Henry D. Kass
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Wheaton, IL
Wheaton, IL 60189
- Family Law (70%),
- Criminal Defense (30%)
- English,
- Spanish
A Partner at Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, Henry D. Kass divides his practice between family law and criminal defense. Located in Wheaton, Illinois, he provides representation to clients in Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties as well as other parts of the Chicago metropolitan area. Mr. Kass is admitted to practice before all Illinois and Iowa state courts, and he has extensive bench and jury trial experience.
In his family law practice, Mr. Kass provides advice and counsel to divorcing clients with respect to such issues as child custody and visitation, complex asset and debt division, and spousal and child support. He also is experienced in obtaining modifications to existing orders. As a defense attorney, Mr. Kass assists people who have been charged by the state with misdemeanors and felonies, including driving under the influence, theft, shoplifting, and drug possession and distribution. He has helped numerous clients clear their criminal records through the process of expungement as well. Recognized for his high degree of ethics and notable successes on behalf of his clients, Mr. Kass has received a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo.
Mr. Kass attended The University of Iowa as an undergraduate, majoring in language and linguistics and receiving a Bachelor of Arts. During this time, he studied abroad at the University of the Basque Country in Spain. Mr. Kass then obtained his legal education at The University of Iowa College of Law and was awarded his Juris Doctor. Upon graduation, Mr. Kass spent several years as an attorney with the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office before entering private practice.
A fellow of the Illinois Bar Foundation, Mr. Kass is active in the DuPage County Bar Association, the Illinois Guardianship Association, and the Kane County Bar Association. He has donated his time and services to the DuPage Legal Assistance Foundation as well.
Family Law (70%)
Criminal Defense (30%): Criminal Law
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About Henry Kass
Admitted: 2001, Illinois
Professional Webpage: http://www.mkfmlaw.com/attorney-profiles/henry-kass
Honors/Awards:
- Avvo Rating 10.0, 2018
- Super Lawyers, 2018
- Leading Lawyers, 2018
- Avvo Rating 10.0, 2017
- Top Attorney in Illinois, Chicago Magazine, 2017
- Super Lawyers, 2017
- Avvo Rating 10.0, 2016
- Super Lawyers, 2016
- Avvo Rating 10.0, 2015
- Top Attorney in Illinois, Chicago Magazine, 2015
- Super Lawyers, 2015
- Avvo Rating 10.0, 2014
- Avvo Rating 10.0, 2013
- Pro Bono Service Award, DuPage Legal Assistance Foundation, 2013
- Accommodation for Outstanding Service to the Citizens of DuPage County Presented by the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office, 2001-2005
- DuPage County Bar Association Award in Recognition of Distinguished Leadership and Meritorious Service, presented by Thomas A. Else, President, DuPage County Bar Association, 2009
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Qualified Mediator for divorce litigation, 2014
- Guardian ad Litem for minor children in adoption cases and disabled adults in guardianship cases, Chancery Division, 2007 - Present
- Guardian ad Litem for minor children in divorce and parentage cases, Domestic Relations Division, 2007 - Present
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Indiana State Bar (Pro Hac Vice), 2009
- Iowa State Bar, 2007
- Illinois State Bar, 2001
- DuPage County Bar Association, Judiciary Committee, 2011-2014
- Illinois State Bar Association, Assembly Member, 2010-2016
- Kane County Bar Association, 2016-Present
- Illinois Guardianship Association, 2015-Present
- Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, 1998-2000
- Justinian Society of Lawyers (DuPage County Chapter), 2008-Present
- Iowa State Bar Association, 2007-Present
- Illinois State Bar Association, 2005-Present
- Illinois Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2011-Present
- DuPage County Bar Association, Child Advocacy Committee Vice Chair, 2006-2007
- DuPage County Bar Association, Child Advocacy Committee Chair, 2007-2008
- DuPage County Bar Association, 2005-Present
Pro bono/Community Service:
- DuPage County High School Mock Trial Competition, Mock Judge, 2008
- Arlyn Minor Moot Court, Northwestern Law School, Mock Justice and Evaluator, 2006
- San Sebastian, Spain, Assistant High School English Teacher, 1997
- Lawyers Lending a Hand, Volunteer
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Second District Appellate Court Opinion, Lead Author of Brief in Support of Respondent-Appellant, In re the Marriage of Akers, 2013 IL App (2d) 121090-U, 2013
- New Lawyers Committee Meeting, Speaker, Civility and Professionalism, DuPage County Bar Association, 2012
- Child Advocacy Committee Meeting, Speaker, Virtual Visitation and Internet Parenting, DuPage County Bar Association, 2009
- Guardian ad Litem Training Seminar, Speaker, Bi-Racial Issues in Custody Cases, DuPage County Bar Association, 2009
- Article discussing the unclarity of Section 506 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Author, The Role of the Guardian as Litem: Clearly Unclear, Illinois State Bar Association Child Law Newsletter December, VOL 21, No. 2, 2008, 2008
- Article discussing the Illinois Income Withholding for Support Act, Author, Employer Liability in Domestic Relations Law: The Income Withholding for Support Act's Overlooked Remedy in Child Support Enforcement, DuPage County Bar Association Brief, 2008
- Second District Appellate Court Opinion, Co-Author of Brief in Support of Respondent-Appellee, In re the Marriage of Gambla and Woodson, 853 N.E.2d 847, 367 Ill.App.3d 441, 304 Ill.Dec. 770. (Ill.App. Dist.2 07/31/2006), 2006
- Family Law and Practice Committee Meeting, Speaker, Domestic Violence and Family Court: The Role of the Assistant State's Attorney in Family Court, DuPage County Bar Association, 2003
- Newsletter of the Illinois State Bar Association's Section on Child Law, December, VOL 21, No. 2, 2008
- The Role of the Guardian ad Litem: Clearly Unclear
- DuPage County Bar Association Brief, Febraury, VOL 20, 2008
Verdicts/Settlements:
- In re the Marriage of Gambla and Woodson, 853 N.E.2d 847, 367 I11.App.3d 411, 304I11.Dec.770 (I11.App.Dist.2 07/31/2006)
- In re the Marriage of Akers, 2013 IL App (2d) 121090-U (Rule 23)
Educational Background:
- University of Basque Country, San Sebastian, Spain, Honors: Dean's List, 1997
- University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, B.A., Major: Language and Linguistics, Honors: Dean's List, 1996
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Last Updated: 9/10/2018