Matthew Shaw

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Shaw Family Law P.C.

Experience: 37 years

Divorce and Family Law

Elite Lawyer Award - Divorce & Family Law, Leading West Suburban Lawyers and 2 others

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Mr. Shaw attended the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and graduated from Illinois College, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1983. He continued his education at the Northern Illinois University College of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctorate Degree in 1986, and became a Licensed Attorney in Illinois on November 6, 1986.

Having previously practiced in general and family law practices, and having served as the Child Support Attorney for Kane County Circuit Court Clerk from 1987-1995,
Mr. Shaw opened his own law practice concentrating in family law in 1991. In 2000 he co-founded the law firm of Shaw, Jacobs & Associates, P.C., St. Charles, Illinois, which concentrates its practice in family law, including dissolution of marriage, financial issues and custody litigation.

Mr. Shaw has been a legal Author and Lecturer for many years, and has served on family law committees including, the ISBA Family Law Section Council (having first served in 1991). He has authored and published articles in the ISBA Family Law newsletter and authored the first chapter of the Illinois Family Law Handbook. He has presented at family law seminars throughout the country.

On behalf of the ISBA Family Law Section Council Custody subcommittee, he
testified in Springfield before Illinois Supreme Court Custody Committee regarding proposed custody legislation on March 28, 2003.

Having a proven track record of success representing men, women and children in Illinois courts, Mr. Shaw has extensive court and trial experience. He has also served as a Mediator and Guardian ad Litem in Family Law cases, and has resolved numerous cases outside of court.

He has been interviewed on family law topics on both television and radio, and has volunteered his time at divorce support groups. Mr. Shaw is continues to serve as an attorney presenter at KIDS (Kids in a Divorcing Society) family court program for parents (1993- present), and is currently the Chair of the Kane County Family Law Committee. He and his firm also support various legal service groups that serve those in need.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Illinois

Professional Experience

2016 - Current

Shaw Family Law P.C.

1991 - 2000

Shaw, Jacobs, Goosetree & Assciates, P.C.

Attorney - Partner

1987 - 1995

Kane County Circuit Court Clerks office

Child Support Attorney

Education

1983 - 1986

Northern Illinois University

J.D.

Northern Illinois University

J.D. (1986)

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Illinois College

B.A. (1983)

Awards

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Elite Lawyer Award - Divorce & Family Law

Elite Lawyer

year - Matthew Shaw

Leading West Suburban Lawyers

Leading Lawyers Network

Matthew Shaw

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Martindale-Hubbell

10.0 Superb Rating

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Shaw Family Law, P.C. 555 South Randall Road Suite 105 Saint Charles IL 60174 Telephone: (630) 206-3300

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Matthew Shaw Shaw Family Law P.C.

Experience: 37 years

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Phone: (630) 206-3300

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

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Guardian Ad Litem

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Mediator

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