Tracey A. Hower

Consistently achieving positive results for her clients does not happen by accident. Attorney Tracey A. Hower is a certified Guardian Ad Litem and Mediator which requires intense listening skills, and she is an effective communicator who keeps her clients regularly informed of the case status and strategy. Inquiries are a top firm priority. Simple inquiries like, “when is my next court date” are handled by the staff. Complex inquiries regarding the case are answered immediately by Tracey, if she is available, or promptly at the next available time.

Some attorneys will sugar coat the truth. Although compassion is a priority at Hower Law Firm LLC, honesty with and between the clients and the firm is key. Tracey will always keep you informed and make sure you have honest advice and key information to make critical decisions about your case.

Hower Law Firm’s goal is to provide superior legal counsel to its clients. Attorney Tracey A. Hower combines her highly effective negotiation skills with her litigation skills in order to handle each case in a holistic manner. When dealing with emotional issues like divorce, parenting time, or getting a loved one legal status, it is of utmost importance to have an attorney that has an innate ability to know when to use each of these important skills. The ability to easily shift into each of these modes allows for the most zealous advocacy and best possible outcomes for all of Attorney Tracey A. Hower’s clients.

Northern Illinois University

J.D. (2009) | Law

Honors: Cum Laude

Boston University

B.S. (1990) | Business Administration

Honors: Cum Laude

Principal and Founding Attorney

Hower Law Firm LLC

2018 - Current

Associate Attorney

Mevorah Law Offices LLC

2010 - 2018

Volunteer Staff Attorney

Prarie State Legal Services

2009 - 2010

DuPage County Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Lists

DuPage County Bar Association

February 1, 2018

Guardian Ad Litem

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

2019

Top Attorneys of Chicago

Chicago Tribune

2019

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

2018

Top Attorneys of Illinois

Chicago Magazine

2018

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

2017

State Bar of Illinois  # 6300061

Member

Current

Illinois

Supreme Court of Illinois

ID Number: 6300061

Since 2009

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

ID Number: 6300061

Since 2010

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Family Law

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

Divorce

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

Immigration Law

Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas

Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief

Q. Can I get my daughter's custody back? I gave up my parental rights when she was 1 to my parents. They agreed to annul.

August 20, 2020

A: Was it an adoption or guardianship case?