What a Judge Would Actually Do With Your Case
Before you spend a dollar, you can find out what a judge is likely to decide, what it will cost, and whether a negotiated settlement gets you there faster.
15+
Years in Family Law
500+
Families Guided
Illinois
Licensed Since 2009
Ask a Family Law Question
Describe your situation and I'll have a written answer back to you in about a minute. It's drafted by an AI system: general information to orient you, not legal advice on your case.
My Approach
Every step below exists to answer one question: what would a court most likely order, and is it worth finding that out the expensive way?
Understand What Happened
What led here, who is involved, and what you want this to look like when it is over.
Map the Real Options
What a judge would likely order, what a negotiated settlement could get you instead, and what each path costs.
Negotiate or Litigate
Most of this gets resolved at the table. When it does not, I have already prepared the case as if it were going to trial.
Close It Out
A judgment is not the end of the paperwork. Orders get entered, accounts get retitled, and I confirm every piece of it is done.
Why Choose Me
Straight answers about cost, timeline, and what a judge would actually do.
Honest About the Hard Parts
You hear the weak points in your case from me first, not from opposing counsel in a hearing.
15 Years in Cook County Courts
Judges and opposing counsel already know how I work, which is worth something when we are negotiating your settlement.
One Attorney, Not a Team
You talk to me, not a rotating set of associates and paralegals. I am the one who knows your file.
Weighed Against Going to Trial
Every settlement I recommend gets compared to what you would likely get from a judge, so you know you are not settling for less.
You Will Understand Every Filing
Before anything is filed, you will know what it says, why it says that, and what happens after it is filed.
Available Between Hearings
Family law does not stay contained to business hours. You can reach me when something changes and it cannot wait for the next hearing date.
Client Stories
What it was actually like to work with me, in their own words.
"I came in expecting to be told what I wanted to hear. Instead Sienna walked me through what a judge would likely do with my case and what it would cost to find out. We settled in four months, and I understood every decision along the way."
Jennifer M.
Uncontested Divorce
"My ex filed to move our daughter out of state and I had two weeks to respond. Sienna took the case that afternoon, and she was straight with me about the parts of it that were weak. The parenting schedule we ended up with is one I can actually live with."
Marcus D.
Parenting Time & Relocation
"We wanted to keep this out of court for our kids' sake. Sienna mediated the whole parenting agreement over three sessions, and never once let it turn into a fight. It cost a fraction of what we had been quoted for litigation."
Michelle T.
Mediated Parenting Agreement
Client stories on this demonstration site are illustrative and do not describe real clients. Results vary; prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Transparent Pricing
One flat fee to start, then hourly or a retainer once we know the scope of your case.
Initial Strategy Session
Understand what a judge would do and what a settlement could look like
- Comprehensive case evaluation
- 1-hour private consultation
- Personalized strategy roadmap
- Action plan and next steps
Hourly Representation
For a motion, a hearing, or drafting a single agreement
- Flexible hourly billing
- Document review & drafting
- Court appearance preparation
- Communication support
Full Case Retainer
From filing through final judgment, fully represented
- Dedicated representation
- Unlimited consultations
- All legal documents included
- Court representation included
- Priority support access
The $450 strategy session fee is credited in full toward your retainer if you engage me within 30 days. Flexible payment plans are available. Hourly and retainer figures are estimates — every matter is different, and I will tell you what yours is likely to cost before you commit to it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about my services and approach.
Ready to Find Out Where You Stand?
Schedule a strategy session and get a straight answer about your case before you decide anything.