Legal Services In Chicago, IL
The most common type of adoption we handle is when the custodial parent remarries, the new spouse wants to adopt the child or children, and the biological parent is dead or the whereabouts are not known.
If you are starting a business, we can help you form a corporation and assist you with a wide range of business matters.
If you are sued or believe you have a basis for filing a lawsuit contact John Trepel & Associates, LLC. Our attorneys have experience in a wide range of civil cases.
Filing for bankruptcy can help you get a clean start. Creditors are barred from taking steps to collect their debts. Garnishments, levies, repossessions, civil suits and foreclosures are put on hold until the outcome of your case is decided.
Under current Illinois law the amount of child support depends on the number of children or other dependents and is based on the payer's net income. If you think you are not receiving the proper child support amount or are entitled to a modification, contact us.
We will help you add or remove names from the title to real estate. There are many risks involved in preparing deeds without an attorney. We can do this for you easily and quickly. We can also prepare real estate contracts and other types of contracts.
Contact us if you have been issued a traffic ticket or a citation for driving under the influence. We can protect your rights in court and ensure your driving privileges, insurance premiums and immigration status are not affected. We can also help you out if a criminal case is filed against you. A brochure that explains "Your Rights If Arrested" is available.
Several issues need to be resolved before the marriage can be dissolved. These include:
- Property Division: Bank Accounts, Investments, Real Estate, Etc.
- Debt Allocation
- Child Support
- Alimony
- Custody/Visitation
Our attorneys will guide you through the process and ease your concerns at each stage of your case.
If your estate is worth more than $100,000, a will alone will not be enough. In Illinois, estates more than $100,000 must go through probate court, which is a time-consuming and expensive process whereby the court oversees the distribution of your assets to your legatees or heirs. You can avoid this by making a simple living trust. Save your legatees and heirs from hassles and expenses by helping us draft your will, living trust, or other necessary documents to simplify your assets and protect your loved ones. If you are a landlord our attorneys will help you deal with tenants who do not pay rent or who violate the terms of their lease. If you are a tenant facing eviction or whose rights are being violated by your landlord, we can help you.
You can change your name with minimal court involvement. Contact us for this simple procedure if you wish to change your name.
If you have a child/children out of wedlock and wish to determine parentage, establish visitation privileges, determine child support and/or provide medical coverage to a child a paternity case will need to be filed.
Contact us if you are involved in an auto accident or injured from the fault of another party. Do not sign anything before consulting us. The insurance companies have experienced attorneys to defend their claims. Call us immediately to schedule a free consultation so we can fight for your rights.
The purpose of the Power of Attorney for Health Care is to provide the person you designate (your “agent”) broad powers to make your health care decisions. The Power of Attorney form does not impose a duty on your agent to exercise granted powers, but when the powers are exercised your agent will have to use due care to act for your benefit. The Illinois Power of Attorney for Health Care Act requires that the agent keeps a record of all receipts, disbursements and significant actions taken as an agent.
The purpose of a power of attorney for Property is to give the person you designate (your “agent”) broad powers to handle your property which may include powers to pledge, sell or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property without advance notice to you or approved by you. The power does not impose a duty on your agent to exercise granted powers. When the powers are exercised, your agent will have to use due care to act for your benefit and in accordance with your power of attorney form and keep a record of receipts, disbursements and significant actions taken as an agent.
- Attend the closing and make sure that you convey clear title
- Inform you of any facts that affect your interest and provide counsel on difficulties that arise
- Order title searches, surveys, mortgage payoff letters, condominium documents and all other items required for closing
- Prepare the deed, all other closing documents and the closing figures
- Review and discuss the terms of the contract
- Schedule the closing at a time and place that is convenient for you
- Attend the closing and make sure you receive clear title
- Evaluate all documents such as the deed, title policy, mortgage, survey, closing statement and seller disclosure statement
- Help you evaluate financing choices and explain loan terms
- Inform you about any facts that affect your interest and provide counsel if difficulties arise
- Review and discuss the terms of the contract
- We can also provide help in the purchase or sale of businesses, investment properties or commercial properties.
Contact us if you have been issued a traffic ticket or a citation for driving under the influence. We can protect your rights in court and ensure your driving privileges, insurance premiums and immigration status are not affected. We can also help you out if a criminal case is filed against you. A brochure that explains "Your Rights If Arrested" is available.
- Know your rights if you are injured on the job:
- You need not give a recorded statement.
- You choose your own doctor for treatment.
- You are entitled to temporary disability payments while on leave from work due to the injury.
- Automobile Accident
- Bankruptcy
- Buying a Home
- Divorce
- Financing a Home
- Landlord-Tenant
- Living Trust
- Living Wills
- Selling a Home
- Starting a Business
- Workers' Compensation
- Your Rights (If Arrested)
If your estate is worth more than $100,000 a will alone will not be enough. In Illinois, estates more than $100,000 must go through probate court which is a time-consuming and expensive process whereby the court oversees the distribution of your assets to your legatees or heirs.
You can avoid this by making a simple Living Trust. Save your legatees and heirs from hassles and expenses by helping us draft your Will, Living Trust or other necessary documents to simplify your assets and protect your dear ones.
If your estate is worth more than $100,000 a will alone will not be enough. In Illinois, estates more than $100,000 must go through probate court which is a time-consuming and expensive process whereby the court oversees the distribution of your assets to your legatees or heirs.

You can avoid this by making a simple Living Trust. Save your legatees and heirs from hassles and expenses by helping us draft your Will, Living Trust or other necessary documents to simplify your assets and protect your dear ones.
- All related and reasonable medical bills must be paid.
- Retaliation or harassment by the employer is illegal.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Contact Information
Our office is conveniently located on the northwest side of Chicago and is accessible by many nearby expressways. Ample free street parking is available.
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5844 W Irving Park Road, Chicago IL60634
SERVICE AREAS:
Chicago | Skokie | Niles | Evanston | Park Ridge | Rosemont | Norridge | Schiller Park | Norwood Park | River Grove | Elmwood Park | Oak Park
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Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm | Sat - Sun: Closed
