Testimonials

I highly recommend Michael Murphy. Going through a divorce is difficult enough, and as a father, one of my biggest concerns was making sure I was treated fairly and that my relationship with my children was protected. Michael was knowledgeable, straightforward, professional, and genuinely fought for a fair outcome. He understands the challenges fathers can face in Illinois family court and made sure my voice was heard throughout the process.
I’m extremely grateful for Michael’s guidance and representation during one of the most difficult periods of my life. If you’re a father going through a divorce or custody situation and looking for an attorney who will advocate for you while keeping the focus on what is fair and best for your children, I would absolutely recommend Michael Murphy. Five stars and a sincere thank you, Mike.

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!

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.

Great and knowledgeable attorneys

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!!!

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Tony Sammarco and his team were wonderful to work with. He always had my best interests in mind and made me feel at ease about the whole divorce process. I'm so grateful to have had him in my corner!

Highly skilled and professional, all of the staff I encountered or communicated with were pleasant, courteous and understanding; while at the same time hard working, efficient and thorough. I can't imagine a better legal group or a better attorney firm to have fit my needs.

Amazing firm! I would and have recommended to others. They walked me through the whole thing so I would understand and not have to go through unnecessary Anxiety and stress.

Professional and knowledgeable with the necessary experience for successful outcomes

I chose Stogsdill Law Firm based on a strong reputation and all of my expectations were exceeded. Brett Williamson is my divorce attorney and I am completely satisfied. He is a skilled litigator, to the point, and gives level headed advice that never wasted my time or my money. He saw me through a contentious divorce that went to trial, was appealed, and in both circumstances we won. He guided me through a difficult custody issue to my satisfaction and crafted a strategy he knows is in the best interest of my family and one that will win. I went into this divorce thinking it would be smooth and that I wouldn't need such a skilled firm. I am so thankful I went with the best when things turned for the worst.

Immediately after my divorce my ex-spouse refused to comply with court orders and left the country. I sought help with enforcing the judgment and was fortunate in meeting Justin Smit. Since hiring Justin Smit to represent me, and despite several convoluted and complex financial issues, he has successfully collected valuable property, a large amount of assets and unpaid alimony. His firm's staff is courteous and responsive, and I'm extremely grateful for Justin Smit's integrity, professionalism and outstanding, cost-effective service.

Fantastic service

Great representation

I am pleased with my attorney at Stogsdill When you net it out he saved me far more $$$ than the fees they charged to handle my case. Unfortunately this was not my first rodeo and I've had some ringside seats with divorces of friends, in-laws and out-laws. My first atty from many years ago was good. My atty from Stogsdill seemed to be far smarter and a better "tactician" shall we say. I never felt he prolonged the case to get more billable hours.I have some cognitive issues. Brian was very patient with me, made sure that I understood what he was doing and why. He very patiently listened to what I felt I needed in the settlement and he clearly explained what I was entitled to by the law and what I could expect to finish with. I truly felt like I had a partner in the battle and yes, by definition divorce is a battle. In my experience the "amicable divorce" is a myth. In my case, Brian was a great war time consiliere. (go watch The Godfather)Another thing that sometimes gets overlooked is that Stogsdill has a great staff. They treat you respectfully. They are well coordinated and on top of your case. Just really nice folks to do business with.We finished up my case a month or so ago. However as these things often go my ex has not yet satisfied her taste for blood. Like Michael Corleone said in Godfather III; "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in." So be prepared, forge a good relationship with your atty. You're going to need him/her for the long haul. My atty certainly did his part in forging that partnership.Your mileage may vary.