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St. Charles, IL Family Law Attorneys Recognized With Honors By Best Lawyers for 2027

Goostree Law Group is proud to announce that attorneys Tricia D. Goostree and Jeffrey D. Muntz have been named Best Lawyers for 2027 in the area of Family Law. This recognition speaks to the firm's respected reputation throughout Illinois, where Goostree Law Group prioritizes protecting clients through emotional and legally complex cases.

Attorney Tricia Goostree has been recognized by the Best Lawyers in America since 2019. She has practiced family law and domestic relations since 2002 and she is known as an experienced courtroom advocate who provides zealous representation and honest counsel for clients in need. Goostree has also remained active in the legal community, previously serving as Chair of the Kane County Bar Association's Admissions and Membership Committee. Her 10.0 Avvo rating further highlights her outstanding reputation with clients throughout her career.

Attorney Jeffrey D. Muntz brings more than 20 years of legal experience to his family law practice and is active in the Illinois State Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, and the Kane County Bar Association. Muntz has previously been named to the "Ones to Watch" list by Best Lawyers for multiple years in a row, and he has also been named to the "10 Best" list for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Before joining Goostree Law Group, Muntz worked at the State's Attorney's Office, and he is respected by opposing attorneys and judges alike for his professionalism and knowledge of the law.

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Kane County Family Law Attorney Named Super Lawyer for 2025

Goostree Law Group is honored to share that one of the firm’s attorneys have earned the distinction of Super Lawyers for 2025 for her work in family law throughout Illinois. Founding Attorney Tricia Goostree is honored to receive this recognition. She and the rest of the team at Goostree Law Group will strive to continue providing exceptional service to clients throughout Kane, DuPage, Kendall, and DeKalb Counties.

Tricia Goostree has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in the state of Illinois since 2016 for her devotion to helping Illinois families and her efforts throughout the legal community. From her offices in St. Charles and Wheaton, she handles family and domestic relations cases involving child custody, high-asset divorce, orders of protection, property division, and more. Since becoming a lawyer, Tricia has worked to provide compassionate and reliable representation to clients during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

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St. Charles, IL Family Law Attorney Honored With 2026 Super Lawyer Award

Goostree Law Group is proud to announce that Attorney Tricia D. Goostree has been named as a Super Lawyer for 2026, an honor reserved for outstanding lawyers who have been recognized for their legal accomplishments and service to the community. This honor underscores Attorney Goostree’s commitment to protecting her clients in highly contested, emotional family law matters.

Since 2002, Attorney Goostree has focused her practice exclusively on family law and domestic relations matters. Her experience spans a wide range of complex legal issues, including high-asset divorce, contested custody cases, maintenance disputes, and appellate work. Known for her dedication, integrity, and compassionate approach, she consistently advocates for her clients' best interests both in negotiations and in trial. Attorney Goostree is respected for her ability to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds and guide them through some of the most personal and difficult moments of their lives.

In addition to her legal practice, Attorney Goostree has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service by serving on the board of directors of Prairie State Legal Services for four years and offering pro bono legal services to those in need.

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St. Charles Family Law Firm Goostree Law Group Names $2,500 Scholarship Winner

Goostree Law Group, a Kane County family law and divorce law firm, offers a $2,500 award twice a year to students pursuing a college degree. Initially established in late 2022, the Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship has named Carleigh Lewaniak the fifth winner in the program’s history. Our law firm is honored to continue supporting such hard-working and deserving students.

Carleigh is pursuing her legal education at Chicago-Kent College of Law. After graduating, she hopes to pursue a career in family law. In her essay, Carleigh discussed how the tragedies she has faced throughout her life led her to the decision to join a field in which she can advocate for children and families. Carleigh is determined to utilize her legal knowledge to support and protect people in similar circumstances.

The Bright Futures Scholarship has awarded over $12,000 in scholarships to students throughout the United States. Goostree Law Group’s founding attorney, Tricia Goostree, created the scholarship program in hopes of providing financial relief to high-achieving students from low-income families. To qualify, a student must live in a home with an annual household income of less than $75,000, and they must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Applications are now open for the Spring 2025 award, and applicants are required to submit an essay of 500 to 1000 words by March 19, 2025.

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Kane County, IL Divorce Law Firm Recognized by Best Lawyers

Goostree Law Group is proud to share that we have received awards in recognition of our excellent counsel and representation. Best Lawyers has recognized Goostree Law Group as a Best Law Firm of 2026, and Attorney Tricia Goostree has been named as a Best Lawyer of 2026. This is an incredible honor only awarded to a small percentage of law firms and attorneys annually, and we are humbled by this high distinction.

Attorney Tricia Goostree has been recognized as a Best Lawyer since 2019 for her consistently superb advocacy for clients in family law cases. She has practiced family law and domestic relations for over 20 years, with extensive experience in both negotiation and litigation. She has also served the community by providing pro bono representation to clients in need and volunteering at the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Goostree Law Group is a renowned name in family law and divorce across Northern Illinois. In testimonials from past clients, we have been praised for our tireless advocacy, described in one review as “no-nonsense, tough trial attorneys.” Since our firm was established, we have received over 100 5-star reviews, a testament to the positive impact we have had on our local communities.

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