Marissa’s main areas of concentration are family law matters such as Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Visitation and Adoption. Marissa is also a court approved family Mediator and Guardian ad Litem in Kane and Dekalb County. In addition, Marissa is one of the few Kane County foreclosure mediators for the sixteenth judicial circuit. Marissa is an active member of the Kane County Bar Association, DeKalb County Bar Association, Du Page County Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association. In addition, Marissa is a member of the Kane County Family Law Committee.

Ted is a seasoned and formidable trial attorney with more than 42 years of legal experience. He began his career at the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, where he rose to Division Chief and felony trial attorney in the Career Offenders and Narcotics Unit. After five years as a prosecutor, he spent 15 years in private practice handling serious criminal matters, including major felonies, misdemeanors, DUI cases, and numerous murder jury trials. He also served as a Special Public Defender, representing defendants in complex felony cases. After 20 years in practice, Ted was appointed as an Associate Judge in Lake County, where he served for 22 and a half years before retiring in October 2024. He returned to private practice in December 2024 and, in June 2025, became Of Counsel with Miroballi Durkin Rudin Lucas and Rosenblum in Chicago. While affiliated with a long-established civil litigation firm, Ted’s practice remains focused on defending and protecting the rights of individuals facing criminal charges. He has also been selected by the 22nd Judicial Circuit in McHenry County to represent criminal defendants with conflicts involving the Public Defender’s Office. If you are facing criminal charges and need strong, experienced representation, contact Ted’s office to discuss your situation. Call 847-263-1200 or complete our online contact form to schedule a consultation and learn how he can help protect your rights.

Matt Shaw is a knowledgeable attorney who concentrates his practice in the areas of family law, divorce, and mediation. Having more than 30 years of legal experience, Attorney Shaw understands how to help his clients achieve legal success through the use of effective and efficient strategies. Located in St. Charles, Attorney Shaw and his legal team provide legal help to individuals and families throughout Northern Illinois, including Kane County, DuPage County, DeKalb County, Kendall County, and the surrounding areas. To schedule a free consultation with Attorney Shaw, visit his website or call 630-584-5550.

Tricia D. Goostree knew from childhood that she wanted to become an attorney, and her passion for litigation took shape at Eastern Illinois University, where she competed on the mock trial team. She later attended the John Marshall Law School on a Dean’s Scholarship, won the Dean Fred F. Herzog Moot Court Competition, earned a Moot Court Executive Board scholarship, and competed in regional and interstate moot court competitions. During law school, she interned with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office in the consumer fraud division and served as a Supreme Court Rule 711 clerk with the Chicago Legal Clinic, where her commitment to family law began through work involving divorce, Orders of Protection, child support enforcement, and appearances in Cook County’s Domestic Relations division. Since 2002, Tricia has devoted her practice exclusively to family law and domestic relations, handling complex financial disputes, maintenance, contested custody matters, and appeals throughout Kane, DuPage, Kendall, DeKalb, and Cook counties. As the founder and managing partner of Goostree Law Group, P.C. in St. Charles, Illinois, she is known for combining courtroom strength with integrity, compassion, and a practical understanding of clients’ lives. Her service includes work with Prairie State Legal Services, the Northern Illinois Food Bank, pro bono clients, and the Kane County Bar Association & Foundation. She has also earned recognition as an Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Leading Lawyer, and Best Lawyer. Outside the office, Tricia enjoys baseball, competitive bodybuilding, traveling, and exploring new places with her husband. To schedule a free consultation with Tricia, visit her website, or call 630-584-4800.

Patrick Brady is a Gurnee, IL based Criminal Defense attorney with years of experience in trial law. Before establishing his practice in 2017, Attorney Brady served as a prosecuting attorney, where he acquired indispensable knowledge that enables him to understand many angles of a prosecuting argument. He handles a wide variety of criminal defense cases (in both Illinois and Wisconsin) including multiple DUI's, drug trafficking, assault, domestic battery, orders of protection, speeding and more. Attorney Brady is committed to protecting your rights and freedom. To schedule your free consultation with the Gurnee Criminal Defense lawyer, visit our website or call 847-752-9639.

Scott G. Richmond is an accomplished Illinois attorney with a broad practice focused on complex legal matters affecting individuals, businesses, property owners, and organizations. His work includes commercial litigation, civil litigation, landlord and tenant matters, personal injury and wrongful death claims, collections, employment matters, and real estate disputes. He also represents clients in zoning and land use matters, homeowner and condominium association matters, and general counsel services. Mr. Richmond has been licensed to practice in Illinois since 1995 and is also admitted before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the United States Supreme Court. He earned his B.A. in Accounting from Michigan State University and graduated with high honors from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law. His professional recognition includes selection as a Leading Lawyer since 2014 and a Super Lawyer since 2021. Mr. Richmond has also maintained extensive involvement in professional, civic, and charitable organizations throughout the Fox Valley area. He has served as a Village Trustee for South Elgin, as General Counsel to the Kane County Bar Association, and as a member of the association's Board of Managers. His leadership experience includes service on the boards of St. Charles Bank & Trust Company, Advocate Sherman Hospital, and Food for Greater Elgin, where he previously served as Chairman. Mr. Richmond also served as Vice Chairman of the Brett Armin Sarcoma Foundation and previously chaired the South Elgin Economic Development Council. Through his legal practice and longstanding community involvement, he has developed a career defined by broad legal experience, professional leadership, and service to the communities in which he practices.

Mr. Amoni has been practicing law since 1977, is a member of the Illinois State Bar and Federal Trial Bar. Mr. Amoni has a Top 100 Illinois Trial Attorneys rating (American Trial Attorneys Association). Mr. Amoni has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer, and is an associate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has served on the Civil Practice and Tort Law Committees of the Illinois State Bar and the Civil Practice Committee of the Kane County Bar Association. Mr. Amoni has attended Allerton Civil Practice Conferences and the Illinois Supreme Court "Future of the Courts of Illinois" Conference. He has been a frequent lecturer on various continuing legal education seminars involving torts and civil practice. Mr. Amoni has a BA from the University of Illinois, 1973; and a J.D. with honors from Chicago Kent College of Law, 1977.

Richard C. Slocum is a practicing lawyer in the state of Illinois handling estate matters.