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Michelle C. Gehris 
Woodstock, Illinois
phone (815) 338-3838
(800) 338-3833
fax (815) 338-7817
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Associate Attorney
Practicing in Family Law, Criminal Defense, Traffic Defense and Commercial Real Estate

Joined the Firm in 2007

"Setbacks in life can have a powerful and lasting effect upon the lives of my clients and their families. I am responsive to my clients' needs and strive to reduce unnecessary litigation and adversarial behavior as a means to deliver the best possible outcome for them."

Attorney Gehris brings an innovative perspective to the variety of difficult issues that families can face today. With an expanse of legal knowledge, she helps families effectively negotiate their way through the complexities of the family law system. She offers experienced and emotional support to her clients as part of a comprehensive legal services program, in order to properly meet their needs when they are going through difficult family challenges.

With a certificate in Real Estate and previous litigation in cases on behalf of the City of Chicago, Department of Law - Building and Land Use Litigation Division, Attorney Gehris brings preparation and knowledge in protecting her clients' rights in commercial real estate matters, building strong and effective working relationships with the individuals she represents.

Areas of Practice:
Family Law
Alimony & Spousal Support
Child Support
Childrens' Rights
Custody & Visitation
Divorce
Domestic Violence & Neglect
Paternity
Commercial Real Estate / Business Litigation
Contracts
Closings
Evictions
Zoning
Bar Admissions:
Illinois, 2006
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2006
Education:
John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 2006
Juris Doctor
Honors: Recipient, Dean's Scholarship


North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science


Caldwell Banker, Howard, Perry and Walston Real Estate School, Durham, North Carolina, 2002
Real Estate Certificate


Professional Associations and Memberships:
McHenry County Bar Association


Recent News
  • Attorney Michelle C. Gehris has been newly elected as the President of the Family Law Section of the McHenry County Bar Association
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2030 North Seminary Avenue
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Woodstock, IL 60098-2626
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