Family Law FAQ’s

1. What types of legal matters does Tedone & Morton handle?

Tedone & Morton represents Illinois clients in divorce and family law, criminal defense, DUI and traffic matters, estate planning, wills and trusts, and residential and commercial real estate matters. The firm assists individuals and families from offices in Joliet and Plainfield, serving Will County and surrounding Illinois communities.

2. Why should I consider Tedone & Morton for a legal matter in Will County?

Tedone & Morton combines substantial Illinois legal experience with offices in Joliet and Plainfield and a personalized approach to representation. The firm handles matters involving family law, criminal defense, DUI, estate planning, and real estate. Its attorneys work to understand each client’s circumstances, explain the available options, and develop a strategy appropriate for the particular matter. No law firm can guarantee an outcome, but prospective clients can evaluate the firm’s relevant experience, attorney credentials, professional recognition, and client feedback.

3. What experience do Tedone & Morton’s attorneys have?

Tedone & Morton’s attorneys have experience representing clients in Illinois courts, trials, contested hearings, negotiations, mediation, appeals, and transactional matters. The firm’s website reports more than 100 years of combined legal experience. Attorney backgrounds include family law, criminal defense, DUI, real estate, estate planning, insurance defense, civil litigation, and service in the Will County Public Defender’s Office.

4. Have Tedone & Morton’s attorneys received professional awards and recognition?

Yes. Tedone & Morton attorneys have received recognition from legal and professional organizations. Listed honors include Elite Lawyer recognition, client-satisfaction awards from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, American Jurist Institute Top 10 recognition, Avvo honors, and DUI-defense recognition. Barbara Morton has also been profiled as a Featured Attorney by the Will County Bar Association.

Awards are based on each issuing organization’s criteria and do not guarantee a particular legal outcome. The firm’s attorney-profile and awards pages should identify each recipient, issuing organization, and year.

5. What makes Tedone & Morton different from a larger law firm?

Tedone & Morton emphasizes personal attention and meaningful attorney involvement throughout each case. Instead of applying the same solution to every matter, its attorneys work to understand the client’s circumstances, priorities, and concerns before recommending a course of action. Clients have access to a local legal team with offices in both Joliet and Plainfield and experience across several frequently connected areas of Illinois law.