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Anne C. Mudd
Law Offices of Anne Chestney Mudd
3958 Hampton Avenue
Western Springs, IL 60558
Phone: (630) 399-8739 | Fax: (630) 589-0628
http://www.annemudd.com
Collaborative Lawyer with Compassion
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
I like to talk to anyone beginning or contemplating the divorce process, to explain to them what their options and alternatives are.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Name Changes
- Child Support
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender Rights
- Living Together/Cohabitation
- Marriage
- Power of Attorney
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Powers of Attorney
- Medicaid & Medicare Planning
- Advanced Health Care Directive
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
I like to talk to anyone beginning or contemplating the divorce process, to explain to them what their options and alternatives are.
Sub-Categories
Divorce
- Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
- Annulment
- Child Support
- Division of Property
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR)
- Uncontested Divorce
- Collaborative Law
Bar Admissions
IL, Nov 1998
Bar Number: 6256430
Other Court Admissions
Illinois and U.S. District Court; Northern District of Illinois.
Association Memberships
Bar Associations: American Bar Association; Illinois State Bar Association; West Suburban Bar Association; and DuPage County Bar Association.
Professional organization memberships: Mediation Council of Illinois; Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois Advisory Board; L.E.A.V.E.S. Organization; Association for Conflict Resolution; DuPage Association of Women Lawyers; and Retired Teachers Association of Chicago LawLine.
Continuing Education
I attend local, statewide and international conferences in collaborative law, family law, mediation, ethics and other topics as they arise that I think will be informative and helpful to my practice. I have always exceeded the required amount of continuing education.
Example Cases
I assist individuals and couples experiencing divorce and related issues in educating themselves about their options. I take them through the process with dignity, not destruction.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctorate
School:
John Marshall Law School
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Year:
1998
Honors:
Cum Laude
Focus and Accomplishments:
Law Review
Degree:
M.A.
School:
University of Louisville
City:
Louisville
State:
KY
Year:
1966
Focus and Accomplishments:
Mathematics
Number of Attorneys
Information coming soon.
State Licensed In
Illinois
Firm Focus and History
My firm was established in 2002 and our primary focus is family law without litigation, including: divorce representation and mediation, prenuptial agreements, planning for the future, and domestic partnerships.
Previous Employment Summary
Before now I was an attorney at two law firms - one in Chicago and one in Oak Brook, IL. I was the Director of Planned Giving, Child Welfare Agency at one point as well. Before that I was a small business owner, a mathematics teacher, and a realtor.
Activities and Awards
Adjunct Professor at John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I believe that education is always valuable. Clients who are educated are in a better position to make decisions. It is important that all individuals going through divorce understand their options, which include: mediation, collaborative law, uncontested divorce, and traditional litigation.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am willing to review documents prepared by clients, so long as the clients are receptive to modification recommendations. Often, documents prepared by clients lack the necessary legal components.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am willing to do this in limited circumstances, but only on a case-by-case basis.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
Having gone through a divorce myself, I believed divorce could and should be handled in a different way, a way that would preserve dignity and respect for both parties involved.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
All my life experiences, including, without limitation, different careers in which I have worked, such as teaching, parenting three sons and various community services.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I wanted to make a difference for individuals going through the difficult
time of divorce by offering alternative processes with dignified and compassionate, yet effective and strong advocacy in negotiation.
What do you like best about your career?
I do make a difference for individuals going through the difficult time of divorce by offering alternative processes with dignified and compassionate yet effective and strong advocacy in negotiation. My clients go forward to start their new lives empowered by having made their own decisions, having effectively participated in negotiating their future.
Tell us about your law firm:
Although I am a solo practitioner and all clients work directly with me, I also have the advantage of an attorney of counsel to my firm, Charles Lee Mudd Jr., who is available to assist my clients in other areas of legal practice. In addition, I am fortunate to have a paralegal assistant with a wealth of knowledge and experience, and she is sensitive and attentive to all the needs of my clients.
What are your strengths and style?
I am a strong advocate for my clients, and I truly care about them. At the same time, I have the ability to understand all aspects of a case and to counsel my clients about having realistic expectations. I am compassionate and enjoy knowing my clients, communicating with them in a relaxed, comfortable manner.
Personal Interests:
I am interested in almost everything, and I enjoy all sorts of activities. I love to be with people. It's very important to me to be busy and to learn constantly. I am attentive to and enjoy politics, community activities and gardening.
Office Manager/Assistant
Diane Monaco, a paralegal assistant.
Fax
(630) 589-0628
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evening and Saturday appointments are available as well.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
No, not fluently.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I use fixed, flat-rate fees only in limited instances, on a case-by-case basis.
Hourly Rates
General legal fees are currently $240 per hour, including legal representation and post-decree mediation, subject to change without notice.
Fees for pre-decree mediation are currently $200 per hour, subject to change without notice.
Free Initial Consultation?
I offer a 30 minute free consultation.
Typical Retainer
My retainer fee is determined on a case-by-case basis.
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