Kristie Cary Fingerhut, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Libertyville, IL with 24 reviews
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Kristie Cary Fingerhut

1590 S. Milwaukee Ave Ste 230, Libertyville, IL

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2003:
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
2000:
University of Southern California, BA - Bachelor of Arts

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4.8 24 reviews
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Carey gorman

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15 Jan, 2025
I have had the privilege of working with Robbin as my lawyer, and I couldn't be more impressed with the experience. From the very beginning, Robbin demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to my case.
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Douglas way

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14 Jan, 2025
Robbin has represented me on several matters over the course of 20 + years. She is competent, caring and efficient. She is a realist and knows what she is doing in the field of family practice. When I follow her advice, the quality of my life improves. I trust her implicitly and highly recommend that you do the same.
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Kathy dwyer

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25 Dec, 2023
Professional, timely, efficient communication with the team and Robbin.
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Kristie Fingerhut is an ethical and prepared attorney who communicates well with her clients
“Kristie is a plan speaking attorney, who is ethical and is prepared when she goes to court. I found Kristie to be an honest attorney who's advise was sound and practical.”
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Kristie Fingerhut is knowledgeable, well-organized, and able to stay on top of obstacles in the client's case
“My divorce took a year to finalize - ending April, 2014. In that time span, I saw an extremely professional attorney who was quite knowledgeable, well-organized and able to stay on top of any obstacles we had to deal with.”
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Kristie Fingerhut is a caring and competent attorney who ensures she covers all areas of importance
“I found Kristie to be a very caring and competent attorney. She knew the right questions to ask me, took time to listen and made sure she covered all areas of importance anytime we had a court date.”
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Kristie Fingerhut was late to a deposition and court, and the direction of the case took a drastic turn
“Ms. Fingerhut was late to a deposition that she scheduled and to court. The direction she told me the case was going took a drastic turn.”
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Kristie Fingerhut did not provide adequate advice on support matters, resulting in the client giving the ex-spouse an unfavorable amount
“The only thing i had a problem with was advice on the support. I didn't get any. I ended up giving the ex a number she shouldnt have gotten.(trying to be nice). I should have just waited 3 more months for the new laws to take effect.”

Publications

2002:
Children's Legal Rights Journal, Deadbeat Daddy Dilemma: An Examination of Parental Responsibility and Fundamental Rights in State v. Oakley

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