Sarantakis Law Group, Ltd. is pleased to announce that its President and Founding Attorney, Marie Sarantakis, has been elected to the Illinois State Bar Association’s Board of Governors.

This election marks a new chapter in Marie’s longstanding commitment to bar leadership, professional service, and the Illinois legal community.

The Forty Under 40 Awards are the leading recognition for North Americans of Greek descent. The awards recognize those who have excelled in their professional endeavors while simultaneously showing care and concern for the world around them through philanthropic initiatives.

Marie Sarantakis will be recognized at this year's Greek America Award Ceremony in New York on November 15, 2024. 

Marie Sarantakis has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report for inclusion in the 31ˢᵗ edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her exceptional work in Family Law and Collaborative Law: Family Law. Best Lawyers is the oldest peer-review publication company in the legal profession.

Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® is determined through a comprehensive peer-review survey. The 31ˢᵗ edition reached a historic milestone with over 250,000 voters having participated in the voting process. 

Marie Sarantakis received the Illinois State Bar Association's 2023 Young Lawyer of the Year Award for her achievements in the practice of law, including excellence in advocacy, counseling, and litigation; contributions to the advancement of the Bar of Illinois and the legal profession generally; and service to the community.  

Marie Sarantakis has been recognized as a 2023 recipient of the prestigious American Bar Association On the Rise Award as one of the Top 40 Young Attorneys in the United States. 

Leading divorce attorney Marie Sarantakis appears on FOX to discuss prenuptial agreements. Divorce Court features real stories from real couples who have already filed for divorce and agree to have the judge mediate their disputes.  Since the debut of the original series in 1957, it is one of the longest-running syndicated television programs of all time. 

Marie Sarantakis shares her Top Five Tips to becoming a successful attorney with Chere Estrin in Authority Magazine.  

Sarantakis is a frequent contributor to legal industry publications. Check out her latest article in the April 2023 Illinois State Bar Association Young Lawyer Division Newsletter. 

On the first Wednesday of each month, Attorney Sarantakis is hosting free legal information sessions at Trinity Church in Pell Lake, Wisconsin helping connect members of the community with legal aid and resources. 

Attorney Marie Sarantakis was admitted to practice law in the State of Texas and is now a member of the State Bar of Texas. 

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 Eight Tips to Avoid Burnout in the Legal Profession was featured in the The DCBA Brief Magazine. 

Divorce Attorney Marie Sarantakis’ Newly Released Book Reaches #1 on Amazon Best-Seller List in the Categories of Divorce & Separation Family Law, Domestic Relations Family Law, Marriage Law, and Dysfunctional Relationships.  

Marie Sarantakis has been recognized by Thomson Reuters since 2018 and featured in Chicago Magazine. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois receive this distinction. 

Donor Marie Sarantakis (class of 2012)  has created the Marie Sarantakis Annual Scholarship at Carthage College which will go directly towards the education of young men and women pursuing their undergraduate studies in Kenosha, Wisconsin. 

Attorney Marie Sarantakis was admitted to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.

(Sarantakis was admitted remotely in 2020. Featured photo with Chief Justice Roggensack taken pre-pandemic.)

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Eight Reasons Why the Pandemic Has Increased the Demand for Divorce Attorneys was featured in the The DCBA Brief Magazine. 

Attorney Marie Sarantakis has been added to the court-approved list of mediators and child representatives in the domestic relations division of McHenry Counhttps://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/051c7705-630d-40cb-ba0c-6d2ce486e788/superlawyerlogo.jpg/:/rs=w:388,h:194,cg:true,m/cr=w:388,h:194ty. 

Marie Sarantakis served as the Illinois State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Editor for five years. President Sosin recognizes Sarantakis for her contributions to the ISBA. 

Sarantakis Law Group, Ltd. opens a new location in the midst of the pandemic. This modern and luxurious space is located directly above the Lizzadro Lapidary Museum in Oak Brook, Illinois.  

Click here to read Marie Sarantakis' article "Seven Considerations for Divorce Attorneys When the Opposing Party Exhibits Signs of Narcissistic Personality Disorder"

Click here to read Attorney Sarantakis' interview about the Collaborative Law process and how couples going through a divorce may benefit by using this model. 

As the holidays approach, Attorney Sarantakis provides some tips for creating the perfect charcuterie board when entertaining. Click here to read the article on pepperjelly.net. 

Marie Sarantakis was a guest on Life, Love, and the Grind with Sean Allen and Raza Siddiqui. Ms. Sarantakis discussed the leading causes of divorce post-pandemic and how to avoid filing thereafter. 

Click Here to listen to the full program that aired on April 26, 2020 on WCPT 820 AM.  

Sarantakis and Swanson explore how  attorneys can capitalize on increased efficiency and pass on savings to their clients through the use of a virtual paralegal.

Sarantakis shares how her experiences at Carthage prepared her for success as a leader in the community.    

Sarantakis discusses her life and career with My Business Magazine. 

Click here to read the article. 

ISBA YLD Board Member, Marie Sarantakis, a family law practitioner in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, sits down with renowned author and family law practitioner Gunnar Gitlin to discuss his treatise in Illinois divorce law. Mr. Gitlin shares his experiences as a divorce attorney and provides tips for new lawyers. 

Marie Sarantakis recently authored an article on how to use social media evidence in the courtroom for Illinois divorce cases. The article was featured on the cover of the January 2020 DCBA Brief | Journal of the DuPage County Bar Association. 

Less than 2.5% of attorneys are selected for Illinois' Super Lawyers Rising Stars recognition by Thomson Reuters. Sarantakis has been recognized every year since 2018. 

Amy Garechana is a Paralegal with a certificate in Paralegal Studies from the College of DuPage ("COD"). Ms. Garechana is the former President of the COD Paralegal Club. 

Ms. Garechana joined Sarantakis Law Group, Ltd. in January of 2020.  

Lori Swanson, C.P.  presented to students at the College of DuPage Paralegal Club regarding membership with the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) . 

Sarantakis spoke at the Cook County Rolling Meadows Courthouse for the Northwest Suburban Bar Associations' Lunch with Geo seminar to fellow lawyers on using social media evidence at trial for both civil and criminal cases. 

Ms. Sarantakis hosted a workshop entitled "Developing an Action Plan to Meet and Exceed Your Objectives". Her interactive discussion helped students visualize their purpose, develop an action plan, and refine their practical skill set to meet their goals. 

Marie Sarantakis has joined the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators (“AACFL”) and has earned distinction as a Certified Financial Litigator (CFL™).   

AACFL provides specialized training to attorneys handling complex financial matters that often arise during high net worth divorce matters. 

Marie Sarantakis was named as a Top 10 Attorney in the State of Illinois in the area of Family Law by Attorney & Practice Magazine. 

Attorney Marie Sarantakis summarizes five things every attorney should know about handling a divorce in her five minute video interview for the Illinois State Bar Association. 

Marie Sarantakis discusses how her undergraduate studies at Carthage have contributed to her success as an attorney and entrepreneur. 

Check out the June 2019 edition of the American Bar Association's premiere publication for Marie Sarantakis' comments on the state of pet custody law in Illinois. 

 Attorney Marie Sarantakis discusses five things Illinois State Bar Association lawyers can do to improve their social media presence. in a Quick Takes Video. Tips include creating shareable content, posting early and often, asking for reviews, taking advantage of existing networks, and finding what works for you.  

The Womens Bar Association of Illinois featured Marie Sarantakis  in their May 2019 e-mail blast. Read the full interview and learn about Ms. Sarantakis' professional and personal goals and why she recommends that all female attorneys and law students become a member of the WBAI.

Marie Sarantakis is recognized as a Fellow of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. An honor only received by the Nation's Top 1% of Attorneys. 

Marie Sarantakis has been recognized as a Rising Star by Thompson Reuters and featured in Chicago Magazine as a SuperLawyer for two years in a row. 

Marie Sarantakis' added a new DuPage office to the Sarantakis Law Group, Ltd. locations. Sarantakis invites colleagues, clients, and friends to stop by and visit the new office located across the street from the Ruth Lake Country Club. 

Check out the June 2018 edition of the Lake County Bar Association's Docket for Marie Sarantakis' article on young lawyers' civility. 

Click on the photo above to read over thirty articles written by attorney Marie Sarantakis and published by the Illinois State Bar Association in their various periodicals. 

Marie Sarantakis was recognized by the National Association of Family Law Attorneys as a Top 10 Attorney Under 40 in the state of Illinois. 

Listen to Marie Sarantakis' interview with Radio Talk Show Host, Stewart Andrew Alexander. 

Marie Sarantakis has been recognized as a Rising Star by Thompson Reuters and featured in Chicago Magazine as a SuperLawyer. 

Marie Sarantakis' article on civility in the courtroom and thriving in an intergenerational workplace was published by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.