Press Releases

Kane County Family Law Firm, Goostree Law Group, Named Best Law Firm

Goostree Law Group is excited to announce that it has been recognized by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report as a Best Law Firm of 2023. Being included in this elite and exclusive group is a substantial professional honor. Only a very small percentage of law firms are honored in this fashion. Every attorney in the firm has worked hard and worked smart to achieve this level of recognition.

Best Lawyers is a highly reputable professional organization dedicated to identifying and recognizing the top attorneys and law firms. The organization partners with U.S. News and World Report to establish a database of the most elite legal advocates in each geographic region and practice area. Goostree Law Group’s outstanding work in divorce and family law has earned it a high ranking on the Best Law Firms list.

Best Law Firm rankings are determined carefully, by evaluating a combination of peer recommendations, client results, and an independent professional evaluation. The firm has a long history of achieving outstanding results for its family law clients, drawing on its decades of collective advocacy experience to develop customized legal strategies in each individual case.

Read more ...

Retired Judge Robert B. Spence Joins Goostree Law Group

ST CHARLES, ILL. (PRWEB) JULY 12, 2021

Judge Spence brings decades of experience in Illinois courts and a unique insight into the legal issues affecting family law and criminal cases, ensuring that the firm’s clients will be able to find effective solutions to their legal needs.

Attorney Tricia Goostree is proud to announce that Judge Robert B. Spence will be joining Goostree Law Group as Of Counsel. Judge Spence is highly dedicated to helping families find solutions in difficult circumstances. His vast experience hearing family law cases provides him with a strong understanding of the ins and outs of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and other laws that affect divorce, child custody, and family-related issues. His years of experience as a former prosecutor can ensure that clients will be able to approach criminal defense cases successfully.

Robert Spence has multiple decades of experience prosecuting and presiding over cases in Illinois courts. He served as a judge in the Circuit Court of Kane County from 2001 to 2019, including several years in the Family Division, where he presided over more than 5,000 divorce cases. In 2011, he was elected Chief Judge, and during his time overseeing the Kane County court system, he worked to improve efficiency in court procedures, including streamlining the process for obtaining Orders of Protection in domestic violence cases. In 2012, he was appointed to the Appellate Court in the Second District of Illinois, and during his seven years as an appellate judge, he authored hundreds of opinions in court cases involving family law and other civil and criminal matters.

Read more ...

Chicago-Area Family Law Attorney Olivia C. Voleta Joins Goostree Law Group

Goostree Law Group welcomes the newest member of our legal team, Attorney Olivia C. Voleta. Her strong courtroom skills and extensive knowledge of Illinois family law make her the perfect fit for Goostree Law Group. Attorney Voleta’s dedication to helping families through what is often the most difficult time in their lives cannot be matched. Her compassion for families going through these emotionally challenging situations reflects genuine care and concern for each and every client she serves.

Our firm believes that Attorney Voleta’s commitment to helping families work through divorces and other family law matters, combined with her wealth of experience and prestigious education, makes her an excellent addition to our firm. Clients represented by Attorney Voleta can expect to be treated with respect and compassion while their cases are handled with a high level of legal skill. She is committed to securing the best possible divorce terms or custody arrangement for any client she takes on.

There is no family law concern Attorney Voleta is not prepared for. In amicable divorce cases, she serves as a skillful negotiator. In more contentious cases, her talent for courtroom representation truly shines. Always diligent, and always thinking ahead, Attorney Voleta will be prepared for any challenge that may come up throughout the course of her representation. She listens with care to all of her client’s concerns and tailors her representation to focus on each individual client’s needs and wants.

Read more ...

Family Law Attorney Alyssa Smith Joins Goostree Law Group

ST. CHARLES, ILL. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2021

This addition to the law firm’s team demonstrates a commitment to helping clients successfully resolve family law issues, including those involving child custody, divorce, and domestic violence.

Attorney Tricia Goostree is pleased to announce that Attorney Alyssa D. Smith has joined Goostree Law Group, P.C. as an associate attorney. With Alyssa’s dedication to helping families during some of the most difficult times of their lives, she will provide valuable help for the firm’s clients as they address concerns related to family law.

Alyssa Smith graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law in 2018. While studying for her law degree, she focused on taking courses to prepare her for a career as a family law attorney, studying topics such as children and the law, mediation, client counseling, and conflict resolution. She worked as an intern at Prairie State Legal Services in McHenry, Illinois, focusing on assisting low-income members of the community with divorce cases and helping them apply for Orders of Protection in cases involving domestic violence. She participated in the University of Missouri Family Violence Clinic, where she worked with clients in cases involving domestic violence and family law. With four years of family law practice at the time she was admitted to the bar, she has been able to provide dedicated representation for clients, helping them navigate the emotional process of addressing divorce and child-related issues.

Read more ...

St. Charles Family Law Firm Named Best Law Firm for 2022

Goostree Law Group, a Kane County family law firm, is honored to announce that U.S. News has recognized the practice as a 2022 Best Law Firm. This award is granted to highly respected law firms that have earned the recognition of their colleagues and peers, and it demonstrates that the firm can provide high quality legal help in family law cases for clients throughout the Kane County area. The attorneys of Goostree Law Group believe in utilizing their excellent negotiating and litgiating skills to protect the rights and reach the objectives of each of their clients.

The legal team at Goostree Law Group provides strategic and knowledgeable representation to individuals facing matters including divorce, parenting time and parental responsibilites, asset distribution, paternity, domestic violence, and several others. Founding attorney Tricia Goostree, who has been recognized as a Best Lawyer since 2019, prioritizes consistent and transparent communication with her clients and makes sure to keep them informed throughout the entire legal process.

The Best Law Firm award for 2022 is one of many accolades Goostree Law Group has received. Attorney Tricia Goostree has been recognized on numerous occasions throughout her legal career. She has been selected as an Elite Lawyer, Best Lawyer, Super Lawyer, Rising Star, and Illinois Leading Lawyer. Additionally, Tricia Goostree continues to exhibit her commitment and leadership through her involvement in the Kane County Bar Association as well as the DuPage County Bar Association.

Read more ...