O. Long Law
“Long Law firm was able to (1)understand the client's needs and (2)navigate the complex case with professionalism at every opportunity.”
Best Family Law Attorneys near Evanston, IL
We have 3 firms in Evanston on file, and all of them are on this list, along with 12 from Chicago (10, 14 mi) and Des Plaines (2, 11 mi).
3 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Michael D. Poulos, Attorney at Law
“Very caring and has been a great resource.”
Shambee Law Office
“She helped me win a case that others say was not winnable.”
Ivan Rueda & Associates
“Much grace to Avocado Rueda and his team.”
Law Office of Russell D. Knight
“She truly fights hard for what is right and does everything that is within her power to see the best outcome for her clients.”
The Diggs Law Firm
“Aside from the excellent payment plan, he has shown me that he truly cares about my children and my safety and well being.”
This page gathers the 15 family law firms listed for Evanston, IL. Practice areas, consultation terms and hours are what each firm publishes on its own website; ratings and quoted lines come from public reviews.
Area overview: Evanston, IL
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,249 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (88%) and quality (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "trust". 3 are open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are divorce (5), child support (4), property division (4), prenuptial agreements (3) and alimony (2). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 3 offer urgent consultations and 3 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are some listed family practices outside Evanston?
An office in Evanston is held by 3 of the 15 firms. The rest come from other towns. Family matters are usually heard where you live, so ask a firm from further out how it handles hearings in your area.
The Law Offices of Robert B. Buchanan
“This is my first time needing an attorney and everyone I have dealt with at this firm so far, including Marianne, Atty Sarah Casey and her paralegal Tai Sirota have been so personable, understanding, caring, supportive and responsive.”
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Merel Family Law
“While the divorce process undoubtedly sucks, the care, attention, and expertise I received from this law firm made it suck a lot less!”
Law Offices of Paul Marinov
“I know I could count on him get everything done.”
Chie Law
“Excellent experience with Jay Chie and team during the real estate transaction process.”
Weiss-Kunz & Oliver
“I love how she anticipates and mitigates potential issues, strategizes next steps, and keeps me informed along the way.”
Taradash Given
“He is a brilliant attorney who sticks to the facts that matter.”
Allen, Glassman & Schatz
“Her patience, kindness and compassion were only exceeded by her experience, knowledge, and commitment to fight for me every step of the way.”
Law Office of Jeffrey R. Esser
“He was easy to get in contact with and always responded within 24 hours or less when I asked him a question or had a concern.”
Metz + Jones
“Jill Metz has been my personal and corporate attorney for over 20 years handling real estate, corporation and estate planning functions.”
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What clients say about firms near Evanston
- “I highly recommend this firm - very knowledgeable on family law and easy to work with.” — client of Weiss-Kunz & Oliver
- “Having worked with Jonathan Schatz on a complex family law matter, I can attest that he is knowledgeable, experienced, practical and compassionate.” — client of Allen, Glassman & Schatz
- “From the start, Rebecca has been professional, organized, and demonstrated that she has an extensive knowledge of family law.” — client of Law Office of Russell D. Knight
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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