Family Law
Divorce Litigation
Family Law Appeals
Areas of Practice
Bar Admission
State of Illinois, 2005
U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Illinois, 2018
Education
John Marshall Law School, J.D., 2005
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, B.L.A., English, 2002
Professional Associations and Memberships
Will County Bar Association Board of Directors, 2017 – Present
Will County Bar Association Family Law Committee Chairperson, 2010 – Present
Will County Domestic Relations Local Court Rules Committee, 2019 – Present
Will County Bar Association Parenting Class Program Chairperson, 2020-Present
Village Trustee, Lansing, Illinois, 2009-2017
Professional Speaking Engagements
Presenter/Faculty at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar, “Allocation of Uncommon and Unusual Asset Pursuant to 750 ILCS 5/503”, 2019
Presenter/Faculty at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar, “Help My Spouse is a Narcissist”, 2019
Presenter/Faculty at Will County Bar Association, GAL Committee Seminar, “Implications of Legislative Revisions to 750 ILCS 5/600 et. Seq.”, 2016
Presenter/Faculty at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar “Legislative Overhaul of Child Support Statute”, 2016
Presenter/Faculty at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar “Principals of Contempt”, 2014
Speaker at Will County Bar Association, GAL Committee Seminar, “Proposed Changes to Proposed Changes to Part IV of IMDMA pursuant to HB 1452”, 2013
Speaker at Will County Bar Association Ethics Seminar, “Illinois State Bar Association Advisory Ethics Opinions in 2011-2012”, 2012
Speaker at Will County Bar Association, GAL Committee Seminar, “Caselaw Defining and Impacting the GAL’s Role”, 2011
Speaker at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar, “2010-2011 Appellate Caselaw Update”, 2011
Speaker at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar, “2009-2010 Appellate Caselaw Update”, 2010
Appellate Cases
In re Marriage of Sanfratello, 393 Ill. App. 3d 641 (1st Dist. 2009)
In re Marriage of Carlson-Urbanczyk, 2013 Ill. App. (3d) 120731
In re Marriage of Pavek, 2013 IL App (3d) 120047-U
In re Marriage of Dorfman, 2011 IL App (3d) 110099
In re Marriage of Gilbert, 2019 IL App (3d) 180116-U
In re Marriage of Hluska, 2011 IL App (1st) 092636
In re Marriage of Kaczor, 2014 IL App (3d) 130531
In re Marriage of Vargo, 2014 IL App (5th) 140012-U
Accolades
Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
SuperLawyers, 2022 – Present
Avvo Top Rated Attorney, 2016 – Present
Service
Invited Speaker to Will County Law Student Extern Program, 2017-2019, 2022
Attorney for Student Shadow Will County Law Student Extern Program, 2014 – 2016
Legislative Activities
Testified at a Public Hearing Special Illinois House Committee on Redistricting, 2011
Illinois State Representative Anthony DeLuca’s Economic Development Advisory Committee 2010-2013
Pro Bono
Will County Legal Assistance Program for Pro-Bono Services, 2012-2013
Meet Mikal J. Stole
Family law is about balancing the needs of the children with the rights and responsibilities of parents, ensuring that the best interests of the family are protected through fairness, compassion, and respect.
Mikal Stole has rapidly established himself as one of the leading family law attorneys in the Will County and Grundy County courthouses. He has successfully represented clients in intricate cases involving high-net-worth estates, child custody disputes (allocation of parental responsibilities), and divorces involving business interests, while also handling routine matters with efficiency. Mikal’s expertise in family law is extensive. Beyond being a skilled litigator, he has also excelled in drafting appellate court briefs on family law matters and is frequently appointed as Guardian ad Litem, serving as the court’s witness in child custody cases. His talent and dedication have earned him recognition as an Illinois Super Lawyer since 2022. Mikal is also a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), the leading national organization of family law attorneys.
As Co-Chairperson of the Will County Bar Association’s Family Law Committee, Mikal has been instrumental in organizing the annual Family Law Seminar and frequently shares his insights as a speaker on family law topics. His leadership and commitment to the legal community further highlight his dedication to advancing the practice of family law.
Outside of his legal practice, Mikal has served two terms as a Village Trustee for the Village of Lansing, Illinois (elected in 2009 and 2013). As an unmarried father, Mikal has a unique understanding of the challenges faced by clients in matters of custody and parenting time. He firmly believes that Reich, Jumbeck, Stole & Reeb are unmatched in preparation, legal knowledge, and litigation expertise.
