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Since 1994

“Your Trusted DuPage County Family Law and Mediation Partner

Calabrese Associates, P.C. is your ally during challenging family situations. Our core values revolve around:

– Ethical and Honest Advocacy
– Compassion and Personalized Service
– Safeguarding Families and Children
– Maximizing Financial Well-being and Parental Rights
– Tailored Solutions for Unique Needs

Our Approach

We believe in a balanced approach to family law disputes. We genuinely listen to your needs, fears, and hopes, treating you with dignity and respect. At the same time, we’re ready to fiercely protect your rights when required. Our goal is to resolve your issues positively and constructively.

A Dedicated Team

Led by attorney Michael J. Calabrese, who has focused solely on family law since 1994, our team combines years of experience with cost-conscious representation. Our paralegals and staff stay in constant communication with you and are readily available to address your concerns.

Whether it’s divorce, child support, custody battles, or other family matters, you can rely on Calabrese Associates, P.C. to respond with understanding and determination.

We are committed to helping you overcome your challenges, empowering you to move forward in life.”

 

Our founder

Michael Calabrese
MICHAEL J. CALABRESE
DIVORCE | MEDIATION | FAMILY LAW

Areas of Practice

LANGUAGES
  • English
  • Spanish (Hablamos espanol)

Experience You Can Trust

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois, 1993
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1993

Education

  • DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
    • J.D. – June 1993
    • Honors: Top 10% of class
    • Honors: Order of Coif – Legal Honor Society
    • Honors: Dean’s Scholar – Scholarship Awarded to the Top 10 Students
    • Honors: National Trial Team – Selected by Faculty 1991-1993
    • Honors: Moot Court Society Executive Board – Elected Trial Team Representative
    • Honors: Regional Semifinalist – T.Y.L.A. National Trial Competition
    • Honors: John Powers Crowley Award – Excellence on Trial Team
    • Honors: Three American Jurisprudence Awards – Contracts I & II, Legal Writing II
    • Honors: Justinian Society of Lawyers Scholarship
    • Law Review: DePaul Law Review, Writing Staff Member
  • Rosary College/Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois
    • B.A. Cum laude – May 1990
    • Major: Communication Arts and Sciences

  • Published Works and Seminars

    • Family Law Case Law Update, DCBA Brief
    • DCBA Mega Meeting 2001-2002, 2004 & 2005
    • Co-author, Bankruptcy Code Section 509 (Recent Developments), Norton Annual Survey of Bankruptcy Law, 1994-95 Edition
    • Co-author, Section 553 – Setoff (Recent Developments), Norton Annual Survey of Bankruptcy Law, 1994-95 Edition

    Representative Cases

    • In re T.W., 313 Ill.App.3d 890, 731 N.E.2d 982 (2d Dist. 2000), appeal denied, 191 Ill.2d 532 (738 N.E.2d 926 2000)

    Professional Associations and Memberships

    • DuPage County Bar Association
      • Family Law Update Facilitator, 2000 – 2005
      • Family Law Committee Chair, 2005 – 2006
      • Family Law Media Chair, 2004 – 2005
      • Professional Responsibility Committee Chair, 1999 – 2000

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Client Reviews

★★★★★
We hired Mike for a family issue involving my daughter. When it come to family members situations are very personal and emotional. Mike was there to not only help us with our situation, but to console and give us confidence justice will be served. Mike used his vast knowledge to put together a case to give my daughter protection and peace of mind for all of us. The case resulted in a win for us. I highly recommend Mike to represent anyone!!
★★★★★
Mike Calabrese handled my case with the upmost integrity. Would choose him again if I had to do it over again. I trust him implicitly.
★★★★★
I cannot speak highly or strongly enough about Mr. Calabrese and his Legal Team. Faced with a post decree onslaught of false allegations through various Ex Parte Orders of Protection, Emergency Motions, DCFS investigations, credulous, unethical and biased “mental health professionals”: Mr. Calabrese met the challenge of my ex’s subterfuge each and every time. “Vacated and Dismissed, Unfounded, Appointment Terminated,” and the list goes on with those my ex had recruited to proxy for their false narrative. Any child custody case is an unfortunate if not tragic event. Any parent willing to destroy their child’s life along with yours is truly diabolical. Parental Alienation at its’ “best”. Calabrese Associates knows the narrative well and is well prepared to counter the devastation in protecting you and the children. All motions, appearances, letters, inquiries, were responded to with a sense of urgency. This Firm exudes confidence, empathy, and extreme competence that is very comforting in your dark times when all seems lost. You’d be hard pressed to find those qualities in most. 

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