Patrick Markey
N/A
Licensed for 19 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Child custody
Language
Spanish English
About
Patrick Markey started the Law Offices of Patrick Markey, P.C. in 2006 after being associated with another Chicago based family law firm for several years. He has experience representing individuals from all walks of life and income levels including but not limited to: lawyers, business owners, executives, stay-at-home mothers, police officers, city workers, among others. Patrick represents clients in all areas of family and matrimonial law, including divorce, paternity and custody matters. His work includes every aspect of representation necessary in family law matters such as contested court proceedings, complex financial negotiation and complicated custody disputes.Patrick currently serves on the board of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and has been a memeber since 2009. He previously was on the Executive Board of the Young Lawyers Section of Chicago Bar Association where he is Co-Editor of YLS Section of the Chicago Bar Association’s monthly magazine the CBA Record. Prior to this position he was Co-Chair of the YLS Family Law Section of the Chicago Bar Association. In 2009, he received a certificate in mediation after completing 40 hours of training for same. Patrick is a former Division 1 Cross Country and Track Runner who has competed in several marathons. Patrick is married and has two sons.
Practices Areas
Child custody
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
Spanish English
Contact
Law Offices of Patrick Markey PC22 W. Washington St.Suite 500Chicago, IL, 60602
Office: (312) 635-5691
Website: N/AReviews
I was involved in a messy high conflict divorce case and Patrick was the steady hand and guiding light during the entire process. I thank Patrick for being very knowledgeable, responsive, organized, dedicated, calm, steady, and being a strong advocate during the case. When I felt lost because of the process, Patrick was there to help make sense of things. I also thank his team (Gabby, Jackie) for being responsive, organized, and lending a hand to my case. For those who may need to deal with high conflict personalities, I would highly recommend Patrick for being very effective, steady, and strong in negotiation. In the end, I received the results I was looking for and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Patrick.
Patrick did a splendid job with my divorce. He is extremely professional, level-headed and focused on a fair and expeditious result. His legal fees, compared to those of the lawyer my wife hired, were fair and reasonable. Patrick and I established a plan and he executed that plan flawlessly. Most importantly, he had to deal with an unpredictable and over-billing opposing counsel and he dis so with grace and professionalism.
To start - I consulted Patrick for my divorce and he made me feel comfortable from our first meeting. He made it very clear from our first meeting that the law was on my side, and guess what? It was and turned out exactly like he said it would. And what I mean by that is that the scenario he laid out in our first meeting is exactly how my divorce turned out. I hired Patrick for over 18 months and he and his staff were responsive the whole time. Jackie R. was very calm and kind over the phone, and my dealings with his associates were very professional and accurate. My ex contested many issues with our divorce, mostly including money, and Patrick's dealings with her attorney were forceful but also kind. He made it clear that he was all the way on my side and also the one who was in control of the situation. We went through private mediation with a retired judge who Patrick had a working relationship with and that made me very comfortable during the actual mediation session. It was clear to me that he had been doing this for many years and had relationships with the people making the decisions in these types of cases. Patrick is knowledgeable about the entire process too. I just finished my refinance this week, and Patrick was available for questions I had along the way. He guided me through the whole thing - before I had been served, immediately after I had been served, through the private mediation, and all the way into pre-trial, which is when we ended up settling. I felt like I was guided very well throughout the process. Lastly, the most important thing I think about from my experience is that it really did end up exactly like Patrick said it would. He is very knowledgeable about the law and has the experience to know what to expect, and has the relationships to get you to your destination. I'm sure he'll do a great job for you too.
Patrick helped me deal with an international "custody" and parenting case. The situation was quite complicated dealing with European vs American laws. It was a pretty black and white situation legally, but the US judge wasn't seeing it that way. Patrick started with the same claim from the very beginning, knew the laws better than the 3 judges we had, and in the end, his very first petition that was written for me was essentially what was granted. It unfortunately took us 1.5 years to get a ruling, but that was beyond Patrick's control. He is communicative, values confidentiality, uses modern technology and is prompt with delivering results. I never waited more than 24 hours for anything to post to my file. I never met Patrick in person; we did everything via phone and email and I seriously cannot recommend someone else. I was highly satisfied with his services and the team that works alongside him to make everything happen. The opposing counsel was really trying to "pull some fast ones" or change things around to better her case and Patrick really seemed unphased by the games and just continued to represent me in the best light and himself as well. I think in the end this really helped my case and I also got the verdict I wanted. I receive child support and was not required to relocate. You won't be disappointed with Patrick.
I was put in contact with Mr Markey via a former employee of his. After meeting him, I made the decision to move forward and have him represent me in my divorce proceeding. In short, I was happy with the long term outlook of the divorce. Altough in the short term I was a bit disappointed, but I understand that there is a little give and take in these matters. But overall, he kept me abreast of the situation, was available whenever I needed to speak or correspond with him and provided excellent representation at the hearing. In short, I would highly recommend Mr Markey as a divorce attorney.
He did a great job with my case. Responsive office and did the job in a timely manner.
I am recently divorced and while it was done it about 1 year, it was difficult for many reasons. Patrick walked me through the process with patience and checked on me even when he didn’t have to. I was able to walk away without a huge financial debt. Even today, he continues to care even though I have been divorced for nearly 3 months. I’m very happy that I chose Patrick for my lawyer.
I hired Patrick to represent me in a contentious divorce. He is extremely knowledgeable about the law and the divorce process in Cook county. He made sure I knew what to expect during each step of the process. In addition to knowing the law and helping me understand my rights, I found Patrick to be empathetic, which I appreciated. I had many questions and concerns. He was easy to get a hold of by phone and email. I would highly recommend Patrick.
I found Patrick online after my previous attorney filed an agreement in the court without notifying me, without my consent, and that I felt would draw the case out longer. I had previous misgivings about that attorney because he would often change his explanations about how the case was going to suit his needs. Patrick, to contrast, was very open and upfront about his strategy. He strongly encouraged my participation in the case and required my consent to any agreements. And a small bonus is that his firm uses modern technology to handle documents and file transfers, which helps a great deal when you are dealing with a ton of paperwork. Finally, he responds quickly to questions, and is not just interested in telling you what you want to hear, but what you need to hear. Hopefully, I'll never need his services again but will turn to him if the need arises.
Calm, patient and measured in his approach, Patrick is everything you need in a divorce attorney. His breadth of knowledge and experience is unparalleled and his communication skills are excellent. He is also backed by an excellent and competent team. During a very difficult time, I was treated with respect and professionalism. If you retain Patrick, you’ll be in the best hands.
I was involved in a messy high conflict divorce case and Patrick was the steady hand and guiding light during the entire process. I thank Patrick for being very knowledgeable, responsive, organized, dedicated, calm, steady, and being a strong advocate during the case. When I felt lost because of the process, Patrick was there to help make sense of things. I also thank his team (Gabby, Jackie) for being responsive, organized, and lending a hand to my case. For those who may need to deal with high conflict personalities, I would highly recommend Patrick for being very effective, steady, and strong in negotiation. In the end, I received the results I was looking for and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Patrick.
Patrick did a splendid job with my divorce. He is extremely professional, level-headed and focused on a fair and expeditious result. His legal fees, compared to those of the lawyer my wife hired, were fair and reasonable. Patrick and I established a plan and he executed that plan flawlessly. Most importantly, he had to deal with an unpredictable and over-billing opposing counsel and he dis so with grace and professionalism.
To start - I consulted Patrick for my divorce and he made me feel comfortable from our first meeting. He made it very clear from our first meeting that the law was on my side, and guess what? It was and turned out exactly like he said it would. And what I mean by that is that the scenario he laid out in our first meeting is exactly how my divorce turned out. I hired Patrick for over 18 months and he and his staff were responsive the whole time. Jackie R. was very calm and kind over the phone, and my dealings with his associates were very professional and accurate. My ex contested many issues with our divorce, mostly including money, and Patrick's dealings with her attorney were forceful but also kind. He made it clear that he was all the way on my side and also the one who was in control of the situation. We went through private mediation with a retired judge who Patrick had a working relationship with and that made me very comfortable during the actual mediation session. It was clear to me that he had been doing this for many years and had relationships with the people making the decisions in these types of cases. Patrick is knowledgeable about the entire process too. I just finished my refinance this week, and Patrick was available for questions I had along the way. He guided me through the whole thing - before I had been served, immediately after I had been served, through the private mediation, and all the way into pre-trial, which is when we ended up settling. I felt like I was guided very well throughout the process. Lastly, the most important thing I think about from my experience is that it really did end up exactly like Patrick said it would. He is very knowledgeable about the law and has the experience to know what to expect, and has the relationships to get you to your destination. I'm sure he'll do a great job for you too.
Patrick helped me deal with an international "custody" and parenting case. The situation was quite complicated dealing with European vs American laws. It was a pretty black and white situation legally, but the US judge wasn't seeing it that way. Patrick started with the same claim from the very beginning, knew the laws better than the 3 judges we had, and in the end, his very first petition that was written for me was essentially what was granted. It unfortunately took us 1.5 years to get a ruling, but that was beyond Patrick's control. He is communicative, values confidentiality, uses modern technology and is prompt with delivering results. I never waited more than 24 hours for anything to post to my file. I never met Patrick in person; we did everything via phone and email and I seriously cannot recommend someone else. I was highly satisfied with his services and the team that works alongside him to make everything happen. The opposing counsel was really trying to "pull some fast ones" or change things around to better her case and Patrick really seemed unphased by the games and just continued to represent me in the best light and himself as well. I think in the end this really helped my case and I also got the verdict I wanted. I receive child support and was not required to relocate. You won't be disappointed with Patrick.
I was put in contact with Mr Markey via a former employee of his. After meeting him, I made the decision to move forward and have him represent me in my divorce proceeding. In short, I was happy with the long term outlook of the divorce. Altough in the short term I was a bit disappointed, but I understand that there is a little give and take in these matters. But overall, he kept me abreast of the situation, was available whenever I needed to speak or correspond with him and provided excellent representation at the hearing. In short, I would highly recommend Mr Markey as a divorce attorney.
He did a great job with my case. Responsive office and did the job in a timely manner.
I am recently divorced and while it was done it about 1 year, it was difficult for many reasons. Patrick walked me through the process with patience and checked on me even when he didn’t have to. I was able to walk away without a huge financial debt. Even today, he continues to care even though I have been divorced for nearly 3 months. I’m very happy that I chose Patrick for my lawyer.
I hired Patrick to represent me in a contentious divorce. He is extremely knowledgeable about the law and the divorce process in Cook county. He made sure I knew what to expect during each step of the process. In addition to knowing the law and helping me understand my rights, I found Patrick to be empathetic, which I appreciated. I had many questions and concerns. He was easy to get a hold of by phone and email. I would highly recommend Patrick.
I found Patrick online after my previous attorney filed an agreement in the court without notifying me, without my consent, and that I felt would draw the case out longer. I had previous misgivings about that attorney because he would often change his explanations about how the case was going to suit his needs. Patrick, to contrast, was very open and upfront about his strategy. He strongly encouraged my participation in the case and required my consent to any agreements. And a small bonus is that his firm uses modern technology to handle documents and file transfers, which helps a great deal when you are dealing with a ton of paperwork. Finally, he responds quickly to questions, and is not just interested in telling you what you want to hear, but what you need to hear. Hopefully, I'll never need his services again but will turn to him if the need arises.
Calm, patient and measured in his approach, Patrick is everything you need in a divorce attorney. His breadth of knowledge and experience is unparalleled and his communication skills are excellent. He is also backed by an excellent and competent team. During a very difficult time, I was treated with respect and professionalism. If you retain Patrick, you’ll be in the best hands.
I was involved in a messy high conflict divorce case and Patrick was the steady hand and guiding light during the entire process. I thank Patrick for being very knowledgeable, responsive, organized, dedicated, calm, steady, and being a strong advocate during the case. When I felt lost because of the process, Patrick was there to help make sense of things. I also thank his team (Gabby, Jackie) for being responsive, organized, and lending a hand to my case. For those who may need to deal with high conflict personalities, I would highly recommend Patrick for being very effective, steady, and strong in negotiation. In the end, I received the results I was looking for and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Patrick.
Patrick did a splendid job with my divorce. He is extremely professional, level-headed and focused on a fair and expeditious result. His legal fees, compared to those of the lawyer my wife hired, were fair and reasonable. Patrick and I established a plan and he executed that plan flawlessly. Most importantly, he had to deal with an unpredictable and over-billing opposing counsel and he dis so with grace and professionalism.
To start - I consulted Patrick for my divorce and he made me feel comfortable from our first meeting. He made it very clear from our first meeting that the law was on my side, and guess what? It was and turned out exactly like he said it would. And what I mean by that is that the scenario he laid out in our first meeting is exactly how my divorce turned out. I hired Patrick for over 18 months and he and his staff were responsive the whole time. Jackie R. was very calm and kind over the phone, and my dealings with his associates were very professional and accurate. My ex contested many issues with our divorce, mostly including money, and Patrick's dealings with her attorney were forceful but also kind. He made it clear that he was all the way on my side and also the one who was in control of the situation. We went through private mediation with a retired judge who Patrick had a working relationship with and that made me very comfortable during the actual mediation session. It was clear to me that he had been doing this for many years and had relationships with the people making the decisions in these types of cases. Patrick is knowledgeable about the entire process too. I just finished my refinance this week, and Patrick was available for questions I had along the way. He guided me through the whole thing - before I had been served, immediately after I had been served, through the private mediation, and all the way into pre-trial, which is when we ended up settling. I felt like I was guided very well throughout the process. Lastly, the most important thing I think about from my experience is that it really did end up exactly like Patrick said it would. He is very knowledgeable about the law and has the experience to know what to expect, and has the relationships to get you to your destination. I'm sure he'll do a great job for you too.
Patrick helped me deal with an international "custody" and parenting case. The situation was quite complicated dealing with European vs American laws. It was a pretty black and white situation legally, but the US judge wasn't seeing it that way. Patrick started with the same claim from the very beginning, knew the laws better than the 3 judges we had, and in the end, his very first petition that was written for me was essentially what was granted. It unfortunately took us 1.5 years to get a ruling, but that was beyond Patrick's control. He is communicative, values confidentiality, uses modern technology and is prompt with delivering results. I never waited more than 24 hours for anything to post to my file. I never met Patrick in person; we did everything via phone and email and I seriously cannot recommend someone else. I was highly satisfied with his services and the team that works alongside him to make everything happen. The opposing counsel was really trying to "pull some fast ones" or change things around to better her case and Patrick really seemed unphased by the games and just continued to represent me in the best light and himself as well. I think in the end this really helped my case and I also got the verdict I wanted. I receive child support and was not required to relocate. You won't be disappointed with Patrick.
I was put in contact with Mr Markey via a former employee of his. After meeting him, I made the decision to move forward and have him represent me in my divorce proceeding. In short, I was happy with the long term outlook of the divorce. Altough in the short term I was a bit disappointed, but I understand that there is a little give and take in these matters. But overall, he kept me abreast of the situation, was available whenever I needed to speak or correspond with him and provided excellent representation at the hearing. In short, I would highly recommend Mr Markey as a divorce attorney.
He did a great job with my case. Responsive office and did the job in a timely manner.
I am recently divorced and while it was done it about 1 year, it was difficult for many reasons. Patrick walked me through the process with patience and checked on me even when he didn’t have to. I was able to walk away without a huge financial debt. Even today, he continues to care even though I have been divorced for nearly 3 months. I’m very happy that I chose Patrick for my lawyer.
I hired Patrick to represent me in a contentious divorce. He is extremely knowledgeable about the law and the divorce process in Cook county. He made sure I knew what to expect during each step of the process. In addition to knowing the law and helping me understand my rights, I found Patrick to be empathetic, which I appreciated. I had many questions and concerns. He was easy to get a hold of by phone and email. I would highly recommend Patrick.
I found Patrick online after my previous attorney filed an agreement in the court without notifying me, without my consent, and that I felt would draw the case out longer. I had previous misgivings about that attorney because he would often change his explanations about how the case was going to suit his needs. Patrick, to contrast, was very open and upfront about his strategy. He strongly encouraged my participation in the case and required my consent to any agreements. And a small bonus is that his firm uses modern technology to handle documents and file transfers, which helps a great deal when you are dealing with a ton of paperwork. Finally, he responds quickly to questions, and is not just interested in telling you what you want to hear, but what you need to hear. Hopefully, I'll never need his services again but will turn to him if the need arises.
Calm, patient and measured in his approach, Patrick is everything you need in a divorce attorney. His breadth of knowledge and experience is unparalleled and his communication skills are excellent. He is also backed by an excellent and competent team. During a very difficult time, I was treated with respect and professionalism. If you retain Patrick, you’ll be in the best hands.