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Annette Fernholz

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Licensed for 24 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

My firm focuses on family law including divorce, child custody, visitation (parenting time), maintenance (alimony), child support, orders of portection and appeals related to family law. In addition to litigation services, I am a certified mediator and also practice collaborative law.  I represent clients across the United States and internationally for Hague porceedings and litigation based in Illinois.  I represent lawyers, business professionals and union members. I have written more than 25 appeals and have argued before the Appellate Court (First District) and the Illinois Supreme Court.  I also have successfully settled cases at the appellate level. After graduating from the University of Michigan, I recived a Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1997.  I worked for two family law firms before opening my own practice in 2003. I am an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Forensic Forum and Womens Bar Association of Illinois.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Language

English

Contact

Law Offices of Annette M. Fernholz, P.C.211 W Wacker Dr Ste 1100Chicago, IL, 60606-1331

Office: (844) 334-4557

Website: N/A

Reviews

Giancarlo
May 14, 2016

I found Annette through a quick google search. I read the previous comments and felt comfortable contacting her for my divorce proceedings. She was spontaneous with her return call and very good at explaining the the process and what she could do for me. Her professionalism, knowledge, and support throughout the process was awesome (10+). I still keep in contact with her for advice on my family needs and she has been there to provide me with good guidance. She is a very level headed, logical, and reasonable person that can help put things into better perspective and realism for you in a time when your emotions are running rampant. I could not have found a better person and lawyer to help me through the most difficult time of my life.

anonymous
August 20, 2014

Annette is pragmatic and strategically savvy. Matrimony and child custody issues can be highly emotionally charged, but Annette always is a straight-shooter with a realistic view of what can be achieved and what would be an unreasonable waste of money. She obviously is well-respected by the judges and other counsel in Chicago. I've recommended her to several friends who have hired her and been very satisfied with her representation. Her fees are reasonable and I never felt she wasted my time or money.

Jeannie
August 20, 2014

My case was highly litigated and lasted almost four years. Ms Fernholz was an excellent attorney that gave excellent advice and was well informed and reliable !

Phil
August 20, 2014

I'm a rare case of a custodial father. Annette was able to guide me through the process and ultimately help me do what I though was in the best interest of the children. It was not an easy case either due to very adversarial rel'n between me and my ex. The court actions actually went faster than I expected. Annette only helped me with custody and issues with the children. Our divorce was out of state and a couple of years before I retained her.

Trisha
November 8, 2013

There are not enough words to describe Annette Fernholz. She is the best attorney you could ever ask for. From the first time I met her over 10 years ago when I started my divorce, she has stood by my side, and has always kept me informed as to what was going on. She is personable and a no holds bar type of attorney you want on your side. Everytime I met with her, I always walked away knowing we would win, and that we did. She made me feel so confident about everything starting with the divorce and right thru until today, when she is still fighting for me for my child support. She is TOP NOTCH and WILL NEVER LET YOU DONW!!!!!!

Mary
October 28, 2013

As my attorney, Annette Fernholz has been in my corner for almost 15 years, from the time of my divorce, through child support negotiations, and even now that my daughter is in college. She is effective (we won every motion), efficient (turns things around quickly and doesn't consume my time unnecessarily) and has always managed my expectations in an honest and realistic manner -- something I have highly valued given the emotions of family law. She has kept me focused, encouraged me to pursue my best interests when appropriate and leveled with me the times I needed to let go. I have recommended her to many others, all of whom I grateful that I did.

Giancarlo
May 14, 2016

I found Annette through a quick google search. I read the previous comments and felt comfortable contacting her for my divorce proceedings. She was spontaneous with her return call and very good at explaining the the process and what she could do for me. Her professionalism, knowledge, and support throughout the process was awesome (10+). I still keep in contact with her for advice on my family needs and she has been there to provide me with good guidance. She is a very level headed, logical, and reasonable person that can help put things into better perspective and realism for you in a time when your emotions are running rampant. I could not have found a better person and lawyer to help me through the most difficult time of my life.

anonymous
August 20, 2014

Annette is pragmatic and strategically savvy. Matrimony and child custody issues can be highly emotionally charged, but Annette always is a straight-shooter with a realistic view of what can be achieved and what would be an unreasonable waste of money. She obviously is well-respected by the judges and other counsel in Chicago. I've recommended her to several friends who have hired her and been very satisfied with her representation. Her fees are reasonable and I never felt she wasted my time or money.

Jeannie
August 20, 2014

My case was highly litigated and lasted almost four years. Ms Fernholz was an excellent attorney that gave excellent advice and was well informed and reliable !

Phil
August 20, 2014

I'm a rare case of a custodial father. Annette was able to guide me through the process and ultimately help me do what I though was in the best interest of the children. It was not an easy case either due to very adversarial rel'n between me and my ex. The court actions actually went faster than I expected. Annette only helped me with custody and issues with the children. Our divorce was out of state and a couple of years before I retained her.

Trisha
November 8, 2013

There are not enough words to describe Annette Fernholz. She is the best attorney you could ever ask for. From the first time I met her over 10 years ago when I started my divorce, she has stood by my side, and has always kept me informed as to what was going on. She is personable and a no holds bar type of attorney you want on your side. Everytime I met with her, I always walked away knowing we would win, and that we did. She made me feel so confident about everything starting with the divorce and right thru until today, when she is still fighting for me for my child support. She is TOP NOTCH and WILL NEVER LET YOU DONW!!!!!!

Mary
October 28, 2013

As my attorney, Annette Fernholz has been in my corner for almost 15 years, from the time of my divorce, through child support negotiations, and even now that my daughter is in college. She is effective (we won every motion), efficient (turns things around quickly and doesn't consume my time unnecessarily) and has always managed my expectations in an honest and realistic manner -- something I have highly valued given the emotions of family law. She has kept me focused, encouraged me to pursue my best interests when appropriate and leveled with me the times I needed to let go. I have recommended her to many others, all of whom I grateful that I did.

Giancarlo
May 14, 2016

I found Annette through a quick google search. I read the previous comments and felt comfortable contacting her for my divorce proceedings. She was spontaneous with her return call and very good at explaining the the process and what she could do for me. Her professionalism, knowledge, and support throughout the process was awesome (10+). I still keep in contact with her for advice on my family needs and she has been there to provide me with good guidance. She is a very level headed, logical, and reasonable person that can help put things into better perspective and realism for you in a time when your emotions are running rampant. I could not have found a better person and lawyer to help me through the most difficult time of my life.

anonymous
August 20, 2014

Annette is pragmatic and strategically savvy. Matrimony and child custody issues can be highly emotionally charged, but Annette always is a straight-shooter with a realistic view of what can be achieved and what would be an unreasonable waste of money. She obviously is well-respected by the judges and other counsel in Chicago. I've recommended her to several friends who have hired her and been very satisfied with her representation. Her fees are reasonable and I never felt she wasted my time or money.

Jeannie
August 20, 2014

My case was highly litigated and lasted almost four years. Ms Fernholz was an excellent attorney that gave excellent advice and was well informed and reliable !

Phil
August 20, 2014

I'm a rare case of a custodial father. Annette was able to guide me through the process and ultimately help me do what I though was in the best interest of the children. It was not an easy case either due to very adversarial rel'n between me and my ex. The court actions actually went faster than I expected. Annette only helped me with custody and issues with the children. Our divorce was out of state and a couple of years before I retained her.

Trisha
November 8, 2013

There are not enough words to describe Annette Fernholz. She is the best attorney you could ever ask for. From the first time I met her over 10 years ago when I started my divorce, she has stood by my side, and has always kept me informed as to what was going on. She is personable and a no holds bar type of attorney you want on your side. Everytime I met with her, I always walked away knowing we would win, and that we did. She made me feel so confident about everything starting with the divorce and right thru until today, when she is still fighting for me for my child support. She is TOP NOTCH and WILL NEVER LET YOU DONW!!!!!!

Mary
October 28, 2013

As my attorney, Annette Fernholz has been in my corner for almost 15 years, from the time of my divorce, through child support negotiations, and even now that my daughter is in college. She is effective (we won every motion), efficient (turns things around quickly and doesn't consume my time unnecessarily) and has always managed my expectations in an honest and realistic manner -- something I have highly valued given the emotions of family law. She has kept me focused, encouraged me to pursue my best interests when appropriate and leveled with me the times I needed to let go. I have recommended her to many others, all of whom I grateful that I did.