Areas of Practice

Family Law

Divorce Litigation

Family Law Appeals

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

Home > About Us > Our People > Mikal J. Stole
Meet Mikal J. Stole

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.

Mikal quote goes here. 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. 

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