Marjorie Sher Law Office

Marjorie Sher Law Office represents decades of dedicated family law practice in Lake County, Illinois. Established in 1993, this solo practice has served Waukegan and the surrounding Lake County area with distinction, building a reputation for compassionate representation, skilled mediation, and genuine commitment to helping families navigate divorce and family law matters. Marjorie Sher brings over 30 years of focused family law experience to every matter, combined with genuine belief in helping families resolve disputes peacefully when possible.

Marjorie Sher earned her J.D. from Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, one of Illinois' most respected law schools. Before law school, she earned her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she majored in Journalism and earned Dean's List recognition, reflecting academic excellence and intellectual curiosity. Her journalism background provides valuable communication skills that enhance her legal practice and client counseling.

Marjorie began practicing in Lake County in 1993, immediately focusing her practice on family law matters. She quickly developed expertise in divorce, custody, child support, and all aspects of family law. Since that 1993 start, she has dedicated 30+ years exclusively to family law in Lake County, building deep relationships with local judges, court personnel, and legal colleagues while developing unmatched expertise in Lake County's family law system.

Marjorie began concentrating her practice specifically on family law matters in 1996, just three years into her practice. This deliberate focus on family law, maintained for nearly 30 years, has created expertise impossible to develop in general practice. She knows Lake County's judges, understands their preferences and tendencies, and has developed relationships with court personnel that benefit her clients.

Marjorie's professional service to the legal community reflects her standing and commitment. She served as President of the Lake County Bar Association, the highest leadership position in the county bar. She also served as President of the Association of Women's Attorneys, leading a professional organization dedicated to women attorneys' advancement and support. Additionally, she chaired the Family Law Committee of the Lake County Bar Association, giving her particular influence in family law practice standards and professional development.

Marjorie is a certified mediator in matters of family law, earning formal certification through established mediation training programs. She helps divorcing couples work together to resolve their concerns through mediation, often producing more satisfactory outcomes than contentious litigation. Her mediation work reflects her belief that many family law disputes can be resolved peacefully through skilled neutral facilitation.

Beyond mediation, Marjorie serves as a child representative and guardian ad litem, roles frequently assigned by Lake County courts. As a child representative, she advocates for children's interests in family law matters. As a guardian ad litem, she represents children's best interests in custody and other child-related disputes. These court appointments reflect judges' confidence in Marjorie's judgment and advocacy skills.

Marjorie's practice encompasses comprehensive family law representation. Divorce matters receive careful attention from initial petition through final judgment. Parental responsibility and custody arrangements are addressed with concern for children's wellbeing and parents' interests. Visitation and parenting time schedules are negotiated or litigated to serve family stability. Child support is calculated precisely, reflecting both parents' financial circumstances and children's needs.

Marjorie handles adoption matters, helping families formalize relationships with children through legal adoption. Paternity establishment serves unmarried parents and children, providing legal recognition and appropriate support arrangements. Post-decree modifications address changed circumstances requiring modification of custody, support, or other divorce provisions. Pre-nuptial agreements help couples address potential future property division and support if marriage ends. Legal separation serves couples who want to formalize separation without full divorce.

Marjorie's practice philosophy emphasizes that family law matters affect not only clients' legal rights but also their emotional wellbeing, parent-child relationships, and financial futures. She approaches each matter with understanding of these dimensions. She is skilled at negotiating settlements when possible and advocating forcefully when litigation becomes necessary. Her 30+ years of Lake County practice means she understands local court procedures, judges' preferences, and effective advocacy strategies.

Marjorie's office location in downtown Waukegan at 415 W. Washington Street, Suite 201, positions her ideally to serve Lake County families. The location is directly across from the Lake County Courthouse, providing convenient access for clients and facilitating courthouse appearances. This strategic location reflects her integration into Waukegan's legal community and her accessibility to clients.

Marjorie offers no-fee initial consultations in most cases, reflecting her commitment to making legal counsel accessible. This approach allows potential clients to discuss their situations with an experienced attorney without financial concern, helping them understand their rights and options before committing to representation.

For families in Waukegan and Lake County facing divorce, custody disputes, support matters, or other family law issues, Marjorie Sher Law Office offers expert representation from an attorney with 30+ years of Lake County experience. Marjorie's former leadership positions, certified mediator status, and frequent court appointments as child representative and guardian ad litem make her an outstanding choice for Lake County families. Contact Marjorie Sher Law Office at 847-249-2830 to consult with a legal professional dedicated to serving Lake County families.