January 2012
Michael S. Strauss is speaking to the University of Illinois College of Law on the topic of Professionalism, Saturday, January, 28th, 2012.
June 2011
June 9, 2011 Gary L. Schlesinger made a presentation on lawyer ethics to a lake county bar assn. continuing education seminar.
May 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011 Gary L. Schlesinger will be the 1st speaker at the ISBA Family Law Update 2011: A French Quarter Festival, in New Orleans.
February 2011
Michael and Gary are both scheduled to attend the Lake County Bar Association Family Law Seminar in Puerto Rico in February 2011. Michael is on the planning committee for it.
January 2011
Michael Strauss presented to the University of Illinois College of Law on issues of Family Law and small firms.
October 2010
Gary Schlesinger was quoted in Lake County Magazine in "The True Meaning Of Family: November is National Adoption Month"article.
September 2010
As of September 1, Gary Schlesinger was chosen as a Super Lawyer for 2011.
Illinois Children's Rights Lawyer
Seeking the best interests of children in Lake County
In Illinois, the family court can appoint an attorney to represent the best interests of a child in a custody case. Gary L. Schlesinger and Michael Strauss both accept court appointments as a child's representative. To learn more about your child's rights in a custody dispute, please contact our Lake County family law firm.
A child's representative in an Illinois child custody case serves two main functions:
- Determine and advise the court regarding best interests of the child
- Present the wishes and requests of the child to the family court
Our Libertyville family law attorneys handle all aspects of divorce, dissolution, and Illinois family law. We handle parental rights issues involving juvenile court, guardianship, and other decisions regarding placement of children.
If your family is involved in a contentious child custody dispute, a court-appointed child's representative can articulate the interests of your child to the court. To learn more about the role of a child's representative in Illinois family law, call or e-mail our Lake County child custody attorney. Contact an Illinois child's rights attorney.
Free initial consultations • Flexible office hours
Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC
1512 Artaius Parkway, Suite 300
Libertyville, IL 60048
Toll Free: (888) 361-4745
Phone: (847) 213-9065 • Fax: (847) 680-5459
