James W. Hanauer

Don't believe any of the reviews. This attorney was referred to me though Dupage Legal Aid. He was supposed to be a no retainer. When I met with him, he told me if I don't give him $500 immediately, he won't help me. " Write me a check for $500 right now or I won't write the motion for you" were his exact words. I lost my child. You're a d*ck. He preys on people stuck in difficult situations though Dupage Legal Aid. Real Sal Goodman, in real life

Mr Hanauer is a genuine person and thorough attorney. He helped me with a relatively simple matter in court. He took the time to understand the situation and in court he was very professional and effectively presented a winning case. He turned an uneasy and unusual situation into a success story for me. He was very clear about fees and what to expect. Thank you.

The first review is an understatement. This attorney will submit documents without your knowledge and approves them in hopes you don't figure it out until the time requirements have expired to object. He signed off on my JPA without my approval. I found out 28 days later and had only 30 days to file a petition to void my whole divorce agreement. I made it in two days, new court date set...guess who never showed up. Judge dismissed my whole divorce agreement and I had to hire another law firm to clean up his deception and redo my divorce agreement, costing me double. Now over 10 years later another issue he created and never formally documented is causing IRS issue…what more can I say. Cheaper to pay the ex then use this guy..

Mr. Hanauer is very professional and effective in court. He knows the law extremely well, is respectful to all parties involved, and very affordable.