters including divorce, custody, parentage, and mediation. A graduate of Indiana University Maurer School of Law, she quickly established herself as a skilled advocate, earning honors in moot court and trial competitions before beginning her career in family law. After taking over leadership from Judge Scott Tzinberg, she has continued to grow her practice with a client-focused approach. As a trained mediator and approved Child Representative and Guardian ad Litem in Cook County, she brings both litigation experience and problem-solving skills to her cases. For those seeking a trusted divorce lawyer for women around Chicago, Gretchen provides compassionate yet strategic legal guidance tailored to each client’s needs.
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6. Lisa Copland
Lisa Copland Gordon is a highly experienced attorney, known among the most respected female divorce lawyers in Chicago. With over 25 years of practice in Illinois, she is a seasoned litigator and graduate of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, focused on Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution. Lisa represents men and women in divorce cases, focusing on property division, parental responsibilities, maintenance, child support, and parenting time. Additionally, she handles Parentage Court matters, domestic violence cases, and serves as a Guardian ad Litem. Her diverse practice also includes estate administration, real estate issues, and business litigation, making her a versatile advocate for her clients.
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