Waukegan serves as Lake County's judicial center, handling family law matters for the North Shore's diverse communities with specific local procedures for bilingual proceedings and cross-border custody disputes.
Lake County's courthouse in Waukegan requires Spanish-English interpretation services in many family law cases, with specific protocols for serving parties residing in Mexico or Central America. The court applies Illinois' UCCJEA provisions strictly in international custody disputes.
Regular practice in Waukegan Courthouse with understanding of local rules, judicial preferences, and procedural requirements specific to Waukegan 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 handle Waukegan cases involving international family law issues: Hague Convention child abduction prevention, enforcement of Mexican divorce decrees under comity principles, and multi-jurisdictional child support under UIFSA.
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 Waukegan Courthouse serving Waukegan clients.