Anthony R. Scifo

Anthony R. Scifo established and leads the Law Office of Anthony R. Scifo, located in Elgin, Illinois. Admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association in 2007, he brings over 17 years of legal experience to his work. His practice is heavily focused on family law, covering various family matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, paternity, adoption and civil union dissolution. He holds multiple court approvals that reflect his commitment to family and probate law, serving clients across Kane, DuPage, Kendall and DeKalb counties. His credentials extend beyond traditional representation, encompassing roles that assist courts in protecting the interests of minors and vulnerable adults.

Mr. Scifo is a court-approved guardian ad litem for the Family Law Divisions of Kane, DuPage, Kendall and DeKalb counties. He also holds that appointment for the Adoption and Probate Divisions in Kane County, where he evaluates complex family dynamics and offers recommendations to the presiding judge. In each case, Mr. Scifo’s reports guide the court toward decisions that safeguard the rights and well-being of children and incapacitated persons.

Having served as a court-approved family law mediator in DuPage, DeKalb and Kendall counties, Mr. Scifo facilitates settlements in divorce, custody and support disputes. He also fulfills the role of an arbitration judge in Kane County on a regular basis. Between 2013 and 2014, he contributed bi-monthly columns on general legal topics to the Kane County Chronicle. His bylines also appear in five Kane County Bar Briefs publications, including a detailed analysis of the Servicemember Civil Relief Act and a case history under the Illinois Loss Recovery Act. Since July 2016, he has served as editor in chief of the Bar Briefs and chairs the Estate & Probate Collegium Committee, which examines intricate issues arising in probate administration and litigation.

Beyond his court-appointed and editorial duties, Mr. Scifo is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. He volunteers regularly with the Kane County “Lawyer in the Library” and “Lawyer in the Lobby” programs, and accepts referrals from Prairie State Legal Services and Administer Justice.