About

Benedict Schwarz II is a quite skilled attorney specializing in matrimonial and circle of relatives law for over 40 years. He has a sturdy heritage in mediation and conflict resolution, as well as a protracted history of involvement in numerous criminal institutions and committees. Benedict Schwarz II has dedicated his legal career to the practice of matrimonial and own family regulation, with a focus on assisting clients navigate the complexities of divorce, child custody, and different own family-associated criminal matters. With over four many years of revel in on this subject, Mr. Schwarz has honed his abilities and expertise to offer his customers with the very best degree of representation and guide. In addition to his work as a training legal professional, Benedict Schwarz II has also been actively worried in numerous legal institutions and committees. He has served as a director of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and has been appointed by using the Illinois Supreme Court to serve on the Lawyer Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC). His involvement in those corporations has allowed him to contribute to the criminal network and stay updated at the modern day traits in own family regulation. Mr. Schwarz is a graduate of the John Marshall Law School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in which he earned a Bachelors degree in Social Psychology. He has also received numerous accolades for his legal paintings, inclusive of being named one of Illinois Super Lawyers each 12 months given that 2006. His commitment to excellence and determination to his customers have earned him a recognition as a top legal professional in West Dundee, Illinois. Overall, Benedict Schwarz II is a noticeably reputable and skilled attorney who is devoted to imparting tremendous felony offerings to his customers. His expertise in matrimonial and family regulation, mixed along with his sturdy background in mediation and warfare decision, make him a treasured asset to every body in want of criminal representation in West Dundee, Illinois.

Legal Issues

Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
  • Alimony & Support
  • Child Support
  • Child Custody
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Adoption

Certificates

Divorce Mediator
Divorce Mediation Institute

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Illinois Jurdictions
Illinois
Since 1971

Experience
  • Review Board has membership
    Lawyer Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois
    2011
  • Chairperson
    Lawyer Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois
    2001
Education
The John Marshall Law School Education School Logo
The John Marshall Law School
J.D. (1971) | Law
Graduation year:
University of Wisconsin - Madison Education School Logo
University of Wisconsin - Madison
B.S. (1965) | Social Psychology
Graduation year:
Associations
Kane & McHenry County Courts Professional Association
Kane & McHenry County Courts
Court Approved Mediator
Current
The Conservation Foundation Professional Association
The Conservation Foundation
Board of Trustees has membership
2014 - Current
DuPage County Bar Association Professional Association
DuPage County Bar Association
has membership
2014 - Current
Lawyer Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois Professional Association
Lawyer Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois
Review Board has membership
2011 - Current
Super Lawyers Professional Association
Super Lawyers

2006 - Current
Freedom Farm Professional Association
Freedom Farm
Board of Directors has membership
1998 - Current
McHenry County Bar Association Professional Association
McHenry County Bar Association
has membership
1993 - Current
Illinois State Bar Association
                        
                                                     # 2526506 Professional Association
Illinois State Bar Association  # 2526506
has membership, Former Family Law Section Council, Chair of Child Support Sub-Committee, Domestic Violence Task Force and Special Project Chair for Drafting Revisions for the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act
1971 - Current
Kane County Bar Association Professional Association
Kane County Bar Association
has membership, Former Chair Family Law Committee, Board of Directors, Treasurer and Chair Legislative Committee
1971 - Current
Boys and Girls Club of Elgin Professional Association
Boys and Girls Club of Elgin
Board of Directors has membership
2014 - 2017
Academy of Family Mediators Professional Association
Academy of Family Mediators
Advanced Practitioner
2000 - 2017
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) Professional Association
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
Fellow, Former Vice President, Board of Directors has membership, Legislation & Lobbying Committee, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee and Continuing Legal Education Committee
1978 - 2017
University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Psychology Professional Association
University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Psychology
Board of Visitors has membership
2012 - 2016
Lawyer Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois Professional Association
Lawyer Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois
Chairperson
2001 - 2010
Lawyer Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois Professional Association
Lawyer Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois
Commissioner
1991 - 2010
Northern Illinois University Law School Professional Association
Northern Illinois University Law School
Board of Visitors has membership
2004 - 2005
Kane County Courts Professional Association
Kane County Courts
has membership - Child Custody Evaluation Task Force
2003 - 2005
Open Door Clinic Professional Association
Open Door Clinic
Board of Directors has membership
1996 - 2003
Lawyers Assistance Program (LAP) of Illinois Professional Association
Lawyers Assistance Program (LAP) of Illinois
Board of Directors has membership
1994 - 2002
Kane County State s Lawyers Office Professional Association
Kane County State s Lawyers Office
Chairperson - Domestic Violence Task Force
1994 - 1999
Kane County State s Lawyers Office Professional Association
Kane County State s Lawyers Office
Chairperson - Batterer s Task Force
1993 - 1999
Costs
  • Free Consultancy Service
    45 Minute Initial Consultation at No Charge
  • Payment With Credit Card
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