Martin A. Delaney III

I am an experienced litigator, having devoted my practice to family law for the last thirty-five years. Earlier in my career I focused on criminal defense, including organized crime cases. I am licensed in three states, Illinois, New York and Virginia, although I now practice mainly in the greater Chicago area, Cook and Collar counties.

Washington and Lee University School of Law

J.D. (1979) | Law

University of Rochester

B.A. (1976) | History

Honors: Cum Laude

Partner

The Law Offices of Martin A. Delaney III, Ltd.

2006 - Current

Attorney

Various Law Firms

1994 - 2006

Attorney

Law Office of Martin A. Delaney III

1986 - 1994

Attorney

Laloggia & Gorankoff

1984 - 1985

Partner

Davis & Delaney

1979 - 1983

10 Best

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Top 100 Lawyers

American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Top 100 Lawyers

American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Super Lawyer

Illinois Super Lawyer

2005, 2006

10.0 Top Attorney

Avvo

The Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2007 - Current

Lake County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Current

The Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Member

2006 - Current

Chicago Bar Association

Member

1994 - Current

The Federalist Society

Member

1993 - Current

The New York State Bar Association

Member

1985 - Current

Virginia State Bar Association

Member

1979 - Current

Illinois

Since 1993

New York

Since 1985

Virginia

Since 1979

7th Circuit

Since 1995

U. .S. District Court Northern District of Illinois

Since 1995

U.S. District Court Western District of New York

Since 1986

U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia

Since 1980

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2001

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Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Q. Do I have to have money up front to start my divorce process cause he will not let me have any access to any money

June 13, 2022

A: Good Afternoon,

Please be advised the name of the firm has changed to ANDREA HECKMAN LAW and Mr. Delaney no longer works with us. He has retired. Mrs. Heckman's firm received your inquiry. Please feel free to email, call the firm's cell # 847-271-7807, or text your available dates and times. We do offer a free consultation. She will be happy to assist you. Yes, the retainer fee must be paid before her firm starts work on your case. However, if it is uncontested divorce we do take partial payment prior to filing the divorce and the second half before the actual divorce date. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Q. I need help trying to get a divorce . I have a 9 yr old son an a house under mine and husbands name.

February 22, 2021

A: Your case is a contested case, and my firm, like most family law firms, will charge by the hour with a "retainer", that is, a down payment.

The only way your husband (and you) will sign settlement papers if you and he come to an agreement. Otherwise, the judge will make the decisions.

For advice relevant to your case, you should consult with a family law attorney so you both can thoroughly review the facts of your case.

Q. My spouse filed for divorce without telling me, he got my stimulus check and refused to give it to me. What do I do?

February 19, 2021

A: Morning, please contact our office to set up a 30-minute free consultation.

Our # is 847-705-8000.

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