Matthew M. Williams

My law firm represents people in DuPage, Kendall and Kane Counties. For nearly a decade, I have focused entirely on divorce, paternity (parentage), establishment and modification of support, parental rights, enforcement of divorce decrees and other family law related matters. I have litigated numerous divorce and parentage matters and know how to litigate yours. More importantly than that, I focus on keeping your case out of the courthouse as much as possible. That helps keep costs down and can actually expedite many cases.

I have an undergraduate degree in psychology with 5 years' experience working with abused children and adolescents with severe psychiatric and emotional disorders. Prior to my work as an outreach specialist and childcare worker, I worked with Alzheimer's & dementia residents in long term care. My experience in psychology has taught me how to work with people effectively and provides me with insight that will be helpful to your case.

By combining my training and experience in psychology with my legal education, training and experience in divorce and family law, I am not only sensitive to the emotional impact divorce can have on you, but skilled at protecting your interests, obtaining positive results, and doing so at a reasonable rate.

Being both a seasoned divorce litigation attorney, trained collaborative lawyer, & one of the few cooperative lawyers in the area, I know how to best serve you, do it proficiently and do it all within your budget. I have no hesitancy about taking whatever steps are necessary to protect your rights, but more importantly, I know how to resolve your issues and enforce your rights WITHOUT having to litigate. Negotiating as opposed to litigating generally maximizes your position and minimizes your costs. My clients have ranged from those holding major nationwide corporations to those with great economic challenges. Whatever your position in life, I know I can help you through.

Northern Illinois University

J.D.

2000 - 2003

Honors: Graduated Cum Laude

Northeastern Illinois University

B.A. | Psychology

1993 - 1995

Attorney

J. Richard Kulerski, P.C.

2003 - 2009

Divorce attorney

Domestic Relations/Family Law in Illinois

2003 - 2009

During time at prior firm I handled hundreds of divorce cases, paternity cases, child custody, maintenance (alimony), domestic violence and drafted numerous pre-nuptial agreements. Let me help you with yours.

711 Intern

Kane County State's Attorney Office

2002 - 2003

30+ hours of domestic relations, focused, training and seminars

Illinois State Bar Association

Completed training in Collaborative Law 2007

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois

Kane County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Current

DuPage County Bar

Family Law Committee

2004 - Current

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2003 - Current

Kendall County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2010

Kendall County

Guardian Ad Litem

2009 - 2010

Illinois

Since 2003

• Credit Cards Accepted
  Visa, Mastercard, and Debit cards.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  On a case by case basis, sliding scale fees can be arranged. Due to the nature of Family Law, retainers cannot be determined prior to the initial consultation and cannot be estimated beforehand. Please call for a consultation.

• Alimony
• Maintenance / Spousal Support
• Alimony Modifications
• Dissipation
• Child Custody and Visitation