Peskind Law Firm

Firm Phone:

+1 630-444-0701

Steven N. Peskind, a graduate of DePaul University College of Law, has been practicing law for more than 28 years. While Steven concentrates his practice in Kane and DuPage Counties, he selectively handles cases throughout the state of Illinois. He has been the recipient of numerous awards and is the only family lawyer based in Kane County, Illinois, to be recognized in the Best Lawyers directory, a significant honor that is a result of peer selection. In 2007, Steven was recognized as a “Super Lawyer”, which is recognition reserved for the top 5% of the best lawyers in the state, and he has retained that distinction every year since. Also in 2007, The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an organization that limits its membership to those lawyers who possess exceptional ethics, legal knowledge and superior credentials in the area of family law, elected Steven as a fellow. The Peskind Law Firm has also been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a top matrimonial law firm. In 2014, Steven was named the Best Lawyers® 2015 Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Chicago.

Steven puts his beliefs into practice as he actively contributes to activities which further education and training for established, as well as newer, attorneys., In 2011, he was presented the Michael Cohen award by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education. In 2005, Steven was admitted to the American Society of Writers on Legal Subjects (SCRIBES), in recognition of his many written contributions to various scholarly publications, including bar journals and law reviews. Steven has written numerous publications and lectured on the subject of family law, legislation affecting family law, and the application of family law. In 2012, he was appointed the editor of the Fall 2012 edition of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Journal, which focused on issues related to child custody. The ABA Family Law Section published his first book, The Family Law Evidence Handbook, in April 2013; and shortly thereafter, he published his second book, Divorce in Illinois. Steven serves on the faculty of the Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute in Colorado, where he instructs lawyers in the art and science of family law trial advocacy and skills.

As further commitment to his support of higher education, Steven is the sponsor of the David P. Peskind Memorial Scholarship, an annual scholarship presented by Northern Illinois Law School to a graduating student exemplifying excellence in family law studies.

In addition to educational pursuits, Steven serves his community as an Advisory Board Member of the DePaul College of Law Family Law Center; and as a Member of the Illinois Family Law Study Committee, a committee created by the Illinois Legislature to review the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of marriage Act and propose changes to improve Illinois’ divorce and family law. He formerly served as a Member of the Rush-Copley Hospital Medical Ethics Committee; as a Board Member on the Rush-Copley Healthcare Foundation; and as a member of the Task Force to Review and Recommend Changes to Kane County Custody Rules. He also served as a Past President of the Kane County Bar Association. Steven has participated in family law related bar association activities at the local, state and national levels.

The Supreme Court of Illinois doesn’t recognize certification of specialties in the practice of law, so although not allowed to present himself as an “expert” in the family law arena, the Peskind Law firm limits its practice to divorce and family law, with a focus on complex financial and custody matters. Additionally, the firm also represents parents in child custody matters, including but not limited to, child removal and relocation. Steven is also available for consultation in areas affecting non-traditional families. He has argued before the Illinois Supreme Court in cases that have significantly affected a custodial parent’s right to move from Illinois and questioned the constitutionality of the Illinois Parentage Act.

Steven Peskind and his legal team have a reputation for their holistic approach to family law. “We pride ourselves on bringing humanity to an inhumane process. Divorce can be very destructive, so we focus on helping people see the big picture and make good decisions. We are goal-oriented; we consider our client’s best option, both short and long term. Judges appreciate our ability to focus on the important issues rather than wasting time on inconsequential matters.”

Main Practice Area:

Family Law/Divorce

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