Anthony Robert Scifo, experienced Child Custody, Estate Planning attorney in Elgin, IL with 48 reviews
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Anthony Robert Scifo

2155 Point Blvd., Elgin, IL

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Lane & Calkins Mediation / Arbitration Training
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DuPage County Guardian Ad Litem Training
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Kane County Guardian Ad Litem Training
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Kane County Family Law Mediation Training
2020:
Northwestern University, Certificate for Family Law Mediation Training
2007:
John Marshall Law School, JD - Juris Doctor
2003:
Purdue University, BA - Bachelor of Arts
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4.8 48 reviews
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Jack shannon

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08 Jul, 2024
I wish I could type a book about Tony. I can't thank him enough. He stood by me and counseled me through a terrible divorce, where I was being accused of unfathomable things. Tony is patient, caring, and kind. No legal process is fast in any manner, but rest assured that when he puts his foot on the gas in the courtroom, you know you made the right decision. No contested divorce is easy, but he took the guessing game out of it for me. His paralegal Angela is fantastic as well!
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Anne kuntz

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08 Jul, 2024
Tony gets it. And that is what I wanted. Not just someone who knows the law and our local court system, which he is obviously very well established in. But also someone who understands people and the process. Divorce is like trying to make a 3-point turn in a double decker bus, and in my case I brought two innocent young tourists with me on the ride. Careful but assertive, strategic and steady Tony helped me navigate an exhausting pivot in my life. And I was very happy he was there.
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08 Jul, 2024
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Pros
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Highly responsive and attentive to client needs
“Tony was extremely responsive and took care of everything without a fault. Thank you for all the help!”
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Knowledgeable, experienced, and strategic in handling cases
“If you are looking for someone who will actually care about your case, then he is the attorney who can help.”
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Committed to fighting for the client's best interests
“He endured countless late nights in the office, preparing for my court dates, trial dates and conferences with the opposing council. He put so much time and effort into making sure my family stayed together.”
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Empathetic and understanding of clients' emotional situations
“Tony is kind, affirming, and quick to get things done. He's someone who understands people and is sensitive to what's going on.”
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Delivers excellent client service and communication
“Tony and his staff are very efficient, professional, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely caring!”
Cons
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Potential bias or lack of impartiality in certain cases
“Would give no stars if I could. A follow up to my previous post. Decided to influence the court in a GAL case to stick my sons with an incompetent mother and use the excuse I was coaching my sons.”
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Occasional delays or challenges in certain complex cases
“The case got drawn out for 3 years. 3 YEARS of my ex making my life difficult and making this one of the most emotionally trying cases I have ever heard of.”

Publications

2020:
Bar Briefs (Kane County), Servicemember Civil Relief Act
2017:
Bar Briefs (Kane County), Congratulations! It's a Parentage Action!
2016:
Bar Briefs (Kane County), Stop or My Mom Will Sue You! - IL Loss Recovery Act
2015:
Bar Briefs (Kane County), Pro Bono Volunteering
2015:
Bar Briefs (Kane County), Gluten Free Labeling
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, New Maintenance Law Effective Jan. 1, 2015
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, A Warning to Pet Owners, Parents
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, Love, Marriage, and the Engagement Ring
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, When is Mediation Appropriate ni a Divorce Proceeding?
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, General Questions and Answers Regarding Child Support
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, No Limitation to Certain Deductions
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, The Cost of a First Time DUI
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, How to Get an Attorney to Accept Your Small Personal Injury Claim
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, Love, Marriage, and Real Property
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, Do Divorced Parents Owe Their Child a College Education?
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, Brief Contract Review for Residential Real Estate Buyers
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, Custodial Parents May Be Required to Pay Child Support
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, Why Parents of Young Children Need Wills
2014:
MySuburbanLife.com, A Brief Explanation of Power of Attorney for Healthcare
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, A Brief Explanation of Power of Attorney for Healthcare
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, The Phases of Litigation
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, Divorce and Retirement Plans
2014:
Bar Briefs (Kane County), SCRA as applied to Family Law Proceedings
2014:
Bar Briefs (Kane County), Analysis of Dog Bite Scenarios from the Plaintiff's Lawyer Perspective
2014:
Kane County Chronicle, The Spouse You Divorce is the Spouse You Marry
2013:
Kane County Chronicle, Full Lump Sum of Workers' Compensation Award Subject to Child Support Calculation
2013:
Kane County Chronicle, How to Prepare for a Legal Consultation
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