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About Margaret A. Bennett

Margaret A. Bennett is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 15 other areas of law. Margaret received a degree from London, College of Law in 2004, and has been licensed for 50 years. Margaret practices in Oak Brook, IL.

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 06, 2015
Hired Attorney

The entire group at Bennett Law, LLC was outstanding. Margaret and her team walked me through the entire process fully explaining each and every step in the process. I felt well taken care of and in good hands through the entire process. I would definitely recommend Bennett Law to friends and family. My case was definitely not the largest, but you would never know it from the care and professionalism I received. I give them an "A+" in all categories.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 27, 2013
Hired Attorney

Margaret Bennett provides outstanding service and support. Margaret clearly knows and understands family law. She willingly spends time to communicate and explore options, provide her guidance and supports the final decision. She is highly sensitive to the needs of family and children. She keeps all parties informed and is quick to respond to questions and needs, as does her very professional staff. Above all, Margaret maintains her compassion for the human element of the legal process.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 27, 2013
Hired Attorney

Margaret Bennett provides outstanding service and support. Margaret clearly knows and understands family law. She willingly spends time to communicate and explore options, provide her guidance and supports the final decision. She is highly sensitive to the needs of family and children. She keeps all parties informed and is quick to respond to questions and needs, as does her very professional staff. Above all, Margaret maintains her compassion for the human element of the legal process.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 08, 2015
Hired Attorney

I retained Margaret Bennett and Bennett Law Firm, LLC to handle my divorce in 2014. I immediately felt at ease. She was understanding, and immediately understood the direction we needed to go. She and her team are professional, efficient and knowledgeable. I understood what was going on every step of the way. I would not hesitate to recommend Margaret Bennett and her firm. She and her team know how to get things done fairly, efficiently, and are very responsive to their client. Many thanks!

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
June 05, 2023
Hired Attorney

Avoid M. Bennett to represent you in a divorce. Ms. Bennett stated prior experience in my situation during interview although didn’t demonstrate experience after hiring. Also made inaccurate statements to opposing counsel. Disappointing to say the least. Again, avoid is recommendation here.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 3
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
  • Other 14
    • Visitation
    • Collaborative Law
    • Alimony
    • Child Custody Mediation
    • Childrens Rights
    • Discovery of Hidden Assets
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Marriage & Prenuptials
    • Equitable Distribution
    • Marital Agreements
    • Marital Property Law
    • Marital Property Settlements
    • Matrimonial Law
    • Post Divorce

Practice Details

  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    In re Marriage of Hartney 355 Ill. App. 3d 1088 (2005).In re Marriage of Pagano, 181 Ill. App. 3d 547 (2 Dist. 1989)
    154 Ill.2d 174 (1992).

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1976, Illinois
    1977, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    2002, Colorado
    2004, England and Wales
    2013, U.S. Supreme Court
    1976, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of San Francisco and Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
    Class of 1976
    J.D.
    Other Education
    London, College of Law
    Class of 2004
    QLTT

    University of California at Berkeley
    Class of 1972
    A.B.
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Professional and Charitable Affiliations•Board of Directors, First Folio Theatre, Oak Brook, Illinois, (current)•University of California Alumni Association, (current)•Berkeley in Britain Alumni Association, (current)•Society of English and American Lawyers, (current)•Supporter of RRAF - a non-profit agency that provides support to adults with developmental disabilities, (current)•Supporter of the Association for Individual Development (AID) which provides services to individuals who have developmental, physical and/or mental disabilities, (current)•Resources for Retarded and Autistic Adults, Lombard, IllinoisBoard of Directors, 1996 to 2000•DuPage County Blue Ribbon Committee on People with Disabilities, Wheaton, IllinoisMember, 1993 to 1995•Evangelical Health Foundation, Board of Sponsors, Oak Brook, IllinoisMember, 1988 to 1992•Good Samaritan Hospital Development Counsel, Downers Grove, IllinoisMember, 1988 to 1992
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