Peskind Law Firm is proud to announce that Steven N. Peskind has been selected for inclusion in the 2024 LAWDRAGON 500, honoring leading family lawyers in the United States. The selection process is based on nominations, journalistic research, and vetting by peers, clients, and other family law experts. Mr. Peskind, with offices in Wheaton and St. Charles, is the sole lawyer chosen from the Chicago … Continue reading Steven N. Peskind selected for the 2024 LAWDRAGON 500 →

Attorney Steven Peskind was featured in the June/July 2023 edition  of Chicago magazine. SuperLawyers recognized Mr. Peskind as a leader in divorce law in its “In Focus” tribute in the magazine.

Peskind Law Firm, led by renowned author and award-winning attorney Steven Peskind, is expanding. The firm announces the opening of a second divorce and family law office in Wheaton, IL. Peskind Law Firm will offer services for complex financial, child custody, maintenance and related matters. Those seeking a divorce attorney or family law lawyer in DuPage County can now access this highly experienced and knowledgeable … Continue reading Peskind Law Firm Expands Divorce and Family Law Services to Wheaton, IL →

Recognized for exemplary dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession, commitment to the welfare of society, and support for the ideals, objectives, and work of the American Bar Foundation.

Steven Peskind’s most recent book “The Divorce Trial Manual: From Initial Interview to Closing Argument,’ published in 2021, is the top selling book, fiscal year to date (2022) for ABA family law publications. The Divorce Trial Manual is a comprehensive guide for trial lawyers on the art and science of family law trial advocacy. This is the third book Mr. Peskind has published for the … Continue reading “The Divorce Trial Manual: From Initial Interview to Closing Argument” takes #1! →

Steven N. Peskind recently attended the annual meeting of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers at the Phoenician Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Membership in the College is limited to the top 100 family law trial lawyers in the nation. https://acftl.com/  

Steven N. Peskind was the featured guest on the Gavel Talks Podcast (https://www.americanbar.org/groups/judicial/publications/gavel_talks) sponsored by the American Bar Association. Mr. Peskind was interviewed by Judge Richard Ginkowski regarding the American Bar Association’s Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute presented annually at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Mr. Peskind serves on the faculty of the institute and discussed the curriculum and goals for the students. … Continue reading Steven N. Peskind as Featured Guest on Gavel Talks Podcast →

Peskind Law Firm is pleased to announce that we have been selected as a ‘Best Law Firm’ in the area of Family Law for the Chicago region by U.S. News for our seventh consecutive year! To be selected, a rigorous evaluation process initiated that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information … Continue reading PESKIND LAW FIRM RECEIVES RANKING FROM U.S. NEWS – BEST LAWYERS® ‘BEST LAW FIRMS’ 2022 →

We are proud to announce that all five of our attorneys have been named Super Lawyers for 2022. Steven Peskind has been listed as a Top Rated Super Lawyer since 2009. Edward Milas, Mollie Peskind, John Peskind, and Michael Rizo are Super Lawyer’s Rising Stars. Only 5 percent of attorneys in the state are named as Super Lawyers, and only 2.5 percent of attorneys (under … Continue reading We are proud to announce that all five of our attorneys have been named Super Lawyers for 2022. →

Steven N. Peskind has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© and the second edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for the practice area of Family Law. This is Mr. Peskind’s 8th consecutive year being chosen for this award. “More than 10.8 million evaluations were analyzed in the United States, which resulted … Continue reading MR. PESKIND RECEIVES HONORING AWARD: BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA© →

John Peskind and Steven Peskind recently obtained a successful result for our client in the Second District Appellate Court. After we first achieved a positive verdict in the trial court, the opposing party appealed the ruling. The issue before the appellate court was whether the trial court properly classified certain property as marital property, as opposed to the non-marital property of the other spouse. In … Continue reading John Peskind and Steven Peskind recently obtained a successful result in the Appellate Court →

Mr. Peskind is celebrating his 15th consecutive year as a member of the American Law Institute’s Class of 2006. His selection is a product of his professional achievement and demonstrated interest in the improvement of the law.  The American Law Institute is the leading independent organization in the United States producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and otherwise improve the law. ALI drafts, discusses, revises, … Continue reading Mr. Peskind celebrates his 15th consecutive year as a member of the American Law Institute →

Peskind Law Firm is proud to announce its very own virtual courtroom, incorporating state of the art technology to adapt to the changing legal environment. With no clear end to virtual court appearances and depositions, our Zoom Room provides our clients with key advantages during virtual litigation. Varity of Uses The Zoom Room adapts to almost any use. Whether it is used for virtual depositions, … Continue reading The Peskind Zoom Room – Combining Experience with Technology →

In a recent appellate court victory, Peskind Law Firm has successfully defended a favorable judgment against reversal. In the trial on the matter, Peskind Law Firm defended against claims that their client had violated a court order related to the payment of a minor child’s expenses. They were further able to compel a substantial contribution for the college expenses of the child, and attorney’s fees. … Continue reading Appellate Court Win →

Peskind Law Firm is pleased to announce that we have been selected as a ‘Best Law Firm’ in the area of Family Law for the Chicago region by U.S. News for our sixth consecutive year! To be selected, a rigorous evaluation process initiated that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information … Continue reading PESKIND LAW FIRM RECEIVES RANKING FROM U.S. NEWS – BEST LAWYERS® ‘BEST LAW FIRMS’ 2021 →

Steven Peskind recently presented at Summit 20, the annual meeting of the Illinois CPA Society. Mr. Peskind lectured on the 10 Things An Accountant Needs to Know About Illinois Divorce Property Law. Topics covered by him included: classification, valuation, and distribution of property in a divorce case.

The Atlantic monthly magazine published an article featuring a child abuse case that Steven Peskind, Mollie Peskind, and their co-counsel, Matthew Haiduk successfully defended in 2018. The case involved false claims of child abuse brought by DCFS and the Kane County State’s Attorney based upon a controversial report by a child abuse pediatrician at Lurie Children’s Hospital. The article, written by Stephanie Clifford, is entitled … Continue reading Peskind Law Firm Featured in National Publication →

Steven N. Peskind has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for the practice area of Family Law. This is Mr. Peskind’s 7th consecutive year being chosen for this award. “Lawyers named to The Best Lawyers in America publication were recognized by their peers in the legal industry for their professional excellence in 148 practice … Continue reading MR. PESKIND RECEIVES AWARD: BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA© →

Edward E. Milas has been promoted to Senior Associate Attorney at Peskind Law Firm. This promotion acknowledges his exceptional legal skill and high level of service to Peskind Law Firm clients. Mr. Milas is a graduate of Loyola College of Law and has been licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois since 2011. He has practiced law at Peskind Law Firm since 2014. … Continue reading Edward E. Milas has been promoted to Senior Associate Attorney →

Attorney Mollie Peskind has been inducted as the co-chair of the family law committee of the Kane County Bar Association. As chair, Mollie will oversee family law seminars, facilitate discussions between judges and lawyers, and organize Family Law Committee events. Mollie hopes to continue to improve the working relationship between family law lawyers and our judiciary, while providing substantive and important continuing education for family … Continue reading Attorney Mollie Peskind co-chair of the family law committee of the Kane County Bar Association →

Peskind Law Firm is pleased to announce that we have been selected as a ‘Best Law Firm’ in the area of Family Law for the Chicago region by U.S. News for a fifth consecutive year! To be selected, a rigorous evaluation process initiated that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information … Continue reading PESKIND LAW FIRM RECEIVES Ranking from U.S. NEWS – BEST LAWYERS® ‘BEST LAW FIRMS’ 2020 →

Steven N. Peskind recently attended a day-long seminar in Metamora, Illinois discussing the law practice of Abraham Lincoln.  In 1857, Abraham Lincoln was the defense attorney for Melissa Goings, who was charged with the murder of her husband, Roswell Goings—a 77-year-old man with a reputation for heavy drinking and spousal abuse. The abuse led to a tragic ending when, according to Melissa, Roswell tried to … Continue reading Mr. Peskind recently attended a seminar on the Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln →

Steven N. Peskind authored the USA-Illinois Chapter for the 3rd Edition of the ICLG – Family Law 2020. The publication provides family law tutorials by authors from 25 countries. The book is a reference for multi-national corporations and their employees. Click here to read the full Illinois Chapter. This 3rd edition covers common issues in family law, including divorce, cohabitation, children, abduction, re-locations, cross-border issues, parental … Continue reading Steven N. Peskind authored the USA-Illinois Chapter for the 3rd Edition of the ICLG – Family Law 2020 →

On Friday, August 9, 2019, Peskind Law Firm sponsored our first Blood Drive at the Kane County Judicial Center hosted by Versiti. It was a great turnout; making our goal of 20 units, potentially saving 57 lives! We want to thank everyone who made this event a success, and also to our 10 FIRST TIME DONORS! It was truly incredible to see everyone come together … Continue reading Peskind Law Firm Sponsors Blood Drive hosted by Versiti →

Steven N. Peskind has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for the practice area of Family Law. This is Mr. Peskind’s 6th consecutive year being chosen for this award. “Lawyers named to The Best Lawyers in America© publication were recognized by their peers in the legal industry for their professional excellence in 146 practice … Continue reading Mr. Peskind Receives Prestigious Award: Best Lawyers in America© →

Steven Peskind recently taught lawyers trial skills at the Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute. The Institute is presented annually in Boulder, Colorado and is sponsored by the American Bar Association and the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. The Institute is the preeminent family law trial advocacy training program in the nation. Family lawyers from around the country attend for instruction by top family lawyers, judges, … Continue reading Mr. Peskind recently taught lawyers trial skills at the Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute →

We are pleased to announce, Attorney Mollie Peskind received the 2019 Kane County Bar Association Outstanding New Lawyer Award. “For those that know her, it is no surprise she won the New Lawyer Award. Mollie is quickly becoming a rising star in the legal community. It probably helps that she has a great mentor, Steve Peskind. But she has demonstrated that, on her own, she … Continue reading Mollie Peskind received the 2019 Kane County Bar Association Outstanding New Lawyer Award →

Divorce law is complex, and each divorce case is different; there is not a single right answer to every question. Making things more complicated, divorce law is in a state of constant flux, with new laws passed regularly by the Illinois Legislature. With that said, we are happy to offer a resource for those contemplating or already going through divorce: the Second Edition of “Divorce … Continue reading Mr. Peskind Releases the Second Edition of “Divorce in Illinois: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect.” →

Mr. Peskind recently attended the annual meeting of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina. Mr. Peskind was named as a fellow of the College in 2016. Fellowship is extended to a select group of 100 of the top family law trial lawyers from across the United States. Fellowship is extended only by invitation, after careful investigation, to those experienced family … Continue reading Mr. Peskind recently attended the annual meeting of the ACFTL →

On January 18, 2019 Steven Peskind spoke at a seminar presented by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Illinois Institute of Legal Education. He presented at the Chicago-Kent College of Law with over 100 people in attendance. The seminar was also simulcast live. Mr. Peskind lectured on the effective use of trial evidence in an Illinois family law case. Mr. Peskind, the author … Continue reading Mr. Peskind Speaks on the Effective Use of Trial Evidence →

Steven N. Peskind and Melissa Rister from Peskind Law Firm recently presented at the Illinois CPA Society Family Law Conference in Chicago, Illinois.  Mr. Peskind helped organize the event and the Firm co-sponsored the conference. Topics discussed included: Illinois marital property law, business valuation, tax law developments, discovery and subpoenas, and divorce issues affecting small business owners. Mr. Peskind moderated the event and provided the attendees with … Continue reading Illinois CPA Society Family Law Conference →

Steven N. Peskind has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 24th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for the practice area of Family Law. This is Mr. Peskind’s 5th consecutive year being chosen for this honor. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients … Continue reading Mr. Peskind Wins Prestigious Award from Peers →

On August 4, 2018, Steven Peskind spoke at the annual meeting of the American Bar Association. He spoke to family lawyers on preparing a family law case for trial. In 2015, Mr. Peskind published a book on this topic, “100 Days Before Trial: A Family Lawyers Guide to Preparation and Strategy.” You can purchase that book through our website by visiting this webpage: https://www.peskindlaw.com/one-hundred-days-before-trial/

Melissa Rister recently attended for the 3rd consecutive year, the Annual Conference of the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts. This year’s conference took her to Denver, where she conferred with other divorce financial experts from all over the United States and Canada. Topics addressed included financial fraud investigations, using Family Law Software, the impact of divorce on college financial aid, and using Qualified domestic relations … Continue reading Firm Announcements →

Steven Peskind has been invited to join the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The International Academy is a worldwide association of practicing lawyers who are recognized by their peers as the most experienced and skilled family law specialists in their respective countries.

Steven N. Peskind has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 24th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for the practice area of Family Law. This is Mr. Peskind’s 5th consecutive year being chosen for this honor. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients … Continue reading Best Lawyers →

Melissa Rister recently attended the annual conference for Divorce professionals sponsored by the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, in Orlando, Florida. The conference was attended by people from all over the US and Canada. Attendees represented a variety of professions; family lawyers, business valuators, CPAs, CDFAs, Financial Planners, mediators, and others serving the divorce community. There were presentations on a variety of divorce related topics … Continue reading Annual Divorce Conference →