The Law Office of Matthew M. Williams P.C.

The Law Office of Matthew M. Williams P.C., with offices in Aurora and Yorkville, represents a distinctive combination of psychological insight, legal expertise, and 20+ years of focused family law practice. Led by Matthew M. Williams, this firm brings compassionate yet aggressive representation to Northern Illinois families navigating divorce, custody disputes, and related family law challenges that profoundly affect families' futures.

Matthew M. Williams' educational background uniquely positions him to understand the intersection of law and human psychology in family law matters. His undergraduate degree in psychology from Northeastern Illinois University provided foundational understanding of human behavior, family dynamics, cognitive patterns, and emotional processes that directly inform his approach to family law practice. Rather than viewing psychology and law as separate professional domains, Williams has thoughtfully integrated psychological insight with legal expertise, creating a distinctive approach to family law representation that honors both clients' emotional experiences and their legal interests simultaneously.

Williams graduated cum laude from Northern Illinois University College of Law in 2003, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement in legal education and mastery of legal doctrine. The cum laude distinction indicates that Williams mastered complex legal doctrine at the highest levels while matriculating through a respected law school program. Over more than 20 years since graduation, he has dedicated his legal practice exclusively to family law, building one of Northern Illinois' most respected and client-focused divorce practices through consistent excellence, client satisfaction, and professional achievement.

Williams' deliberate decision to concentrate exclusively on family law reflects his understanding that family law practice deserves focused expertise and undivided professional attention. Unlike attorneys who juggle divorce cases alongside criminal defense, business law, estate planning, and other practice areas, Williams has devoted his entire 20+ year career to the matters that most profoundly affect families' lives and futures. This singular focus has allowed him to develop sophisticated understanding of family law doctrine, custody standards, property division principles, and support calculation methodologies. He understands how different judges approach family law matters, how to present evidence persuasively in custody disputes, and how to navigate property division in complex financial situations involving business interests, investments, and retirement accounts.

The Law Office of Matthew M. Williams has earned recognition from multiple prestigious sources reflecting his professional excellence and client satisfaction. In 2025, Williams received the Elite Lawyer Award, a distinction recognizing attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill, professional achievement, and ethical conduct. This award comes only after rigorous vetting by peer review processes that assess attorney capability and reputation. Additionally, Williams was honored with the Lawyers of Distinction Award in 2020, another significant recognition of professional achievement and standing. Perhaps most valuably, Williams has earned the Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge, which recognizes attorneys who have received consistent 4+ star reviews from actual clients who have hired them and experienced their representation firsthand. Client satisfaction, as reflected in the Avvo award, may be the most meaningful distinction of all.

Williams' practice encompasses the full spectrum of family law matters: divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, property division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, paternity, and orders of protection. The firm handles both contested divorces requiring aggressive litigation and uncontested divorces for couples who have reached agreement. Whether litigation becomes necessary or settlement proves possible, Williams brings sophisticated representation to every engagement.

Particularly notable is Williams' focus on fathers' rights. In family law practice, custody determinations historically have favored mothers, and many fathers enter divorce proceedings uncertain about their capacity to advocate effectively for meaningful parenting time. Williams brings focused expertise to fathers' rights matters, ensuring that fathers understand their legal rights and have aggressive representation in pursuing custody and parenting time arrangements that honor their relationships with children.

The firm's mediation services reflect understanding that not all divorces require adversarial litigation. When couples can communicate effectively and negotiate in good faith, mediated settlements often produce superior outcomes—lower costs, faster resolution, and preserved co-parenting relationships that benefit children throughout their lives. Williams facilitates these more amicable processes while remaining fully prepared to litigate aggressively when settlement proves impossible.

For Aurora and western suburban Chicago families seeking family law representation from an attorney with 20+ years of focused expertise, psychological insight, multiple prestigious awards, and genuine client satisfaction as evidenced by Avvo's Client's Choice Award, The Law Office of Matthew M. Williams P.C. offers exactly what families need. Contact Matthew M. Williams at 630-409-8184 today to schedule your confidential consultation.