Strauss, Michael S.

Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC
1512 Artaius Parkway, Suite 300
Libertyville, IL 60048
Phone: 847-213-9065 / 888-361-4745
Fax: (847) 680-5459
Contact Us
http://www.familylawyeril.comSummary
Current Employment Position(s)
Partner
Lawyer Overview
Mr. Strauss joined the Law Office of Gary L. Schlesinger in March, 2006, and he became a partner on September 1, 2010, when Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC, was formed. Michael has practiced only family law since being admitted to the Illinois Bar. He has handled family law cases in seven counties in the state of Illinois.
On October 9, 2006, and February 12, 2007, Michael Strauss completed 16 hours of training to be certified as a child representative and guardian ad litem in custody and adoption cases. He is now certified to serve in those capacities in the 16th, 18th, and 19th judicial circuits in Illinois.
Michael has been chosen by the incoming president of the Lake County Illinois Bar Association to be one of two co-editors of the monthly publication, The Docket. The appointment is for the year beginning July 1, 2009.
Mr. Strauss was elected to the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly for a three-year term.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Adoption
- Divorce
- Separation
- Premarital Agreements
- Paternity
- Custody & Support
- Juvenile Cases
West Practice Categories
Family Law, Adoption, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2004
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2005
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Lake County Bar Association, 2006 - Present (Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Member)
- Kane County Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Member)
- University of Illinois College of Law Alumni Association, 2004 - Present (Member)
Honors and Awards
- Recipient, F. Dennis Franz f/k/a Russell Bundeson Award presented by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and given to the top law student dedicated to the field of Family Law, 2004
- Dean's List, 2003
Past Employment Positions
- Shaw, Jacobs & Associates, P.C, Associate, 2004 - 2006
Education
- University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, Illinois,
2004
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - University of Illinois, Champaign, IL,
1999
B.S., Bachelor of Science in Human Resources and Family Studies
Fraternities/Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
- Zeta Beta Tau
Office Information
Address
1512 Artaius Parkway, Suite 300
Libertyville, IL 60048
Phones
847-213-9065
888-361-4745
Faxes
(847) 680-5459



