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Rita Maldonado

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

From an early age it was Rita Maldonado's fondest wish to help families in need. Today, she has realized her dream as a Family Law Attorney, dedicating her law career to helping her clients make it through this difficult phase of their lives. She began her career at Wakenight & Associates, P.C. in February 2003 as an Associate Attorney, having received her Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School in June 2002 and being admitted to the Bar in November 2002. While attending law school, in addition to her studies, Rita's full calendar included many additional activities, such as the Hispanic Law Society and serving as Secretary of the Children's Law Society. She successfully competed in the prestigious Moot Court Competition, all while also a member of the Choir that performed at functions relative to the law school. Rita concentrates her practice on litigation of all complex family law issues. Through her extensive experience handling complex custody litigation, she holds the position of Senior Associate at the Mokena and Joliet offices and Vice President of the Divorce and Family Law Offices of Wakenight & Associates, P.C. Rita is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, the Will County Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. In addition to her custody litigation experience Rita has completed the requisite training to represent children in custody cases as a Guardian Ad Litem and in Will County she has been added to the list of Court approved attorneys eligible to serve in this capacity. With compassion, sympathy, and a wealth of experience, Rita has what it takes to effectively serve her clients and find the best solutions.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

The Law Office of Rita Maldonado18400 Maple Creek Drive Suite 550Tinley Park, IL, 60477

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Reviews

Angie
February 5, 2022

Rita is very professional and matter of fact. She came into our case after I let another attorney go. She was able to achieve everything my previous attorney was not. She is knowledgeable about child custody law and applies it creatively to get the job done.

Susan
September 25, 2018

Rita is a wonderful lawyer. She was very helpful and knowledgable about the type of case I was dealing with.

Nikki
August 5, 2018

I had a very competent and knowledgeable attorney that was concerned and able to provide a satisfactory settlement for my two kids and I. My attorney stepped in to represent me after I had previously switched from an incompetent attorney. I recommend Rita M. Wakenight Associates for her assertiveness, timliness/ prompt feedback, attention to detail and professionalism on my case as I was satisfied with the end result.

Janelle
August 3, 2018

Divorce is a very hard time for anyone, but Rita made the process smooth, easy, & not as painful. She made sure to go over the paperwork thoroughly with me making me comfortable with everything that it said so that I clearly understood all of the legal jargon. She told me everything to the letter to expect at the filing and it went quicker than I expected. It is not my recommendation that everyone get divorced, however, if it becomes necessary in your life, I recommend that you seek the services of Rita O'Keefe.

Jason
July 28, 2018

rita has helped me threw some very difficult times. she always made sure i understood everything complicity. she walked me threw everything step by step and i felt as thow i was her only client because she took so much time making sure i was fully informed. i never had wait days to hear back from her. like other lawyers in the past. she always was very professional and cut throat at the same time. she rely fought for what she felt was right and her clients rights. just a great family law lawyer in every aspect. i hope to never need her again but will definitely be my first call if ever needed.

anonymous
July 27, 2018

Some friends of mine suggested calling Rita Maldonado about my boyfriend's back child support. Just speaking with her on the phone, I could tell she knew her stuff. She is very personable and truly cares about you and your situation.

Natalie
February 16, 2018

I would highly recommend Rita Maldonado if you’re seeking a family law/divorce attorney. She was extremely knowledgeable about family law. She was very thorough in handling the details of my divorce. She certainly made a difficult time in my life a lot easier.

Michael
January 1, 2018

Rita was very professional, always prepared and able to provide advice and assurances regarding my case. When necessary, she was able to get information and negotiate effectively with opposing counsel. She was able to keep me centered even during times of difficulty with the opposing counsel and his client.

Georger
November 12, 2017

Rita was the right lawyer for me. She has "class". Well known by other lawyers, seems to get along with everyone. She is very smart, knows the ropes, knows what to expect. She works well under pressure. You have a competitive edge when she is your attorney.

Hanni
November 10, 2017

Rita was an excellent lawyer. My case was very complicated with my divorce and child custody. She was always available when I needed her and very professional. The office staff is also very excellent. Rita was able to give me great advice in my case and worked extremely hard to get me all that I wanted and what was best for my children and I. I highly recommend her as a lawyer.

Angie
February 5, 2022

Rita is very professional and matter of fact. She came into our case after I let another attorney go. She was able to achieve everything my previous attorney was not. She is knowledgeable about child custody law and applies it creatively to get the job done.

Susan
September 25, 2018

Rita is a wonderful lawyer. She was very helpful and knowledgable about the type of case I was dealing with.

Nikki
August 5, 2018

I had a very competent and knowledgeable attorney that was concerned and able to provide a satisfactory settlement for my two kids and I. My attorney stepped in to represent me after I had previously switched from an incompetent attorney. I recommend Rita M. Wakenight Associates for her assertiveness, timliness/ prompt feedback, attention to detail and professionalism on my case as I was satisfied with the end result.

Janelle
August 3, 2018

Divorce is a very hard time for anyone, but Rita made the process smooth, easy, & not as painful. She made sure to go over the paperwork thoroughly with me making me comfortable with everything that it said so that I clearly understood all of the legal jargon. She told me everything to the letter to expect at the filing and it went quicker than I expected. It is not my recommendation that everyone get divorced, however, if it becomes necessary in your life, I recommend that you seek the services of Rita O'Keefe.

Jason
July 28, 2018

rita has helped me threw some very difficult times. she always made sure i understood everything complicity. she walked me threw everything step by step and i felt as thow i was her only client because she took so much time making sure i was fully informed. i never had wait days to hear back from her. like other lawyers in the past. she always was very professional and cut throat at the same time. she rely fought for what she felt was right and her clients rights. just a great family law lawyer in every aspect. i hope to never need her again but will definitely be my first call if ever needed.

anonymous
July 27, 2018

Some friends of mine suggested calling Rita Maldonado about my boyfriend's back child support. Just speaking with her on the phone, I could tell she knew her stuff. She is very personable and truly cares about you and your situation.

Natalie
February 16, 2018

I would highly recommend Rita Maldonado if you’re seeking a family law/divorce attorney. She was extremely knowledgeable about family law. She was very thorough in handling the details of my divorce. She certainly made a difficult time in my life a lot easier.

Michael
January 1, 2018

Rita was very professional, always prepared and able to provide advice and assurances regarding my case. When necessary, she was able to get information and negotiate effectively with opposing counsel. She was able to keep me centered even during times of difficulty with the opposing counsel and his client.

Georger
November 12, 2017

Rita was the right lawyer for me. She has "class". Well known by other lawyers, seems to get along with everyone. She is very smart, knows the ropes, knows what to expect. She works well under pressure. You have a competitive edge when she is your attorney.

Hanni
November 10, 2017

Rita was an excellent lawyer. My case was very complicated with my divorce and child custody. She was always available when I needed her and very professional. The office staff is also very excellent. Rita was able to give me great advice in my case and worked extremely hard to get me all that I wanted and what was best for my children and I. I highly recommend her as a lawyer.

Angie
February 5, 2022

Rita is very professional and matter of fact. She came into our case after I let another attorney go. She was able to achieve everything my previous attorney was not. She is knowledgeable about child custody law and applies it creatively to get the job done.

Susan
September 25, 2018

Rita is a wonderful lawyer. She was very helpful and knowledgable about the type of case I was dealing with.

Nikki
August 5, 2018

I had a very competent and knowledgeable attorney that was concerned and able to provide a satisfactory settlement for my two kids and I. My attorney stepped in to represent me after I had previously switched from an incompetent attorney. I recommend Rita M. Wakenight Associates for her assertiveness, timliness/ prompt feedback, attention to detail and professionalism on my case as I was satisfied with the end result.

Janelle
August 3, 2018

Divorce is a very hard time for anyone, but Rita made the process smooth, easy, & not as painful. She made sure to go over the paperwork thoroughly with me making me comfortable with everything that it said so that I clearly understood all of the legal jargon. She told me everything to the letter to expect at the filing and it went quicker than I expected. It is not my recommendation that everyone get divorced, however, if it becomes necessary in your life, I recommend that you seek the services of Rita O'Keefe.

Jason
July 28, 2018

rita has helped me threw some very difficult times. she always made sure i understood everything complicity. she walked me threw everything step by step and i felt as thow i was her only client because she took so much time making sure i was fully informed. i never had wait days to hear back from her. like other lawyers in the past. she always was very professional and cut throat at the same time. she rely fought for what she felt was right and her clients rights. just a great family law lawyer in every aspect. i hope to never need her again but will definitely be my first call if ever needed.

anonymous
July 27, 2018

Some friends of mine suggested calling Rita Maldonado about my boyfriend's back child support. Just speaking with her on the phone, I could tell she knew her stuff. She is very personable and truly cares about you and your situation.

Natalie
February 16, 2018

I would highly recommend Rita Maldonado if you’re seeking a family law/divorce attorney. She was extremely knowledgeable about family law. She was very thorough in handling the details of my divorce. She certainly made a difficult time in my life a lot easier.

Michael
January 1, 2018

Rita was very professional, always prepared and able to provide advice and assurances regarding my case. When necessary, she was able to get information and negotiate effectively with opposing counsel. She was able to keep me centered even during times of difficulty with the opposing counsel and his client.

Georger
November 12, 2017

Rita was the right lawyer for me. She has "class". Well known by other lawyers, seems to get along with everyone. She is very smart, knows the ropes, knows what to expect. She works well under pressure. You have a competitive edge when she is your attorney.

Hanni
November 10, 2017

Rita was an excellent lawyer. My case was very complicated with my divorce and child custody. She was always available when I needed her and very professional. The office staff is also very excellent. Rita was able to give me great advice in my case and worked extremely hard to get me all that I wanted and what was best for my children and I. I highly recommend her as a lawyer.