Attorney Profile

 

Duane St. Pierre

Bar Admissions and Profession Affiliations:

United States Supreme Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Trial Bar, Northern District of Illinois
State of Illinois Supreme Court
Illinois State Bar Association
Cook County Bar Association
DuPage County Bar Association


Why Choose Duane St Pierre

Duane represents clients in the areas of small businesses, probate, trusts, estate, and family law matters where he litigates diverse and sophisticated property and family law issues at the trial and appellate levels.

Leaving the farmlands of Central Illinois, Duane graduated in 1973 from Southern Illinois University with Bachelor of Science Degrees in both Accounting and Finance. After a few years of practice as a Certified Public Accountant, Duane was awarded the Juris Doctor degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology-Chicago Kent College of Law. Duane is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, United States District Court Northern District of Illinois, and the United States Supreme Court.

Having received the coveted American Jurisprudence Award in Criminal Procedure while in law school, Duane pursued his interests in the field of forensic accounting and investigative techniques, surveillance, and security. Duane’s years of experience as a Licensed Private Detective has proven to be a very valuable asset often called upon and applied to resolve current client matters.

Because of his accounting and legal background and sensitivity toward the vulnerable and unprotected, Duane was often appointed Guardian ad litem by the Cook County Probate Judges to represent minor children, the elderly, and disabled persons.

Establishing his law firm in Palatine, Illinois, Duane represents clients in the areas of small businesses, probate, trusts, estate, and family law matters where he litigates diverse and sophisticated property and family law issues at the trial and appellate levels.

The firm primarily represents clients in Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Kane County and McHenry County.

Testimonials

"...I wanted to take a few minutes to let you know that I was extremely satisfied with all of your efforts in my divorce. I know for a fact that you put the pressure on them. And for all you hard work I applaud and thank you..."
M.B.
"...Thanks for everything yesterday! I really appreciate knowing you are there working to help me out. Just can't thank you enough for that support. As far as I am concerned you are already my "hero". Just want to make sure you know ho much I appreciate the good work you are doing to get me through this divorce...."
C.S.

"...You are an excellent coach and teacher...did I tell you that I think you are very patient too? All are good and important qualities which contribute to my continued opinion that you are a top notch lawyer.

Thanks for all your hard work. I want to make sure you know that I truly appreciate everything that you are doing for me."
C.
"...Duane is great. He Does what he says and tells it the way it is. He is not the attorney that tells you what you want to hear only to back track after the fact. If you are ready for the cold facts... he's your man..."
D.M.