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Po Box 259, Dekalb, IL, 60115-0259, US
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About
Diane E. Elliott is the founder of the Law Office of Diane E. Elliott and a dedicated adoption attorney serving clients in DeKalb, Illinois, and the surrounding communities. With a practice focused exclusively on adoption law, she provides knowledgeable guidance to individuals and families navigating one of life’s most meaningful legal processes. Her work reflects a deep understanding of the legal and emotional aspects of adoption, and she is committed to helping clients move forward with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind. Throughout her extensive legal career, Ms. Elliott has built a reputation for providing thoughtful, client-focused representation. She understands that adoption matters often involve sensitive family circumstances and important long-term decisions, and she approaches each case with professionalism, attention to detail, and compassion. Whether assisting with a private adoption or another adoption-related legal matter, she works to ensure that clients understand their options and feel supported at every stage of the process. At the Law Office of Diane E. Elliott, clients can expect personalized service from an attorney who values clear communication and practical solutions. Ms. Elliott is committed to helping families achieve secure legal outcomes while making the adoption process as smooth and efficient as possible. Her longstanding dedication to adoption law makes her a trusted resource for those seeking experienced legal counsel in DeKalb, IL.
About Adoption Law
Adoption attorneys guide families through the legal process of adopting a child. They handle all legal requirements to create new family bonds. Common matters include domestic adoption, international adoption, stepparent adoption, foster care adoption.
Credentials
Education
2005 Northern Illinois University College of Law Juris Doctor 2003 University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Advanced Certificate 1987 University of Illinois College of Law Master of Library and Information Science 1980 University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign B.S.
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2005 Writing Contest - Second Place Winner, DuPage County Bar Association
Publications
2006 The Illinois School Board Journal "Filling a Vacancy on the School Board- Who Has the Authority?" 2006 Ottosen, Britz, Kelly, Cooper & Gilbert, Ltd. Legal Insights for School Districts "Preparing Your District for Possible Avian Influenza Crisis" 2005 DCBA Brief "Collegiate Team Prayer and the First Amendment" 2004 The Challenge - ISBA Section Newsletter of the Standing Committee on Minority and Women Law Participants "Relocation in Custody and Divorce: Giving Weight to the Best Interests of the Custodial Parent in Alignment with the Best Interests of the Child"
Associations
2014 - Present Alumni Council, Northern Illinois University Member 2013 - Present Kane County Bar Association Member 2010 - Present National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Member 2007 - Present DeKalb County Bar Association Member 2005 - Present Illinois State Bar Association Member
Speaking
2016 Autism Parent Support Group "Due Process Issues for Special Needs Families" 2015 Northern Illinois University, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Speech/Language Pathology "Special Education Law - An Overview for Speech/Language Practitioners"
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Updated: Aug 27, 2026