I do not recommend this firm based on my experience. I regularly prepared my attorney in advance of status hearings, including where matters stood and documentation already provided. Despite this, issues that could have been resolved in a single hearing were repeatedly delayed. More than once, after private discussions between counsel, I was told payments from many months prior were being questioned—even though receipts had already been provided and noted. This pattern caused unnecessary delays and added months to the process. There were also instances that raised serious concerns for me regarding confidentiality. In one situation, information I had shared privately with my attorney appeared to be known by opposing counsel. In another, my child relayed that opposing counsel referenced something my attorney and I had discussed in confidence. Whether accurate or not, this created a loss of trust. Communication was another major issue. During one call where I expressed frustration about ongoing delays, I was told to “shut up,” after which the call was disconnected. That interaction was shocking and unprofessional. After more than three years in this process, I later learned that opposing counsel’s office was located very close to this firm. While this may be common in legal communities, it added to my concern given how isolated I felt throughout the case. Frequently, I felt outnumbered rather than represented. What was already a difficult situation was made significantly worse. The divorce decree was issued in the fall, yet I am still attempting to close my file and obtain the remaining balance of my retainer months later. Based on my experience, I would advise others to proceed with caution.

Do not recommend. I would prep my attorney with where we were at, at each status hearing and they would go behind closed doors and he would come out and say something like "did you pay x amount 10 months ago as they said you didn't." My reply "I showed you in the notes the receipts." This happened often and created delays. Anything that could be addressed in one hearing had to take 2 minimal with additional months as it wasn't addressed even with the prep. The opposing counsel was given confidential information I sent to the attorney in one instance. Another instance my child told me "mom's attorney said that your attorney told him you need anger management." This was discussed between my attorney in confidence and I and I do believe this was another instance where confidential info was discussed. One instance I vented about the constant delays and was told to "shut up" and my attorney hung up the phone. I went through a process over 3 years, at the tail end I discovered the opposing attorney had an office less than an eight of a mile from this firm so I do believe they were well aquatinted and this should have been disclosed to me as I would not have used them. Often times I felt like it was 3 against 1, the attorneys and my ex vs me. Stay away. Currently I have been trying to close my file and refund the balance of my retainer for months even though the divorce decree was issued in the fall. They made a bad situation worse.

NO GOOD... o... NO... HANG UP ON YOU N THEN SOME...

Chris Zaruba is an exceptional attorney who earns my highest recommendation. He is a man of immense integrity; you can trust him implicitly because he is consistently truthful, intelligent, and realistic. Every time I met with him, I walked away feeling better about my situation. Chris has a sharp, analytical mind and never wastes time, always getting straight to the point. While he is efficient, he is also deeply sympathetic and genuinely cares about achieving the best possible outcome for his clients. Chris is meticulous in his preparation and excels at bracing you for what to expect in court. His mathematical mind allows him to quickly grasp complex financial assets and accurately calculate the probability of various outcomes. He provides sound advice and presents all the facts clearly so you can make informed decisions. In a crowded field, Chris stands out as a 'bright shining light'—someone I admire both as an attorney and as an individual. Furthermore, Chris is always mindful of your costs. He is upfront about billing and provides practical tips on how to keep expenses reasonable. Because he is so successful, he prioritizes your results over his bottom line. He truly is the 'Michael Jordan' of family law in DuPage County. Michael Murphy, who works alongside Chris, is also an exceptional attorney. Early on, Michael provided invaluable counsel over the phone for several unique situations. He is highly analytical and has a gift for explaining complex legal ideas simply. Like Chris, Michael is a man of integrity—honest, fair, and skilled at reading people to develop unique strategies. He understands the law deeply and is fierce about protecting your rights. The Stogsdill Law Firm is an outstanding practice, and I am impressed with everyone I have met there. I give the firm, Chris, and Michael my highest possible rating!

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colleague in my past. i am retired, but these lawyers are always excellent. check them out. hard working, honest and well regardedd/

I'd give lower but I can't and still leave a review. If you're looking for a Father's Rights Attorneys form you found them!!! They'll even misrepresent their own client in order to let the grandson of the mayor (a dishonorably discharged marine) get away with not paying over $20k in child support, over $10k I'm co-parenting expenses and then after $50k in services withdraw from representation... Save yourself the money!!!

Michael Murphy was able to walk me through the entire process and manage expectations. Would definitely recommend him. The staff was also very polite and responsive.

AVOID THIS FIRM! Especially these two attorneys: Brett Williamson and Christopher Zaruba. Williamson and Zaruba are arrogant bullies with questionable ethics. They bill excessively without much in the way of results. Their reputation is not favorable, and this is shared by other attorneys within DuPage County. Both attorneys frequently engaged in correspondence consisting of condescending attacks directed at opposing counsel. They would relish in 'piling on' to see who could come up with the best insult, all the while continuing to bill their client for this wasted time engaged in these petty games. This is well-documented in emails. In my divorce case, they immediately tried to weaponize our children. They effectively blocked me from seeing my children for three months while they stalled and tied up things in court. Fortunately, DCFS was able to quickly dismiss the false claims of abuse and neglect, and the final outcome (much later) was to split time with my children. Their primary focus is on attacking the other parent without regard to the damage inflicted on the children. Approximately six months into the case, my attorney quickly assessed the facts and made a proposal to expedite a settlement. Williamson came back with a belligerent response saying it was a waste of time and vowed that would never happen. Ironically, after another two years and so much wasted time and money, the final settlement was very close to that first proposal. They attempted to hide attorney fees in excess of $57K by having an unrelated party pay the firm directly. Once the judge uncovered this detail, he awarded proper compensation, and they were also ordered to produce a promissory note within 7 days. After they scrambled to create this document, it was questionable if it was legally binding. Later they brazenly attempted to withdraw funds from a joint account for legal fees that were already paid. We also requested a doctor's evaluation because of their client's documented history of mental illness. They aggressively fought this in court, even when we offered to pay the entire expense. Not only did the judge approve it, but he also made both parties split the expense. Williamson and Zaruba are lazy and dishonest attorneys. They would frequently just forward emails from their client as a response to opposing counsel or supply a brash reply on a cell phone from the courthouse, likely without even consulting their client. Their Pre-Trial Memo was mostly written by their client and then submitted to the court. This document was a narrative listing her grievances around a failed marriage with very little relevance to dissolution in the 'no-fault' state of Illinois. Williamson claimed he was going to change the state law regarding 'no-fault' because of our case. Their client's accounts were often riddled with exaggerations, half-truths, and lies. And these two attorneys would repeat these same stories over and over, in hopes they could turn fiction into fact. Zaruba is a little man with an inflated ego, clearly overcompensating for his own shortcomings. In the early stages, he was relegated away from the lead spot in this case after some blunders with his client. The expression on Zaruba's face typically fluctuates from the smirk that appears in his professional photos, and the confused or bored look he has while on Zoom or in court, which really just shows he is there for the billing and already thinking about his next case. The more disruptive attorney is actually Williamson. He is erratic and desperately needs help with anger management. His temper was a huge barrier to ever getting things done in a reasonable or timely manner. We attended a deposition that Zaruba conducted at their office. While in their building, we could hear him yelling behind his closed door. Williamson is full of bluster with very little substance, and often resorts to idle threats. He liked to threaten opposing counsel with sanctions that were completely ridiculous and never happened. During one of our stints in trial, Williamson notably took a back seat in the courtroom. He just had a run-in with the police after pulling away from a gas station with the pump handle still attached to his car. He was presumably distracted while yelling at someone else on his phone. During that same court appearance, their client was caught lying under oath on the witness stand. We produced video evidence that directly contradicted her fabricated accounts. Their only defense against her perjury was a request to show the timestamp on the video playback, like we were watching an old home video on your grandparents' VCR. It was comical, but mostly highlighted their incompetence. Zaruba also felt inclined to interrupt opposing counsel during her closing statements while she spoke about their relentless attacks and underhanded tactics. Apparently, he was quite concerned about it tarnishing their already damaged reputation.

The 2nd star for this review only comes from our final outcome of the case going our way. Our very first meeting went very well and we were assured this would be an easy case for terminating parental rights and moving forward with adoption. After that initial meeting, things went down hill. Communication seemed very limited with constant emails on our side reaching out about questions and paperwork that would go days/weeks without a response, not to mention every single document we received from the assistant of the attorney had someone's personal information incorrect or misspelled and when informed of this, she would tell us "it doesn't really matter". I would think a law firm would take pride in spelling legal documents correctly especially personal information like names, DOB and contact information. Overall it was an 8 month process from our first meeting to our final court date where we finally gained full custody of our child from an absent/neglectful "parent" however it appeared more nerve-wrecking and hectic due to the lack of professionalism by the attorney and supporting staff.

First of all,  lost an adoption case with this upper lawyer from this law firm.  This lawyer made promises, instead jostle me for every dime I had. Nevertheless, i ask this lawyer, what were the chances of winning this case and he answered I don't know!.  My next question,  how many cases have you done like mine? . This lawyer said, millions. I should have known that this CLOWN was lying to me and setting me up for failure.  In the end, I lost the case and was overcharged with an outstanding bill!.  Don't get this LAW FIRM, because they are the version of Jefferey Leving but Suburbs !!!!.

First of all,  lost an adoption case with this upper lawyer from this law firm.  This lawyer made promises, instead jostle me for every dime I had. Nevertheless, i ask this lawyer, what were the chances of winning this case and he answered I don't know!.  My next question,  how many cases have you done like mine? . This lawyer said, millions. I should have known that this CLOWN was lying to me and setting me up for failure.  In the end, I lost the case and was overcharged with an outstanding bill!.  Don't get this LAW FIRM, because they are the version of Jefferey Leving but Suburbs !!!!.

Chris Zaruba broke attorney -client privilege, by disclosing our private conversations to Anthony Cuzzone and Richard Schroeder from York Township.

Some issues with communication, but otherwise good service.

Chris Zaruba has been the single most effective and supportive member of the support system I've relied on during separation from my ex-partner. If it wasn't for him, the manipulation and abuse I was enduring would have resulted in the loss of my parental rights. He has been my guardian angel. Cannot possibly recommend this firm highly enough!!!

Great and knowledgeable attorneys

Scammers. Saul Goodman law firm in real life.

Bob Boyd does not do his job. He does not keep me informed, does not contact opposing council. He made my divorce last a year longer than it should. The profession has passed him by, plain and simple.

I  used Stogsdill Law to terminate maintenance payments to my ex wife. Tony Sammarco is an awesome lawyer! Very informative about the laws and explains everything in detail. Not only did he win the case for me, he did it in a very reasonable time and expense. I would highly recommend Tony without a doubt!