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Every Important Legal Decision Begins with Understanding Your Options.
Whether you're considering divorce, navigating a parenting dispute, responding to a court filing, exploring mediation, or simply trying to understand your rights, the decisions you make today can have lasting consequences. You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
During your consultation, we'll discuss your circumstances, identify the legal issues involved, answer your questions, and develop a thoughtful strategy tailored to your goals.
Choose the option below that best fits your needs.
Areas Served
Pardo Legal Services proudly serves individuals and families throughout Illinois including matters in:
Kane County
DuPage County
Cook County
Kendall County
Madison County
Will County
DeKalb County
McHenry County
Lake County
Grundy County
Representation in additional counties may be available depending on the nature of the matter.
Virtual Consultations are available throughout Illinois.
Legal Strategy Consultation
For Individuals seeking legal guidance regarding divorce, parenting matters, post-decree issues, mediation, prenuptial agreements, civil litigation, real estate matters, or other legal concerns.
During your consultation, we will:
Discuss your circumstances and immediate concerns
Identify the legal issues involved
Review your available options
Answer your initial questions
Develop a practical strategy for moving forward
If you choose to retain the firm within 30 days of your consultation, your consultation fee will be credited toward your initial retainer.
To Schedule Call or Text 601-215-8707
Complimentary Legal Fit Call
15 Minutes | Complimentary |Limited Availability
Not Quite Ready to Schedule a Consultation
A complimentary Fit Call offers an opportunity to discuss the nature of your matter and learn about the services I provide.
These call are intended to:
Discuss the nature of your legal issue
Determine whether I’m the right fit for you
Explain the next steps would look like moving forward.
Legal advise is not given on Fit Calls
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What to Expect
Schedule
Choose the option that best fits your needs and schedule directly or submit an inquiry.
Confirmation
You'll receive confirmation, appointment details, and any intake forms needed before we meet.
Consultation
We'll discuss your situation, answer your questions, explain your options, and identify practical next steps tailored to your goals.
Retaining Me
If we're a good fit, I'll explain what representation or services would look like and provide clear expectations regarding the process, communication, and fees.
Important Information
Submitting an inquiry, sending an email, attending an educational workshop, or scheduling a complimentary Fit Call does not create an attorney-client or therapist-client relationship.
An Attorney-client relationship begins only after any necessary conflict review has been completed and a written engagement agreement has been signed.
Please do not send confidential or time-sensitive information until representation has been established.
Investment
Hiring an attorney is an important investment, and i believe you deserve transparency from the very beginning.
Every case is unique, so the information below reflects typical starting retainers. During your consultation, we will discuss your specific circumstances, legal goals and the anticipated scope of representation so you have a clear understanding of what to expect.
Typical Starting Retainers
Uncontested & Cooperative Matters
Beginning at $2600.00
For uncontested divorces and other matters where the parties are working toward resolution with limited court involvement or conflict.
Contested Matters & Litigation
Beginning at $4400.00
For contested divorces, parenting disputes, post-decree litigation, emergency matters, and cases requiring significant negotiation or court appearances.
Flat-Fee Services
Certain legal matters may be appropriate for flat-fee pricing providing greater predictability and eliminating uncertainty about costs.
Flat-fee arrangements are available on a case-by case basis depending on the nature and complexity of the matter.