About
Alex Brinkmeier is a respected family law attorney at Brinkmeier Law, LLC, who represents clients across Illinois in challenging legal matters. She works closely with individuals and families dealing with divorce, child custody, support disputes, and property division issues. Alex focuses on clear communication and practical legal guidance. Clients value her steady approach, attention to detail, and strong understanding of family law procedures. She also assists with mediation, collaborative law matters, and post-decree concerns while protecting client rights and long-term family interests.
Alex earned a B.A. in Psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University before completing her J.D. at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology. During law school, she served as president of the Kent Justice Foundation, supporting nonprofit legal work. She also held leadership positions with the Child and Family Law Society and the Student Bar Association. Her education and legal training built a strong foundation for handling family disputes, negotiations, mediation sessions, and courtroom proceedings confidently.
Alex has focused her legal career mainly on family law matters since joining the Illinois Bar. She became a certified mediator after completing training through the Center for Conflict Resolution in Chicago. Her practice includes divorce cases, child custody and visitation disputes, maintenance and alimony matters, domestic violence cases, and relocation issues involving children. She also prepares prenuptial and postnuptial agreements while helping clients address post-decree modifications and property division concerns. Her experience helps clients understand available legal options.
Alex Brinkmeier has earned recognition for her professional work and dedication to family law clients throughout Illinois. She has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star multiple times. Alex is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association. She works hard to guide clients through emotional legal matters with honesty, preparation, and dependable support. Her commitment to advocacy helps families pursue fair outcomes while protecting future interests and personal relationships.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Brinkmeier Law, LLC
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association
- Member, Chicago Bar Association
- Member, DuPage County Bar Association
Licensed State
- Illinois
Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Juris Doctor (JD) - Illinois Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges



- Alimony
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Violence
- Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements
- Mediation & Collaborative Law




