Shelley B. Ballard

Shelley B. Ballard P.C. | Shelley B. Ballard, P.C. • Chicago, IL

Adoption

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Contact

Phone

(312) 646-4397

Address

Chicago, IL, US

Professional

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.

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Credentials

Education

1987 Northwestern University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979 Vanderbilt University BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Recognition & Involvement

Publications

2006 Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Illinois Adoption Law

Associations

2015 - Present Midwest Adoption Center Director 1990 - Present American Academy of Adoption Attorneys Fellow 2003 - 2015 On Your Feet Foundation Director

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Updated: Jun 24, 2026