Lawyer Debra DiMaggio, graduated from DePaul University, B.S., with highest honors, 1979 DePaul University School of Law, J.D., 1983, is now employed by Law Offices of Debra DiMaggio at 161 North Clark Street, Suite 4700 Chicago, IL 60601.

While being a member of Chicago (Chairman, Ethics and Fees Subcommittee, 1990-1991; Judicial Evaluation Committee, 1987-1991; Matrimonial Law Committee since 1983); Illinois State (Elected: Board of Governors, 1991-1997 and 1999-2007; Assembly, 1990-1996; 1998-2001; Special Committee on Employment of New Lawyers, 1992; Ad Hoc Committee on Merit Selection, 1992; Appointed: Illinois Bar Foundation, 1991-1993; Membership Committee, 1992-1993; By-Laws Committee, 1992-1993; Family Law Section Council, 1985-1989; Associate Member, 1989-1990) and American (Vice-Chair, Family Law Committee, General Practice Section, 1990-1992) Bar Associations; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Member: Admissions Procedure Committee, 1992 and 1998?; Attorney's Fees Study Committee, 1992; Illinois Chapter Board of Managers, 1989-1994); Appellate Lawyers Association of Illinois, Justinian Society of Lawyers; Fellow, Am, Debra DiMaggio is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Debra DiMaggio as your lawyer, you should consider whether Debra DiMaggio offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Debra DiMaggio has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Debra DiMaggio's office is located at Chicago, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Debra DiMaggio has been admitted in 1983, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois. His or her practice areas include Family Law; Matrimonial Law; Litigation; Finance; Divorce; Taxation; Retirement Benefits Plan; Negotiation; Mediation; Child Custody; Visitation Rights; Premarital Agreements; Postnuptial Agreements; Parentage Actions; Adoption Law; Entertainment; Collaborative Law; Residential Real Estate.

Debra DiMaggio's college and law school education includes DePaul University, B.S., with highest honors, 1979, DePaul University School of Law, J.D., 1983. Other biographical background includes Delta Mu Delta. Author: "Distribution at Divorce of Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, and Disability Awards," Illinois Bar Journal, September 1999: "Change of Custody Proceedings ? Temporary and Permanent IICLE Child Custody," Litigation Handbook, 1992, IICLE Supplement, 1995: "Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and Disability Awards in Illinois Divorce Cases," Illinois Bar Journal, October 1990; "The Non-Dischargeability of Maintenance, Child Support and Attorney's Fees under Section 523(a)5 of the Bankruptcy Act," Illinois State Bar Association Newsletter, June, 1988; "Post-Nuptial Agreements," Illinois State Bar Association Newsletter, December, 1985. Speaker: Coordinated program and presented "Family Law Basic Update," for Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE), May, 1994 in Collinsville, Springfield and St. Louis, MO; "Change in Custody Proceedings ? Temporary and Permanent: "How to Depose an Expert," IICLE, November, 1992; "Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and Disability Awards in Illinois Divorce Cases," Illinois State Bar Association Mid-Year Meeting, November, 1990; "Family Law," Young Lawyers Division, Illinois State Bar Association, Lawyering Skills Seminar, January, 1990; "Adding Insult to Injury. The Characterization and Apportionment of Personal Injury Awards, Workers Compensation Awards and Disability Benefits in Marriage Dissolution Cases," North Suburban Bar Association, October, 1989; "a 'Look-See' at Rehabilitati. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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