Mr. Strauss joined the Law Office of Gary L. Schlesinger in March, 2006, and has practiced only family law since being admitted to the Illinois Bar.  He has handled family law cases in seven counties in the state of Illinois.   

On October 9, 2006, and February 12, 2007, Michael Strauss completed 16 hours of training to be certified as a child representative and guardian ad litem in custody and adoption cases.  He is now certified to serve in those capacities in the 16th, 18th, and 19th judicial circuits in Illinois.