Brad M. Swearingen

I have been practicing law for 38 years in Kane, Kendall, and DuPage counties. My practice is primarily family law. I and I alone will handle your case. You will not be passed over to someone else in the firm. I am your advisor, and I will keep you informed and advise you as to what the law is, what your options are, and what I believe we should do in your best interests. Together we will make decisions regarding your case and future.

I have been licensed to practice in Illinois since 1979. I am a certified mediator and a court-appointed Guardian-ad-litem in Kane and Kendall Counties. I am a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Kane County Bar Association, of which I was chairman of the Family Law Committee. I am a presenter at Kane County Family Law Seminars, where I share my expertise with fellow lawyers, as well as a presenter at Guardian-ad-litem seminars.

I received my Bachelor of Science degree from Western Illinois University and my J.D. degree from Southern Illinois University. I began my career as a prosecutor in the Kane County State's Attorney's Office, where I prosecuted major felonies.

Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 1979

Practice Areas

• Family Law
• Court-Appointed Guardian ad Litem
• Court-Appointed Mediator
• Mediator appointed per Parties' Parenting Plans or chosen by Parties

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Kane County Bar Association
• Former Chairman of Family Law Committee (2003-2005)
• Kendall County Bar Association

Honors and Awards

• 10 Best Lawyers, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2017-2018
• Lead Counsel Rated, Family Law, 2018
• AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2017
• 2005 Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year, Kane County
• 10.0 Rating, Avvo

Published Works

• Frequent Speaker at Guardian ad Litem Seminars
• Frequent Speaker at Kane County Bar Association Seminars:
• Spring 2017 – Changes in the Child Support Statute (effective 7/1/17)
• Fall 2015 – Changes in the Maintenance (Alimony) Statute (effective 1/1/16)
• 2014 – Case Law Updates – Mental Health Act; Fees; Custody/Guardianship; Visitation in Paternity Cases
• 2014 – Bankruptcy Seminar – 503(g) Trusts and Mendiola
• 2013 – 750 ILCS 5/607, Best Interests of Child in Establishing Parent/Child Relationship and Paying Support
• 2012 – GAL Seminar, Presenting Evidence and Preparing Exhibits for Trial
• 2008 – Privilege/5th Amendment Rights

Education

• Southern Illinois University School of Law (1979)
• Western Illinois University (1976)

Legal Experience

• Former Kane County Assistant State's Attorney, 1979-1981