About Joel DeGrazia

Joel DeGrazia is a founding partner of DeGrazia Law, LLC. He received his JD from Northern Illinois University in 1982. Joel previously worked for the Cook County State’s Attorney where he made his reputation known within the legal community. He is also an active member of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and the Illinois Bar Association. He has since worked very hard to become a highly trusted family lawyer in Cook County, IL, and surrounding areas.

Drawing on over 35 years of experience in litigating and negotiating multifaceted family law cases, Attorney Joel Degrazia is well-prepared to help clients navigate the process and achieve their objectives.. He understands the financial and emotional difficulties his clients face. As such, he works personally with each one toward the most cost-effective and fair resolutions for his or her case.

Mr. DeGrazia is experienced in all areas of matrimonial law, including child custody, division of assets, maintenance, and child support, tracing of financial claims, financial discovery, post-decree custody and support issues, and the drafting of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. He has litigated cases in Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, and DuPage counties.

Joel DeGrazia also handles criminal cases that range from traffic offenses to serious felonies. Joel has successfully defended thousands of criminal cases where he fought for his client’s rights and helped them to receive the best outcome possible.