Joseph F. Emmerth 
1749 South Naperville Road
Suite 106
Wheaton, Illinois 60189

Communication Center  
Phone: (630) 665-7676
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Fax: (630) 665-8630
Web site: http://www.stglawfirm.com


Position Areas of Practice Education
Honors Published Works Affiliations


Joseph F. Emmerth practices in Family Law.

Divorce

Child and Spousal Support

Child Custody and Visitation

Property Division

Adoption

Paternity

Pre-Nuptial Agreements

Post Divorce Modifications

Collaborative Law

Current Employment Position(s):
Associate
Areas of Practice:
Parentage
Divorce
Custody/Visitation/Support
Guardianship
Litigation Percentage:
75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Illinois, 2005
Education:
DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 2005
J.D.
Honors: Dean's Scholarship Recipient


Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, 1999
M.A.
Honors: With Honors
Honors: Dean's List; Nichol Memorial Award for Integrity


Ambassador University, Big Sandy, Texas, 1995
B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Major:  Liberal Studies/Psychology


Published Works:
"Civil Unions in Illinois: A Cautious Gaze into a Possible Future", DCBA Brief, Volume 20, Issue 3, 2007


The Awkward Handshake: US v. Kyllo and How Science Shapes the Law, DePaul Journal of Law & Science, 2, 2004


When There is no Solution, Andrews University Student Movement, 5, 1999


Classes/Seminars Taught:
Counseling Practicum, Andrews University, 1999


Honors and Awards:
Nichol Memorial Award for Integrity, 1998


Daniel P. Ward Service Scholarship, 2004


Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Bar Association
Law Practice Management Section


Illinois State Bar Association
Judicial Evaluation Committee


Illinois State Bar Association
Family Law Section


DuPage County Bar Association
Family Law Section; Rules Revision Committee


Kane County Bar Association
Family Law Section


Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
Member


National Association of Certified Counselors
Past member


Past Employment Positions:
Law Offices of Robert T. Badesch, Trial Clerk, 2003 - 2005


Cook County State's Attorney - Felony Trial Division, Legal Clerk, 2001


Fraternities/Sororities:
Phi Alpha Delta

Our firm handles family law matters for clients in Chicago and throughout the western suburbs including DuPage County, Kane County, Will County, and the cities of Aurora, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Carol Stream, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Joliet, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Park, Oakbrook, Park Ridge, Roselle, St. Charles, Villa Park, Warrenville, Wheaton, Winfield, and Woodridge.

 

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