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Merel Family LawFounder and Managing Principal
Mr. Jonathan Brian Merel

Mr. Jonathan Brian Merel

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440 W Randolph Avenue, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 + 2 locations

Divorce, Child custody / visitation (now known as allocation of parental responsibilities), Child support and 6 more

About Mr. Jonathan Brian Merel

Mr. Jonathan Brian Merel is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody / visitation (now known as allocation of parental responsibilities), child support and 6 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years. Jonathan practices at Merel Family Law in Chicago, IL and 2 others locations.

 

Mr. Jonathan Brian Merel (Chicago, Illinois)

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 2
    • Divorce
    • Child support
  • Legal Separation 1
    • Legal separation
  • Other 6
    • Child custody / visitation (now known as allocation of parental responsibilities)
    • Division of marital property
    • Alimony / maintenance
    • Orders of protection
    • Paternity actions
    • Pre & postnuptial agreements

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Founder and Managing Principal
    Firm Name
    Merel Family Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2002, Illinois
    2025, Michigan
    Wisconsin
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
    Class of 2002
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Class of 1999
    B.A.
    Political Science

Mr. Jonathan Brian Merel

Founder and Managing Principal at Merel Family Law
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440 W Randolph Avenue, 5th FloorChicago, IL 60606U.S.A.

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595 Elm Place, Suite 225Highland Park, IL 60035U.S.A.

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40 E. Hinsdale Road, Suite 202Hinsdale, IL 60521U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Mr. Jonathan Brian Merel was admitted in 2002 to the State of Illinois.
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    Mr. Jonathan Brian Merel speaks Spanish.
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    Yes, Mr. Jonathan Brian Merel has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mr. Jonathan Brian Merel attended Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology.

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