Jonathan Drake Steele
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My legal career began with foundational roles at Nadler, Pritikin & Mirabelli LLC and progressed to more advanced practice at Beermann LLP. I quickly rose from associate attorney to partner upon my admission to the Illinois Bar, marking a rapid rise and distinction in the legal community. I am recognized for my profound expertise in family law, and my skills have earned me continuous recognition from Illinois Super Lawyers magazine as a Rising Star—an accolade reserved for less than 2.5% of attorneys under 40 in the state, acknowledging outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. I have also been designated an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers magazine, a selective honor given to fewer than 2% of Illinois attorneys each year, which recognizes only those lawyers who are identified by their peers as the top lawyers in Illinois. Beyond the courtroom, I exhibit a commanding knowledge of the Illinois Supreme Court rules, the Rules of Civil Procedure, and a technical proficiency in legal practice that makes me exceptionally well-suited for managing complex legal challenges. My expertise includes advanced trial advocacy, an in-depth understanding of the rules of evidence, and specialized knowledge in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Domestic Violence Act, and the Stalking No Contact Order Act. I prioritize the privacy and security of my clients, integrating cutting-edge digital protection strategies to safeguard sensitive information—a vital asset in today’s interconnected world. Outside the courtroom, I am dedicated to community service, providing pro bono legal aid through JUF Community Legal Services and contributing to medical research initiatives as a board member of the Medical Research Junior Board Foundation at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. I am a proud member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and Chicago Bar Association. I serve as a board member for JUF Community Legal Services and the Medical Research Junior Board Foundation of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. I earned my J.D. from John Marshall in 2011, after graduating from Indiana University in 2007 with a BA. I was licensed in Illinois in 2012 and in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 2021.
About Child Custody Law
Child custody attorneys help parents establish and modify custody arrangements. They advocate for the best interests of children in custody disputes. Common matters include custody disputes, visitation rights, custody modifications, parenting plans.