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Practice Areas

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DUI defense, estate planning and probate first, then divorce, custody, real estate and bankruptcy. Jeff McCarthy handles every case himself across Will County, Illinois.

  • A driver at the wheel at night with patrol lights in the rear-view mirror

    DUI Defense

    The charge and the license suspension that starts on day 46.

  • An older couple walking up the front steps of their brick home

    Estate Planning

    Wills, living trusts, powers of attorney and guardians for your kids.

  • Keys, reading glasses and a stack of papers on a hallway table

    Probate

    Will County probate, small estate affidavits and executor help.

  • A couple sitting apart on a sofa at dusk, the situation behind an Illinois divorce

    Divorce and Legal Separation

    Clear guidance and strong advocacy through every stage of an Illinois divorce.

  • A parent fastening a child’s backpack in a doorway before school

    Child Custody

    Protecting your parental rights and your child's best interests under Illinois law.

  • Payslips and a calculator under a lamp, the net incomes Illinois uses to set child support

    Child Support

    Establishing, modifying, and enforcing fair support under the Illinois income shares model.

  • A person working through household paperwork at a kitchen table in morning light

    Spousal Support

    Guidance on Illinois maintenance, from calculation to modification and enforcement.

  • Half packed moving boxes in an emptying living room

    Property Division

    Protecting your fair share under Illinois equitable distribution rules.

  • A front door bolted from inside, a home protected by an Illinois order of protection

    Domestic Violence

    Urgent, compassionate help seeking or defending an order of protection.

  • A front door secured from inside an ordinary home

    Restraining Order

    Fast action to file, defend, or enforce orders of protection in Will County.

  • Two empty chairs facing each other across a low table, set for a family law mediation

    Mediation

    A calmer path to resolve divorce and custody disputes outside the courtroom.

  • An older worker’s hands resting beside a pension statement, the records behind a QILDRO

    Pension Division

    Protecting your interest in retirement and pension assets, including QILDROs.

  • A kitchen wall calendar with several dates ringed in pen

    Modification of Orders

    Updating custody, support, or divorce orders when your circumstances change.

  • An unopened envelope and a phone face down on a kitchen counter

    Enforcement Proceedings

    Holding the other party accountable when court orders are ignored.

  • A father holding a newborn, the relationship an Illinois parentage case establishes

    Establishing Parental Relationships

    Securing legal parentage, custody, and support for unmarried parents.

  • An older person’s hands and a child’s hands together over a drawing

    Grandparents' Rights

    Pursuing visitation and custody to protect your bond with your grandchild.

  • Two people at a table with separate document sets and separate pens

    Pre-Nuptial Agreement

    Clear, enforceable agreements that protect your assets before marriage.

  • Two people either side of one shared document, the agreement behind an Illinois civil union

    Domestic Partnerships

    Guidance for Illinois civil unions, from formation to dissolution.

  • A suburban Will County house at golden hour

    Real Estate

    Closings, deeds, leases, and landlord-tenant matters, handled with care.

  • A small suburban police station at dusk with the windows lit

    Criminal and DUI Defense

    An honest, strategic defense for DUI, misdemeanor, and felony charges.

  • A stack of unopened envelopes on a kitchen counter in hard morning light

    Bankruptcy

    Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 relief, creditor harassment, and foreclosure defense.

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Every case comes down to its facts and its deadlines. Talk with Jeff McCarthy so you can:

  • Get clear on your legal options.
  • Avoid costly mistakes.
  • Know what happens next, and when.
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