We’re changing the way divorce and family law are practiced.

Stern Mendez is a boutique divorce and family law firm in Evanston, Chicago, Lake Forest and Oak Brook. Our divorce lawyers and estate planning attorneys represent clients in divorce litigation, high net worth divorce, negotiated divorce settlements, attorney-assisted mediation, collaborative law, child support, alimony, sole and joint custody, property division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, estate planning and asset protection. We also offer a full array of immigration law services, and can represent you in both family-based and employment-based immigration cases.

What Makes Us Different

We understand that most of our clients never expected to have to hire a lawyer—much less a divorce and family law firm.

That’s why we take the responsibility of being your divorce lawyer so seriously and guide you through the legal process with exceptional expertise, both in and out of the courtroom.

At Stern Mendez, our goal is to reinvent the way law firms normally operate—through transparency, clear communication and client education. We explain every step of the divorce process. Our clients' needs and wishes are top priority. And we work hard to ensure there are no billing surprises.

Our exclusive focus on family law and estate planning gives you a superior degree of skill and proficiency in every case. Learn more about our firm.

Stern Mendez is proud to have received the following awards and honors:

Joshua E. Stern | Emerging Lawyer in Chicago and Evanston
Best Divorce Lawyers in Chicago | Stern Mendez

We have been quoted in the following publications:

NY Mag
HuffPost
U.S. News & World Report
ChicagoTribune
The Washington Post