Terry was very direct and matter of fact, as well as compassionate and understanding. She explained what was happening in a calm, rational manner, so even when my ex and his lawyer were posturing in a threatening manner, she was able to de-escalate the situation. I also felt her fees were very reasonable. I was very pleased with her services!

Very caring person. Always prepared and organized in court. Profesional! When I went for consultation, she spent over an hour with me and did not want to charge me. I would recommend to believe and trust in her, she really has best interest for you. I Thank you Terry.

From our initial consultation through the final court Terry provided clear legal advice and made me feel very comfortable. Her court room experience and in depth knowledge of even the most recent law changes definitely was advantageous when we were working through the details of the divorce. One of the things I felt really sets Terry apart from other attorneys was her way of taking the time to explain even the most complex legal issues in a way that I could understand. I would recommend her in a heart beat.

I have had a wonderful experience with the services provided. Professional, compassionate, trustworthy. I will always be grateful. Thank you Terry and Joanne.

I retained Terry for some modifications on my Divorce and parenting agreements. After having dealt with other attorneys who gave me little to no results, I was pleasantly surprised when meeting with Terry. She was respectful and compassionate all while providing the results that I hoped for. From my 1st court date, I received the representation that my children and I deserved. My only regret is that I hadn't found her initially. Terry and Joanne, her assistant were very attentive to detail and always willing to discuss any issues at hand. I have/will recommended Fawell & Fawell to many people looking for representation in family court.

I was referred by a employee assistance program.We went into a custody battle with a person who was for the most part completely disagreeable. I thought Terry had my side and I was actually going to get somewhere and what I ended up with was a custody agreement with so many loopholes to swing through, it was ridiculous. There had never been a more one sided contract than I have ever seen! We have recently found out there was some abuse done to my child and somehow he still has to go back to the home of the alleged abuser, because a letter from a therapist was never presented to the judge during an emergency petitioning hearing. Terry has now blown me off and said that I have acquire a new lawyer in my home state to make modifications to a current custody agreement. I don't know how this woman sleeps at night. DO NOT HIRE!

I was told that a petition to obtain child support was a "simple thing". However, what Terry failed to do was to read the paperwork for the Marital Settlement that stated that I was to pay unallocated support to my employed ex-wife, even though I had custody of our children. This was never addressed correctly when my children came to live with me from a prior attorney. This turned into a complex legal battle with mom trying to get custody of our two teenagers, 17 and 15. This has been a nightmare ever since and is totally destroying my relationships and the peace in my family. All I was looking for was a little support from the children's mother during a difficult financial time, who has never paid a dime, who dumped our kids on me without explanation, and has always undermined my parenting efforts.

Terry Fawell was my attorney in 2007 and 2008. She took my case because she thought it would be a simple matter when it got complicated she was unable to handle the complextity. She was evasive when I had questions, and they only thing that she could send me in a timely manner was a bill. She is nearing retirement and her attitude and willingness to fight for your case will reflect that. If you want a lawyer that will fight for you I would choose someone else. If you want someone who is complacent and just sits back and collects your money while offering no solutions and no timely help then Terry Fawell is the lawyer for you.

Won't fight for you. she destroyed my case moving it form will county to DuPage county because it was close to her office. I fired her after she ruined my case. my ex was arrested for battery case in will county and she sided with my ex-attorney. I am still suffering because of her decision. she likes to take easy cases where she can make easy money without helping your case. she is okay for small useless cases but not for serious ones

I hired Terry Fawell in March. Had a court date in March. She reached out to me the day of and told me not to come. No need to be present. Before hiring, she knew all about the case. She knew the parties involved and we had a plan for court. The day of when I was told no need to be present, she later called me and informed me that not only did she push my court date out with a continuance, three months out, but the plan we discussed went totally out the window!!! I've emailed her secretary and made more than enough phone calls asking for a meeting at her office to discuss court, the way she is handling my case, and the plan goinh forward. Her secretary canceled my appointment each and every time. My questions were never answered. Prior to hiring her she seemed knowledgeable and eager to help me. The minute I hired her, her whole persona changed. When the date of my court date finally arrived, she acted as if the case was so overwhelming and too much for her. She said she didn't know certain things which she did bc they were well explained prior to. Even if she was telling the truth, she had the three months she pushed my court date out to contact me and tell me So. Her professional persona is well below average as well as her competence and skill. If you care about your case and anyone involved in it, DO NOT hire her!! I wish I listened to the reviews. The site reviews had higher ratings so I asked avvo about it, and was in a desperate situation so i kept her. Worst mistake ever. The reviews on here hold validity. Don't find out the hard way. Google her name and see nothing but negative reviews from any site that lists her work. Use caution and really do your homework. Don't look at the reviews here and think they are from pissed off clients that things didn't go the way we wanted. They didn't of course. But the reviews are definitely accurate I've found out the hard way.

Terry was very direct and matter of fact, as well as compassionate and understanding. She explained what was happening in a calm, rational manner, so even when my ex and his lawyer were posturing in a threatening manner, she was able to de-escalate the situation. I also felt her fees were very reasonable. I was very pleased with her services!

Very caring person. Always prepared and organized in court. Profesional! When I went for consultation, she spent over an hour with me and did not want to charge me. I would recommend to believe and trust in her, she really has best interest for you. I Thank you Terry.

From our initial consultation through the final court Terry provided clear legal advice and made me feel very comfortable. Her court room experience and in depth knowledge of even the most recent law changes definitely was advantageous when we were working through the details of the divorce. One of the things I felt really sets Terry apart from other attorneys was her way of taking the time to explain even the most complex legal issues in a way that I could understand. I would recommend her in a heart beat.

I have had a wonderful experience with the services provided. Professional, compassionate, trustworthy. I will always be grateful. Thank you Terry and Joanne.

I retained Terry for some modifications on my Divorce and parenting agreements. After having dealt with other attorneys who gave me little to no results, I was pleasantly surprised when meeting with Terry. She was respectful and compassionate all while providing the results that I hoped for. From my 1st court date, I received the representation that my children and I deserved. My only regret is that I hadn't found her initially. Terry and Joanne, her assistant were very attentive to detail and always willing to discuss any issues at hand. I have/will recommended Fawell & Fawell to many people looking for representation in family court.

I was referred by a employee assistance program.We went into a custody battle with a person who was for the most part completely disagreeable. I thought Terry had my side and I was actually going to get somewhere and what I ended up with was a custody agreement with so many loopholes to swing through, it was ridiculous. There had never been a more one sided contract than I have ever seen! We have recently found out there was some abuse done to my child and somehow he still has to go back to the home of the alleged abuser, because a letter from a therapist was never presented to the judge during an emergency petitioning hearing. Terry has now blown me off and said that I have acquire a new lawyer in my home state to make modifications to a current custody agreement. I don't know how this woman sleeps at night. DO NOT HIRE!

I was told that a petition to obtain child support was a "simple thing". However, what Terry failed to do was to read the paperwork for the Marital Settlement that stated that I was to pay unallocated support to my employed ex-wife, even though I had custody of our children. This was never addressed correctly when my children came to live with me from a prior attorney. This turned into a complex legal battle with mom trying to get custody of our two teenagers, 17 and 15. This has been a nightmare ever since and is totally destroying my relationships and the peace in my family. All I was looking for was a little support from the children's mother during a difficult financial time, who has never paid a dime, who dumped our kids on me without explanation, and has always undermined my parenting efforts.

Terry Fawell was my attorney in 2007 and 2008. She took my case because she thought it would be a simple matter when it got complicated she was unable to handle the complextity. She was evasive when I had questions, and they only thing that she could send me in a timely manner was a bill. She is nearing retirement and her attitude and willingness to fight for your case will reflect that. If you want a lawyer that will fight for you I would choose someone else. If you want someone who is complacent and just sits back and collects your money while offering no solutions and no timely help then Terry Fawell is the lawyer for you.

Won't fight for you. she destroyed my case moving it form will county to DuPage county because it was close to her office. I fired her after she ruined my case. my ex was arrested for battery case in will county and she sided with my ex-attorney. I am still suffering because of her decision. she likes to take easy cases where she can make easy money without helping your case. she is okay for small useless cases but not for serious ones

I hired Terry Fawell in March. Had a court date in March. She reached out to me the day of and told me not to come. No need to be present. Before hiring, she knew all about the case. She knew the parties involved and we had a plan for court. The day of when I was told no need to be present, she later called me and informed me that not only did she push my court date out with a continuance, three months out, but the plan we discussed went totally out the window!!! I've emailed her secretary and made more than enough phone calls asking for a meeting at her office to discuss court, the way she is handling my case, and the plan goinh forward. Her secretary canceled my appointment each and every time. My questions were never answered. Prior to hiring her she seemed knowledgeable and eager to help me. The minute I hired her, her whole persona changed. When the date of my court date finally arrived, she acted as if the case was so overwhelming and too much for her. She said she didn't know certain things which she did bc they were well explained prior to. Even if she was telling the truth, she had the three months she pushed my court date out to contact me and tell me So. Her professional persona is well below average as well as her competence and skill. If you care about your case and anyone involved in it, DO NOT hire her!! I wish I listened to the reviews. The site reviews had higher ratings so I asked avvo about it, and was in a desperate situation so i kept her. Worst mistake ever. The reviews on here hold validity. Don't find out the hard way. Google her name and see nothing but negative reviews from any site that lists her work. Use caution and really do your homework. Don't look at the reviews here and think they are from pissed off clients that things didn't go the way we wanted. They didn't of course. But the reviews are definitely accurate I've found out the hard way.

Terry was very direct and matter of fact, as well as compassionate and understanding. She explained what was happening in a calm, rational manner, so even when my ex and his lawyer were posturing in a threatening manner, she was able to de-escalate the situation. I also felt her fees were very reasonable. I was very pleased with her services!

Very caring person. Always prepared and organized in court. Profesional! When I went for consultation, she spent over an hour with me and did not want to charge me. I would recommend to believe and trust in her, she really has best interest for you. I Thank you Terry.

From our initial consultation through the final court Terry provided clear legal advice and made me feel very comfortable. Her court room experience and in depth knowledge of even the most recent law changes definitely was advantageous when we were working through the details of the divorce. One of the things I felt really sets Terry apart from other attorneys was her way of taking the time to explain even the most complex legal issues in a way that I could understand. I would recommend her in a heart beat.

I have had a wonderful experience with the services provided. Professional, compassionate, trustworthy. I will always be grateful. Thank you Terry and Joanne.

I retained Terry for some modifications on my Divorce and parenting agreements. After having dealt with other attorneys who gave me little to no results, I was pleasantly surprised when meeting with Terry. She was respectful and compassionate all while providing the results that I hoped for. From my 1st court date, I received the representation that my children and I deserved. My only regret is that I hadn't found her initially. Terry and Joanne, her assistant were very attentive to detail and always willing to discuss any issues at hand. I have/will recommended Fawell & Fawell to many people looking for representation in family court.

I was referred by a employee assistance program.We went into a custody battle with a person who was for the most part completely disagreeable. I thought Terry had my side and I was actually going to get somewhere and what I ended up with was a custody agreement with so many loopholes to swing through, it was ridiculous. There had never been a more one sided contract than I have ever seen! We have recently found out there was some abuse done to my child and somehow he still has to go back to the home of the alleged abuser, because a letter from a therapist was never presented to the judge during an emergency petitioning hearing. Terry has now blown me off and said that I have acquire a new lawyer in my home state to make modifications to a current custody agreement. I don't know how this woman sleeps at night. DO NOT HIRE!

I was told that a petition to obtain child support was a "simple thing". However, what Terry failed to do was to read the paperwork for the Marital Settlement that stated that I was to pay unallocated support to my employed ex-wife, even though I had custody of our children. This was never addressed correctly when my children came to live with me from a prior attorney. This turned into a complex legal battle with mom trying to get custody of our two teenagers, 17 and 15. This has been a nightmare ever since and is totally destroying my relationships and the peace in my family. All I was looking for was a little support from the children's mother during a difficult financial time, who has never paid a dime, who dumped our kids on me without explanation, and has always undermined my parenting efforts.

Terry Fawell was my attorney in 2007 and 2008. She took my case because she thought it would be a simple matter when it got complicated she was unable to handle the complextity. She was evasive when I had questions, and they only thing that she could send me in a timely manner was a bill. She is nearing retirement and her attitude and willingness to fight for your case will reflect that. If you want a lawyer that will fight for you I would choose someone else. If you want someone who is complacent and just sits back and collects your money while offering no solutions and no timely help then Terry Fawell is the lawyer for you.

Won't fight for you. she destroyed my case moving it form will county to DuPage county because it was close to her office. I fired her after she ruined my case. my ex was arrested for battery case in will county and she sided with my ex-attorney. I am still suffering because of her decision. she likes to take easy cases where she can make easy money without helping your case. she is okay for small useless cases but not for serious ones

I hired Terry Fawell in March. Had a court date in March. She reached out to me the day of and told me not to come. No need to be present. Before hiring, she knew all about the case. She knew the parties involved and we had a plan for court. The day of when I was told no need to be present, she later called me and informed me that not only did she push my court date out with a continuance, three months out, but the plan we discussed went totally out the window!!! I've emailed her secretary and made more than enough phone calls asking for a meeting at her office to discuss court, the way she is handling my case, and the plan goinh forward. Her secretary canceled my appointment each and every time. My questions were never answered. Prior to hiring her she seemed knowledgeable and eager to help me. The minute I hired her, her whole persona changed. When the date of my court date finally arrived, she acted as if the case was so overwhelming and too much for her. She said she didn't know certain things which she did bc they were well explained prior to. Even if she was telling the truth, she had the three months she pushed my court date out to contact me and tell me So. Her professional persona is well below average as well as her competence and skill. If you care about your case and anyone involved in it, DO NOT hire her!! I wish I listened to the reviews. The site reviews had higher ratings so I asked avvo about it, and was in a desperate situation so i kept her. Worst mistake ever. The reviews on here hold validity. Don't find out the hard way. Google her name and see nothing but negative reviews from any site that lists her work. Use caution and really do your homework. Don't look at the reviews here and think they are from pissed off clients that things didn't go the way we wanted. They didn't of course. But the reviews are definitely accurate I've found out the hard way.