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Contact
Email
info@cieslabeeler.com
Phone
847-796-6319
Address
Winnetka, IL, 60093, US
Professional
About
Kathryn Ciesla is a seasoned attorney with 28 years of experience, specializing in family law and estate planning at Ciesla Beeler, LLC in Winnetka, Illinois. She is dedicated to providing compassionate and strategic legal guidance in areas such as adoption, divorce litigation, child custody, and domestic violence. Kathryn's extensive practice also encompasses high net worth divorce, LGBTQ representation, and mediation, ensuring her clients receive comprehensive support tailored to their unique circumstances. With a Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School and advanced training in divorce mediation from Northwestern University, Kathryn combines her academic background with practical experience to navigate complex legal matters. Her areas of expertise include collaborative divorce, child advocacy, guardianship, and the intricacies of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Kathryn is committed to her clients, prioritizing their needs while striving for equitable solutions in every case. She understands the emotional and financial challenges that accompany family law issues and works diligently to empower her clients throughout the legal process. Serving the greater Chicago area, Kathryn is dedicated to making a positive impact in her community, offering her expertise to individuals and families in need of legal assistance. Her unwavering commitment to client advocacy and her extensive knowledge make her a trusted partner in navigating life's most significant transitions.
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
The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 1996 | Juris Doctor | Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts | The College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, Minnesota, 1993 | B.A., Bachelor of Arts | Major: English | Northwestern University, School of Continuing Studies, Divorce Mediation Skills Training, Evantson, Illinois | University of Illinois, Institute of Government and Public Affairs, Leadership Academy, Champaign Urbana, Illinois
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
United States Supreme Court Bar, 2005 | Illinois, 2014 | Northern District of Illinois Federal Trial Bar, 2014 | Northern District of Illinois Federal Bar, 1997 | Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, 2009 | Lake County Bar Association (2014-Present), 1997 | State of Illinois Bar, 1997 | United States Tax Court, 2007 | Illinois State Bar Association (1996-Present)
Associations
American Bar Association, 1996 - Present | Illinois State Bar Association, 1996 - Present | North Suburban Bar Association | Lake County Bar Association
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Updated: Jul 30, 2026