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Primary Practice Area
Child custody
Language
Polish
About
John Kay has been practicing law in Illinois for more than 20 years. Since 2001, he has focused his practice on complex family law. John began practicing family law exclusively as he enjoyed the opportunity to help clients achieve a positive outcome during what can be an extremely difficult time in their lives.John is known as a powerful litigator and tireless advocate for the interests of his clients. John has not only earned the respect of clients but that of opposing counsels, and Judges throughout the Chicagoland area. John handles cases for his family law clients in the Chicagoland area that range from complex financial issues and extensive martial estates, to high conflict custody matters. Proficient at negotiating settlement agreements as well as aggressively pursuing litigated outcomes, John also handles straightforward family law cases, post judgment cases, and pre- and post- nuptial agreements.John uniquely understands the importance of providing clients with compassionate service while handing each case with strong leadership and integrity. John states, ‘I practice family law because I am dedicated to assisting each client through a turbulent time in their life by providing reliable legal advice and guidance. I recognize that each client’s case must be treated differently and I tailor my approach to those specific needs, taking great care in handling every aspect of the case.’ John prides himself on the positive relationship that he maintains with clients. ‘One of the biggest complaints that I hear from clients is how they are unable to speak with their lawyer and that their lawyer never returns a call. I pride myself in keeping an open line of communication with all clients and that is something we stress at HRK.’John works to provide clients with positive forward momentum and direction recognizing that he is helping clients to shape a new direction in their lives. ‘Every client needs to find a way to move forward in life once their divorce case is concluded. Clients rely on my skills and experience to help them achieve a hopeful and positive future. I devote considerable energy to making sure each of my clients receives superior legal advice and representation at all times.’John grew up in the suburbs of Chicago where he continues to reside today with his wife, who is a prominent psychologist in the Northwest suburbs, and two daughters. He received his undergraduate degree in Communications from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School.
Practices Areas
Child custody
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
Polish
Contact
Reviews
After trying to handle my alimony issue myself and losing, John Kay took it all the way to the appellate court and won. Very knowledgeable and personable Along with his excellent law firm and knowledgeable staff, I would not hire anyone else.
Going through a divorce is one of the most trying and emotional times in your life. John was like a trusted friend. He gave me straight talk but then explained what usually happens in certain scenarios, which was comforting for me. He was always available by email and returned calls pretty quickly. I felt confident with his guidance and my divorce finished smoothly. I will definitely use him in the future, if needed, for prenuptials agreements.
John helped me with my custody/child support order. He was there every step of the way. He explained everything to me to make sure I understood what everything meant and answered any questions I had. He was always a phone call away whenever I needed anything. Highly recommend!
John is a very thorough and competent attorney who always had my best interests in mind. He kept me informed and was able to explain the legal matters involved to me in plain English, not legalese. I completely trusted and felt comfortable with John; which is not easy when revealing highly personal information about myself and my marriage. John understood my needs and I could tell that he truly listened by the way that he always worked to protect my interests and never pursued unreasonable demands. I always felt like I was in the very best hands. John was easily accessible and if he was not available to take my call, he always returned it promptly. What I especially liked about John was his ability to settle in the agreed-upon timeframe and not drag things out. John is truly an expert in Family Law and I owe him a debt of gratitude for his service.
Mr. Kay helped me by giving me good advice, making me aware of my rights, and was very straightforward. No empty promises. He responded to emails/phone calls in a timely manner. A kind and genuine person!!! Wonderful attorney!!!
John did an amazing job. He stood his ground despite all the craziness my ex tried pulling. The best attorney I ever worked with! I would highly recommend him to get any family matter done.
I hired Mr. Kay. I wish I never would have hired him in the first place. First, his drafting skills for a lawyer are extremely poor. Second, he never followed through on the tasks he said he would. He never had a clear strategy for any issues in the case that needed to be dealt with or an overall strategy for the case in its entirety. He never asked for my objectives, or what I was looking for in a result. Save yourself a lot of aggravation, and money. Hire someone else. Divorce is difficult enough without an incompetent lawyer.
After trying to handle my alimony issue myself and losing, John Kay took it all the way to the appellate court and won. Very knowledgeable and personable Along with his excellent law firm and knowledgeable staff, I would not hire anyone else.
Going through a divorce is one of the most trying and emotional times in your life. John was like a trusted friend. He gave me straight talk but then explained what usually happens in certain scenarios, which was comforting for me. He was always available by email and returned calls pretty quickly. I felt confident with his guidance and my divorce finished smoothly. I will definitely use him in the future, if needed, for prenuptials agreements.
John helped me with my custody/child support order. He was there every step of the way. He explained everything to me to make sure I understood what everything meant and answered any questions I had. He was always a phone call away whenever I needed anything. Highly recommend!
John is a very thorough and competent attorney who always had my best interests in mind. He kept me informed and was able to explain the legal matters involved to me in plain English, not legalese. I completely trusted and felt comfortable with John; which is not easy when revealing highly personal information about myself and my marriage. John understood my needs and I could tell that he truly listened by the way that he always worked to protect my interests and never pursued unreasonable demands. I always felt like I was in the very best hands. John was easily accessible and if he was not available to take my call, he always returned it promptly. What I especially liked about John was his ability to settle in the agreed-upon timeframe and not drag things out. John is truly an expert in Family Law and I owe him a debt of gratitude for his service.
Mr. Kay helped me by giving me good advice, making me aware of my rights, and was very straightforward. No empty promises. He responded to emails/phone calls in a timely manner. A kind and genuine person!!! Wonderful attorney!!!
John did an amazing job. He stood his ground despite all the craziness my ex tried pulling. The best attorney I ever worked with! I would highly recommend him to get any family matter done.
I hired Mr. Kay. I wish I never would have hired him in the first place. First, his drafting skills for a lawyer are extremely poor. Second, he never followed through on the tasks he said he would. He never had a clear strategy for any issues in the case that needed to be dealt with or an overall strategy for the case in its entirety. He never asked for my objectives, or what I was looking for in a result. Save yourself a lot of aggravation, and money. Hire someone else. Divorce is difficult enough without an incompetent lawyer.
After trying to handle my alimony issue myself and losing, John Kay took it all the way to the appellate court and won. Very knowledgeable and personable Along with his excellent law firm and knowledgeable staff, I would not hire anyone else.
Going through a divorce is one of the most trying and emotional times in your life. John was like a trusted friend. He gave me straight talk but then explained what usually happens in certain scenarios, which was comforting for me. He was always available by email and returned calls pretty quickly. I felt confident with his guidance and my divorce finished smoothly. I will definitely use him in the future, if needed, for prenuptials agreements.
John helped me with my custody/child support order. He was there every step of the way. He explained everything to me to make sure I understood what everything meant and answered any questions I had. He was always a phone call away whenever I needed anything. Highly recommend!
John is a very thorough and competent attorney who always had my best interests in mind. He kept me informed and was able to explain the legal matters involved to me in plain English, not legalese. I completely trusted and felt comfortable with John; which is not easy when revealing highly personal information about myself and my marriage. John understood my needs and I could tell that he truly listened by the way that he always worked to protect my interests and never pursued unreasonable demands. I always felt like I was in the very best hands. John was easily accessible and if he was not available to take my call, he always returned it promptly. What I especially liked about John was his ability to settle in the agreed-upon timeframe and not drag things out. John is truly an expert in Family Law and I owe him a debt of gratitude for his service.
Mr. Kay helped me by giving me good advice, making me aware of my rights, and was very straightforward. No empty promises. He responded to emails/phone calls in a timely manner. A kind and genuine person!!! Wonderful attorney!!!
John did an amazing job. He stood his ground despite all the craziness my ex tried pulling. The best attorney I ever worked with! I would highly recommend him to get any family matter done.
I hired Mr. Kay. I wish I never would have hired him in the first place. First, his drafting skills for a lawyer are extremely poor. Second, he never followed through on the tasks he said he would. He never had a clear strategy for any issues in the case that needed to be dealt with or an overall strategy for the case in its entirety. He never asked for my objectives, or what I was looking for in a result. Save yourself a lot of aggravation, and money. Hire someone else. Divorce is difficult enough without an incompetent lawyer.