Reviews

Maxine is a great lawyer. My ex and I went through a contentious divorce (a divorce I didn't want) throughout 2022. Maxine was my protector, my confidant, my therapist and my attorney. It was the most difficult year of my life and she was there for me at every turn, providing expert legal advice. I recommend her without hesitation.

I would be given Maxine 10 stars if I could. She took care of my divorce case in a timely and effective manner that eases my stress. Got my divorce decree within 3 months and no alimony fee paid to my unemployed ex. Maxine and her team is the best divorce lawyer in Chicago! A

By working with Maxine, I was provided with knowledgeable and forthright explanations. With clearer understanding, I was able to make informed decisions. These decisions were transparently and firmly implemented to the fullest extent possible.

Maxine was an exceptional and compassionate listener. She listened very carefully and attentively and I felt she really heard and understood me. It was clear that her goal was to develop a comprehension understanding of the details of my situation and my thoughts, concerns, and feeling that were impacting the situation. I found Maxine to be very giving of her time and herself, very caring, and calming. In my opinion, these are excellent attributes for an attorney to have.

After I found out my husband was cheating on me I was in shock. Days later my shock turned to total loss of control and fear when he changed the locks on our home and took all the money our of our joint account. I called around to several law firms in a complete panic. I spoke to Maxine over the phone and immediately I felt at ease and comfortable with her. She made time to see me right away and after our consultation I was 100% sure she was the right choice to represent me in my divorce. She listened to my concerns and fears and she helped guide me through a scary process. The kindness, professionalism, and hard work they put in to get my divorced resolved in 3 months and my belongings and funds immediately back has left me feeling more optimistic than I could have ever thought possible. I cannot say enough how much respect and admiration I have for Maxine, Gabrielle, and everyone else at the law firm. They fought for me, made decisions that were right for me, and were there for me from beginning to end. I owe them endless gratitude.

Working with Maxine and her team really made this process easy. WKO was always available to answer calls, and emails. I appreciated that they were very thorough in the marital agreement and looked out for the best interest of her client.

Maxine and her team worked on my complex case for a good year and a half. During that time they were professional, compassionate, always responsive to emails and calls, and worked their hardest for the best result possible. Definitely would recommend.

Maxine made my prenup review and signing a breeze! She walked me through and explained everything thoroughly to make sure I understood each and every word. In our initial conversation she told me that her main goal was to get me married which I appreciated. I didn't want this situation to be a stressful battle and she made sure that did not happen meanwhile looking out for my best interests. I appreciated all of her input and that she respected my decisions even if she didn't 100% agree. She was incredibly responsive and a pleasure to work with. I would absolutely recommend Maxine!

Maxine was very thorough and efficient in writing the prenuptial agreement. She got it done quickly and always replied to my emails or phone calls immediately when I had a question. I would recommend her to anyone.

Very easy to talk to, great about returning emails and/or phone calls, understanding and caring, extremely knowledgeable - even after my dissolution was completed she was available for advice.

Max is a very professional and caring attorney. She was able to work with the opposing attorney and judge effortlessly to quickly finalize my divorce. I would definitely recommend her.

Maxine is truly an awesome attorney. I was referred to her by a past client of hers. She listens and gets back to you in a timely manner. I was undecided when I first approached her about getting a divorce and I went back and forth a few times in my decision, but she stayed by me and never got annoyed. She was always honest and fair which is hard to come by these days. Most people have a pre conceived notion that attorneys are "liars" or "crooks." For me Maxine proved that this is not the case. She is a hard worker and her work ethic and client relation skills are on point. She will always give you an option A, B, or C and explain the pros and cons of each choice. As her client she stands by you and looks out for you no matter how big or small your case is. She was so helpful to me during my divorce process. Going through my divorce was, obviously, a very tough time for me, but through Maxine's guidance I discovered that a person needs to stand up for themselves. She made me feel so empowered in filing for divorce. I can't believe there are women out in the world that stay in marriages just because they feel there's no out... There is always an out. Maxine made me realize that no one can bully me. I always felt "in the loop" and truly enjoyed being copied on emails which allowed me the opportunity to be involved in what was going on in my case and staying up to date with the divorce proceedings. Divorce is stressful emotionally, it shouldn't have to be stressful legally. When you have a true knowledgable professional in your corner who is fearless in defending you and puts your best interests first your divorce case will run seamlessly! Truly a wonderful attorney. I wish there were more "Maxine's" in the world of law!