Sterling Lawyers, LLC

Sterling Lawyers, LLC is a family law and divorce firm serving communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. The firm is built around an exclusive focus on family law and an emphasis on client experience.

Exclusive focus on family law

• The firm concentrates its practice solely on family law matters, including divorce and child custody.
• This narrow focus is intended to deepen knowledge of family law and improve representation in areas such as alimony, child support, property division, paternity, and related issues.

Fixed-fee, client-centered model

• Sterling Lawyers uses a fixed-fee billing model rather than hourly billing.
• The aim is to provide cost certainty and reduce the anxiety that can come with unpredictable hourly fees.
• If the firm cannot serve a client with cost certainty, it does not offer the service.

Communication and client feedback

• The firm places strong emphasis on communication, aiming to keep clients informed and involved in major decisions throughout their cases.
• Team members are expected to return client calls and emails promptly.
• Sterling Lawyers actively surveys clients and asks for feedback in order to improve its services and internal systems.

Team and collaborative approach

• The team includes family law attorneys, collaborative law practitioners, and trained mediators.
• Attorneys leverage relationships with court officials, guardians, therapists, appraisers, and other professionals as appropriate in family law matters.
• The firm uses a collaborative, team-based approach to strategy and case planning.

Use of technology and resources

• Sterling Lawyers invests in technology and new media to provide information in formats that are easier for clients to use.
• The website offers tools and resources such as educational articles and calculators specific to divorce and family law.

Overall, the firm describes its mission as empowering family law clients and providing a high level of guidance and support through significant life transitions.

Sterling Lawyers, LLC focuses exclusively on family law matters.

Core practice areas

The Evanston office and the wider firm handle a range of divorce and family law issues, including:

• Divorce mediation
• Collaborative divorce
• Uncontested divorce
• Contested divorce
• Child custody
• Child support
• Alimony (spousal support)
• Property division
• Paternity
• Military divorce

Case paths in Illinois family law

Sterling Lawyers describes several common paths a case may follow in Illinois:

• Uncontested – cases with no conflict, where you mainly need help with the court aspect of the case.
• Mediated – low-conflict cases where an attorney helps you reach agreement on all issues.
• Contested – high-conflict cases where you and the other party do not agree or cannot work together.

These options, together with different pricing tiers, allow the firm to tailor services to the level of conflict and support needed in each situation.

Pricing disclaimer

The pricing displayed represents general estimates. Actual pricing may vary based on your specific case details and requirements. For an accurate quote, please contact Sterling Lawyers for a personalized consultation.

Fixed-fee pricing overview

Sterling Lawyers, LLC uses a fixed-fee billing model for Illinois divorce and family law services. This means clients know how much it will cost from start to finish to resolve their legal issue, instead of being billed hourly.

The firm's flat-rate fee includes services such as research, communication, travel, and consultation time, so the focus stays on the outcome of the case rather than on billable hours.

Example Illinois pricing ranges from the website

The following ranges are examples published on the Illinois pricing page. They are general estimates only and do not replace a personalized quote.

| Service type | Pricing from site | Designed for / notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Doc Review and Recommendations | Starting at $2,630+ | Best when both parties agree on most separation issues; get help preparing the paperwork; ask questions at legally complex points; have peace of mind with your settlement. | | Amicable Process | Starting at $6,830+ | Most amicable process for long-term harmony; a neutral mediation attorney guides you from start to settlement; reduce conflict by deciding on property division and custody matters together; typically a fraction of contested divorce costs. | | Contested | $1,120/mo – $138,560 | Best for adversarial relationships; may be necessary if abuse, substance abuse, or violence is present; provides your personal negotiation and litigation team; critical when trust is an issue. | | Legal Coaching | $490 per session | Legal advocate coaching you through the process, including drafting initial divorce paperwork and advising on filing and proper service (via a 30-minute phone call), advice on proper service to your spouse, one attorney email response per week, one 30-minute phone call per month with an attorney, attorney review of court filings (submitted with the weekly email), access to Sterling online forms, unlimited access to all workshops, and specified discounts with partner counseling and financial professionals as well as limited scope services. | | Legal Team | $57,060 – $138,560 | Executive and high-asset representation that includes a dedicated attorney team (one partner and one senior associate), a dedicated paralegal, fixed-fee billing, all documents drafted for you, assistance with document gathering (including at your home or business), priority scheduling, unlimited phone calls, emails, text messages, and meetings, and access to partner counseling and financial professionals. |

For current pricing details tailored to your situation, the firm directs clients to schedule a consultation rather than relying solely on these ranges.

Sterling Lawyers, LLC is a family law and divorce firm serving clients in Evanston, throughout Cook County, and nearby communities in Illinois.

Office contact details

• Main consultation line (Illinois): (312) 757-8082
• Evanston office phone: (847) 920-7220
• Office address:

Sterling Lawyers, LLC 1603 Orrington Ave, Suite 661 Evanston, IL 60201

We focus exclusively on divorce and family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, property division, and related issues.

Service area

The Evanston office serves clients in Evanston, Cook County, and surrounding communities in Illinois.

Location, Directions, and Parking

Evanston Office

Office location

• Building address: 1603 Orrington Ave, Suite 661, Evanston, IL 60201
• Floor: Sixth floor of the 1603 Orrington Ave building
• Nearby landmark: Less than a mile from Northwestern University; the building is opposite Fountain Square.

Parking options

• Underground parking garage off Sherman Ave near the office.
• Street parking is also available near the building.

Directions to the Evanston office

From Evanston Beach

• Head northwest toward Lake Shore Blvd and continue onto Dempster St.
• Turn right onto Sherman Pl and pass by the Evanston police department.
• Take a slight right onto Orrington Ave; the law office building will be on the right, opposite Fountain Square.

From Evanston Hospital

• Turn onto Ridge Ave and pass by Subway (on the left in about a mile).
• Turn left onto Lake St, just past Alexander Park.
• Continue until Sherman Ave and then turn left, passing by Harper Park.
• Take a slight right onto Orrington Ave; the law office building will be on the right, opposite Fountain Square.

From Rogers Park

• Head north on N Clark St, passing Chicago Math and Science Academy and Touhy Park.
• Continue onto Chicago Ave for about 2 miles.
• Turn left onto Grove St after passing Raymond Park.
• Turn right on Sherman Ave and continue for a short distance until Orrington Ave.
• Take a slight right onto Orrington Ave; the law office building will be on the right, opposite Fountain Square.

Sterling Lawyers, LLC provides educational events and online tools to help individuals better understand divorce and family law issues, particularly in Illinois.

Divorce workshops and events

• The firm offers divorce workshops where experienced family law attorneys explain the divorce process and common issues.
• Workshops typically include a presentation and a question-and-answer session.
• Upcoming workshop dates and registration (RSVP) options are listed on the website.

Webinars and seminars

• For people who are not ready to schedule a consultation, the firm offers free webinars and seminars that cover family law topics.
• These events are designed to provide general education and help individuals understand their options.

Online tools and resources

Sterling Lawyers highlights several online resources on its website, including:

• Alimony (spousal support) calculator
• Child support calculator
• Divorce forms
• Parenting plan templates
• Property division worksheets
• Articles and FAQs on topics such as divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, and property division

These tools and resources are for general informational purposes only and do not replace personalized legal advice. For guidance tailored to a specific situation, the firm directs people to schedule a consultation with an attorney.

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