In my 21-year law career I have come to understand that there are two ways to approach the practice of law: as a warrior or as a healer.  I first strive to heal my client's situation if at all possible, and if not, to aggressively represent my client's interests at trial.

As an experienced Chicago Family Law Lawyer, I have practiced law in Illinois since 1986 and in Wisconsin since 1992. I am a former assistant state's attorney in Lake County, Illinois and am licensed to practice in the federal courts in the Northeast District of Illinois. I have also been a licensed Illinois arbitrator for 20 years.

I am an experienced litigator in family law, including dissolution of marriage, custody, child support and visitation enforcement. I believe that my experience has taught me to evaluate a case fairly and impartially, allowing to advise my client of the strengths and weaknesses of their cases. I am always cognizant of the transactional cost of litigation, which enables me to advise my client of the wisdom of resolving a given case by negotiated settlement where that option is the optimal alternative.

As a skilled Chicago Family Law Lawyer, I represent men and women on either side of the issues of divorce, spousal maintenance (alimony), child custody and other family law issues throughout the State of Illinois in the areas of:

• Divorce
• Property and Debt Division
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Jurisdictional Issues
• Spousal Support (Alimony)
• Adoption
• Divorce Mediation
• Paternity

I am privileged to practice law and I strive at all times to ethically represent my clients.

If you or a loved one in Illinois is involved in a divorce or child custody case and you need the help of an experienced Chicago Family Law Lawyer, call Attorney Charles E. Rapin today at 866-285-2239, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.