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The Law Office of Emily J. Kelly

Distinguished Wheaton, Illinois, Family Law and Criminal Defense Attorney

My law office provides caring and compassionate advice and strong representation of your interests in divorce law, parentage, family law, and criminal defense, including juvenile law. I represent men, women, and youths of Kane and DuPage County, including Wheaton, Lisle, Glen Ellyn, West Chicago, Elmhurst, Downer’s Grove, Carol Stream, Clarendon Hills, Lombard, Villa Park, Addison, and the surrounding communities.

Family Law Practice

• Divorce law: solutions through mediation, negotiation, or trial
• Property distribution: dividing real estate, pensions, and all assets and debts, and determining spousal maintenance
• Child custody and visitation: negotiation or litigation of physical custody, legal custody, parenting plans, and non-custodial access to children
• Child support: accurate determination and enforcement
• Post-divorce modifications: seeking or opposing changes to child support, custody, or alimony arrangements, including parent relocation
• Paternity issues: DNA parentage testing, and establishing custody/visitation or child support obligations and defending against paternity actions
• Restraining orders: representing victims or alleged abusers in obtaining or fighting no-contact orders and permanent orders for protection

Criminal Defense

• Misdemeanor defense: DUI, assault, domestic battery, theft, traffic offenses, and other crimes, with an emphasis on securing court supervision
• Juvenile law: shielding children from the worst consequences of criminal charges and getting them the help they need through the juvenile justice system
• Traffic offenses: helping clients stay out of jail and avoid license suspension for serious moving violations or multiple speeding tickets and citations

I will use all of my legal skills to represent your interests. If you are considering a divorce you need a skilled lawyer who understands Illinois family law and who will look out for your best interests. If your child has been charged with a crime, you need a criminal defense and juvenile law attorney who is familiar with the criminal process and procedures.

Contact the Law Office of Emily J. Kelly to schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation. My Wheaton, Illinois, office is conveniently located near the DuPage County Courthouse, and I accept Visa and MasterCard. (630) 221-0100.