Juli Gumina

Top rated Family Law attorney in Naperville, Illinois

STG Divorce Law
Juli Gumina
STG Divorce Law

Practice Areas: Family Law; view more

Licensed in Illinois since: 1995

Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2025

STG Divorce Law

650 E. Diehl Rd.
Suite 115
Naperville, IL 60563 Visit website

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Juli A. Gumina, a respected family law attorney and shareholder at STG Divorce Law, is renowned for her compassionate approach and dedication to resolving complex family law matters. With a practice focusing on high net worth divorces, complex asset divisions, child custody and removal litigation, she brings a deep understanding and a sensitive touch to each case. Her background in handling financial issues related to closely held or family-owned businesses makes her a valuable ally to clients navigating the intricacies of divorce.

Graduating cum laude with a B.A. from Loyola University Chicago, Ms. Gumina was an esteemed member of Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit honor society. She went on to earn her J.D. from the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Chicago-Kent College of Law, where she distinguished herself by making the dean’s list and joining the Bar and Gavel Society. She honed her skills as a public defender in DuPage County, where she developed a robust foundation in litigation before dedicating her career to family law.

Ms. Gumina is not only a skilled litigator but also a trained mediator, often appointed by courts to mediate family law disputes. Her ability to facilitate collaborative solutions helps clients achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing conflict. Additionally, she serves as a guardian ad litem in both DuPage and Will counties, advocating for children’s best interests in contentious custody cases. Her skills have been recognized with the perfect 10/10 Avvo rating.

An active member of the legal community, Ms. Gumina is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), a prestigious organization that includes some of the nation’s top family law practitioners. Her involvement extends to delivering presentations at numerous seminars on various family law topics, helping both legal professionals and the public understand the nuances of divorce and custody issues.

Ms. Gumina’s memberships in the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the local bar associations in DuPage and Will counties further illustrate her dedication to her field. Through her professional endeavors and commitment to her clients, she continues to make a significant impact in the realm of family law, always with a heart for the individuals and families she serves.

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

  • 100% Family Law

First Admitted: 1995, Illinois

Professional Webpage: https://www.stglawfirm.com/attorneys/juli-a-gumina/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  •  Member, Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)
  • Member, DuPage Association of Women Lawyers (DAWL)
  • Child's Representative, DuPage County Bar Association
  • Committee Chair, Young Lawyer's Monthly Social Gatherings, 2001 - 2002
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1995
  • Member, American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Chair, Legal Aid Committee, DuPage County Bar Association, 2001 - 2002
  •  Member, Family Law Committee, DuPage County Bar Association
  • Member, Family Law Committee
  • Illinois, 1995
  • Member, Chicago Kent Bart Gavel Society
  • Member, DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA)
  • President, Student's United for the Public Interest
  •  Member, Lawyer Referral Committee, DuPage County Bar Association
  • Member, Will County Bar Association
Special Licenses/Certifications:
  • Family and Divorce Mediation, DePaul University Center for Dispute Resolution, 2006
  • Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), 2014
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Co-Founder, Serving Our Society
  •  Chair, Auction Committee, Kent Justice Foundation
Honors/Awards:
  • Super Lawyers, 2016
  • Kent Justice Foundation Summer Fellowship Recipient
  • Board of Directors Award (DCBA), 2001 - 2002
  • Track and Field, Midwestern Collegiate All Conference
  • Leading Lawyers, Family Law, 2016
  • Pro Bono Service Award, DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA), 2001 - 2002
Educational Background:
  • Loyola University, B.A., Cum Laude, Major: Political Science, Honors: Alpha Sigma Nu, National Jesuit Honor Society, Midwestern Collegiate All Conference
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Presenter, Business Valuation, Financial and Tax Issues in Divorce, 2016
  • Instructor, Handling Illinois Divorces from Start to Finish, National Business Institute, 2004
  • Presenter, Cross Examination of Custody Expert, DCBA Mega Meeting, 2004
  • DCBA Family Law Trial Advocacy Workshop, 2003
  • Complex Divorce Issues for the Illinois Practitioner, NBI, January 17, 2003
  • Presenting a Defense, Public Defender's Intensive Trial Advocacy Week, 1997
  • Lecturer, Family Law 101: Learn from the Experts, ISBA Law Ed Series, 2002
  • Lecturer, Trusts and Estate Planning Seminar, MBI CLE, 2002
  • Child's Representative Training, 2001
  • DAWL Advocacy Seminar, 2001
  • DCBA Mega Meeting, Family Law Section, 2000
  • DCBA Mega Meeting, Family Law Section, 2001
  • Matrimonial Law: Dollars & Sense, 1999
  • ISBA Young Lawyers Leadership Conference, 1999
  • Equitable Distribution in Divorce Settlements in Illinois: Valuation, Tax and Other Issues, 1998
  • Family Law and Practice Attorney Fees & Collection Panel Discussion, 1998
  • Sixth Annual Advocacy Seminar, DAWL, 1998
  • The Defense of a Drunk Driving Case, A Day on Trial, IICLE, 1997

Office location for Juli Gumina

650 E. Diehl Rd.
Suite 115
Naperville, IL 60563

Phone: 630-793-1993

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10 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2025

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Top 50: Women Illinois Super Lawyers: 2019

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