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William J. Stogsdill | Attorney

William J. Stogsdill

William J. Stogsdill

The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C.

Divorce & Family Law, Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Mediation, Collaborative Law, Adoption, Paternity, Appeals, Criminal Representation, Alimony / Maintenance, Distribution of Marital Property, Dissipation of Assets, Retirement Plans, IRAs, QDROs, High Net Worth Divorce, Allocation of Parental Responsibilities, Child Visitation (Parenting Time), Child Relocation or Removal, Grandparent Visitation, Non Payment of Child Support, Civil Unions, Domestic Violence, Orders of Protection & Restraining Orders, Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

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Main Office

1776 S. Naperville Road
Building B, Suite 202
Wheaton, IL 60189

Office Hours

Monday - Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Other Locations

From our office in Wheaton, Illinois we serve clients throughout DuPage County, Cook County, Kane County, DeKalb County, Kendall County and Will County including the communities of Naperville, Lisle, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Warrenville, Winfield, West Chicago, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Lombard, Woodridge, Darien, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Westmont, Addison, Roselle, North Aurora, Geneva, St. Charles, Bolingbrook, Batavia, Joliet, DeKalb, Sycamore, Yorkville and Oswego.

The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C.

About William

William J. Stogsdill is the founder and managing member of The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C, a ten-attorney firm, concentrating in domestic relations law, located in Wheaton, Illinois. William earned his Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School in 1974 and was admitted to the Bar on October 1, 1974. William was also licensed to practice in the Northern District Federal Court since 1974 and licensed to practice in the United States Supreme Court in 1980.

To schedule a consultation with Attorney Stogsdill, visit his website, or call 630-462-9500.

After Hour New Client Telephone Number: 630-690-6077

To schedule a consultation, call 630-462-9500.

After Hour New Client Telephone Number: 630-690-6077

Experience

Partner

The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C.

1984 - Current

Wheaton, Illinois

Special Assistant State's Attorney

1989

DuPage County, Illinois

Partner

Kowalczyk & Stogsdill, Ltd.

1976 - 1984

Assistant State's Attorney

1973 - 1976

DuPage County, Illinois

Admission

Verified United States Supreme Court

1980

Verified Illinois

1974

Verified U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois

1974

Education

Winconsin State University

B.A.

1971

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • -DuPage County Bar Association, Member
  • -DuPage County Bar Association, Ad Hoc Rules Committee, Member
  • DuPage County Bar Association, Matrimonial Law Committee, Chairman,
    1982 - 1983
  • DuPage County Bar Association, Matrimonial Law Committee, Co-Chairman,
    1983 - 1984
  • DuPage County Bar Association, Matrimonial Law Committee, Chairman,
    1987 - 1989
  • DuPage County Bar Association, Matrimonial Law Committee, Vice-Chairman,
    1997 - 1998
  • DuPage County Bar Association, Matrimonial Law Committee, Chairman,
    1998 - 1999
  • DuPage County Bar Association, Legal Education Committee, Vice-Chairman,
    1999 - 2000
  • DuPage County Bar Association, Legal Education Committee, Co-Chairman,
    2000 - 2002
  • -Illinois State Bar Association, Member
  • Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section Council, ,
    1989 - 1993 / 1995 - 2003
  • Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section Council, Lobbyist,
    1993 - 1994
  • Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section Council, SubCommittee Chairman or Co-Chairman for Pension Law,
    1991 - 2003
  • Illinois State Bar Association, Employee Benefits Section Council, , , and
    2000 - 2001 / 2001 - 2002 / 2002 - 2003
  • -American Bar Association, Member
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater School of Business and Economics Advisory Council, Member,
    1993 - 2007
Honors / Awards
  • DuPage County Bar Association Outstanding Service Award for Pro Bono Legal Services
    1986
  • DuPage County Bar Association Pro Bono Attorney Service Award
    2012

Notable Work

Publications

-"Limitation of Factors Constituting a Substantial Change in Circumstances Justifying a Modification"


-"The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act"


-"Modification of Custody Judgments Under the Illinois Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act"

Present


-"Highlights of Procedure for Withholding of Income to Secure Payment of Support, Section 706.1"


-"Allocations of Child Dependency Exemptions"


-Co-author, "Discharge in Bankruptcy of Hold Harmless Provisions, In Rethe Marriage of Lytle"


-Author, Chapter 23 of the Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Handbook edition, "A Division of Retirement Benefits in Domestic Relations Proceedings"

1995


-Co-authored with his son Chapter 17 of the Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Handbook edition, "A Division of Retirement Benefits in Dissolution Proceedings"

2011

Additional Info

Founded 1984

The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. Highlights

Divorce & Family Law, Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Mediation; Appeals; Collaborative Law; Criminal Representation; Alimony / Maintenance; Distribution of Marital Property; Dissipation of Assets; Retirement Plans; IRAs; QDROs; High Net Worth Divorce; Allocation of Parental Responsibilities; Child Visitation (Parenting Time); Child Relocation or Removal; Grandparent Visitation; Non Payment of Child Support; Adoption; Civil Unions; Domestic Violence; Orders of Protection & Restraining Orders; Paternity; Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Firm Size: 10 Attorneys
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English
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