Cook County processes the highest volume of family law cases in Illinois through the Domestic Relations Division at the Richard J. Daley Center. With dedicated courtrooms handling divorce, custody, and support matters, the complexity requires experienced counsel who knows the system.
The Daley Center operates under specific local rules for expedited financial disclosure in high-net-worth divorces. Electronic filing (EFSP) is mandatory for all attorneys. Cases involving marital estates over $250,000 often require mediation before trial dates are set.
Regular practice in Daley Center with understanding of local rules, judicial preferences, and procedural requirements specific to Cook County cases.
Advanced capability to trace hidden assets, analyze financial records, and uncover cryptocurrency transactions using technical investigation methods.
OpSec-focused approach to protect your reputation and sensitive information during high-conflict family law litigation.
We navigate the Daley Center's domestic relations division daily, understanding the procedural preferences of judges in courtrooms 1301-1308. Our experience with Cook County's mandatory financial affidavit requirements and standing order compliance ensures your case moves efficiently.
Jonathan D. Steele is an Illinois attorney licensed to practice law, combining family law expertise with technical security credentials (Security+). This unique background enables sophisticated digital forensics work critical in modern divorce litigation involving cryptocurrency, offshore accounts, and technology-sector executive compensation.
Attorney Steele handles cases throughout Illinois, with regular practice in Daley Center serving Cook County clients.